I'm like DT David, I love to read. And, what better to read than an article about something you love ... fly fishing. I quit subscribing because most magazines don't meet my specific interests or needs. That being said, I still crave pictures and tips and yes, sometimes a little destination article to help me dream about places I would like to go. Yes, most magazines focus on trout fishing. I suspect that the reason is excellent public relations jobs. When you think of trout you think of majestic mountains, fields of wild flowers, wildlife, huge beautiful fish and clear Rocky Mountain spring water. This is not to say that warmwater fisheries aren't as beautiful in their own way. Bulldog and many others here on the forum have shown some magnificent scenery and fish to die for. But when most people (at least people that I've talked to.) think of warm water fishing, it conjurs up images of NASCAR-like pro bass fishing, with lots of color and flash, big noisy boats and large crowds. Just the opposite reason why most of us fish. I suspect that advertisers and marketing genius' figured it out. From my perspective, you warm water guys ought to thank the lord that the advertisers and marketing people haven't discovered your secret ... imagine fishing your favorite stream with 50 or so of the great unwashed breathing down your neck ...
Yesterday I shared my favorite small stream hole with a visitor from Houston (not a trout fisherman) on one side and a newly arrived fellow from the Dallas area (not a fly fisherman) on the other. I spent the best part of my time teaching one guy how to cast and the other reading the water. What a blast.