“Why do you think a culture similar to surf and skate culture is emerging in fly fishing? Both sports and the guys a gals who participate in them are into the adventure of getting away from the day to day grind and finding adventure. Both sports parallel fly fishing because fly fishing is a soulful trip where ever you choose to do it. Currently, there is a noticeable shift away from the status trip in fly fishing with the elite crowd and movement towards the more adventure/soul crowd.” Conway Bowman Interview (c/o The Texas Fly Fisher & Howler Bros.)
I find this an interesting quote. I won’t go too far into it. With my limited exposure to some elites, I would offer that some of the ‘elite’ of today, that can afford the luxury of a ‘status trip’, started off as ski bums, deck hands and fly shop grunts. They parlayed their personalities, tackle rep jobs, photographic skills, freedom to roam and made it happen. From there they became a portion of the elite. Some very honorable roots amongst some of the elite. Hopefully the new bums and nonchalant/hip crowd will stay humble and as relaxed as they are now. Us life bound types like to think they will. The words ‘status’ ‘elite’ can easily go with adventure.
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we used to fish in a stream 40 years ago. now it’s murky with lots of settlements alongside. so, a good ride on a clean river is always my pick to top some hill trekking. unfortunately, most outdoor activities are expensive here in the Philippines. lucky are those who live by fishing -sustainably – here and enjoy the thrill and joy of fishing.
but, a problem with tilapia fish which many including indigenous people have stocked in lakes & rivers. tilapia are aggressive and decimate other species.
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Thank you Desiree for the insight and for stopping by.
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