LET'S CONSIDER PERCEPTION


Fly anglers carry on many debates about various aspects of the sport, and these debates are part of the history of the sport. Some are legendary, like the dry fly vs. wet fly debate between adherents of the philosophy of Halford and the followers of Skues. Another enduring debate centers on presentation vs. imitation, and incorporated within this debate is the importance of color. Like any good meddler, I would like to toss out a few ideas that certainly will stir the emotions of some of my readers.