If/when you hire me , or any guide, there’s one question you don’t want to ask in the morning at the ramp while the boat is being launched. Some questions I answer are not the most intelligent, and some are way too technical and over-thought out, but there’s one question I cringe at, each and every time I hear it. It’s not just that the question is completely off the charts when it comes to “dumb questions”, but it’s close. I usually mumble under my breath, “Seriously!?!?” before trying to come up with an answer that doesn’t insult the person inquiring.
For absolute beginners, it’s somewhat legit and I almost expect it. Especially from those who “don’t get outta the cubicle much”. But when I get a guy who talks about his collection of flies, his fly fishing history and past, and then he whips out a couple of Winston Rods…. this is one sentence that should never exit his mouth. Ever.
Brace yourselves…..
“So, how deep is the river?”
Take a moment and think about this. There is no answer.
If you don’t believe me, go to a stream or river. Stand on the bank with your toes one inch from the water. Take one big step into the river. How deep is it ?? Now take 10 more steps out into the river. How deep is it now ?
Walk downstream a few hundred feet and repeat.
Thus, you have now seen the light.
