When I first started fly fishing, there was no "fly fishing scene." Then, it exploded like a counter-culture alternative sport, which isn't a bad thing. I've spent a lot of time asking myself why I dedicated the last 30 years to this endeavor. With a lot of noise out there as to what fly fishing is/what it's supposed to be (including it's often elitist views) I delve into the personal and often wide-felt-but-not-articulated reason we choose to spend so much of our time, money, and energy here.