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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with Luc Richer

By Molly Kett border. What started as a pastime
for Richer became a way to explore

uc Richer has spent a lifetime new places while keeping family
Lchasing the quiet thrill that close.
comes when a fish tugs his line. “Every year I would register as
The longtime Cornwall angler is a co-angler to fish the Professional
64, married with three children and Walleye Trail in the United States
three grandchildren, and a retired and would make a family vacation
Platoon Chief with the Cornwall out of it,” said Richer. “While I
Fire Services after a 30-year career. was fishing, the organization had
These days, much of his time is all kinds of events for the family.
devoted to the water. It created a lot of good memories

“The scenery, the birds chirping, while visiting different cities.”
the flow of the water is so peaceful. Even as his ambitions on the
The tug of fish biting is my drug,” water grew, some dreams remained
said Richer. just out of reach. One of them still
His love of fishing goes back lingers on his bucket list.
to childhood, when days on the “I’ve always thought of doing a
riverbank meant both food on the fly-in trip but never pulled the plug
table and time together as a family. on it, maybe someday,” said Richer. Photo Submitted

“My parents would take us perch Closer to home, his message is
fishing on the banks of the Raisin straightforward. You don’t need
river, using bamboo poles with expensive gear or a remote lodge
nightcrawlers, hoping to get a meal. to enjoy fishing. In his view, the
Mom would make a picnic as we sport is accessible to almost anyone
were there for a good part of the willing to step outside.
day,” said Richer.
“For those that have never fished
Those simple outings eventually or are looking at getting into this
evolved into serious competitive sport, just grab a fishing combo,
angling and road trips across the Continued on page 29

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