![]() The truth of the matter is, fish don’t give a rat’s ass what you think about them or where they rank on your scale. ![]() ![]() Just the fact that the term “trash fish” exists is proof enough that we rank species based on arbitrary factors. While the social tides have started to change, traditionally there’s been a quality scale, with permit sitting squarely at the top and something like carp or ladyfish sitting squarely at the bottom. The point being, there’s a whole vocabulary and set of unspoken codes surrounding our sport, for better or worse, and this definitely includes the species we target. Is a $40,000 skiff actually more effective than a $800 jon boat or are we told that it is? For instance, it’s regarded as a faux pas to throw an indicator for many anglers, but for some reason a big foam indicator fly is a-okay. It’s hard to ignore the social influences that come along with fly fishing - and there are plenty of them.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |