Smoky Mountain Blackbird Fly

[redietz]

It would be cool to see someone go in depth with the history of fly fishing in Native American culture.

I agree, it would be really cool, but the problem with the history of fly fishing in general is that it's only a history of what's been written about fly fishing, not what's actually been practiced. I suspect the written record of pre-European fly fishing in the Americas is pretty much non-existent.

[wsbailey]

There is one fly that has a direct connection to Native Americans. It's an imitation of a native lure.

http://flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part2.php

[Old Hat]

It would be cool to see someone go in depth with the history of fly fishing in Native American culture.

I agree, it would be really cool, but the problem with the history of fly fishing in general is that it's only a history of what's been written about fly fishing, not what's actually been practiced. I suspect the written record of pre-European fly fishing in the Americas is pretty much non-existent.

Yes, but Native American History is still well preserved verbally just not written. One would have to write based on verbal communication. Unfortunately, I don't know how long that will be around.

[hankaye]

Howdy All;

The Cherokee had the first (?), alphabet from what is known, dating back int the early-mid 19th century.
Ya pick up stuff as ya move through life ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=cheroke ... e&ie=UTF-8

hank