Dear johnjohn: Der Quibblemeister thinks he remembers Christ telling his diciples, several of whom actually were
fishermen, that he would make them "fishers of men". I see if I can find the quotation in the Bible.

Edit: I found this on Internet. Doesn't tell where to find it.
"It is recorded twice in New Testament scripture that Jesus Christ was preaching, "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" He came upon two fishermen Simon and Andrew, who he called to be his disciples by saying, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."