"Fishing once provided relaxation and sport for everyone from Hemingway to Babe Ruth to Bette Davis. But fishing isn't just for your grandpa, as angling continues to increase in popularity in the US and abroad. People Fishing collects curious, quirky, humorous and sometimes outrageous photos of Edwardian dowagers, tiny babies, sunburned sportsmen, and bathing beauties preparing tackle boxes, casting their lures, and displaying the catch of the day--a compelling tribute to this perennial outdoor pastime"-- Provided by publisher.