The intent of the article was not to cause people to leave their wading staff, landing net or other essential equipment at home. When I look at all the stuff most anglers carry - and that includes myself - I wonder how much of that stuff they [me] really ever use? How many flies are in your fly box that have never been on the water? How often - say in the last several fishing trips - have you used that gadget that is hanging on your zinger? If we honestly answered those questions we might be inclined to carry less stuff and really be able to concentrate on catching fishing and less time rummaging though stuff.