Watch the movie with the sound off and fast forward through the parts that dont involve fishing.

I think the appeal in the movie is that fly fishing in the movie shows it to be an art, it brings out the best in fly casting, makes it look so peaceful and flowing kind of like a ballet with a rod and reel.

btw I much prefered the book to the movie.

I also enjoyed Jaws, but I think I was 12, and it didnt keep me out of the Ocean.

Eric