This one begged to be an illustrated poem - for some reason, it brought to mind the Paleolithic Venus figurines, such as the Venus of Willendorf. I'm pretty sure it's not quite what you had in mind. ;-)
Give me your hand; from this time forward I will be your Master, and teach you as much of this Art as I am able; and will, as you desire me, tell you somewhat of the nature of most of the Fish that we are to Angle for, and I am sure I both can and will tell you more than any c...