Well folks...

I reread my original postand - and WOW! It really does sound self-righteous. I believe that the point that I was trying to make was lost in the self-righteous tone of the original piece. It does come off as arrogant (and somewhat elitist)- Not my intention, but definitely the result.

In an attempt recognize the virtues of fly fishing, I insulted some, and did a disservice to other fly anglers by perpetuating the stereotype of "the arrogant fly-fisher".

My appologies.