Maybe if Christopher Columbus had been a fly fisherman, he would have been much more benevolent and less sleazy in disposition. Who knows, perhaps Europeans and indigenous peoples  could have gotten off on a better foot if the tarpon, bonefish, and permit of Hispaniola were a source of camaraderie and mutual interest.

Regardless of a certain sailor’s legacy, and if you have the day off or not, take an hour to explore. If you can’t get outside, have a quick break and read something about blazing a new trail… like this article, or maybe this one.

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