In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never see
another soul, but not any more.

Gene

"riverman" wrote in message
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"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
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My wife asked me, "if you couild go anywhere in the world for a fly
fishing
vacation, where would you want to go?"

I answered immediately, "The Seychelles!"

Then I got to wondering if that is really the very best, since I have
never
been there or any really exotic fly fishing locals.. So fellow Roffians,
how
about your opinions on the absolute ultimate fly fishing destination --
IF
money was not a consideration, where would you go now with 9/11 and all?


I just got asked this last summer. For me, the thrill of exotic locations
and new sights is no longer a draw....I'd want to be back 'home'. Also,
the
novelty of meeting new people or being introduced to unusual cultures is
also no longer a real draw...give me the familiar sights, smells and
sounds
of the old stomping grounds.

Four or five summers ago, Kevin, Mark and I (my best friends from college,
20 years ago) did week-long canoe trip down the St Croix river on the
Maine/Canada border. World class bass fishing, with fish taken on almost
every cast. I guided that river for many years, so getting to take my buds
on that water, and fish to our hearts content, was the best summer in many
years. We were spin-casting at the time as I had not started flyfishing
yet,
so for me, money being no object and any destination being possible, get
me
in a canoe for a 2-week St Croix trip with Mark and Kevin, 8-ft 4wts, a
couple boxes of dries, and some sunny days. Anyone can go to the
Seychelles,
but not anyone can get out with their best buds on familar water and just
be
at home!

--riverman