Author’s note: I love fly-fishing the breathtaking Cascade mountain streams near my home. Native trout are plentiful, and very active. The sound of the rushing water, the crisp breeze in the conifers, backlit by sunrise, is absolutely intoxicating.
The body rhythms of fly-casting are so engaging, and when surrounded by such natural beauty — it’s mesmerizing! It is a Zen-like experience, in which I loose myself completely, escaping the stress and pressures of day-to-day life.
The fluid feel of the cast is exhilarating. I wrote this poetic homage to the experience.
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