The Fight You’ve Never Fought

You’ve probably thought about it a million, million times in the past. You already know how that moment might feel. You’ve already visualised the scene in your head so many times that you know just how it will play out. Each time, you see the prize in your possession, your tired arms burning, your legs hurting, but a smile still etched solidly across your face.

You know in your heart, though, that it’s always been more than just about that prize. It was the fight that led to it that really mattered, and it all begun on a boat slicing steadily across the open ocean, pitching sideways to and fro with the waves.

It was a fierce hiss that alerted you to the fact that the fight was on. Just like a bell at a boxing match, the moment it started, sitting around was no longer an option. It was time for action.

Quickly, you make a grab for the handle and arrest the line, and with one strong tug of the pole with your other hand, you set the hook. With that, the fish makes a sudden turn to get away—the fight is on—and for who knows how many hours, you battle away between huffs and puffs until you finally reel it in.

You’re victorious! Except it’s only in your dreams. Out there, there’s that fish waiting for you. All you need is a fishing tackle to get in the game. So, what are you waiting for?