Shoreline fishing (at least the way we did it) was much more relaxing than I expected. Between bites, we were able to enjoy the scenery of Lake Wylie and chat with each other at length. As we waited for the fish, we enjoyed pointing out the different landmarks, types of birds and unique natural areas around us. When we ran out of things to say, almost on cue, someone’s line would whir, and we’d reel in a whiskered catfish. I can see why people get hooked on this leisure sport. Taylor, who is from Gastonia, is a lifelong outdoorsman. Having a relaxing and enjoyable experience in nature while fishing is why he’s been a charter fishing guide for more than ten years. “The maturing of a fisherman is when you move from wanting to prove yourself by catching the limit to being able to just appreciate being out there,” he said. “You want to watch the sun come up in the morning, watch it go down in the evening and see the lake’s stillness being broken by the splash of a big fish in the water.” And, it’s worth the wait. LW
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