My wife and I moved to West Yellowstone, MT shortly after we were married. I thought I knew a lot about flyfishing, but did not have a clue until I hit this town and was immersed in it's culture and history. I met and count as friends several of the current legends - Bob Jacklin, Craig and Jackie Matthews to name a few. My wife went to Craig and asked him to put together a 'kit' for me to get started tying and I've never looked back. I'm sure, as my wife left the shop, Craig turned to Jackie and said, "I don't think she has a clue what she just started..!" It's been a wild and creative ride, to say the least. At best, it has challenged me to become not only an imitator, but an artist; maybe not for others, but at least for myself.
Thanks for the article and the memories.

Kelly.