and the number of fish I caught, was really important to
me. When I first started fly-fishing I absolutely thought I would never be able to actually pursue it. And it gives me joy to re-live my time on the river.
trout hole on the river. But I understand that.
You count and photograph your fish? How many have you caught and photographed? I have caught about 800 fish or more. I have photo- graphed 360.
I’ve Never Met an Idiot on the River is the title of your book. How did you come up with that? The title of the book comes from the fact that everybody I have ever met anywhere in the world who fly fishes was
You mention that fly-fishing has given you greater self-confidence. Yet you’re an accomplished actor. Has fly-fishing made that much difference? Fly-fishing demands your patience, your follow- through, your concentration, your being in tune with that beautiful trout once it’s on the line. The journey I have had going from not being able to net a trout to where I am today, gives me a great deal of personal satisfaction
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