The other day I had a blackbird take my fly off a lily pad as I was untangling my line from a weed. It was an interesting battle, but I will have you know the blackbird was released no worse for wear and without the hook. I was lucky that my bird was small and light. The hook was barely caught on the edge of the beak. Too bad they aren't as good at spitting out my flys as the fish are.
Adam

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vox clamantis in deserto