Mike, My wife wouldn't understand either. She doesn't understand when I want to go to the yearly deer classic. Look at deer heads. What's so exciting.
She makes up for it in other ways (ie. letting me get out every once in a while) Jim Collins > Hey Guys ! > I must share my good fortune > with you! In the Art Of Angling vol.1 , 3rd issue there is a very interesting > article by Michael Simon ,an exquisite artist and flyfisherman. I believe he > wrote the article on Bull Trout in Montana. Well I met him today at my local > fly shop! This guy is unbelievable . He shared with me his photos frrom > the trip ,which were unreal....and some of his art work. He was painting as > we spoke. I did'nt know it , but he is originally from right here in VA! We > started talking and shared a couple of fly patterns and it turns out my > favorite "Brookie" stream is also his favorite! He gave me a card with his > number on it and invited me to fish with him as soon as I could break away. I > was truly honored to say the least! I think Mr. Simon has set up a temporary > residence at my local shop. Well I won't bore you anymore...It was quite > elating for a novice like myself and I had to share it with someone who might > be able to appreciate it. My wife did'nt have a clue and thought I was acting > "crazy"! Well ... thanks for listening ! > > Mike Lipscomb Richmond,VA
