Quote by Samuel Johnson

Fly fishing may be a very pleasant amusement; but angling or float fishing I can only compare to a stick and a string, with a worm at one end and a fool at the other.

Fly fishing may be a very pleasant amusement; but angling or

Summary

This quote is a playful and humorous commentary on the perceived simplicity and lack of skill involved in angling or float fishing as compared to fly fishing. By comparing it to a stick and string with a worm at one end and a fool (presumably the fisherman) at the other, the quote suggests that angling or float fishing is a less sophisticated and less enjoyable form of fishing. It highlights the speaker's preference for the more challenging and sophisticated technique of fly fishing.

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