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A Quick Fly Fishing Survey
1.
How long have you been fly fishing?
I just started
More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
Between 5 and 10 years
More than 10 years
2.
How often do you fly fish?
A few times total each fishing season
A few times a week during fishing season
Daily during fishing season
As often as possible, all year round
On occasion, but not regularly
None of the above
3.
How do you select the fly you use on a given day? (Check all that sound right)
I generally know what is hatching when
I research online or elsewhere to find out what's hitting on that day
I try observe insect activity to match the hatch
I just toggle through my favorite flies until something works
4.
When you attempt to identify insect activity on or in the water, what is your preferred method?
General observation of what's flying around
Turning over stones, and closer inspection
Trial and error with flies
A Quick-Seine or aquatic net
Other (please specify)
5.
If you have a Quick-Seine, how often do you use it? (If not, skip to Question 8).
Every time I fish
Once in a while when I see insect activity
I rarely use it
What is a Quick-Seine (Again, skip to question 8)
6.
If you use a Quick-Seine or other aquatic insect net, what are the positives of using it?
7.
If you use a Quick-Seine or other aquatic insect net, what are the negatives of using it?
8.
If there was a compact, affordable product that aided in the quick identification of hatching insects, would you consider using it?
Yes, I'd consider it
No, probably not
9.
Where do you buy your fly-fishing equipment? (Check all that apply)
Local fly shop
Retail sporting goods store
A catalogue
Online
My spouse/family members also buy me fly fishing gear as gifts
10.
Are you or have you been a member of Trout Unlimited?
Yes
No
11.
Last Question: How old are you?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+