I wish I had written that. Ladyfisher should be proud to receive it. It reminds us all to stick to fishing and forget about the glitzy tackle competition. The standard advice is to get the best outfit you can afford. But that is just a truism. Best is a relative term. If your budget allows $2500, you can have an outfit that features Orvis, Hardy, and Rio labels. On the otherhand, if $25 is all you have to spare, the Crystal River outfit from eBay is the best. Either way, get out there. Though some aspects have been heavily commercialized and turned into competitions, fly fishing is still a sport that you can take at your own pace and within your personal budget. Keep it between you and the fish.