Study the Water and Begin Building an Unconventional Skill

Study the Water

H is for Hawk—put the fly rod away and study the water. That’s where the mystery is happening. Raptors and fishing guides spend a lot of time hunting with their eyes, because their success depends on it. Every future expert starts at the same place: knowing nothing. The most powerful assets you can bring to the water are an open mind and willingness to learn. Get a great pair of polarized glasses, stop thinking about fish counting and try to identify the natural patterns in front of you.

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