Good friends help friends get hooked on fly fishing

A lifetime of enjoyment awaits, all it takes is reaching out for a little guidance

Everyone’s entry into fly fishing is different, but it typically involves a connection with someone who’s been in the game for a while and some borrowed gear. That person might be an old friend or family member, but it can also be someone you’ve never met.

Scott Hood, right, holds the net for Preston Berg with an 18-20-inch rainbow on the Lower Illinois …