A True Fishermen

Hatch Magazine 2016 Fly Fishing Photo Contest

A True Fishermen

by KNelson - Saturday, Oct 5th, 2013

I saw this guy fly fishing on the Caney Fork River, next to my husband and I this spring. The whole thing just threw me for a loop! I was so inspired by this man's determination to do what he loves, despite the obvious restrictions his body has tried to place on his love for fishing and the outdoors. I only hope that I can be like him both now and later in life and enjoy what makes me happy, even if it's not easy.

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Victoria Hollis replied on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 09:09 Permalink

Looking at him and seeing his

Looking at him and seeing his love for fishing and the outdoors makes me smile knowing he is doing what he loves to do.. See no matter what your body is telling you, your mind, heart and soul is telling you different.. Through Christ all things are possible. :)

John replied on Thu, 10/17/2013 - 17:41 Permalink

Christ almighty.

What does Christ have to do with this? The old guy is suffering through pain to do something he loves. If Christ had anything to do with it, the guy wouldn't need a walker to help him get to the stream...

Mike replied on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 13:42 Permalink

Truth.

Rick W replied on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 14:59 Permalink

Strength

You don't seem to understand Christ or the verse (Philipians 4:13) that your commenting on. Pain and suffering are part of our physical life on earth. My faith in Christ helps me cope with my pain and not just give up. I hope someday to get back to the thing that brings me so much pleasure, fly fishing.
I would love to help you understand what Christ has done for you. Feel free to contact me.

Ed replied on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 00:09 Permalink

Maybe he has a net on the bottom of the walker.

Who knows, perhaps he's scooping up fish by using a special net on the bottom of his walker. Fishermen are quite ingenious sometimes.

Bob replied on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 21:00 Permalink

"inspiration"

courageous commitment to loving and living life in the fullest terms. Amen

Thomas Lee replied on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 05:30 Permalink

FISHING TILL OLD AGE

Fishing is in my blood, it keeps me balance and alert, with quick reflex. I am 72+ and still ride the high waves. Yes I will keep on fishing until God sends me a summon.

Anonymous replied on Sat, 12/26/2015 - 18:01 Permalink

Is there a way that I could

Is there a way that I could buy a copy of this picture from you?

Jason replied on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 20:06 Permalink

Great Photo!

This tells it all. Nothing will stop the passion we have for the pursuit. Love this image!

Jason @ www.wired2fish.com

KNelson replied on Sun, 10/13/2013 - 17:23 Permalink

I'm glad everyone has enjoyed

I'm glad everyone has enjoyed this pucture as much I as I have.. It was a awesome morning fishing and I'm so glad I captured this picture, so I can keep this memory forever.

Hope replied on Mon, 11/04/2013 - 16:09 Permalink

Picture

I have to tell you that we have all studied this picture and we are convinced that it is one of our family members. Did you happen to get his name?

KNelson replied on Mon, 11/04/2013 - 20:43 Permalink

No I did not.. I wish I did

No I did not.. I wish I did though it was a really neat scene and I will never forget it! Where is you family member from? He he married and does he have a young black lab?

Barb Durham replied on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 08:35 Permalink

A True Fisherman

Would love to buy a print of this from you. Email me.

KNelson replied on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 13:25 Permalink

True Fisherman Prints

I would be willing to print off some 8x10 prints and mail them to anyone interested for $15 each photo. If interested email me at penningcows@yahoo.com

KNelson replied on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 13:28 Permalink

True Fisherman Prints

8x10 is the largest I can go due to it being taken with my iPhone.. However send me a email and we can discuss details but $15 and I can get you one.
Penningcows@yahoo.com

Stacy replied on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 18:39 Permalink

Man with walker

This is a photo of my father while he visited his sister in Tennessee. This was not his walker. But he knew he had limits. He passed away Dec 7, 2013. RIP William D Tweet

Emily replied on Sun, 10/13/2013 - 18:01 Permalink

LOVE THIS PHOTO

Can I just say how much this photo truly moves me? This is all about not letting anything getting in the way of what we feel we were born to do.... beautiful photo, KNelson. Good eye for capturing the moment.

Fanie Fourie replied on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 12:57 Permalink

I can only pray that I will

I can only pray that I will also be allowed to spend my last days fishing even if I have to do it this way. This really is a true fisherman.

Steven Nelson replied on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 20:01 Permalink

Awesome

Best picture ever!

Lynn T replied on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 20:18 Permalink

Beautiful

This picture is stunning. It shows a die hard fisherman that doesn't let age or constraints slow him down. LOVE this picture :-)

Annie LaVoie Parrish replied on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 20:51 Permalink

Inspirational

So inspired by this picture.

margotmcox replied on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 16:36 Permalink

Connection

If you have ever fished the Caney fork, and seen the fog roll in and out each morning, it is something you will never forget and you will take it with you wherever you go in life. This is a place that calls to you no matter where you are, or how old you are and this man is the true example of that! It is a true connection to this river that is remarkable! We have moved, the only thing we will miss as much as my family is the Caney! Kendra--- I hope you win this!!!! and I cant BELIEVE the four of us have never been fishing together!!!!!

Robin Williams Coble replied on Fri, 11/15/2013 - 09:16 Permalink

Awesome picture

RandyR replied on Sun, 11/17/2013 - 16:42 Permalink

This is awesome, I think most

This is awesome, I think most of us see ourselves in this pic.

KNelson replied on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 10:58 Permalink

Link to ebay to purchase

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301550835248?_mwBanner=1

Ervin Cserni replied on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 09:07 Permalink

Die Hard Fisherman

That's awesome-that's me someday. I to am a die hard fisherman. We I was 9 years old my Dad said we are going fishing on Saturday. I was stoked. I was getting ready in the days before the fishing trip. Saturday comes and it's raining-raining a lot I still wanted to go. My Dad said "you can't fish in the rain" Yes we can! one thing lead to another and I was in my room for the rest of the day. I'm 53 now and I do fish in the rain, snow, the heat, the cold with a cast on my arm etc. So I know that this guy is a long life die hard fisherman. right on keep on fishing.

Andrea replied on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 15:29 Permalink