Symptoms: Continual complaints as to the need for fresh air, sunshine, running water and relaxation. Blank expression, often deaf and blind to family. Frequent checking of tackle catalogs. Wanders around sporting goods stores. Frequent, secret late-night phone calls to fishing pals. Mumbles to self. Lies to everyone.

Treatment: Disease is rarely fatal.  No medication has been found effective.  Victim should go fishing as often as possible to alleviate severity of symptoms.  NO KNOWN CURE. See More About Victims.

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