Fish-ful Thinking

It is the crack of dawn "it is time to going fishing" the cottage is filled with moonlight. The smell of rustic outdoors is in the air and a cold crisp breeze blows the wind gentle through the trees. The coffee is brewing, the bacon is sizzle, the toast is popping and there are eggs over easy frying.


Brush your teeth and put on your warm clothes, take seat, enjoy breakfast and watch the horizon as it brightens your day. Get your gear, load your snow mobile, and make your way to the lake.

You can feel the excitement fill your belly as you begin the start a new day. You take a moment to enjoy your surroundings, the snow flows across the lake over the ice and below the ice the water seats perfectly still as if it is frozen in time.  The crisp air is gentle and refreshing on your face. The peace you feel is calming and all your worries begin to fade away. The sun begins to peak through the trees just before it comes racing across the lake and it kisses your face with warmth.

Drills the holes into the ice, remove the slash from the holes. Unpack your gear, bait your fishing lines and descend your presentation to the bottom of the lake, with thoughts of what you are hoping to catch. 


It is at that point that you have lost track of society and have found your inner peace. Your mind is empty with no cares in the world. You await the first bite with the patience that fishing demands. You may get your catch or you may not but at least you are in the outdoors doing what you love, as you thrive in your element.


It is countless days spent on the water that makes this person a fishing machine, with the eagerness to teach others how to catch more fish. So, if you are ready to become a better angler join this fellow on his quest for the next bite...


There are many who have a natural gift to fish. They clearly have a deep love and passion for fishing. For some, they learn the art of fishing from someone they love. A father, A grandfather, perhaps a uncle or a brother, it is a special gift and it is a bond that families hand down through generations. Some bonds are built between a father and son, strong values are learn and a great happiness has filled their hearts. That is a greater love and the greatest gift that anyone could provide for another.


You love fishing with someone by your side but you are just as happy to go solo and control the experience from route to release. You  have a fire burning in yourself that should never be and cannot be put out. It is another kind of love but it is one of your loves.

Milky and BMR