https://simplecast.com Fly Fishing Saves Lives Storytelling has earned its place as the most important tradition humans possess. The most important reason for this being that every story contains a lesson. The lesson to love, to forgive, to be just, and to strive for better than we have. They empower us, they lead us, they comfort us. This podcast is all about the stories of fly fishermen across the globe, who all have one common bond, Fly Fishing Saved their lives. 2024 Fly Fishing Saves Lives en Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:05:07 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:05:17 +0000 https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com Fly Fishing Saves Lives https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9b1064d3-7327-406a-b8b3-d3f4a83f739d/6341adfd-38c4-4da2-a582-c2c253174cfc/3000x3000/ffsl-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com episodic Storytelling has earned its place as the most important tradition humans possess. The most important reason for this being that every story contains a lesson. The lesson to love, to forgive, to be just, and to strive for better than we have. They empower us, they lead us, they comfort us. This podcast is all about the stories of fly fishermen across the globe, who all have one common bond, Fly Fishing Saved their lives. Dana Lattery true https://feeds.simplecast.com/Vh2o0g0d orvis, how to fly fish, dana lattery, fishing stories, fly fishing bow river outfitters, fly fishing inspiration, flyfishing, how to fish Dana Lattery dana@flyfishingbowriver.com 48a697c9-59c0-4818-b4b8-1b2c9cc2fab5 Ted Diedrich Ted's story begins in Trail — steel town grit, river valley air, small-town backbone.

Raised in the Kootenays, Ted carried that work ethic west to Vancouver, graduating from UBC, and deciding school wasn't for him, he worked as a doorman and later as an arborist. Hard jobs. Outside jobs. Jobs that keep a man moving.

He found the love of his life in his late 30s. That’s important. Some men rush it. Ted didn’t. When he found her, he went all in.

And then came the dogs.

Not casual pet ownership. Obsession. Bird dogs. Trialing dogs. Training days that turned into full seasons. Upland fields, early frost, heart pounding at the flush. Life was busy. Full. Loud in the best way.

Somewhere in there, fly fishing grabbed him. And when it did, it didn’t let go.

Ted started spending every spare minute around the lakes near Kamloops — stillwater country. Long casts. Chironomids. Watching the wind ripple across glassy mornings.

The best advice he ever received?

“If you can’t cast further, move your boat.”

Simple. Tactical. But also philosophical.

When the distance won’t close — adjust your position.

The Move That Changed Everything

After retirement, Ted and his wife moved to Alberta to be closer to their daughter. A hopeful move. A family move.

Shortly after arriving, his wife was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Life stopped.

For four years, Ted drove her to chemo. Sat in hospital rooms. Lived in waiting areas. The river disappeared. The dogs went quiet. The boat stayed parked.

Everything paused.

After she passed, the house felt different. The days stretched longer.

And then something shifted.

Ted found a group of men. Found community again. And he found the river.

Standing in current on the Bow River, something came back online. Not instantly. Not dramatically. But steadily.

The Bow gave him rhythm again. Walking local streams gave him breath again.

Fly fishing didn’t erase grief. It gave it somewhere to go.

What Ted Believes Now

At 74, Ted doesn’t sugarcoat it.

Life is not guaranteed.

His advice is direct:

“Don’t wait. If you can retire — retire. Go live your life.”

Not reckless. Not impulsive.

Intentional.

Move the boat.

If something isn’t working — change position. Change perspective. Change seasons. But don’t sit still waiting for perfect conditions.

Because perfect conditions don’t exist.

This episode isn’t about tragedy.

It’s about a man who loved deeply. Worked hard. Lost greatly. And walked back into the river anyway.

And that’s the kind of story that matters.

 

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:05:07 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (dana Lattery, Ted Diedrich) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/ted-diedrich-Vnk82HSY Ted's story begins in Trail — steel town grit, river valley air, small-town backbone.

Raised in the Kootenays, Ted carried that work ethic west to Vancouver, graduating from UBC, and deciding school wasn't for him, he worked as a doorman and later as an arborist. Hard jobs. Outside jobs. Jobs that keep a man moving.

He found the love of his life in his late 30s. That’s important. Some men rush it. Ted didn’t. When he found her, he went all in.

