I thought it was a great read.Then again I've been reading John stuff and listening to his lectures for years.
For my money I would put him in top 5 ,maybe 10 surfcasters on the entire coats.And I don't get impressed easily.(I put myself in top 3000
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Regardless ,I think his way with words are so above my ability that I just grind my teeth and curse for not taking some English as a second language classes
