One calm day in September '92, My father said to me. "Let's go to the Hiraya River. I suppose the river has become a good condition for fishing because of the rain at last night." The illness had taken away the function of his right arm. But his form and the movement of his rod were still very skilful.

He is still an experienced fisherman. So I could not believe that he had got a cerebral infarction. But his sight deteriorates with age.

"Amago" fishing requires silence and stealth. We both love Amago fishing and the tranquillity of the river.