A Challenge not Taken

I thoroughly enjoyed Patrick McManus' sporting humor. I have many laughs re-reading the books containing his Field and Stream pieces, especially those in which he made fun of his propensity to buy tackle, mangled fishing trips and the times he can't catch fish. One of his stories contained his guide challenge. McManus said that he couldn't catch fish and challenged guides to prove him wrong. He always won. I had the honor of meeting him at a book signing several years ago and challenged him to a "not catch fish" tournament. After discussion (non)qualifications, Mr. McManus decided that descretion was the better part of valor and declinded the invitation.