The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Mr B wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:52 pm

TemeLAD wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:14 pm Ordered my copy for collection from the VTF Redditch next month. I’ve had sneak previews over the years and it’s a real credit to Jeff

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A little off the winder theme in a way but were did you find the quote ... love it.
Just about to start Cannery Row.
The book above looks is interesting and so thick for the subject, I have had the pleasure of looking through the book.
I have a few old wooden winders and enjoy using them.
They also carry all the essentials for a few hours on the bank.
Mr B.

I can't wait to buy a bamboo pole and a filament of line and a tube of breadcrumbs. I want to participate in this practice which allows a man to be alone with himself in dignity and peace. It seems a very precious thing to me".

John Steinbeck

TemeLAD wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:26 pm

Mr B wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:52 pm

TemeLAD wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:14 pm Ordered my copy for collection from the VTF Redditch next month. I’ve had sneak previews over the years and it’s a real credit to Jeff

Mmm, I will be homing in on that one... it's something I recall in a long time ago, rattling around in a grey matter somewhere!
Very nice.
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A little off the winder theme in a way but were did you find the quote ... love it.
Just about to start Cannery Row.
The book above looks is interesting and so thick for the subject, I have had the pleasure of looking through the book.
I have a few old wooden winders and enjoy using them.
They also carry all the essentials for a few hours on the bank.
Mr B.

I can't wait to buy a bamboo pole and a filament of line and a tube of breadcrumbs. I want to participate in this practice which allows a man to be alone with himself in dignity and peace. It seems a very precious thing to me".

John Steinbeck

Sorry Mr B - just seen this. I found it attributed to Steinbeck on the internet some time ago, I can’t recall its source though. Les