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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with Keith Napier

By Molly Kett Napier was hesitant to reveal too much, as many
fishermen are.
eith Napier, a 70-year-old lifelong fisherman, “Well, I cannot tell you that, but you can go
Khas spent decades enjoying his time casting a from Iroquois to Bainsville with lots of creeks
line on local waters. and fingers as well as Lake St. Francis. Any one

“My name is Keith Napier, I am 70 years old, I of these places can be your favourite of the day,”
have been married for fifty years to my soulmate, said Napier.
and you need a really good wife so you can fish all Over the years, Napier has traveled across
the time,” said Napier. Canada to fish.

His love for fishing has been a constant in his “I have fished from Vancouver Island to Gaspé,
life, and his passion is as strong now as it was in Quebec. I have never caught a lake trout, and I
his youth. would love to fish Lake Winnipeg for crappie,”

“In my youth, I fished for Shimano for a couple said Napier. “My favorite fish to fish for is crappie,
of years, but I found out I did not like it, so I they are so finicky. Some days you can catch them
decided to fish for fun,” said Napier. Photo Submitted on a jig, and the next day they will not even look

This decision allowed him to enjoy fishing as a at it. They are very fun fish to catch. Most people
don’t understand that a 12-inch crappie is 9-12
personal and social pastime without the pressures years old. They are warriors and breeders, and I
of outside sources.
the aqueduct where there were big pike and perch, catch and release so the next generation will have
“Fishing for me is time to myself and time and the St. Lawrence River for bass, walleye, and a chance at them.”
spent with friends, making new friends, and the trout. I was very lucky as a kid to have all this
Napier appreciates efforts to promote fishing and
excitement of the next bite, not knowing how big around me, it kept me out of trouble.” hopes to inspire younger generations, encouraging
or how small or what kind,” said Napier. “Being
One memory, among many, stands out for others to try it, emphasizing its accessibility and
on the water or on the shoreline, it doesn’t matter Napier. benefits.
as long as I am fishing.”
“My favourite memory is fishing in Vermont for “I would say it’s one of the best ways to relax,
Napier’s connection to fishing started early in blue back trout with my dad and my best friend, or not, and they should try it,” said Napier. “You
his life. Mark,” said Napier. “It was three days in the bush don’t need anything fancy or costly. Find yourself

“Fishing has been in my life for years, for as camping and fishing. It was so much fun I shall a place on the shoreline and just fish. Catching
long as I can remember I have fished,” said never forget.” would be a bonus, and you will find a love and
Napier. “Living in Ville Lasalle, I had access to When asked about his favourite fishing spots, passion for fishing.”

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