Is patience passé?

We’ve all heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue,” but does that really apply to fishing? The stereotype of fishing is someone sitting on the bank or a dock with a line in the water, watching a bobber float a minnow, worm or cricket while the fisherman slowly slips in and out of consciousness. Waiting, waiting, … and more waiting, until there’s a bite, and the bobber goes down. Then, the excitement begins and builds until the fish is caught and landed. This is actually a very relaxing and enjoyable experience for many and does require some patience through the wait. Without patience, an angler might give up and reel the line in before a fish has a chance to find the offering. 

So, why did a kid like me – who could never sit still and whose mind raced constantly – become so addicted to fishing? I vaguely remember how, at a young age, I complained to my Mom about how bored I was. It felt like I needed to be doing something, somewhere – constantly – or I was going to explode.