"Your true pilot cares nothing about anything on earth but the river, and his pride in his occupation surpasses the pride of kings." ~Twain

Guiding on the big rivers this summer has been a special experience.

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Fly fishing is a cultural activity rooted in tradition rather than outcome. This connects with me on a number of levels. Writers like Norman Maclean, Thomas Mcguane, and Jim Harrison have elevated it to near religious experience, which I think is appropriate.
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