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The article was pretty eye opening in how we can can an effect on larger trout and is, at the very least, worthy of some thought.

Many fly anglers have - or think they have - removed themselves from the blood part of the sport but fly fishing is a blood sport.

What exactly "flies with soul" are, I don't know, but much like pornography, what I know them when I see it/them.

"personal best" trout or other fish are, apparently, all the rage today - as you might imagine, the idea doesn't do much for me.

I would never pay those crazy prices - but so long as others do, the prices will continue to be crazy - capitalism at its finest (and worst)

This in NOT an anti-technology or anti-progress rant but more of a reminder that the old stuff still works.

TroutRoutes seems to have a very loyal following; I am a bit more on the fence myself. The mobile app shines but is it worth it for you?

I don't love fishing nymphs - nobody does - but it's a necessary evil so you might was well get (somewhat) proficient at it.

To paraphrase the great Hank Patterson, any idiot can nymph.

If fishing becomes just about a number, where's the joy in that?

You do not have to be a great distance caster to be an effective angler but you do need to be able to make short, accurate casts.

It has been two years, more or less. For a bit of a confession - two years in, I am still figuring this thing out...

I am NOT a car or truck guy. There are great stories with remembrances of great vehicles, this will not be one of them.

Can you save money by tying your own flies instead of buying them? Absolutely! But what is the fun in that?

Earlier, I wrote a bit about whether or not to hire a guide, this post is digs a bit deeper into how to make the best of a guided trip.

Why this post got written was I read an article on the Hatch Magazine website, Different Strokes for Different Anglers. My thoughts follow.

My lament is maybe one of disappointment or jealousy and it is maybe a bit misplaced. We are in the golden age of fancy chicken feathers!

This is an idea I wrestle with from time to time. If I see someone struggling, do I "butt in" or mind my own business?

I will be honest, I do not even know what it means for fly fishing to be ruined. I enjoy my time on the stream as much as I ever have!

The fastest growing group of fly anglers are women and that is great to see - guiding for the Women's Clinics are a highlight of each year.