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Originally posted by Dave Vedder:
... no elite fly fishers allowed, unless they can chew tobacco, cuss like a logger, and ...
If I'm lucky enough to EVER become an "elite" fly fisherman - hope I don't loose my Chimacum upbringing!

Isn't that what distinguishes real NW fishermen from Eastcoasters? ... ;\) Real Fly FisherMEN, who cuss when it's appropriate, chew tobacco on on the water, and use spell check before posting.
\:D - If Fly fishing in romeo's and a hand-me-down filson offends, maybe consider moving.

(Not you Dave ... I took the liberty of changing effete to elite, if I'm wrong, this post really looses it's puch)

Seriously, I can't see how a different way to catch fish can be bad! (I'm just learning) I encourage other gear fishemen to give fly fishing a try. I think most people just don't like to endure the learning curve and expense of a new sport. Don't know that I'll forgo one for the other though.

And Todd: I agree Posers are irritating anywhere: @ Tower Records, on the trail/campground, on the river, ski slopes, and so on, and so on.