Patiently waiting for fish to arrive
Like the characters in Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” anglers’ existence revolves around preparing for the arrival of a mysterious visitor. I read Beckett’s classic play many years ago as a college student studying English literature. Funny how such a long-ago experience came to mind last week as I read a text message from fishing friend John Breedlove. This line from “Waiting for Godot” popped into my mind: “Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It’s awful.” Breedlove’s message described his frustration about waiting for the steelhead trout to ...
