Tips From The Tippet
Friday, 16 February 2007, 11:04 a.m. CST
Fly fishers belong to a unique group of fish catchers (men and women) who range in talent from beginners, amateur, advanced amateur, and professional. New products are introduced to the market frequently varying from new flies to rods, reels leaders and gadgets that enhance our pleasure. Investments in gear and places to fish vary from a beginner's outfit and a visit to the local fishing water through high-end tools and a trip to an exotic location to fly fish. Costs can vary to the extreme.
U.S News and World Report, May 5, 2003 page 4 in an article by Paul Bedard provides a wonderful example of how fly fishing rises above politics and more. The article titled "Carter Advice the Bushes Like", states that former President "Carter's (Democrat) advice isn't worth much in the White House... But, Bushies (Republican) were very interested with Carter's 'tips on fishing holes near Camp David'... Carter keeps a backup plan 'if you fail to hook one'. He keeps a list of guides and flies that work on Rainbow Trout."
The point to this story is that in spite of major differences (even political), fly fishing brings people together who have the common interest of hooking the fish.
HINT: You never know whom you will meet on the water. Costs, status, roles, skills, personality, sex, ability and more become secondary when we fly fish. Come to our meetings and bring a friend.
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Nice piece, Ray.