Adam, I must allow that there are some fly guys who are a little snobbish, but to most of us, it's just another way of fishing.
Yeah, it is a bit of a challenge, but it's also very self-rewarding. A five-pound-plus bass taken from Lake Martin on a fly that I was speculating for crappie holds a lot more value to me than had it been caught on a Texas-rigged purple worm. The 1000th fly-caught red I took last October will be remembered much longer than the 11000-odd I have caught on spinnerbaits, Dogs, and shrimp. And okay, I confess to becoming a bit smug after my second 40-plus pound fly-caught lemonfish. Still am, too - sue me! :D
One thing I ask, don't knock it until after you've given it a good try. It is good stuff.
Pete
Oh, I was skunked this morning on V-Bay. Didn't hurt a bit.