So..the doctor says,
You're out of shape.
Here's what I want
you to do.
Find a stream
with various sized
rocks covered with
green slimy moss ~
the slippier the better.
The ideal river
will have varying
degrees of depth
and varying degrees
of current speed.
Unbelievably steep
and rocky banks
are a plus.
What I am handing
you are called
waders.
When you get to the
river put these on and
wade into the river.
Before entering the stream
put these boots on
to add to the overall
weight of the outfit.
Attempt to wade
with the current and
against the current at
random.
Wade across the
stream at random
as well.
At all times maintain
your balance.
You may fall a few
times ~ but that is OK.
Remember the feeling
of "pushing water"
is good. Leg cramps
at night after a full
day of doing this is
indication of "success'!
For a change of pace,
attempt several crossings
with the water lapping
as close as possible to
top of your waders.
Oh yes,
upon occasion
fall in.
While doing this
exercise
swing this stick
above your head.
Follow this routine
as often as is possible
and report back to me.
To which the average
person would say
"Are you crazy? You
could get killed doing
that ~ drown or have
a heart attack or simply
get really tired.
And yet a fly fisherman
does the routine
as often as is possible.
And gladly!
To the above add extremely cold weather and little likelihood of success, and you have a steel-head fisherman!
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