Use these simple rules and you will be a lot safer.

When confronted with an attack, verbal or physical, most people react same way.They freeze.

This is your first reaction . Why do most people react like this ? Because they didn’t expect attack.

The danger of freezing when suffering an aggression is that you loose an important advantage.

By attacking you , aggressor assumes he has an advantage , he thinks he is surprising you by his action. If you freeze , he will get away with it.

By adopting a mental attitude of always being prepared or better “aware” of possibility of an attack you will be able to react instantly. What is best reaction in case of an attack ? Obviously this depends on type of attack. But generally speaking best way to defend yourself is by running away. Seems simple enough doesn’t it ?

When it is that simple , how come so many people , mostly male , suffer more serious results from attacks then women ?

The answer is your ego. When attacked , your mind automatically starts thinking things like , “what is this guy doing “ “ Is he crazy ?” “ I will get him”. From that moment on you will fight back instead of running away.

When getting caught in a struggle 90% of time you loose.

Although you win and punch guy into hospital , you loose because he will take you to court and you will have to pay his medical care you because you defended yourself.

Rule number one : If you can , run away

Now you made contact with an aggression , what is happening and what do you have to pay attention to ?

There are many aspects involved in mechanics of aggression and there are different types of aggression and also different aggressors.

First of all , let’s take a look at different types of aggression.

Sexual aggression

Physical aggression close distance

Physical aggression from a large distance

Verbal aggression

When you arrive or get close to your destination, wander into local tackle store and speak with sales people. They'll usually know what's going on and have a few tips for you.

Guided or self-guided fly fishing trips

A guided fishing trip is a good idea if you are fishing unfamiliar waters. Even a couple of hours with an expert will give you hints and tips that apply to that particular spot. You'll spend more time in productive fishing.

Guided trips can cost you dearly. You'll pay by hour, by day, or by whatever guide decrees. Some guided trips will include tackle, some will not. The price will vary accordingly.

If you are an experienced angler and expert at reading any water then you'll be able to get away without paying for a guide. Sometimes peace and solitude is well worth a couple of hours of getting used to stream.

For me, hike into backcountry enhances trip. I take time to soak in fresh air and admire scenery. The fishing is climax, but journey is well worth time.

Fly fishing is more than just a sport, it is like painting with many brushes. An extended fly fishing trip will enable you to practice your artistry. If you return with nothing more than a greater appreciation of beauty of a trout, then you will have returned a greater artist.