"Larry L" wrote in message
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When I see guides and their johns floating along, on the Missouri or lower
HFork, the guide controlling the fly's drift with his oars far more than
the angler ... then "Set, Set !!" as the angler mindlessly stares into
space waiting for orders, I have the same reaction. I mean, .. why
not just pay someone to hook a fish for you, then you fight it and get
your
picture taken ... ( now that I think about it I bet there ARE johns paying
guides to hook fish and hand them the rod ... oh, shudder, what a
disgusting thought )


Several years ago on the Bitterroot we pulled over to let a guide fish
through. We could hear the guide telling the clients over and over they
needed to get the bug right on the bank. Just about the time they drifted
parallel to use, the guide reached back, grabbed the clients hand, whipped
the rod back and forth twice, laid it down and immediately set the hook,
while letting go of the guys hand, we could hear him say, "that's what I
mean by getting it on the bug on the bank!" Judging by the look on the guys
face, I don't think he appreciated it much.

JT