Like pretty much everything in life.. I grumble to myself a bit, and then chalk it up as a "lesson learned".
I'm new to this game as well, and have the reputation of being a "sponge" when it comes to learning. Every time out I learn something new, whether I'm catching fish or not. I've lost a few bigguns' this year so far, but each time I learn something.. I should have kept the rod tip higher, or I should have booked it down the shore to keep the fish from getting below me, or i should've re-tied that stupid knot!
Those few times where you manage to put all that together and land that hawg.. wow, what an experience!!
I've been at this since April, but man.. I'm 100% addicted! I love this game.