The Power in Positive!

This attitude is the result of hours of homework being completed, studying the diets of the fish you are going after. Studying seasonal fish migration and movement patterns. Roland Martin is someone I always think of when I get to talking about fishing patterns. He is really the father of the Pattern. Pay close attention to nature, she will tell you tons, when things are getting green and when things are changing pay attention and remember what you've learned. So that next season you will be able to read the lake and see what's going on just by observing the time of the season. Studying the contours of the lake you are fishing, and getting your gear ready and selecting the lures based on the diets of the fish you are after. And having confidence in your ability to use and put into action your learning's, and to be able to adapt to any situation or condition by doing your homework, its just pure confidence.
Positive anglers catch lots of fish and not only that, they are more relaxed and more mindful of safety issues and so on. But most important Positive anglers catch more fish, and have the most fun. Kid's exposed to positive angling experiences will usually yearn to go outdoors camping and fishing, they will long for and love every minute of being outside. Positive anglers have little trouble finding the fish and are always on to the big fish. Positive anglers target their casts and are specific about where they want to place their lure. They know where the fish are located and what they are holding in, Positive angler's handle the fish they catch with a lot more respect and care and are genuinely concerned about the welfare of the fish they release back into the wild. Also, positive anglers go to the tackle shops with a confidence and knowledge of what they want and what they need rather than letting a salesman sell the daily special to them. Do your homework to be an effective and positive angler, I guarantee you will have more fun and catch more fish.
I find that that by having control of my emotions in the boat lets me enjoy the outdoors more, I see more of it. I am not just staring at the water waiting for the strike, heck after a while one might just fall in the water because of staring at it so long. I also have a more calm approach to unhooking my fish, and I am sure the fish like that. Slowing down and taking your time allows for better more accurate casts, better decision making, and better choices all around. It is far more safe and fun because you are not worried and nervous, about when you're going to catch your fish. You just know your going to catch them, and it's that confidence in your abilities that makes a big difference. Doing your homework and thinking and using your head to make good choices will lead to many fish being caught, and winning a tournament or two or three.

Gary Love, Jackfish Lures, WFN Ambassador, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada.