I wouldn’t say that I get too worked up about what people say in and around fly fishing. But the extreme ends of gear perspectives bug me.

One says that the most expensive gear is the only way to go.

The other says that whatever you can find is all that you need.

As is the case with most situations, the moderate middle wins the day. Today I’m taking through how a recent shift in how I shop for running shoes has reminded me that taking a moment to do some real research can have a significant impact on your time and comfort. And time and comfort ultimately translate into more, better shots at fish.

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