I knew when I posted the question I'd get great responses. From stream recommendations to fly shops, to fly selections it is all good.

Last Aug. when we drove out to Jackson on a whirlwind trip, I saw so much water that looked inviting. The wind River, The Snake, Gos Venture, Hoback and a bunch of others all were calling me, but we had no time. I'm looking forward to getting back even though I'm a novice trouter.

I see at least one member picked up on the Ed Abbey reference in my user name. Good catch. Also, my son recommended skiing Grand Targhee for skiing so thanks for suggesting that also.

And yes, I do tie. The first project this winter is going to be some musky flys tied with a lot of flash material using Dave Whitlock's method for his Sheepshad pattern. We'll see.