We have all heard the old saying "A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush." Simply put, the nugget of truth being shared here is that if an opportunity presents itself, then take it and don't let it pass you by in the hope that something better will come along. [...]
The astute fly angler doesn't wait until they are on the water before they attempt to match the hatch, but begin the process while driving to stream, and continue to hone their fly choice while trekking down to the water. Each summer and fall, clumsy hopping, crawling, and flying terrestrials (land insects and animals) [...]