釣りの魅力は、捕まりそうで捕まらないものを追い求め、「今度こそは」と期待できる瞬間が絶え間なく続くところにある。 - ジョン・バカン (1875 - 1940)
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - Sir John Buchan (1875 - 1940)
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