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Well said Steve and everyone else.
Jim Burbank "Troutman"
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Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 12:19
PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] USA today story
It's curious how
certain people try to pigeon-hole us into an elite category somewhat relating
us to wealth and snobbery. It really gets me riled when I hear someone
categorize us into some elitist position that takes a superior aire towards
others. They seem to point to the expense of the equipment, the distances we
travel to "play" the fish, and the elegant little vest and paraphenalia we put
on as part of our ritual.
I'd like to hear someone mention what a bunch of
goof-balls we really are. The kind that surveys cosmetic and craft stores for
material substitutes to tie flies. The kind of people that buy a sable paint
brush for a lifetime's supply of microfibbetts. The kind of people who stick
their head in the water to "see" what the fish are really doing. The kind of
people who would rather release the fish unharmed than throw it in the
skillet. The kind of people who enjoy the "chase" more than the end-result.
Hey, And I've got no problem with the baiters, they can catch all the
planters they want. Go ahead and use powerbait, your treble hooks, and fish
the most accessible streams...Why, because then the places I want to fish are
left to me and my brethen and the satisfied baiters have no desire to exert
the additional energy to be where I am.
Steve Schalla
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