Mending?

[Steve Molcsan]

I visited Yellowstone NP recently (my first time, beautiful country.)

I'm not much of a trout guy, but my buddy and I decided to take a drift boat trip. We were throwing a lot of dry flies, and my friend started using aerial mends (reach casts) to defeat drag. Our guide immediately corrected him, though. He was adamant about not using any aerial mends. He told him to let the line hit the water and then mend.

What's the problem with aerial mends? Is the other way really better?

I never met a guide that knew more than me LOL..
all kidding aside most of the guides I have spoke with are good fellows willing to share their knowledge and
IMHO very fortunate to work in the great outdoors and know it..
I think they get bothered sometimes with Know it alls by no means am I implying that this be your case.. just the opposite as I have no idea..

But, Did you ask why..? He or She likely had a reason may not of been a good one but I bet there was one.

Would be nice to know maybe a seasoned guide can chime in... ?