European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 15, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Glens gather at the Pond leased by the Rod and gun club of Darmstadt Germany. The Pond is stocked regularly. By Norm Zeigler travel outdoor writer today s stripes Magazine focuses on fishing in Europe. It features a. Variety of stories about this outdoor pastime which is popular among some 60 million americans. The stories cover a number of locations throughout Europe As Well As several kinds of fishing. Also included is information about the association of american Rod and Cun clubs in Europe. For service members they Are often the first source of information about fishing and they furnish excellent family recreation a bargain prices. There is also information on the several military clubs associated with the federation of Fly Fishers. They also provide excellent information and camaraderie for service members who Are anglers in addition to working to promote conservation and better relations with our Host nations. One of the Saddest mistakes Many service member outdoors men make when they Are assigned to Europe is to give up on the idea of pursuing their sports Here. Many Are under the false impression that it is too complicated or too expensive. Others fear the language barriers in non English speaking countries. But these minor obstacles Are easily overcome. The stories in this Issue give the Reader an indication of just How Many Angling opportunities there Are on this Side of the Atlantic. The passion for fishing knows no International boundaries and a Trout or a Pike is not Picky about the nationality of the person on the other end of the line. Whether your idea of fun is pursuing the elusive Atlantic Salmon in Scotland or dangling a mealworm for Carp you will find your kind of fishing somewhere in Europe. The important thing is to get out and wet a line. You May go Home to the states with memories of the big one that did not get away