Thanks to all responses. That's some great stuff to chew on. I look
foward to spending some time looking for bugs, nymphs, fuzzy boogers,
etc.

I know that spinning is not fly-fishing, but with the setup I use, I
feel that it's "almost" there. I have a 5 foot super ultra-light rod
and reel. On that I have braided 4lbs test - which is about as thin
as a spider's web. No, I can't cast a weightless fly, but almost. I
have several books on fly fishing, and will definately get into it
sooner than later. I maxed out the "hobby" budget this year with the
purchase of a fishing kayak.

I readily admit that I have no idea how you folks arrive at "matching
the hatch". I've spent a considerable amount of time on the water,
and I've never seen anything hatching or swarming - save gnats. How
do you guys figure that stuff out? Honestly, I thougt earthworms was
the ultimate trout bait. I was wrong

I agree that when it's too hot it's probably better to leave them
alone and go torture the bluegills and perch...make fish-sticks out of
them. Kids love'm!

Sam