Fishing Etiquette

I’ve been trying to not hang out at a hole too long.  I have two thoughts as to why.  One, I don’t want to by “that guy”, and two, I now have so many favorite spots that I won’t be able to cover them all if I hang around too long.  Bottom line, I think just practice some self-awareness.  If you catch a couple in a spot, move on, you don’t need to catch all the fish in a spot. If you have half a dozen drifts and aren’t catching anything, keep it moving down the river.

I guess for me it’s about just being outside. Shoot, some days I think I’d be content just to stand in the river without my fly rod.  But, I’d be lying if I said there weren’t days that I didn’t want big numbers too.  If I don’t get a favorite spot because some tool hung out too long, doesn’t really matter in the long run, I’ll probably be back in a couple weeks anyway….

Oh Grasshopper,

The mystery of time in a hole you wonder about.  As grasshopper Dave says, it’s not about the numbers but about the experience.  Too many stay too long in spots waiting for the fish they haven’t caught in the past hour. I notice though fly fishing etiquette is practiced by your FATC.

A guide I have for you. If a hole you are in and no one is waiting maybe only 30 minutes you should fish. Catching three to four fish per hole is plenty. Challenge is the word here. After three or four fish, go and “challenge” yourself. Learn, experience, challenge!! If someone is waiting for your “hole” (is it really YOUR hole??) then after 15 minutes of you fishing (or catching) tell them they can have it. The better man it shows of you!

I am reminded of your Sensei who I watch. He moves constantly, covering all waters, challenging himself. Unbeliever? Then try to follow him when he is on the water. The numbers it is not about but the experience….