“Fish are, of course, indispensable to the angler. They give him an excuse for fishing and justify the fly rod without which he would be a mere vagrant.”
"Soon after I embraced the sport of angling I became convinced that I should never be able to enjoy it if I had to rely on the cooperation of the fish."
- Sparse Grey Hackle
Awareness
"If fishing is interfering with your business, give up your business."
- Sparse Grey Hackle
Balance
"He who is content to not-catch fish in a skillful and refined manner, using the best tackle and technique, will find his time and attention free for the accumulation of a thousand experiences, the memory of which will remain for his enjoyment long after any recollection of fish would have faded."
- Sparse Grey Hackle
Personal Growth
"The trout do not rise in the cemetery, so you better do your fishing while you are still able."
- Sparse Grey Hackle
Aspirations
"Hustle hard baby girl."
Motivation
"Stop snoozing your alarm."
Motivation
"Results on. Excuses off."
Motivation
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
- Arthur Ashe
Motivation
"Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you."
- Stephen Covey
Motivation