As the water flows start to dissipate along the Bow River system, and the water cleans up each and everyday, the fishing has begun to improve dramatically. We have been launching early morning at the crack of dawn. For me, its always a blessing to watch the sunrise on my way to the river. With the music playing softly in the background, I get to see the fantastic hues of tangerine orange sky’s as I pass the yellow fields of canola on my way to the boat launch to meet me clients. Sometimes its life’s simplest pleasures that help me wake up that early in the morning. I always say to my clients, I get up earlier to go fishing then I do to go to work! I guess it’s the thrill of the chase, combined with the tug of a hard fighting fish that keeps me coming back. Coffee helps that situation also!
I tell the truth and say I am busy. I was busy; but not in the way most people comprehend. I was busy watching the fish rise. I was busy clearing my mind and my heart. I was busy calming my soul near the ebb and flow of the river. I am busy telling myself I am worthy, and I’m worth it! Often, this is my busy. I make no apologies for it, for my spot on the river brings me great happiness! After all, I get to meet the most amazing people and help them catch fish week after week after week. It’s a big part of my life, and it brings me great joy and inner peace.
Here are a few Images of the “happy place” and the smiling faces I choose to spend my time with. I hope you get to spend your time doing the things that bring joy to your heart, and peace to your soul!
~Mike
