"Larry L" wrote in message
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but, while tackle USED ( years ago) [snip]
FFing is now very "in"

Perhaps you have a copy of Arnold Gringrich's "the Joys of Trout" laying
around somewhere, re-read the preface.

FWIW, I too consider myself an elitist asshole, picky about my outdoors
companions, BUT, I find I have to actually observe individual character
and
actions to choose those I care to be associated with ... tackle is no
longer much of a clue
......... something I find rather sad.


what i find rather sad is that you would even try and use the appearance of
one's tackle a clue as to your desire to be associated with someone. Some of
use learned a long time of the adage not to judge a book by it's cover.