Very tardy condolences about the tragedy in your town.

Betty Hiner tells everyone that there are no trout(s) in the Black Hills of SD because she wants to keep them all for herself. We tend to go along with her, since she's a (Kansas)Swamp Witch. (A statement in the same veracity neighborhood as the one that there are no trout in SD.)

There are various Fish-Ins around the country. If you see one convenient to you and you are interested, try to attend. You get a chance to meet people face to face that otherwise you only know from on-line. For example, I am an incredibly handsome guy (see "veracity neighborhood") who placates Betty with various flavors of Cheez-Its (true).

When in doubt, remember we are all anglers. Yarns will be spun and tales will grow.

Enjoy the show.

Ed