-chirono patterns are deadly when it's going, and the research & trial/error was well worth it
-when you're fishing, estimate your time to be back home and + 2.5 hrs so your wife doesn't freak out at 1 am
-ask lots of questions no matter how stupid you may appear
-night fishing w/ streamers is good comedy
-be bear aware, always
-i know now i need to know more now about tricos, midges, other bugs...
-there's a wealth of knowledge posted here and good peeps willing to share on the forum
-there's some total shite posted, some real nut-cases out there, and some of it is very entertaining
-getting out more often [even f/short trips] = more knowledge = more success
-when someone is on the oars and don't know wtf they are doing it's really frustrating
-some people are more courteous than others, some peeps just don't give a rats ass
-i need to explore more waters more often
-i need to spend more time on the bow
-red is not the only color that works
-shut up and listen/engage brain before typing
-need to try to spey again
-fishing alone is fun
-fishing w/ pals is fun, more so when you out fish them
-3 flies is more challenging to cast
-there's lots of great water within the city that does not get pounded
-everyone has an opinion, some of them quite strong...especially on the 'net
-drifting the bow at night is way cool
-more expensive kit does not equal better success, or mean someone is a better fisher
-don't buy crap kit once you're into the sport, as, if taken care of, quality things will last a while
-be open to suggestions, but put your filters on as well
-i need to be more financially independent to continue to support my growing fishing problem
-there's always much room to improve, esp. w/ dries on the bow [still]
-watch & learn, smell the rocks, eat the flowers, look up once in a while...
-dark rum is never, ever a bad idea