The Fish Whisperer Prints

Of feeling the balance and whip of a favourite rod.

"It put up a bit of a fight, but hey, I think we can both agree, it was worth it!"

'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.'

Boy with a whale: 'He followed me home, Dad, can I keep him?'

Ice fisher.

"River well stocked this year."

Turtle Hat

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.

"Eww - that whale's breath smells awful!" "You could use a breath mint yourself, lady!"

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

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

Man fishing with large bait

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

Fish talking about fisherman

Reverse psychology

"My wife is the queen of misheard lyrics! Listen to her singing carefully next time: it's hilarious..."

Man to other about fish on wall: Heh - I use that size fish for bait!'

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.'

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

"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

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

'Choose, Fenster

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