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Turns out, they had gone fishing; when they got back, they devoured the biscuits while they cleaned their catches, then invited me to the most delicious ceviche dinner at sunset.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2022

It’s Phillips’ first time fishing in 10 years — and the first time he’s gone fishing at the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2020

The warden service says he had gone fishing alone at about 10 a.m.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2015

He has gone fishing with Bobby Parnell, who is now back from his own Tommy John surgery.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2015

“You’d never gone fishing until you got here. Look at you now,” said Lily.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn