Sporting Rights

By Mohammed Wilder

 The other day I had the chance to take two of my sons fishing. I discovered that one of the local ponds had been stocked the day before with approximately 2200 rainbow trout. All between the 10-12″ range. Some even trophy size meaning 12″ and above. Needless to say I wasn’t the only one to hear of the stocking. Every local fisherman in the metro area must have been there. It was a complete zoo along the banks of West Salish Pond. Furthermore, I am not sure that any one of them knew anything about proper fishing etiquette.

Since becoming an avid fisherman a few years back, the 1st thing my fishing buddy and best friend taught me was the rules of the water. I can still hear his words ringing so clear to me. “If you don’t learn the do’s and the don’ts of courtesy around here, it won’t take long before one of these guys kick your rear straight into the river”. Since then I took special notice of what they were doing, and NOT doing.

As I watched all these seasoned vets fish the water, one thing was clear. They were all fishing with a sense of unity among each other. One of the most important things I noticed was how you cast. When another guy or group of guys is in the middle of the drift, you don’t just cast your line out there over the top of them. You gotta wait your turn to get into the water. When you cast over someone, it doesn’t take much to get tangled up. Depending on how many lines you cross, it can become a mess real quick.

Which takes me back to my situation at the pond where my boys and I were fishing. I had my line, and my two boys’ lines out there sitting about 2-3 feet apart. Along comes another fisherman, whips his stuff out there, and SPLASH! right over all 3 of our lines. Within minutes, when we began to check our line/bait etc…I noticed all 4 poles starting to bounce like we had bites. Not the case. What we had was 4 lines all pulled together due to 1 bad cast that went unchecked and uncared for.

Guys we all have our reasons for going fishing. Food, relaxation, fun, teaching, or just for the sport. At the top of my list is FUN and SPORT. How much fun can it be when you’re having to reel in your line and untangle all day? Don’t get me wrong, not every cast is going to go where you want it too. But when your cast does get away from you…fix it. It makes it more pleasant and easy to fix early, rather than later after you have tangled up with everyone else.

As my day went on, it ended up getting more and more frustrating as the same guy continued to cast wherever, and we had to adjust where and how to fish around him. Ever try fish yourself, for the guy next to you, and 2 other little ones??? UGH! After about 1 hour (if that) I couldn’t take it anymore and threw in the towel, “Boys, let’s pack up, we will try again another time”. And so ended our day of fishing.

It’s my hope that maybe this will remind us to be courteous to other fisherman, and to follow some simple guidelines when fishing. Here are some friendly reminders to think of…

1. Watch where you are casting. If you have a bad cast, bring it back and do it again.

2. Yield to the space of the guy next to you (Unless combat fishing, that’s another article). There’s plenty of space for everyone.

3. Watch for crowding of another ones fishing area when they are getting bites. If your neighbor is getting bites, chances are you will too.

4. Make friends. Have fun with one another, get to know who’s next to you. You will find a lot of knowledge with other fishermen. Getting to know them and their techniques will increase your chances of catching fish.

5. Try and make room for the little ones. Be polite to someone trying to get their kids into fishing. The only way to keep a kid’s attention on fishing is for him/her to be catching, not fighting with the person next to them.

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Anyone with a Bit of Determination can do Ballet

By Mohammed Wilder

 I have always believed that ballet is not only for girls, not only for the rich, and not only for the upper-class, prissy, elite members of society, as most would like to think. Ballet is really for everyone. And come to think of it, this opinion is not confined only to me. There are many others, dance and ballet authorities even, who have stated similar thoughts and ideas themselves.

It may surprise you to learn that several people (whom you wouldn’t expect to be involved in ballet) can also relate positively to ballet. For example, pro golfer Kris Tschetter has said in an interview that she has danced ballet in her high school years and took it up again a few years back because it helps her get into shape and develop her concentration. Here’s an even stranger example. The Diablo Ballet Company in Contra Costa, CA was founded by engineers, who wanted a place to become involved with this fine art. Engineering and ballet have something in common, they say, since both use structural dynamics.

You see? Anybody can study ballet; all they need is the determination to learn and keep going. In today’s world, people’s awareness of leading a good and healthy lifestyle has also lead many to studying ballet. The ballet barre, or warm-up exercises to the uninitiated, provides people with an extensive routine that gets all the muscles in your body warm and working. As well as excellent cardiovascular exercises, ballet helps develops strength and flexibility in all the major muscle groups of the body.

You have to keep in mind, though, that ballet cannot be hurried; the learning and the benefits that come along with it involves a gradual process. Enrolling in ballet classes and expecting major results after a week or so will just leave you frustrated and disappointed. But just have patience and attend your classes regularly, then without knowing it, you’ll suddenly find yourself able to do something you weren’t able to do before. Each class develops your body slowly but surely, adding incremental changes and improvements, until you can suddenly see and feel these changes.

But the benefits of ballet is not only restricted to the physical; it’s also good for your mental health. Studying ballet requires you to have strong focus and concentration, where you will have to let go of all your other extraneous thoughts. After classes, your mind will return to its normal mode, but you will sense a clearer and more refreshed view of the world. Some friends have confided in me that this particular benefit is the one that keeps them going, despite the difficult exercises. Whenever they go to ballet class with muddled minds and upset emotions, their thoughts and spirits get cleared up and they walk out with a much brighter perspective.

All you really need is a good pair of ballet slippers, plus a leotard and tights. These will help your teacher observe your body in order to give corrections and recommendations for proper postures and placement. Leave your jewelry at home, though, and if you have long hair, make sure to tie it up and keep it off your face to get a better view and avoid distractions.

So, are you interested yet? What are you waiting for? Go ahead and join your local ballet school today! Chances are there’s a good ballet school or two in your area, with specialized courses for beginners. Some fitness centers and gyms also offer ballet classes for those who are interested. Most of them will allow you to observe a class first, or you could just enroll as a drop-in student. This way, you can get a feeling of the atmosphere of a ballet class and of what’s in store for you. You can also decide if you feel comfortable with the teacher and the other students. Once you find a class you feel comfortable in, you’re on your way to having a good start in ballet.

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