Mike,

I 'made the switch' to fly fishing from more 'conventional' tackle about fifteen years ago. I was a mainstream bass fisherman, tournaments, clubs, the whole deal....

What I have discovered is that I do tend to catch more fish with fly tackle.

But, the best part of it is, they are all more FUN to catch. Even the litle ones are fun.

I still prefer the warmwater species. Bass, especially smallmouth, and bluegills are outstanding fly rod fish. Trout are okay, not as much fun as the 'gills or the bass, but certainly easier to catch and that can be fun too.

Good Luck!

Buddy