Vincent Marinaro, was James Birkholm's (JC)mentor. As I understand the story, Vincent asked JC to carry on Vincent's thoughts on the Dry Fly, and what the fish really see before they take the hook.

30 some years of research and photograph went into JC's work, and he lugged the slides around to different meetings, showing the slides (with a dialog on the photos). At the urging of some members of FAOL, who were able to see the slides and the presentation, we encourage (nay may we say "Harp"?), and finally the pictures and story came into being as you see them in the "Flies Only" section of FEATURES.

Thank you JC, for honoring your mentor, and carrying on the tradition, of sharing knowledge.

"A student honors a mentor, by becoming a mentor, and passing on the knowledge!"

~ Parnelli






[This message has been edited by Steven H. McGarthwaite (edited 07 February 2005).]