Snake Whisperer Wannabe Mugs

Obedience School.

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

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

Local Knowledge

Bite out of fishing pier.

'You lifted your head.'

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

'Your shoe's untied.'

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

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

Ice fisher.

"River well stocked this year."

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

Turtle Hat

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...

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

Man fishing with large bait

Reverse psychology

"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."

'Look what I've got, Dad - Can I keep it?'

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

"I hear they serve Australian swamp rat in first."

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

Of pitting his own wits against their natural cunning

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

Fish want out of polluted river.

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."

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

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Fishing - No. VIII