Thursday, December 23, 2010

Working on That Word Called "Patience"

One of the great things I have learned about fly fishing is Patience. One develops this over time and it is not something you accomplish on your first fishing trip. I know I have been on the water many times and decided the hole I was fishing was not very productive or simply void of fish and I would move on. To my surprise a few minutes later another fisherman would start fishing right behind me and land fish. Patience plays a big role in that situation, because if I had taken the time to change flies, vary my presentation, make more cast and cover the area thoroughly then I might have been the one landing the fish. I found out from the outset of trout fishing that it was a far cry from warm water angling. Patience is not as prevalent there because most of the time you will pick up a small bluegill without even trying, not so with the trout fishing. The factors that determine a successful outing on the river are flying around you or hiding under those rocks you are stepping on; not to mention the size, color, and fly pattern. This is where the word “patience” comes into play. I am still working on this word not only in my fishing endeavors but in everyday life experiences. I have found out it can pay huge dividends and at the same time can be your worst enemy. This is something I work on all the time, how about you does this word give you problems? This is my last post before Christmas Day, so I would like to wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

4 comments:

  1. I like to think of it as a balance between catching fish and just fishing. Fishing is relaxing and good for the mind, catching a fish is intense and powerful, that would be the buisness end and the fishing is the pleasure... do they mix? I say no.. that would be a lack there of.. Patience

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  2. I definitely lack patience. May be a new year's resolution of some sort. Thanks for the reminder...and Happy Holidays.

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  3. Josh
    Well stated! One can let the intense factor overwhelmed the enjoyment of being on the water. Thanks for the commnet

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  4. Michael
    As stated in my post it is something I work on all time. Thanks for the comment

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