I was fishing my local waters one day and I was midstream thinking I was all alone and enjoying the river and the sounds when I got a tap on my shoulder, scared the hell out of me. A fisheries ranger had spotted me and waded out and approached me about my license. He wanted to see if I had one, which I did. He then asked me if I was having any luck and I said no but was having a good time. Anyway he then asked to see what fly I was using, then he asked to see my other flies. He proceeded to pick one for me, explaining why. I tied it on and on the 3rd cast had a fish on. The ranger tapped me on the shoulder and said have a nice day fishing sir. A long story short, it certainly does help if you have someone experienced give you some advice as long as you're willing to take it.