Quote Originally Posted by John Sv View Post
Also, did I get through some right of passage when I did not set the anchor well and sunk said wooly bugger through my waders and jeans and to the bend, in my thigh? Felt great....
Nothing like a good casting accident to convert one to the religion of barbless hooks. Welcome to the fraternity

Seriously, watch your anchor, if you're not lined up right...abort! A big steelhead fly through the ear, or someplace worse, can really put a damper on your fishing day.