"MajorOz"


I have dwelt in each of these worlds, and, though it may be just age, I
am now mostly in the "help others go through these stages" stage.



I happen to know a much sought after guide because he has field trial dogs
and friends. I've never fished with him, but we have chatted many times.
One time I commented to the effect that I felt a little sorry for him out on
Hebgen, always paddling to get the canoe in position for a good cast, never
actually making the cast. His reply was somehing along the lines of, " I
actually enjoy helping people catch fish as much or more than catching them
myself." Bet that is why he is booked years in advance.

I have some real advancement, maybe growing up ;-), to do before I could say
that. I'm not much of a fisherman, but I've been asked to accept money to
take people waterfowl hunting ( i.e. guide ) several times.... I've always
said no very firmly ... I can't think of a better way to ruin a beloved
activity.