Fishing is one of the oldest (and, at times, the most frustrating) pursuits in the history of mankind, so it’s no surprise that cartoonists have poked fun at the sport in their work over the years. We’ve collected 12 vintage fishing cartoons from the mid-20th century, all of which capture some truth about spending time streamside. 

 

Cover photo via the UpNorth Memories Guy’s/Flickr.