In this episode, the incomparable Nick Lyons talks about his life as an angler, writer, editor, and publisher, and we cover topics ranging from the stages of fly angling to how writers find “gold” in a fishing story. (Presented by Hatch Magazine.)

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:03:15) Nick’s favorite fly rods

(0:04:15) Nick’s favorite waters

(0:05:45) Nick’s Academy Awards for angling

(0:09:10) The stages of fly angling

(0:16:10) Nick’s writing voice

(0:22:50) Mt. Rushmore for fly-fishing writers

(0:31:00) Technique books

(0:37:45) Why so much good writing about fly fishing?

(0:43:00) Finding the “gold” in a fishing story

(0:49:20) Spring Creek

(0:55:30) Learning to love fishing

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