American Forests, May 1st, 1994
The freedom reflex was described by Dr Ivan Pavlov as a self-preservation measure and is shown by fish which fight to escape from fishing lines. This animal wildness reflects the wildness in man during the brief moment that fishermen struggle to capture their prey.
"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after."
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
A lot of fishermen these days say things like, "Oh, I don't care if I catch fish, just so long as I can be out there in nature." Or, "I just like the scenery--you know, the trees, the sky . . . ." Or, "I love the sound of...
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