I think you've pretty well got it right. When I started fishing for steelhead forty-plus years ago almost everyone (flyfishermen and gear guys) followed that general pattern. Unfortunately, that was then and this is now. More people, fewer fish, a LOT more inconsiderate slobs; even flyfishermen seem to be ignorant of those few simple, mannerly customs anymore.

[This message has been edited by Preston Singletary (edited 02-29-2000).]