The Fisherman meets St. Peter

 

You've got to hear this story about St. Peter and John the fisherman.

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John's hobby was fly fishing. He lived for it, always looking for a break from his work or other responsibilities to drive up to one of his favorite streams to cast his rod into the stream to see what he could catch.

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Then John died. 

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St. Peter met him. "Have I got something to show you!"

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St. Peter lead John to an idyllic rushing stream where John was surprised to see a few fish jumping into the air to catch flying insects. 

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"Here's all you're going to need to begin your fishing."

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John took the fly-fishing rod from St. Peter. He also noticed some waders, wading boots, a fishing net, and everything else he needed, organized neatly near the edge of the flowing water.

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Eager to get started, John cast the fly over the stream and into the water. Within seconds he felt the tug on his line. He reeled in a fish which was likely the most beautiful specimen he had ever caught. Quickly he cast the fly across the water again. This time a fish jumped out of the water to swallow the bait! A third time confirmed that this was the best fishing experience he'd ever had. "Oh, thank God," he exclaimed, "This is pure heaven!"

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"I'm going to leave you to it. If you need anything, just holler. I'll come a-running," St. Peter said.

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John caught fish one after another, each one almost begging him to fish faster. After two hours, John called out to Peter, who appeared instantly. 

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"Something's wrong here. It's not fun anymore. I thought that heaven was supposed to be a happy place."

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St. Peter replied with a malicious grin, "Who told you that you were in heaven?"