Cougarbaby Loc: Cheswick pa

This is on the cover of (Drake) a fly fishing magazine

Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia

I use both fly,spinning and bait fishing for trout. You have learn skills for each method.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

I think it’s funny!

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

It’s funny but it also illustrates the I’m better than you attitude many FlyFisherman exhibit. I like catching I’m not caught up in how I get it done.

Tight lines
J

Cougarbaby Loc: Cheswick pa

Wow I float worms and eggs on my fly gear grew up doing that stilll do heck I just learned proper fly fishing last year that wasn’t a shot at anyone

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

There certainly is some elitism among flyfishers, which I admit to occasionally. There is a lot of finesse involved in fly casting, but to properly present a plug in worm etc demands equal ithough different skills.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

I know you meant no harm! But you know what I’m talking about if you’re into fly fishing. Most of the guys I know who fly fish look down at us “meat slingers.” As they call all non fly fisherman. To each their own. I plan to learn to fly fish one day. And maybe I’ll never go back to slinging meat but if I do I won’t look down on those who do. Not saying you do just saying many do!

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J

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

I agree J....funny but also has that twist that fly fishing can be guilty of. For some reason, when it comes to fishing...there can be a tendency for "elite" fly folks to think they are at the pinnacle of the sport/hobby/recreation of fishing...when actually it is merely just another way of presenting a bait/lure to a fish. I suspect that those same people, if they participate in other sports or hobbies, take that mentality with them in those places too. It's most likely a personality trait that spills into everything they do. They are still great people...just a little obsessed about how they participate in the awesome sport of fishing.

As an avid fly fisherman myself, I try very hard NOT to ever let that poisonous mindset corrupt me. I also happen to enjoy fishing in just about every other way imaginable besides fly fishing. To me, satisfaction comes from just being out and enjoying Nature. The way I happen to choose to fish on any given day is a decision I make before heading out....

By the way...I know that cougarbaby did not mean any harm by it...I completely understand the humorous side of it.

Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis

LOL

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

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J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

I too know it was a joke. I laughed!! Hope Cougar wasn’t offended by my response it wasn’t meant to offend. Just pointing out a prevalent attitude. I have a step brother and brother in law that exclusively fly fish. They have that attitude. Sorry for projecting!!

Cougarbaby Loc: Cheswick pa

Not offended no feelings left from 40 yrs of working in Pittsburgh sewers lol

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

😂🤣😂🤣👍🏻

Too bad you didn’t loose your sense of smell early in your career.

Cougarbaby Loc: Cheswick pa

Smells good but I can’t hear what you’re saying 😂😂

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

I’m the same way from my first 20 years of construction. Hearing protection who needs that.😂 I can hear fine when the ringing in my ears quiets down.