Yes. Getting kids out is a real blessing. Assuring success, however, nearly gives me ulcers.
Had the pleasure once of guiding a young Boy Scout on a white water trip to his 3 largest fish ever all in 45 minutes. He had fished hard on his own at every opportunity across 4 days but not scored a thing. Final evening, we were camped near what I knew was some easily waded but really fine water. We headed to a spot where one only had to throw about a rod length and a half of fly line to pick up fish. First was about a 14 inch whitefish. Second was about an 18 inch rainbow. Third was a 30 inch steelhead with about a 25 minute fight. I never prayed so hard for a fish to stay hooked up in my life.
Instantly turned him into a fly fisherman.
Last edited by 1minute; 08/24/16.
