The Multi Species Angler

To be good at fishing for a certain species of fish is impressive...  However to be a great angler at many species, and be able to fish anywhere, and catch fish, at any give time anywhere in this world productively is a whole other story. If your a one species angler, or think you know it all, are going to be destroyed in this industry.. One thing about fishing is you never stop learning....and unless you are Kevin Van Damn:).there is always someone better than you!

Every fish has different tactics and patterns... as well as different waterbodys..Go out West in Canada and drift fish for Steelhead or Salmon, and you will quickly learn how much the patterns and techniques can differ drastically from region to region.. You would never see anyone drift fishing with a baitcast combo for Great Lakes Steelhead... however out west it is common and good to know!
 It is good to be versatile and never jump to a conclusion on what works before you hit the water... every day may present new obstacles depending on many circumstances that may present itself.  Never get stuck on a confidence bait, no matter how well it has done for you.
Never be to full of yourself, and always be open to suggestion... I would never be the angler I am today if I never listened and appreciated the advice my elders, and local fisherman gave me. I am always open to learning and becoming better.
I remember my first Steelhead outing on a river located in Goderich, Ontario. I showed up with a heavy duty 6 footer, filled with 20 pound mono, a classic red and white bobber the size of a beach ball, not to mention a Dew worm with a hook that could land a shark:) You could imagine the glares I got as I bombed that sucker out into the locals favourite pool.:)  as a younger kid i thought any bobber and worm could catch any fish regardless. I learned fast:)
20 minutes later a nice older fellow was nice enough to show me the ropes, and not laugh at me and glare like a few of the others. I hooked into my first chrome Steelhead shortly after, and the looks from others quickly came to a hault:)
I have been hooked on Steelhead ever since.
I am very lucky for the area I live has most of the species of fish that are available in Canada. I pride myself at being a good angler at all species...
Do your research and swallow your pride... it will be a big help in making you a better angler all around!
Fishing has endless possibilities if you look. I couldn't imagine fishing for Bass my whole life, or the same water body.. One of the great things about fishing is exploring new waters, and the limitless great experiences it can provide you... There are enough lessons and species of fish to last a lifetime. I will always keep on learning and never know enough.
Put me anywhere in this world and I will catch fish!.....

Never stop exploring and fish hard always!