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chapter 5: fishing
There is a lot to learn in the world of fishing; nuances of strategy, ecology, age, gender, culture, and philosophy surround the sport and, for some, lifestyle.

Fred Moran, a local, fishing behind the TOURISTS motel in April 2018

Younger anglers fishing behind the TOURISTS motel in April 2018
Think Like a Fish - Fred Moran
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Fishing culture is starting to dominate the Hoosic and cause conflict as more and more people find out about it. There is a really interesting generational divide in terms of the way people fish. For example, younger anglers (fisherman) tend to be much more in it for the act of catching the fish while older fisherman tend to be in it for the meditative lifestyle.
Conflict Brewing - Nick Howe
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Fish consumption advisory sign located at Lauren's Launch in Williamstown
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