Birds of a feather...

[THE DARKHORSE]

Despite the rumor mill of revamped posts from yesteryear it's been business as usual. Nothing's changed; the same guys who catch fish are catching fish. The internet is chock-full of chatter and banter; from professionals of exactly that. Chatter and banter. It's like watching a flock of a thousand Cormorants---while I keep catching fish. You know, that social bird? The ones mysteriously staring you down until they see another Cormorant. Yeah, that one. They're in a constant state of finding new friends to fly with. And in doing so, the fishing itself sits idle on the back burner. Why go fishing if you can talk about it, right? I mean who are we kidding, there's just too many Cormorants to meet up with. They might all look the same to you, but apparently each of these birds is unique and has something to offer---to other Cormorants.

Which is great if you're a Pelican. A pelican, as annoying and determined as they might be, are always focused on finding the fish. They're all business! They pay attention to the Dolphins, kayak anglers, sport-boats and Cormorants, but don't just dive down on every opportunity. Oh they'll dive down, mind you. They'll slam your Sardine without hesitation. Even if it means getting hooked. Then they'll slam your Sardine again. Which is an admirable quality in and of itself. That's a supremely focused bird if you asked me. With the pace of software gadgetry I have no doubt birds will one day be sporting the latest and greatest, new best thing, too. Each year these gadgets are smaller, faster and take less brain cells to operate. Soon every Cormorant on the Coast will be able to locate other social circles without even having to fly. Only bound by the second tier priority of actually finding fish. That said, regardless of software updates I find it highly unlikely the Pelicans would give a $h!t. After all, there's just too many fish to catch!

You might be asking yourself: What in the hell do said birds have to do with me? And that my friend is a question only, you, can answer. I realize each and every one of us are wired differently; and for that matter, it takes all types to make the world go round. Regardless of the fact that you fit in with the Cormorants or Pelicans, you still have a place in this world. You're special in your own way. I'm of the opinion, though, that If everyone had Williams syndrome this world would be a better place. Until then, I'll just have to make do with what I've got.

Despite what the fishing reports of 2006 have to say: It's not wide-open; and everyone isn't catching White Sea Bass. Or, Yellowtail for that matter. It's the same ebb and flow of the Sea---year after year. Conditions are in a constant state of flux, mind you. The moon comes and goes. The tides change accordingly. The same guys who catch fish, keep catching fish. The internet chatter/banter is going full speed and will continue to do so. Regardless of what's actually happening, of course. Which depending on how you look at it, is, a good thing. If you decide to live your life vicariously through the internet, more power to 'ya!
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Which leaves me with one question: What kind of bird are you?