River Whisperer Gifts

Keeper ready to save fishing man from the water

'Boy, the fish are really biting today, aren't they, Fred?'

Local Knowledge

Bite out of fishing pier.

Gardener attacked by plants.

'You lifted your head.'

The Solitary 'Pleasure' Fisherman whose one desire is to get away from it all.

'Get the net ready, Alice. I think it's a big one.'

"My family has been fishing these waters for nearly 40 years. . ."

Ice fisher.

"River well stocked this year."

'Is this river good for fish?' - 'Yes, so good the refuse to leave it.'

He can identify a fly taken by a trout at fifty yards range.

He can lean back in contentment on cowslip banks and let everything wash over him.

Couple cuddle under a sprinkler with an umbrella as an excuse to be close

It is essential not to overcrowd a tank as this can cause serious problems...

"I sensed you needed my help. I’m Saint &@!#%&!!, the patron saint of cursing."

Man fishing with large bait

"Say Bernie, how come this little guy's been following you around all week?"

Reverse psychology

'Ed missed a nice trout in that hole last week. He takes everything personally.'

"Where are you going? I said we need to talk."

Fish swimming by fishermen's feet - 'This looks like a safe place.'

Lady to man taking picture of fish: 'Wiggle him a little and get him to smile.'

"I think it loves us."

'Why do I need to clean the fish? -- Didn't you just take them out of the WATER?'

But there are other pleasures still for the fisherman's delight....for nature is everywhere about him.

Of pitting his own wits against their natural cunning

"Please, Al. You know the backstroke scares the children."

Fish want out of polluted river.

"Here's the deal, throw me back and I won't text your boss telling him you called in sick to fish."

Man fishing in goldfish bowl - "Its always been the same with you Norman.. No ambition."

Dream On: Fish jumping into boat, whilst fisherman says 'Golly, guys! Can't you wait until I get my tackle box open?'

'Before we staqrt biting do you practice catch and release?'

'There. See? Your buddy is OK. Now show us our guy before we make the swap.'