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My favorite past-time is trout fishing. The scenic beauty of just being out in the wilderness, the sounds of the raging rivers, and the enjoyment of solitude, is well worth every fishing trip regardless if I catch anything or not. I love the nature.!

The Big Old Rainbow Trout

You pack up all your fishing gear
On the night before
Then you wake up very early
And you head on out the door
 
You drive when it's still dark outside 
And mist is in the air
Sandy-eyed and wide awake 
Because you'll soon be there
 
As you approach the river 
And the sun begins to rise 
You step into the water 
With your fishing pole and flies
 
Quietly you cast your line 
And let the flies drift free 
You let it flow into a spot 
Where you think the trout might be
 
Patience is the remedy 
And patience does prevail 
You may just hook the fish you want 
To bring home for a meal
 
I prefer to catch a trout 
And then to set him free 
I may keep one or two all year 
And that's okay with me

When I do release a trout 
It's a feeling I can't explain 
I like to see him swagger off 
And leave him in no pain 

It's always nice to fight a trout 
And it's fun to reel one in 
But just to be out on the river 
Will always make me grin
 
So if you see me fishing 
Or if you see me out
Rest assure I'll be fishing for 
That big old rainbow trout

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J. Summers February 28, 2021 at 5:17 PM Thanks so much for sharing this with me. A great write. Rhyme, flow and imagery all combining with your storytelling ability make this a great poem. I’m with you, if I’m not fishing to eat it’s catch and release all the way. John

Lindsay Laurie July 2, 2018 at 10:57 PM Another beauty Charles … an old mate often said to me 'it's great to catch a fish, but even better to be fishing' and I reckon, like you, he's right - thanks Mate - Lindsay Charles Messina July 3, 2018 at 8:57 AM Thanks for commenting on this one Lindsay! That old mate of yours is right. We say it in New Jersey, U.S. like this. "A bad day of fishing is much better than a good day at work" or " "with your wife" Maybe that's why I went through two wives already.(lol) Thanks again Mate...Charlie

Darlene De Beaulieu April 5, 2018 at 2:33 PM Hello Charles Messina, I find this poem a picturesque poem. I see the scene as I read. I like what I see,to be by the water or in the water, is relaxing. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 6, 2018 at 12:51 PM I wish I was by the water now. I find to be by the water is relaxing and peaceful. Charles Messina April 5, 2018 at 7:06 PM Hi Darlene, It's a great feeling when you can write a poem and the reader see's it the way the poet does. Thanks so much for your comment. It is soooo relaxing to be on the river.....Have a lovely evening my friend....Charlie

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 5, 2018 at 11:01 AM Nicely written, Charles. Your poem is a perfect example of poetry I especially like. It rhymes so nicely, has a lovely flow, and I know what I've read without having to ponder on it for ages to try and decipher what the poet (you in this poem) is conveying. I love nature too. :) ~ Artsie Charles Messina April 5, 2018 at 7:14 PM Hi Artsie, it seems you and I have something in common. (we both love nature) :) I always try to tell a story in my poems and hopefully have the reader picture it as I do. Sometimes it is hard to decipher the thoughts of another. So glad you liked it and thank you for your comment. Nice to meet you and all the best..~Charlie~