My very first fish I caught by myself was a very rewarding moment. I believe that I was around five years old. On that historic day in my life, I was at Collin's Lake, fishing on shore using a bobber and a cup of worms. The day was hot, a perfect summer's day. Today's target; rainbow trout. For hours I sat, watching my pole with anxiety jumping up from my rock when the bobber moved a fraction of a centimeter. I truly did learn the meaning of patience that day. Never before did I sit so still for so long, for a beautiful fish that I may not catch. However, the moment came. My heart began to pound as I reeled in the fish, using all my strength. Minutes later, I was grinning a huge, toothless grin to my Mom's camera with a small trout in my hand, wriggling and jerking. Although I let the fish go in the brown lake, I was filled wiht the endless satisfaction that I had finally caught my own fish, no matter how long it took.
Fishing is a very satisfying sport for me. I have learned through my experience to become patient, enjoy the environment and nature,and how to hook a worm or cricket without help. Mainly, however, I have appreciated spending quality time with my family doing an activity that we all love and can share together.
Lauren Wells
Mr. Juneau
Frosh Tech Period 4
22 May 2008