Contrary to what my website icon may indicate, I am not a well-substantiated fisherwoman. Yes, I may have reeled in that big sucker, but it was one of those rare scenarios where a blind guy with his hands tied behind his back probably could have also done the same.
I have always been interested in acquiring skills that would lead to self-sufficiency – gardening, bread making, preserving. Fishing was one of these skills that intrigued me for years, but felt ultimately inaccessible. Mostly due to my own shame regarding not looking like a typical fisherman/woman.
Since getting over this ridiculous fear and receiving some basic ocean fishing lessons from my brother-in-law, I have made many attempts to catch the elusive “fish”. Now I use quotations, because I am not sure they even exist. Or whether my in-law is playing some elaborate prank on me – as I haven’t caught a thing without him around. And before you ask, there have been attempts! Boy oh boy, there have been attempts. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, for over a year now to catch one on my own.
So, if you’re interested – join me in my quest to catch the slippery fish.
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