"Simple Fly Fishing is a metaphor for society"

Photo: Tim Davis

A riverside chat with Yvon Chouinard, gear pioneer, founder of Patagonia and author of the book Simple Fly Fishing.

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Comments

[Bill Edwards]

I generally appreciate and respect all that Yvon has to say and do for the environment but I can't help but point out the hypocrisy in Patagonia's "Simple Fly Fishing" campaign as of late. There is a lot of preaching about simplicity and reducing excess, however the fly fishing set ups they sell still cost close to $300 when it's all said and done. For much less money you can get a complete set up from Redington or Echo and you get a reel! Both are made overseas in Asia just like Patagonia's. Not really sure how eliminating the reel all while wearing $500 waders and a $200 vest is keeping it simple. Maybe the message is "Spend More, Get Less".

[fishing line winder]

Hello,
Nice information share. i have read some short reviews of Simple Fly Fishing books.
are the book available in internet?please send me details.
fishing line winder