Riddle

Why ought a fisherman to be very wealthy?

Choose an answer

A.Because fish sell for a high price
B.Because he never pays taxes
C.Because he catches fish in bulk
D.Because he is all *net* profit.
Hint: It's a 6-word phrase with 23 letters, starting with "B".

Answer

Because he is all *net* profit.

Why this is the answer

This is a pun on 'net profit,' a financial term, and the fishing 'net' a fisherman uses.

This riddle is filed under Pet, Cat & Dog Riddles and rated Medium.