If you are overhearing conversations about Aunt Martha’s gall bladder surgery on the river, then you should try not fishing right on top of other anglers.
Or the other fisherman should not be fishing on top of me. 🙂 Bottom line, voices carry much farther on water, and most fly fisherman wish for a little peace and quite when they’re on the water. I might add that my attitude toward cell phone use extends to restaurants too. Just call me old fashion.