I just read Lefty Kreh's article in Fly Fisherman Dec. 08 titled "Cast Away Shoulder Pain". I think it's a good article and more importantly, a good lesson to learn for those of us who have chronic shoulder pain. After my shoulder surgery I had to relearn flycasting and still have problems because I want to raise my arm too much. At the end of the day I feel like someone parked a dump truck on my shoulder. I see in this article an easier, softer way that looks like it should keep the pain to a minimum. I think I will go to the park today and give it a try. Jimsnarocks