The story Plain Fishing by Frank R. Stockton follows a man named John who goes fishing in a small pond near his home. He catches several fish, but they are all too small to keep. As he continues to fish, he begins to feel frustrated and bored. Suddenly, he feels a tug on his line and reels in a large trout. John is thrilled with his catch and decides to take it home for dinner. The story ends with John reflecting on the joys of simple pleasures like fishing.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1894 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Humor