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Chapter 7

Chapter 7

John, excited to finally be fishing, takes a moment to clear his head before checking his line. "Max do a scan the river."

Max's voice rings in his ears, " Water temperature is 62 degrees Fahrenheit, pH level is 6.5, and the current is flowing at a moderate pace of 7 miles per hour. I've highlighted a few fish on your display. The air temperature is currently 75 degrees Fahrenheit. I've also marked a few areas of stronger current and a couple of deeper spots. I suggest following the edge of the river for now. It's a safer route."

Armed with this information, John carefully steps into the river. He feels the cool water rush over his legs and enjoys the squishy feeling of mud between his toes. The sound of dragonflies buzzing nearby adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

John closes his eyes so he can feel the rhythm of the river more clearly, it's a natural steady flow just like his current breath. John then slowly takes a deep breath, just as he makes his first cast, he swears he can almost hear his grandfather's voice saying, " John don't forget, you need to be still like the moss-covered rocks in the river, before casting, your footing must be strong and steady. Then while you cast your rod, the rod will feel like the flow of the river. Let the fly drift naturally with the wind, being like a leaf only to have it gently land on the water's surface, leaving no ripples just like in your heart." With one smooth motion, he lets the line out. The line whips through the air without making a sound. His fly lands perfectly on the water's surface, barely causing a ripple. John, remembering his grandfather's advice again, so he begins to slowly twitch the line to give the fly a more natural appearance.

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Suddenly, the line goes taut. John sets the hook and feels a surge of excitement mixed with a rush of adrenaline. He knows he needs to stay calm and focused to land this fish. The rainbow trout was a beautiful 22 inches long, with scales that shimmer with vibrant colors. As John carefully reels in the fish, he admires the way the sunlight dances off its scales, making each color sparkle like a jewel. John feels a sense of accomplishment and pride as he battles to bring the fish closer. Finally, he brings the trout close enough to grasp and lifts it triumphantly from the water. As John holds the fish, he bursts out laughing in pure joy. Suddenly, he hears a sound of fireworks going off in his ears, then Max's voice rings out, " Achievement unlocked!" ."Fresh Fish,": For catching your first freshwater fish. " Achievement unlocked!" "Lord of the flies": For catching your first fish while using a fly rod. " Achievement unlocked!" "I'm Legal": For catching your first legal sized fish.