When I tell people I flyfish, the first thing they say is, "There aren't many trout around here, why do it that way?" I live in middle TN and there aren't many trout here. They actually release trout in one or two creeks around here, but they get fished out almost as soon as they are put in.

What bothers me about the whole thing is that most people here don't realize that fly fishing isn't just about trout. In this part of the state, there aren't that many flyfishers. I usually just stick to the creek and ponds here around my house, but I plan to get out and go other places this year. Hopefully I can "convert" some "non-believers" also.

That being said, I've caught more fish with fly equipment than I have with anything else. So if I can make it out to some of the local lakes, maybe I can show a few people what it's like.