![]() We rely so heavily upon a couple key senses that we often neglect or forget about the others we posses (I think this includes the spiritual part of our being). I wouldn't recommend this if you have high blood pressure, but I digress.ĭespite beavers, the wonder of the world becomes new when you are forced to experience it in a different way. ![]() ![]() The sound is like a small asteroid shot from the heavens smashing into the river next to you. You want a heart attack? Run up to a beaver on the river in the pitch black night, or better yet just run along the river bank focusing on something completely different than beavers. I have slowly developed a passionate dislike, maybe even hatred for those flat tailed, buck toothed critters during the night escapades. Beavers have a remarkable knack for making that idea clear. They own the night and I am simply a guest. In this case it is not people, but animals, and this is their room. ![]() Everyone is talking and as I move about the conversations stop and the occupants stare in interest. Sometimes it feels like I just stepped into a room full of people where I am a stranger. It teaches you humility and awe to be surrounded in something that feels so ancient. What was first a sliver of fear, a hint of apprehension, and an immense amount of curiosity transformed into a reverent respect for the magical, mystical, and even sacred nature of the night. The idea had become an elephant and, being in the middle of the room, could no longer be ignored. I can't even recall what made us first decide to try. The idea made a home in the corner of my mind, where it slowly grew in size. Something stirred in my mind when I first thought about standing along a river beneath a deep starlit sky, headlamp on and rod in hand. Unknowns abound and things appear even more mysterious when shrouded in the darkness of night. Night fishing is something that fascinates and engenders curiosity in most anglers. ![]() It all started as an experiment, much like most people's transition into streamer fishing. ![]()
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