For the fisherman this is a difficult philosophy to adopt. We are dreamers. Our sustenance is derived from memories of the past and visions of tomorrow. Almost always it is these past experiences, fired with a large measure of optimism, that we use to conjure up impending adventures. For many of us, there is no time like early spring to stimulate our anglers dream cycle into high gear.
Late winter edges farther and farther away and is supplanted by greener signs.
Pushed by the hurrying presence of our surroundings, winter's fancies become realities of spring and summer. Our waders are cool and wet, the oars are creaking and the wrist works out a long line. Seldom do our fancies exactly match the events. Dream fish are different from those in the net. Doing succeeds dreaming.