Thomas version was recorded in 1928. Doubt it was written, just recorded some sources say it comes from the minstrel era mid-1800s. Technically it's copyrighted- but the copyright is not observed.

http://bluegrassmessengers.com/fishing-blues--henry-thomas-1928.aspx

Here's my version: Fishing Blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX7PqetoZNQ

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