[VFB] Quote

[Richard Zieger]

"By nature the several species of panfish known to American fresh waters are gamey and they posses a handsome dress which lists them as the 'peacocks' of our finny tribe. In this list we find the beautiful orange-throated sunfish, bluegill, crappie, calico bass, rock bass, white bass and yellow perch.  All of 'em are worthy foes when taken with flyrod equipment- and don't think it isn't a sport for fully matured anglers.  a few years ago we might have looked upon the panfish as something for the kids to play with, but not so in these modern times.  Nix! These little scrappers have finally become recognized for their spunk and fighting hearts by the fly-fisherman and as time progresses we feel they will become even more popular with the angling fraternity."   "Treasury of Fly Fishing"  edited by Tom Paugh   1939 article   Rick