Fishing Quotes Quotes

“The world of water has a way of perpetuating myths and shrouding lakes in mystery.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“It was one of those places where mist lingers well into the day and the dawn chorus starts early.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“God gave you the sea, but you still have to fish for yourself.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Fish don't need swimming gear when speeding through the deep waters.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you want the most beautiful fish in the sea, make sure you have the most appealing bait.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you fish and catch nothing, you have still caught a lesson.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“I am an old fashioned angler seeking to fish in a peaceful and relaxing way in traditional surroundings. Other anglers are too noisy, too busy, and catch fish that might break my landing net.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“When left alone with nothing but one’s emotions and inner thoughts for company, the nocturnal world can be completely overpowering.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“Fishing keeps men boys longer than any other pursuit”
― Zane Grey, Zane Grey On Fishing

“Fishing in the right pond is better than fishing in the wrong river.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“To go fishing is one of the most pleasurable experiences I can imagine.”
― Fennel Hudson, A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

“Traditional angling is the antithesis of the modern specimen angling scene.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“Traditional angling is to escape the noise and one-upmanship of modern angling in favour of something simple and beautiful.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“There are some pools that woo us, as if in courtship. Others challenge, as if yearning a feisty relationship.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“Night fishing accentuates the atmosphere of a lake. It is as if, once darkness falls, the character of the pool announces, “I am here.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“There is a moment during every fight with a strong fish when you wonder whether it or you will win the battle.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“It had been a long quest. Yet I was within casting distance of my dream.”
― Fennel Hudson, Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

“I wanted to add a photo of where Bruce Beckham's Inspector Skelgill likes to fish but I couldn't figure how to do it.”
― Bruce Beckham, Murder in Adland

“Looking for a wife is like fishing; before you go, make sure you don't have a hole in your net.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Fish don't need swimming gear when speeding through deep waters.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“I am free, so I will go forth and fish – as a man alive.”
― Fennel Hudson, Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

“Shorten your line, focus your casts, and slow things down. Enjoy the magic of local fishing.”
― Fennel Hudson, Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

“Everyone who is in your circle is like a net. He can be a trap for you, or be helpful in fishing. It's up to you to discern.”
― Bruce Mbanzabugabo

“Looking back, I see that encountering that lone and revered Islander Owen Rabbitt was an omen, an announcement, a heads-up. He was telling us two things that proved to be most true:

1. Come correct. Fishing here takes knowledge. Fish the right lure the right way at the right place.
2. What you catch in this place will enrich you far more than fish. The lone elder on that rock up in Gay head made it clear: This place has the ability to show you things deeper than fishing: things seen and heard in liminal space.”
― Mike Carotta, A Long Cast: Reflections on 50 Years of Visiting the Martha's Vineyard Surf

“There are some Keepers that should not be talked about.



Much.



It is as if, with each telling, they may lose some of the angel’s stardust from which they come.

A tad of stardust given away with each telling until years later they no longer have the stardust they once had.

Except to the story’s owner and friends whose hearts have enshrined it.”
― Mike Carotta, A Long Cast: Reflections on 50 Years of Visiting the Martha's Vineyard Surf

“The physical movement of casting, for 15 minutes or 75, opens fishermen up to the pondering, the evaluating, the remembering, the admitting, the resolving, the planning that comes with contemplation.

Casting also moves the surfcaster to the place where after a year’s worth of noise, one’s Inner Voice can be heard and responded to.



In the Cast you get lost.”
― Mike Carotta, A Long Cast: Reflections on 50 Years of Visiting the Martha's Vineyard Surf