My First:
1963, Eagle Claw 5/6 wt 7' rod purchased at Cabella's ORIGINAL store in Sydney Nebraska on way to UW Laramie for my Junior year. Bought the flies at West Laramie Fly Store and fished the Little Laramie R where it crosses WY 130 on way to Centennial WY. 3rd(?) cast , BEAUTIFUL 12" brown, 10th(?) cast , same. I WAS HOOKED. The caught trout was for sure a thrill but also the WHERE it was caught. Someone once had "'signature" here " Trout must be God's favorite fish because He put them into His most beautiful waters". THAT has to be a MAJOR factor as to why I continue to enjoy fly fishing.

Mark