Unbelievable

 I have been a guide for a few years in the North Georgia region.  I used to often take people out for free and give them a day of instruction all in public water where they learned the basics and ended up before the day was over catching several fish.  But the most unrealistic and unexpected occurrence was during a day of guiding a large group.  Several members of the group were experienced fly fisherman but this one girl had never been fishing in her entire life, she didn’t know anything about casting, presentation nor what was expected from her to land any fish much less a trout that had seen hundreds of flies presented by experienced fishermen turning down their offerings.  After a couple of casual casts and much effort by her guides she landed the most stunning, unbelievable fish that anyone who is an avid fly fisherman would give a left arm to catch. A huge brookie that was a tad off the world record. And her reaction? You’d be wrong if you thought she jumped for joy. She said “who cares” huh lol well all the people who spent lifetimes trying to catch one that’s even close to this beast.  Beginner luck wouldn’t be a good caption for this event.