I think it all boils down to the individuals personal makeup. Some people have to win at everything they do now matter how big or small the stakes are. I've competed most of my youthful life in all types of sports and reached a semi-professional level in football so the need to win and perform at a high level runs deep with me. I have to constantly calm myslef down when I'm fishing and remind myself to enjoy the moment, take in the scenery and be thankful for another day of fishing. By your classifications I'm an intermediate at best with a lot to learn from the experts but I also like to help out those starting off in this sport as well. I have no problem not being the best fisherman in regards to where my place would be amongst the folks here. I just wrestle with myself when i do something stupid or I don't pick something up fast enough becasue of my lack of patience. I just need to relax and
