5) You must eat a lot of trout.

More of a statement than a question, I guess, but I get this one all the time from non-anglers. I occasionally eat a trout or store-bought wild salmon, but not “a lot.”

4) What happened to your ponytail?

Well, I’ve never had a ponytail. I think this question comes from the photo on the front page of the blog that shows a camera tripod behind my head that I’m told looks like a ponytail. But after so many months of inquiry about my ponytail, I think I need to grow one out!

Look closely, it's a tripod

3) How do you pronounce your name?

Luca is pronounced like Luke with an “uh” at the end. In fact, “Luca” is the Italian version of the name “Luke.” For extra credit, try pronouncing my last name (Adelfio)… It is easier than it looks, just break it into syllables: A dell fio.

2) What’s the best place you’ve been?

I consider this an unfair question. I can’t really choose between all the great streams I’ve visited this summer. I’ve had great experiences throughout my trip. Highlights definitely include the tremendous hospitality in Arkansas, the Hendrickson hatch on the West Branch of the Delaware, and hiking into the depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

1) And how did you get this job?

This is by far the most frequently asked question, so here is the story: I was active in my local TU chapter in high school. I was also a fanatical angler and fly tyer. This all lead to a short internship in TU’s national office during the end of my senior year in HS. I got to know some of the many fine folks who work for the organization. Then half a decade later this whole blog thing just sort of fell into place. I had the requisite skill base, I knew the right people, and I was in a position to take off for 6 months, sleep in gas station parking lots, eat trail mix for lunch, and fish at all hours of the day and night.

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