What exactly does one really need, equipment-wise, to fly fish?
Will we really be more successful with a $500 Tibor reel or a $600 Orvis rod?
We've been stunned by the dumb ray of consumerism.
If we spent more time on the river and less window shopping, we'd not only catch more fish, but we could sock that money away toward a charter out to an Alaskan fishing camp or at least a new tie rod for the F-150.
When I think of the legends of fly fishing in the golden age of bamboo Grangers and bullet-proof Hardys, I can't help imagine what they'd say about us dandies with our featherlite waders, titanium gadget yokes and $200 eco-friendly nets.
A man needs but a decent rod and reel and a willingness to listen to the river.
It's no wonder people scoff at fly fishermen as if we were golfers sporting plaid knickers. What's next, fish finders?
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