In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I sit down with New York Times Best-Selling writer Monte Burke, author of Lords of the Fly and his latest book, Rivers Always Reach the Sea. Monte shares unforgettable stories of fishing with icons like Captain Steve Huff, Lefty Kreh, Andy Mill, and Yvon Chouinard, while reflecting on the deep connection between storytelling, fly fishing, and conservation.
We talk Atlantic Salmon, wild adventures in Patagonia, and how the written word can inspire action to protect the fish and the places we love. If you're passionate about fly fishing, legendary anglers, and using your voice for the planet — you don’t want to miss this one.
Topics Covered:
- Behind the scenes of Rivers Always Reach the Sea
- Fishing with Captain Steve Huff, Lefty Kreh, Andy Mill and Yvon Chouinard
- The plight of Atlantic Salmon
- Why storytelling is vital for conservation
- Fishing in Patagonia
- And more...
This episode is brought to you by: Emerger Strategies and A New Earth Project, the sustainability initiative of Atlantic Packaging.
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