Salmon Whisperer Gifts

"You don't throw them back if they're too small!"

"Trust me, Lew, if anyone knows where the salmon are jumping, she does!"

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

Local Knowledge

Bite out of fishing pier.

'You lifted your head.'

'Your shoe's untied.'

'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."

Turtle Hat

Man fishing with large bait

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

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

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

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

Reverse psychology

My other cello is a Stradivari

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

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

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

"I think it loves us."

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

Of pitting his own wits against their natural cunning

Violin Practise

'He's normally not affectionate, but he's really taken a liking to you!'

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

Fish want out of polluted river.

'Forget it. Bioethics doesn't apply to us.'

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?'

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

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

"Let me know if you smell any large-mouth bass."