If Robert Fulghum was a fly fisher he might have said, “The lack of etiquette can greatly reduce the joys of fishing.” Or as Grandmother used to say, “There is just no excuse for bad breeding.” Unless you really were born in a barn, there is no excuse for bad manners. That applies in spades when fishing - and not just fly fishing either. If you want to have a terrific time fishing, you can insure the quality of your experience by learning a few things you should practice.
Reprint from September 1, 1997