I am guilty...although pretty new at the game. Took a lesson in Colorado a few years ago, and my wife kinda fell for it hook line and sinker. The next year we spent a few days at a lodge in Montana -- 3 days guided and a few more exploring on your own (Madison River, Yellowstone, Gallatin and something else I don't recall...). It was a great vacation, and set the bar pretty high for further fishing., We have done a number of day/weekend trips in and around our home, and a few days in Colorado last summer. I will have to admit ..DW is far better or effective than I ...a lot more patient than I am.