http://flyfishingdish.com/2008/04/21/dont-fing-yourself-fishing-for-excuses/ All about the Joys of Fly Fishing Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:31:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://flyfishingdish.com/2008/04/21/dont-fing-yourself-fishing-for-excuses/#comment-64 sidelines7 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:04:36 +0000 http://flyfishingdish.com/2008/04/21/dont-fing-yourself-fishing-for-excuses/#comment-64 Having witnessed several of these above-mentioned offenses, I would encourage all fisherman, both young and old, to be a good sport. Too many people these days get caught up on opening day, going in with the mindset of competition. Kids as young as 13 are out on the same bank as the older 'pillars' that have been there for years. The younger will follow the actions of their 'heroes'; the guys that pull in the big fish on the second cast and get their pictures put up on the wall. But if the kids are led by a negetive example, then it only serves to further a generation that will continue to violate laws and injure delicate systems. Be the fisherman that people look up to, follow your local laws and practice good sportsmanship. That kind of a reputation will take you much farther than any trophy. Having witnessed several of these above-mentioned offenses, I would encourage all fisherman, both young and old, to be a good sport. Too many people these days get caught up on opening day, going in with the mindset of competition. Kids as young as 13 are out on the same bank as the older ‘pillars’ that have been there for years. The younger will follow the actions of their ‘heroes’; the guys that pull in the big fish on the second cast and get their pictures put up on the wall. But if the kids are led by a negetive example, then it only serves to further a generation that will continue to violate laws and injure delicate systems. Be the fisherman that people look up to, follow your local laws and practice good sportsmanship. That kind of a reputation will take you much farther than any trophy.

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