"Barry" wrote in

River. I have thought about finding a young boy/man with a passion for
the sport but lacking equipment and/or a "teacher"...and a fly fishing
companion. Thoughts? Suggestions?


I have two rods that were given to me, both by near strangers. Both people
saw me fishing and said they could see watching me that I had "the passion"
Both wanted their fine rods USED and both gave me the rods with the
condition that I USE them not "collect" them.

I treasure both, and use both, even though I've had 'collectors" try to buy
the E.C.Powell on three occasions. When I can no longer get out and use
them a couple times a year, I will pass them on in the same manner ....
look for the passion in the eyes and the appreciation of the wonderful
places trout live, and insist the rods get some use each year, out of
respect for those that have used and built them.

I don't think such a person has to be "lacking equipment" but MUST have true
and abundant understanding of the most important reasons to fish. In
today's culture, where fly fishing is mainly a social climber's activity,
such people are rare, start your search soon as they won't be easy to find.

Good luck