Cool video but where are the cooler pics?



Exactly how I feel.

I carry a spoon/drift rod with me and a float rod at all times. It allows me to effectively fish almost any water. On some days I just carry a Spey rod and a box of flies.

I started out fly fishing and have tried nearly everything now for salmon and steelhead in the last 20 years. Why would anyone limit themselves to one technique for any other reason than arrogance or stubbornness? Honestly, that is my read these days and I have traveled with various fishing groups of all types.

Some say it is more fun to have that challenge. From my observations it is rarely for fun, usually for ego or laziness and not wanting to step outside the box. I'll take the "easy" route, or the hard route but don't need to justify my choices or point fingers at others.

I think most people that stick to one method religiously know they are limiting themselves and go a little crazy justifying it.