I think everything is linked, I have no reservations about being ruthless when it comes to aquiring knowledge, fish, learn and watch from any one you can, read, ask questions etc. Theres something to be learnt from everyone and every situation, this all builds confidence, and it does seem to be once the first comes along the rest follow much easier(well most of the time

) Just be prepared to help others out down the line as others have helped you(sounds so corny and will look forward to trying to when I've got something to offer)
Fishing can be odd, its so relaxing yet your mind can be racing along trying to suss out conditions, ideas to try, keeping an eye on your mates to see what they're doing etc,
Cant ever remember starting a session without %100 confidence even in the worst conditions, but have finished some sessions with a lot less

, I think there is a very close link between confidence and enthusiasm too. One of the lads from work who sometimes comes fishing with me does not do well and is yet to catch a bass on bait or lure, he often comes up with reasons before why we may not catch, total opposite to how I think, maybe its luck who knows.
I liked Gary Player's responce to someone that called him lucky, He replied " Its funny, the more I practice the luckier I get"
