What exactly is a fly-fishing story? The easy answer is . . . a story about fly fishing, of course. But the best fly-fishing stories, as you will soon see, are really about something more than fishing. To qualify for the Robert Traver Award, a story must involve fly fishing, or more precisely “the joy of fly fishing.” Among the winners, fly fishing is invariably central to the story. Just as important, to stand out and be recognized as a finalist, an honorable mention, or a w

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