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The One That Got Away
Jose Wejebe’s TV show, 'The Spanish Fly,' brought charm and character to sport fishing. His death left a hole below the waterline in everyone who knew…
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Chris Wright
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Magicians, Tricksters, and Gods
Fly fishing is an illusion, but there’s no false bottom, no hidden latch—only the angler, the fish, and the lie they both believe.
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Jacob Sotak
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Why Fly Fishing Needs a Bold Rebrand
In a world driven by instant results and diminishing attention spans, fly fishing faces a growing identity crisis.
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Jacob Sotak
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You Wouldn't Understand Me If I Told You
Some things about fly fishing can't be explained; they can only be felt. Dive into a world of solitude, grit, and quiet revelations in 'You Wouldn't…
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Jacob Sotak
6
Fishless Days
Fever Dreams, Hallucinations, and the Curses of Fly Fishing.
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Jacob Sotak
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Army Surplus
From weathered jackets to relics of rugged utility, 'Army Surplus' dives into the allure of gear with history, and the unlikely connection between fly…
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Jacob Sotak
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My Life as a Stocked Trout
From Manhattan rooftop casting practice to the quiet waters of Vermont, 'My Life as a Stocked Trout' is a journey through the contrasts of city and…
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Jacob Sotak
White Noise Machine
Stranded, waist-deep in a river, with the roar of the water as his only company. 'White Noise Machine', wades into the raw solitude and surreal…
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Jacob Sotak
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