02004cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500240015526400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800610039652011450045753400450160265300120164785600430165916369UtSlPG20260610133401.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16005891  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPerry, Bliss,d1860-195410aFishing with a Worm 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-07-27  aE-text prepared by Michael Gray (Lost_Gamer@comcast.net)  a"Fishing with a Worm" by Bliss Perry is a reflective essay on the art and philosophy of fishing, written in the early 20th century. This literary piece explores the value of using simple baits, particularly worms, in contrast to the more celebrated method of fly-fishing. At its core, the book addresses the joys and pragmatism of humble fishing, emphasizing how different approaches yield different rewards in the pursuit of trout.  In the text, Perry draws on his own experiences as an angler, detailing the challenges of navigating brooks and the unpredictability of nature. He emphasizes the rewards of fishing with worms, particularly in unyielding environments where flies might fail. Through anecdotes about fellow fishermen and reflections on the nature of success, he argues that one should embrace all aspects of fishing, including the “lowly” methods, in order to achieve tangible results. His narrative is both personal and philosophical, serving as both a guide and an encouragement for those who find joy in the simple pleasures of fishing, regardless of the methods employed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFishing40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16369