Funny - I was just wondering the same thing today Seriously.

A lot of the fun I get from fishing is just thinking of new things to try. I learn what others do, then try to do it with my own spin.

Of course, it would not be 'fly fishing', and could not be used in 'fly fishing only' waters, but I've seen sections on the Sky that I'd love to try it on.

i also agree - that feeling of that fish taking your fly while dead drifting, swinging, or hanging downstream is awesome! But to me, the best part is a hookup, followed by a short hesitation (rock? branch? Fish???) then the affirmation - a head shake! Fish on! Then - is he gonna run? Jump? Life is good. What it took to get there (ie spin fishing, drift fishing, float fishing, fly fishing) is suddenly less important than 'the moment'. And unless I'm looking for a coho for dinner - I don't really care how the battle ends...