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Lessons Are Not All the Same

March 9, 2014 at 6:49 am Leave a comment

There once was an experienced angler who learned his trade hanging out on the docks and tackle shops. He was an educator by trade but longed for the sea life. As time passed on, he become a notoriety and a sought after guide and speaker at many of the local functions.

The once was a young lad who longed to learn the seas. He heard of this experienced angler who everyone raved about – this was the angler who could teach him the seas.

One day while visiting the docks the young lad ran into the old angler. He asked the angler for assistance to learn his trade. As a great educator, the old salt jumped at the chance to share his knowledge.

The young lad then asked when can we start? The answer was today but I want to walk one of the local piers first.

The angler walked out on the pier and immediately saw an old lady having trouble with her reel so he fixed it. As the walk continued, another had a tangled line and another trouble landing a fish and then another confused on the type of lure and bait. At each stop the angler helped the stranger to get it right.

All along the young lad became frustrated at the angler then asked “when are you going to start the lesson”?

The angler said to the young lad – “my poor lad, you have been in class for hours”.  Fishing is more than just catching. It’s sharing your passion with others so they too may look and enjoy life differently.

Sometime the lessons we learn are not packed as we thought. Take someone fishing and teach them a lesson of life. Or just maybe the expertise you carry is just what others may need. Don’t pass up an opportunity to make someone smile!!

Until next time – Tightlines –Capt. Tony

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