The Sportsman's Corner

The term "sartorial splendor" means "magnificent in the manner of dress."

In relation to fishing, sartorial splendor could mean that an angler dresses himself so that he looks magnificent to other anglers. When I am out fishing, especially when I visit the BFO (big, famous, overfished) River, I often encounter other fly-fishermen who look like they are models for fly-fishing catalogues.

These guys wear the latest in brand-name breathable waders, even on smaller creeks. Underneath their waders I sometimes notice a brand-name wading jacket. Draped over their waders is a fancy chest pack wher...