I stayed late at work on Tuesday crunching some numbers and attempting to complete all the complicated tasks I had been putting off since last Friday. Under normal circumstances this would seem like not that much fun; however this time before I left I did a quick check of the various fishing blogs I subscribe to. Low and behold a Google Ad pops up indicating, “Orvis 20 Fly Special, $9.95 and Free Shipping.” Being the number cruncher that I am, the math indicated less than 50 cents a fly! Orvis basic patterns run for $2.75 at a dealer or on their website. Needless to say I casually made the necessary purchase.

Today I came home from work and in my mailbox waiting for me was the package! I wasted no time tearing into it and evaluating the merchandise. Upon opening I decided tomorrow morning, as soon as the daytime warmth starts, I am going Wild Trout Stream fishing; the forecast is calling for a large wild trout. Returning to the merchandise, the basic collection here will get any beginning angler started or buttress the massive fly collection that us pros maintain.