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Fishing has long lent itself to imparting philosophical\xa0parallels and metaphorical life lessons. But\xa0these homespun platitudes can, to be honest, tend to get a little timeworn and cliche.\xa0\n\nMy guest today breathes new life into what fishing, specifically\xa0fly fishing, has to teach anglers and non-anglers alike, while also giving us a look inside the skill, fun, and sensibilities\xa0of this sport. His name is David Coggins, and he's a travel and style writer, as well as the author of The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life. David and I discuss the different types of fly fishing that exist, and what they say about your\xa0personality, stage in life, and how we all choose the way we're going to do something. We then discuss the way that pursuits like fly fishing are not just about their mechanics, but the experience as a whole, which includes things like eating hash browns\xa0at a diner in Montana. We talk about the importance of mentors, and David's experience with two old guys who showed him the fly fishing ropes. We then get into why men love getting ready for something\xa0as much as actually doing it, before delving\xa0into the tension between wanting to nab a fish, and being okay when you don't, and how part of growing up is learning how to care, but not care. We end our conversation with the best\xa0route for getting into the fly fishing life, and how you can get started in a way that's both affordable and close to home.\n\nGet the show notes at aom.is/flyfish.