Sometimes Your Soul Needs It

I'm assuming I'm not the only looney person out there. This week I've been feeling extra looney. Perceptions skewed, mind wandering, circumstances over blown internally. Just had a hard time shaking stuff.
I was blessed to be in Montana for a couple days, and felt the need for a quick nature cleanse.
After my work was done I made a quick hour trip to a certain spot on a certain creek that I enjoy.
The river was faster than I expected, I have to walk across a stretch to get to the money hole. I'll admit it was probably my most dangerous crossing attempt to date, but i could not be denied.
Finally alone to talk with the wind in the trees, the chirping of the birds, and the rustle of the water. With every cast I felt more centered. Over time a calm sense of peace returned. Just what the doctor ordered. It was a bonus to land a few fish. And a nice treat that I pulled in some browns, it's been years actually. Bad luck and bad fishing on my end I suppose.
I think the world would be a better place if we just got out and hiked, fished, or whatever the activity to connect us with nature. I know I'm better for it.

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I started with flies I tied. But they weren't interested.
Ended up having to go down pretty small to get them to bite. Size 18 (maybe 16) caddis got em right away.
So it was a store bought fly that won the day.
 
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I started with flies I tied. But they weren't interested.
Ended up having to go down pretty small to get them to bite. Size 18 (maybe 16) caddis got em right away.
So it was a store bought fly that won the day.
When I moved away I told myself I would never again tie something smaller than a 16. Happily would of bought them too.

A good stream, solitude amongst nature and a few fish to boot is the best prescription drug. Nice fish, glad you got out to soak it all in!
 
When I moved away I told myself I would never again tie something smaller than a 16. Happily would of bought them too.

A good stream, solitude amongst nature and a few fish to boot is the best prescription drug. Nice fish, glad you got out to soak it all in!
14s about as low as I go. I'm pretty proud when I'm successful at that size. Don't want to risk my already frail confidence going any lower lol.
 
I think the world would be a better place if we just got out and hiked, fished, or whatever the activity to connect us with nature. I know I'm better for it.
I like this. I know getting out keeps me happy, sober, and helps my spiritual connection.
 
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