To me, baseball isn't the great American pastime; fishing is. I was raised on Arkansas trout fishing, and my son has been raised on it as well. Trout fishing in Arkansas is one of the most popular ways to spend time. You see, things move a little bit slower down there. I don't want you to think that we are all rednecks. Yes friends, we have electricity, plumbing, high-tech industry, and some of the greatest cities in the world. In Arkansas, however, unlike in much of the rest of America, these things do not replace the great outdoors. We still continue to take pleasure in nature, even as we enjoy the modern conveniences of life.

I still remember my first Arkansas trout fishing trip. I was with my uncle, who I thought was a nut. He'd make strange jokes that his kids could not understand, and sometimes stared off into the distance, but boy did that man know how to fish for trout. He taught me all the tricks that you need to know for Arkansas trout fishing. He taught me how to use fishing flies, lures, sinkers, hooks, and all the rest. By the time I was done with a trip, I thought of myself as an expert fisherman.

It turns out that my dad had been into Arkansas trout fishing for a long time, but had given it up in the last few years. It seems that he just didn't have enough time anymore, but when I began to ask him to take me on a trip, he gladly agreed. Our first Arkansas trout fishing trip was a little bit awkward. You see, my dad was not really the talkative type, and it was hard for him to be alone with nothing to do but sit there and fish for so long. On the other hand, I was just the opposite, and liked to talk nonstop. It took a while to get into a natural rhythm, but when we did, it was smooth sailing from there.

If you've never been Arkansas trout fishing before, I suggest that you go with an expert. You see, the streams are different at different times of years, and you have to use different fishing techniques. It can actually get pretty complicated. You'll have much more success with your Arkansas trout fishing adventure if you go with someone who knows the ropes. They can show you how it's done.