“But ah, to fish with a worm, and then not catch your fish! To fail with a fly is no disgrace: your art may have been impeccable, your patience faultless to the end. But the philosophy of worm-fishing is that of results, of having something tangible in your basket when the day's work is done.”
This book offers practical advice and techniques for anglers interested in using worms as bait for fishing. It covers various aspects of worm fishing, including selecting the right worms, rigging techniques, and strategies for different fishing environments. more
Bliss Perry, an American literary critic, was born on November 25, 1860, and died on February 13, 1954. He is renowned for his profound analysis and commentary on literary works, which have had a significant impact on the development of American literary criticism. more
“And if ye angler take fysshe; surely thenne is there noo man merier than he is in his spyryte.”
“Fishing is not like billiards, in which it is possible to attain a disgusting perfection.”