- Billy Williams: I just can't help it, Mom. I don't like that Mr. Philip Stevenson Hurst.
- Nancy Williams: So try a little harder. He's come a long way for his first muskie and you make sure that he gets a big one.
- Billy Williams: Oh, I'll take him to the places. But I'm cheering for the fish.
- Nancy Williams: Young man, you be on your best behaviour!
- [Philip Hurst on the dock coaching his son]
- Nancy Williams: Oh, and keep him away from bees.
- Billy Williams: Bees?
- Nancy Williams: Yeah, he's allergic to them. A few bee stings are worse than a rattler bite.
- Billy Williams: Okay, Mom. I'll keep it in mind.
- Philip Jr: [climbing out of the water] Well? How'd I do, Dad?
- Philip Hurst: Twenty seconds slower than your average for the distance. What's your excuse this time?
- Philip Hurst: Kids these days, they don't seem to care. They don't want to put out the effort. And if you want to be the best, you've got to work at it. I guess I shouldn't bother you with this.
- Nancy Williams: Oh that's all right, Mr. Hurst. I'm a good listener.
- Philip Hurst: Then perhaps you can tell me: what's wrong with wanting to be the best?