Lessons of Fly Fishing From a Heron.

It seems that we humans are constantly striving to solve problems that have been solved for years.  Perhaps the best way to get something done...is to watch somebody who knows how to get something done.  If you want to catch  a fish, watch a heron.

Here then are the lessons in becoming a better fly fishermen, as taught by a heron.


Rule #1.  Look around.  Fish where there are fish to be caught.

Rule #2.  7'6" 3 wt, 8'6 5wt, 9' 7wt....doesn't matter.  It's not the rod.  A heron's damn beak is 6.375" long.

Rule #3  Wade like your legs are skinny.  Don't push water.  Fish won't leave if they don't have a reason to leave.

Rule #4 Sharpness.  Sharp hooks, beaks and eyesight matter.  If you are squinting through one eye after a night of 15 MGD's...expect to suffer.
Plus, bring a hook file.

Rule #5  You won't get them all.  Relax and get the next one....and fish like your life depends on it.