Fishing Quotes & Sayings

Explore the art and wisdom of fishing with curated quotes. Join us for reflections on camaraderie, thrill, and the timeless essence of angling.
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Dive into the poetic world of angling with curated fishing quotes and sayings, capturing the camaraderie and thrill of this cherished pastime. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious soul, join us in exploring profound connections and poetic musings by the water’s edge. This post is your tackle box of inspiration, inviting you to cast your imagination alongside timeless reflections on the art of fishing.


There’s always time for one more cast

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There’s always time for one more cast.


I don’t go fishing to escape my life, I go fishing to live my life.

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I don’t go fishing to escape my life, I go fishing to live my life.


“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” -Doug Larson

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Doug Larson

“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.”


“The two best times to fish is when it’s raining and when it ain’t.” -Patrick F. McManus

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Patrick F. McManus

“The two best times to fish is when it’s raining and when it ain’t.”


"Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in." - Henry David Thoreau

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Henry David Thoreau

“Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in.”


A day without fishing is like a day without sunshine.

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A day without fishing is like a day without sunshine.


“The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad." - A.K. Best

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A.K. Best

“The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad.”


Sorry I missed your call, I was on the other line.

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Sorry I missed your call, I was on the other line.


A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work

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A day without fishing is like a day without sunshine.


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