Beginning fly tiers will do themselves well to master this fly. For not only is it a great place to learn art of dubbing, it is also classic shape that will be replicated again and again. As mentioned above, another great quality of Hare's Ear is all its varations. Natural, black and olive are commonly available. As is extremely popular Beadhead variety. The Hare's Ear wet fly is an excellent emerger pattern. And as a dry fly Hare's Ear rivals Adams in all purpose utility.

No matter what your destination or intended pray is, we heartily recommend checking you boxes before heading out and make sure you are well stocked with these guys. It is one pattern you don't want to leave home without.

Don't be so focused on your own game that you don't notice good shots of your fellow players. Compliment and encourage them to play game as it should and could be played. Try to forget about things outside of here and now. Focus on one shot at a time. Don't just play on one course all your life. Get out of your comfort zone and go and see scenery (hopefully not bush and sand and water) on other courses. Learn from those more skilled than you are and if they are willing to learn, those less skilled than yourself.

We try to avoid obstacles that are presented to us (sand, water, etc.) but once in a while - sometime more often than not - we have to face them. And how you face them tells something about your character. You could cheat, you could go for an impossible shot or you can go for safety. Whichever way you choose to go, remember that it is only you that will have to live with it. So make your choice something worthwhile.

So whether you are playing best or worst round of your life, do it in courage and truth. Courage to believe that you can always enjoy game and truth so that you may know that whatever result is, you are important in big scheme of things. May your golf and your life hold fairways and greens and once in a while a hazard, just to mould your character!

Leon van der Walt is an aspiring netrepreneur in the fields of inspiration and financial freedom. Leon has a masters degree in quantitative risk management and when not working on the Net is a bank employee. He strives to continually improve himself and is focussing on increasing financial literacy.