I think that learning about fly fishing will make me a better trout fisherman overall just from learning to read the water better and analyzing the conditions.I've only used shiners when going for Walleye or White Bass during the spawning runs.I like the idea of fly fishing simply because it seems to be a more effective way to cover the water table.I fished today and found the water cold and high,not moving fish water but put the nymph on their nose water.