Pitarresi: Trout fishing blues

I’m kind of out of sorts today.

 

That’s because it’s the opening day of trout season and I didn’t do well.

 

I don’t have to catch a lot of fish opening day, and I rarely have. If I get one or two right away, that’s fine, because I usually have to go find some fisherman so I can do a story. One time I’d like to spend all day at it.

 

It’s funny how it works. For some reason, I went out with no confidence today. I don’t know why. When I didn’t get a hit the first hour, my confidence level dropped even further. It makes a difference, because if you are not confident, you fish with less attention and focus.

 

And I got kind of jealous when I spoke to other anglers who had nice fish. Really, that kind of got me going, but, I don’t know, I did all the things I usually do in what I think were the right places, and no dice.

 

I won’t get out again for a few days. I’m hoping I’ll do better.