Possible beaver. I ran into one that almost ran into me upstream, and I do mean quite upstream, from Hoffman's crossing. They sure do look a lot bigger cruising by you in a 20 foot wide stream at dusk.

I second the This is Fly suggestion. Great for the younger crowd who aren't Orvis'd up from head to toe. Not to mention it has some kick ass articles (and sound track).

Saw you were looking to get in to fly fishing. If you want to get on the water at all in the near future shoot me a PM. I'm no expert, but i know enough to bring a few fish to hand. I'm down 287 and know some trouty water and am always lookin for someone new to fish with. SBR, flatbrook and...