This week with the Ubuntu Fly Anglers was one of the best weeks ever! I learned so many new things, and I even picked up a brand new hobby, fly fishing.
One really cool fact I learned is that the Spokane Indians used to call white men upside-down faces because they were bald on top and had big beards. But I also learned some serious stuff, too, like how important it is to be patient when fishing. You can’t just throw your line in and expect a fish right away. It takes time and practice, but that’s what makes it fun.
Another thing I learned is that nature is kind of like therapy. When you’re mad or feeling down, just going outside for a walk or sitting quietly can really help you calm down. I didn’t know how peaceful it could be until I was out there near the water, just listening to the wind.
On the topic of nature, did you know dirt can be pollution? If fish breathe in dirty water, even the tiniest amount, it can make them sick or even kill them. That made me want to take better care of nature. One of my favorite fun facts was that wild hot dogs are actually called cattails and you can eat the brown part.The best part of the week was going fishing, especially since it was my first time. If I could go back any day, I’d go back to Turnbull Wildlife Refuge in Cheney. I really liked seeing the birds and learning how to properly cast a fly fishing rod. The instructors were helpful and made it fun to learn. –Titus Palmer
This week with the Ubuntu Fly Anglers, we came together and learned so many cool things that I will always remember. One of the most important things I learned was how to hold a fish the right way by its tail and under its belly. You also have to get your hands wet first so you don’t hurt the fish’s slime. Now that I know how to hold a fish, I can teach other people too.
I also learned how to hold a fly fishing rod and how to be patient. You can’t just throw your line in and expect a fish to bite right away. You have to be calm and not goof around, or the fish will outsmart you. The instructors really helped me. They went out of their way to teach me how to cast safely and not hurt my friends or myself.
Everyone even said I was good at practicing, which made me feel proud. Fishing is harder than it looks, but it’s also really fun. I thought it would be boring, but now I like fly fishing. It’s peaceful, it helps me relax, and it’s something I want to keep doing.
I’m really grateful that I got to learn this new hobby. We also learned about nature and how to take care of it. Even a little bit of dirt or garbage can pollute the water and hurt the fish. I want to keep the water clean so the fish stay safe.
We even learned fun facts like how the Spokane Indians called white men upside-down people because they were bald with beards.
And did you know king salmon can weigh up to 100 pounds? There are so many types of salmon, I can’t even name them all. – Dezyre Williams