Fly fishers gain confidence by fishing for brook trout. Brook trout are forgiving, and there’s nothing like an afternoon of catching 15 brook trout to increase one’s confidence. That’s only one of several strategies that we discuss to help newer fly fishers gain confidence. It’s easy to feel discouraged during a stretch of no fish. We hope this podcast gives you hope for your next time out on the river.
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Thanks, Leo!
Yes you mention losing confidence when your not catching fish. Its magnified when your not catching fish all the while your fishing partner is having the time of his or her life . Ughhhh. A big time confidence destroyer
So true, David! Both Dave and I have each had days where one of us has the magic touch and the other can’t hook a fish to save his life … haha.
When I guided younger children, I often would be told what “great patience” I have. My reply was always: “I don’t have or need patience, I just remove expectation”. Leave your ego in the car and just enjoy the gift of what the waters hold. Confidence will come in learning, experience and time. Numbers may do it at first, but lasting confidence is not measured in numbers. It comes in perhaps tying your own flies, reading waters, understanding changing behaviors and making fine presentations. Frustration shouldn’t be confused with lacking confidence. We all have had and will continue to have “those days”.