Ladyfishers excellent question on the best fly fishers last week has played out. I learned a lot from the replies. I have two segueway questions inspired by Lotech’s currently the last reply to Ladyfisher. He wants to fish with Curt Gaudy.
Who is the one fly person, living or dead, you would like to spend a day with? Why?
I hope, it is easier to get your hands around this one because it only asks for one person and gives you room to explore your reasons.
Also I would like to eliminate 2 categories from the answer-family and friends-since we already know these would be hands down favorites. First, since we already know that family members would be top choices, please assume that you already had a trip with spouses, grandparents, parents, uncles, children, etc. Second, friends would come right after family. Since they are always there for us, they are the obvious second if not first choices. So, in effect, I am asking for your third choice.
To avoid skewing the responses,I will post my choice in a day or two. IMHO there are no wrong answers here. But you may use an eraser if you have second thoughts.
Dave Micus. As his evil twin, it is only right that we fish together.
Bob Jacklin. I was in his shop a couple of years ago and he seemed like a nice guy and was very helpful. He recommended where to go in YNP and what flys to use. He didn’t even try and pressure me into contracting one of his guides for a day. To me that speaks volumes.
Corey Ford - Not for what he published, but for what he didn’t. A book called “Cory Ford - Trout Tails” complied and introduced by Laurie Morrow. A book of short tales by Corey that never got to print before his passing.
I would like to fish with AK Best. I have read a number of his books and I like the way he goes about things. I would also like to have a chance to raid his fly box. :lol:
I would have to use my first choice up on Lefty Kreh. He seems to have the personality we could stand for a day.
And not meaning ANY lesser desire by mentionng them second (I guess THEY would count as ONE ), I would truely like to spend a day watching JC and LF pestering some piscatorial targets. 8)
…lee s.
