I love dear old Izaak Walton.

Of course, you have read his books ?" "I am ashamed to say I have not." "And you say you are a fisherman?
Well, you haste a great pleasure in store, as well as an opportunity to learn something of the 'contemplative man's recreation.' I shall lend you the books." "I have not seen a book since I came to Fort Henry." "I have a fine little library, and you are welcome to any of my books.

But to return to fishing.

I love it, and yet I nearly always allow the fish to go free.

Sometimes I bring home a pretty sunfish, place him in a tub of water, watch him and try to tame him.