“I've only been once, and I was with my girlfriend. When I got back, my parents asked what was out there. I said, 'Misery and death.' ”

— Derek Sellens, visual effects, Lawrence

“The only time I went was when I was young. I caught a fish and tried to kill it with a rock, and then I had to gut it. It was horrible.”

— Alex Backus, multiple jobs, Lawrence

“I just caught a huge bass a couple of weeks ago at a friend’s pond.”

— Sierra Dubis, student, Lawrence

“Probably when my stepdad got a new boat. I laid out and read a book all day.”

— Jaycey Bishop, student, Lawrence