Well guys i broke out the fly rod for the first time in 2008 and did ok, my buddy did alot better though. We managed to haul out about 10 fish in a few hours no picture worthy fish for me but my buddy managed to get a few picture worthy fish. Might i add i love the brown, the defining line on the belly from where it is brown then white, fish was in excellent condition. Sure did feel good to wade out and cast that first fly of the year though.