Let me start off with saying this is kind of long and took alot for me to write so please be patient while I explain a few things.

To me there is two things that I have passion for in life first and formost is my family and second is fishing.

A little about me I grew up in the Okanogan, graduated high school there and got college in school of hard knocks. Then moved to this side of Washington as a young man after my father died to be closer to my family whom had already moved.

Last year I was diagnosed with a pretty severe case of Bipolar Disorder (manic depression). Which explained alot about me and how I am and have always been. I have a hard time dealing with crowds etc. So with such a disorder I find it hard to find and keep work, but luckily I have now come across an organization along with some state help to get me back into the work force.

I count my blessings everyday for a loving strong wife who works a regular job and also delivers papers via a motor route at night to support us. I also thank God for my GORGEOUS 5 year old little girl who is daddies shadow, whom without life would be empty.

Now for the reason of the title.

To me fishing is not just a casting a line to catch a fish or to get food. Nor is it for the the excitement of the fight of that tremendous opponent. Rather to me it is a reason for being. It gets me in touch with who I am and the nature of this earth. The water bugs skimming across the water, the annoying fly bothering you just to have a bit of salt.

I sit back line reeled up staring into the lake in wonder about all the things the make it up I look to the sky after I realize I see the reflection of it and the mountains on the water. I look to the mountains and see the glory of life eternal and the past this earth has been through.

As I drive home from the lake, stream or beach I stop alot and just look over the landscape and realize this was meant for all of us to share. Good or bad we all live here and we share this place.

I close my eyes and the spirit of my forefathers does not seem so distant any longer.

Thank you for reading and also thank you for your time just remember good or bad we are all bothers and sisters, rich and poor we just need to be ourselves.

Thank You