As no man exists an artist, so simply no man is born an angler.’ Isaak Walton’s The Compleat Angler, lengthy considered the bible of fishing, is certainly a joyful special event of the English countryside and the relaxed and reflective life-style of the committed fisherman. Through dialogue between teacher and pupil, the reserve sheds a distinctive light on angling, baiting, and cooking, including an original formula for trout. Its music, rhymes, poetry, and humor are all taken to lifestyle by a full cast. As winding as a peaceful brook so that as bountiful as a bursting riverbank, The Compleat Angler is vital listening for any outdoors enthusiast.