Fennel Hudson Quotes

“The wild carp is an icon that forges a living connection between the past and the present.”

Source: Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

Traditional Fishing Sport Angling Carp

“As an angler and a gardener, I cherish each drop of rain that falls.”

Source: Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

Water Rain Fishing Gardening Gardener Rainfall Angler

“I go fishing for reasons other than catching fish.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Fishing Fly Fishing Angling Catching Fish Fishing Quote

“Catching fish is low on my agenda when I go fishing. I’m much more interested in savouring the day and exploring the wildlife of the river.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Angling Catching Fish

“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.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Fishing Angling Fishing Quotes Angler

“To go fishing is one of the most pleasurable experiences I can imagine.”

Source: Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

Fishing Angling Fishing Quotes Catch A Fish

“Having a fishing rod in your hand is merely an excuse to explore out-of-sight depths and reveal mysteries that previously only existed in dreams.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Mystery Fishing Angling Fishing Rod

“I propose that it only matters that you attempt to catch a fish. Doing so brings you close to nature.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Nature Fishing Angling Catch A Fish

“Could an angler go fishing without a fishing rod, line and hook? It depends what they’re fishing for.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Fishing Fisherman Angling Angler Fishing Rod Fishing Hook Fishing Line

“Angling is just a way of relaxing and escaping in the countryside.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Fishing Escape Countryside Angling

“The act of fishing – for fish, dreams or whatever magic is available – is enough. It transports us to a special world, and a state of mind, where we are free.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Freedom Fishing Fish Angling

“Traditional angling is to escape the noise and one-upmanship of modern angling in favour of something simple and beautiful.”

Source: A Meaningful Life - Fennel's Journal - No. 1

Fishing Angling Fishing Quotes

“Angling is like the lover who generously and passionately gave us our first kiss, who stole our heart and set the unforgettable benchmark for all who followed.”

Source: Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4

Fishing Fly Fishing Fishing Quote Fly Fishing Quote

“Fishing unlocks the primeval hunting gene.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

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“Exotic fishing? If I’d wanted to spend a week in Tropical Itchybotty then I’d have bought the cream in advance.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

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“I could tell you that the flies were Ecdyonurus dispar, or Soumatti meddup, but I’m hopeless at entomology. Conclusion? ‘Little brown things fluttering above the water’.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Fly Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Quote Fly Tying

“Fly-fishing is an act of hope that leads to a net full of fish and a head full of dreams.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Fly Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Quotes

“Fly-fishing is the simplest, purest, most skilful and pleasurable way to catch a fish.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Fish Fly Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Quotes

“With a fly rod, anglers are not casting to a fish; rather to a circle of dreams: ripples that spread into every aspect of their lives.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Casting Fish Fly Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Quotes Fly Rod

“Choosing to become a fly-fisher, or at least committing to being a fly-only angler, makes me feel like I’m washing away the grime from my fishing tackle to reveal the beauty of what lies beneath.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

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“Fly-fishing encourages us to dream – of rose-tinted sunsets and lazy spring days when swallows swoop and the hedgerows are blossomed in brilliant white.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

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“Fly-fishing in England has a sense of homeliness to it.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Fly Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Quotes Fishing In England

“Shorten your line, focus your casts, and slow things down. Enjoy the magic of local fishing.”

Source: Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5

Fishing Fly Fishing Angling Fishing Quotes Fly Fishing Quotes Local Fishing