Yup, without a doubt - brings back simpler times, longer days on the beach, and fewer cares.
When men were men and the fish were afraid....nice pix, E, thanks -
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.