Where am I with fly-fishing?

10 indications of progress in my fly-fishing?

1. Sparse is better - less kit, less expense, less choice, more skill required.
2. Difficult-to-catch small trout are better than easy-to-catch big trout. Difficult to catch big trout are sometimes better but it depends.
3. Most of my time is spent in watching and in particular, listening. Melding into the environment is a crucial part of the fly-fishing experience. Having no definite presence, no definite colour.
4. Being very quiet, even with myself!
5. I dislike competitions
6. The understanding of insect life is becoming more important to me.
7. I prefer light-weight rods and DT lines. I prefer middle action rods and a lazy casting style. I prefer relaxing
8. Not sure I want to visit another fly-tying and fly-fishing fair again. A proper merry-go-round. It's a bit like a soukh in Muttrah, Oman, but not as good smelling.
9. Geology and topography are becoming more important.
10. I don't think I will ever try float tubing.

 

I acknowledge Roger Fogg's site for giving me the stimulus to think on this.