04-29-2003, 08:25 PM
[cool]How do you describe the taste of salt to someone who has never tasted salt? Actually, casting lures or bait for fresh water fish is not different than for salt water fish. Only different species in water without salt in it.
You are correct in thinking that it is better to be shown something by someone experienced than to try to work it out for yourself, based upon what you have read or heard...second hand. It is much like golf, tennis or any other sport that requires proper instruction and then a lot of practice to perfect it. If you try to do it without any help, you can develop some bad habits that only lead to frustration.
Typing is an even better example. There are a lot of people on the computers these days who have never taken a typing course, but still peck out their emails and responses. Those of us who were forced to sit through those "sissy" fill in classes are happy today that we at least learned the basics, even if we could never win a speed contest.
If you desire to learn more about fresh water fishing, try to cultivate a friendship with someone in your area that is experienced. Then make more friends and keep learning. You will never know it all, but the learning process is the enjoyable part. I have lost count of the fellow fishermen over the years who have been generous with their time and their good advice. I would feel ungrateful if I were not willing or able to pass it along to someone else who thirsts for more knowledge.
I would welcome any opportunity to share our mutual knowledge, both on your waters and on mine.
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You are correct in thinking that it is better to be shown something by someone experienced than to try to work it out for yourself, based upon what you have read or heard...second hand. It is much like golf, tennis or any other sport that requires proper instruction and then a lot of practice to perfect it. If you try to do it without any help, you can develop some bad habits that only lead to frustration.
Typing is an even better example. There are a lot of people on the computers these days who have never taken a typing course, but still peck out their emails and responses. Those of us who were forced to sit through those "sissy" fill in classes are happy today that we at least learned the basics, even if we could never win a speed contest.
If you desire to learn more about fresh water fishing, try to cultivate a friendship with someone in your area that is experienced. Then make more friends and keep learning. You will never know it all, but the learning process is the enjoyable part. I have lost count of the fellow fishermen over the years who have been generous with their time and their good advice. I would feel ungrateful if I were not willing or able to pass it along to someone else who thirsts for more knowledge.
I would welcome any opportunity to share our mutual knowledge, both on your waters and on mine.
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