As a novice angler, I pretty much use whatever tackle I have acquired or has been recommended to me, and don't always have great results. Well, Jim has been a wealth of information and has given me many lures, flies (he naturally ties his own), and has shared some useful tips on proper fishing techniques. I look forward to going fishing and seeing his old pick-up parked at our spot so I can visit with him and learn from his experience. I have found that most all other anglers pass by me with out so much as a glance, which is fine, but to have someone with so much knowledge take time out of casting to teach me about the art of fishing is a truly wonderful experience. I have even received a brief lecture about being a woman and fishing alone so often.