A writer judging his own work is like deceived husband - he is frequently the last person to appreciate the true state of affairs.
John D. VoelkerTo paraphrase a deceased patriot, I regret that I have only one life to give to my fly-fishing.
John D. VoelkerDuring my addled career as a trout fisherman I have gone on a lot of wild-goose chases, and I ruefully expect to go on a lot more before I hang up my waders
John D. VoelkerThere is no subsititue for fishing sense, and if a man doesn't have it, verily, he may cast like an angel and still use his creel largely to transport sandwiches and beer
John D. VoelkerI fish because I love to . . . because I love the environs where trout are found . . . because I suspect that men are going along this way for the last time, and I for one donโt want to waste the trip . . . and, finally, not because I regard fishing as being so terribly important but because I suspect that so many of the other concerns of men are equally unimportantโโand not nearly so much fun.
John D. Voelker