> > Also - note that I will try to debate BOTH sides of the argument..... > > Chris
Chris; I was dry fly fishing one time in a stream, only ankle deep, with my waders on a pair of polarized glasses and a fishing hat to boot. Where upon I felt a tug on the end on my line. I played the fish in only to see my fly dangling in the air about 6" out of the water. To my shock and dismay, when I finally landed the fish, I fout that my fly had actually caught the loop end of a "Snelled Hook". I checked to see if anyone was watching and quickly released the fish. ( I did remove the snelled hook) Must I also get "un-PURIST POINTS" and be banned from dry fly fishing in the future? I didn't have a cane creel with me, so I guess the answer is yes to the above question.. What do you think? Alan Di Somma Phoenix,Az. http://www.azod.com "Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like, never washed a dog". Franklin P. Jones
