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“Fly fishing or any other sport fishing, is an end in itself and not a game or competition among fishermen. . . .”

Quote by Ed Zern

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Ed Zern

Ed Zern, born on December 13, 1910 and passed away in 1994, was an accomplished columnist. His works, known for their profound social insights and unique personal style, had a significant impact on American culture in the 20th century. more

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“Trout fisherman often give away their presence to the fish by the equipment they are wearing. The yo-yo hanging on the fly fishing vest that attaches to the hemostats or line clippers is often plated with chrome, giving off flashes of light. Some fly boxes that you wear on the chest are also bright aluminum-not a good idea. I recently fished with a fellow who wore a bright yellow hat on a meadow stream in Pennsylvania. From 100 yards away you could see his every movement,-I'm sure that trout near him could, too.”

“But when I saw the cursive grace of Guido Rahr's fly line writing prayers I couldn't read to the river gods of Outer Mongolia, I knew my name was written there too. Fly fishing was going to be my version of my father's sport, my nod to my Scottish ancestors and to my self, and to the fish crazed part of America I had claimed as my own.”