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Beliefs

2007-01-28

I'll tell you what... It seems that any good thing - anything of substance - starts and ends with a solid core of beliefs. Sit back and take a ride...

In the midnight Arctic Seas,
Stained tropical rivers at dawn,
the Gulf Stream at noon,
where the thin shafts of light
chisel down into blue back;
a small creek in the evening shade
beneath the willow and sycamores;
In northern rivers
where salmon lie
in deep viridian hollows.
It is always the dark water
which promises the most. - Russel Chatham

PASSION

We believe that Russell Chatham's poem, Dark Waters, encapsulates the essence of why we are in business. And, over the years, Dark Waters has provided us with meaning and inspiration for many endeavors we have undertaken. It suggests that the things wanted are not always visible. Taking a chance on the unknown leads to most uncommon and valuable rewards.

COLLABORATION

We believe that a river is a reflection of the surrounding watershed. Its health depends on the water; the surrounding forests, meadows, and wetlands; the bugs, birds, fish, and other wildlife. Therefore, it is irresponsible to think of a river as an independent element to be "enhanced" or "restored". FlyWater collaborates with other respected scientists, ranchers, and anglers to better understand the intricate elements of the river's ecosystem and surrounding land use. It is this "spherical approach" that brings understanding and enables FlyWater to realize the full potential of the fishery.

GUIDANCE

We believe that angling should be fun. One of the key elements of our enjoyment is the waters we fish! FlyWater understands river systems not only from the perception of a scientist, but also the anglers'. The mystery of what lies  around the next bend. The excitement of a long drift dancing on a seam above a lurking trout. We bring this fervor to our clients and projects. We care about the experience of angling as well as the wellbeing of the fish.

BALANCE

We believe that rivers should look, function, and fish like rivers. There are very few streams in the Western US, let alone the world, that have not been impacted by human activities. Our philosophy is to realize that it may be impractical to fully "restore" a river, however, it is very possible to take the given variables and create a fishery that will work with the forces of nature in healing the impacts. Whenever possible, we utilize our Templates of Nature© process to design thriving, healthy fisheries that have the opportunity to sustain themselves. Using Mother Nature to fix Mother Nature - now there is an idea!

 

 

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