As I write this, I am preparing for for my maiden float down a river in my fly fishing raft. I’m am currently equally parts excited and terrified. If I don’t sink my boat and don’t drown, it will be a success. Other than launching and landing, I want to get comfortable with a little rowing and maybe anchoring once or twice. I’m scared about understanding how to avoid them and when I should start preparing to avoid them, but I also understand that experience is the best teacher.
I will have a buddy fishing off the bow of the boat but I am not hopeful on regards to catching fish. We will be floating a small stretch of the Niangua and while we could very well hook a fish or two, we are both aware that this is just a trial run and not a guided trip by any means. However, I’m brining a net just in case because I am a cautious optimist.
So here goes nothing. The journey of a million miles begins with one step. This is a big step towards future goals and will teach me a lot. After the trip, I’m sure I will reflect on what transpired and share what I learned. Until then, I’ll just be rolling down a river…and hopefully catching a bunch of pellet heads at Bennett Spring State Park!
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