On 06 Dec 2003 21:08:20 GMT, ojunk (George Adams)
wrote:

From: "Mike Connor"

Because that is not fly-tying, it is fly-manufacture. Flydressing is an
integral part of the flyfishing experience for many, and this is one of the
things which makes it great.

Indeed. I began learning to tie at about the same time I began flyfishing. The
pleasure I derive from the fishing would be greatly diminished if I fished with
store bought flies.

But it's great for those of us who haven't the time or the patience or
the talent or, in my case, much interest, in tying their own flies.
If I had to tie my own flies in order to fly fish, I'd hand over my
KPOS rods to my boss and my one buddy who fly fishes and go right back
to spinning gear. Or even plug casting. I won't say I'd go to bait
fishing or trolling, but it'd be about the same for me as those
would. (not a slam at bait fishers, btw, I just don't like to do it.
(and, yes, I do know how to put on a worm or a minnow and have done
it.))
--

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Often taunted by trout.
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