From this weeks column by LF.
The group we hung around with tied their own flies to match whatever it was they thought was there for bugs. And people caught fish. They solved their own problems, and caught fish. That was about as 'technical' as it got. What the successful anglers had however was a passion, a dedication to their sport - fly fishing - which combined their knowledge from year to year with a desire to better themselves.
Good to see those who still are at it.