On the Fly: Fishing resolutions

Lewis: The new abnormal

We see it all the time in television shows and movies: a police officer pulls someone over for a minor traffic violation — maybe a burned-out tail light, or a failure to signal — but it’s obvious the stop isn’t really about the violation. The real purpose is an ulterior motive. Maybe the officer suspects drugs. Maybe the officer wants to intimidate or harass. The stop is technically lawful, yet it would never have happened to an average, everyda…

On the Fly: Fishing resolutions

The beauty of fly fishing is that we never “cap out”; there is always something to learn, appreciate, and strive for in our pursuits of those finned friends of ours. Resolutions go hand in hand with trying to become a better angler.  Giving back should top our lists. Local organizations, scout troops, and schools provide so much to local youth and aspiring anglers. Groups like the Roaring Fork Conservancy, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies,…