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“There was never an angler who lived but that there was a fish capable of taking the conceit out of him.”

Quote by Zane Grey

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Zane Grey was an American author renowned for his adventure novels, particularly those set in the American West. His works, often featuring rugged individualists, were highly popular during the early 20th century. more

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