And then came the dogs.

Not casual pet ownership. Obsession. Bird dogs. Trialing dogs. Training days that turned into full seasons. Upland fields, early frost, heart pounding at the flush. Life was busy. Full. Loud in the best way.

Somewhere in there, fly fishing grabbed him. And when it did, it didn’t let go.

Ted started spending every spare minute around the lakes near Kamloops — stillwater country. Long casts. Chironomids. Watching the wind ripple across glassy mornings.

The best advice he ever received?

“If you can’t cast further, move your boat.”

Simple. Tactical. But also philosophical.

When the distance won’t close — adjust your position.

The Move That Changed Everything

After retirement, Ted and his wife moved to Alberta to be closer to their daughter. A hopeful move. A family move.

Shortly after arriving, his wife was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Life stopped.

For four years, Ted drove her to chemo. Sat in hospital rooms. Lived in waiting areas. The river disappeared. The dogs went quiet. The boat stayed parked.

Everything paused.

After she passed, the house felt different. The days stretched longer.

And then something shifted.

Ted found a group of men. Found community again. And he found the river.

Standing in current on the Bow River, something came back online. Not instantly. Not dramatically. But steadily.

The Bow gave him rhythm again. Walking local streams gave him breath again.

Fly fishing didn’t erase grief. It gave it somewhere to go.

What Ted Believes Now

At 74, Ted doesn’t sugarcoat it.

Life is not guaranteed.

His advice is direct:

“Don’t wait. If you can retire — retire. Go live your life.”

Not reckless. Not impulsive.

Intentional.

Move the boat.

If something isn’t working — change position. Change perspective. Change seasons. But don’t sit still waiting for perfect conditions.

Because perfect conditions don’t exist.

This episode isn’t about tragedy.

It’s about a man who loved deeply. Worked hard. Lost greatly. And walked back into the river anyway.

And that’s the kind of story that matters.

 

]]> Ted Diedrich dana Lattery, Ted Diedrich 01:56:24 In this episode, Dana sits down with Ted — a 74-year-old fly fisherman whose life has been shaped by grit, devotion, loss, and the quiet restoration found in wild places. Raised in Trail, BC and later building a life in Vancouver as a doorman and arborist, Ted found the love of his life in his late 30s and dove headfirst into bird hunting and dog training. His days were full — trailing dogs, chasing roosters, and eventually spending countless hours fly fishing the lakes around Kamloops. One of the best pieces of advice he ever received? “If you can’t cast further, move your boat.” A lesson that would prove bigger than fishing. After retiring, Ted and his wife moved to Alberta to be closer to their daughter. Shortly after the move, his wife was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. For four years, life narrowed to hospital rooms, chemo drives, and caregiving. The river disappeared. The seasons blurred. After her passing, Ted faced the silence many men don’t talk about. But through community and the steady pull of the Bow River, he found his way back. Back to current. Back to rhythm. Back to life. This conversation starts with bird dogs and trout, but it becomes something deeper — about resilience, companionship, grief, and the power of not waiting. Ted’s message is simple and hard-earned: Don’t wait. Life isn’t guaranteed. If you can go live it — go. A grounded, honest episode about how the river doesn’t fix everything — but it can carry you through. In this episode, Dana sits down with Ted — a 74-year-old fly fisherman whose life has been shaped by grit, devotion, loss, and the quiet restoration found in wild places. Raised in Trail, BC and later building a life in Vancouver as a doorman and arborist, Ted found the love of his life in his late 30s and dove headfirst into bird hunting and dog training. His days were full — trailing dogs, chasing roosters, and eventually spending countless hours fly fishing the lakes around Kamloops. One of the best pieces of advice he ever received? “If you can’t cast further, move your boat.” A lesson that would prove bigger than fishing. After retiring, Ted and his wife moved to Alberta to be closer to their daughter. Shortly after the move, his wife was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. For four years, life narrowed to hospital rooms, chemo drives, and caregiving. The river disappeared. The seasons blurred. After her passing, Ted faced the silence many men don’t talk about. But through community and the steady pull of the Bow River, he found his way back. Back to current. Back to rhythm. Back to life. This conversation starts with bird dogs and trout, but it becomes something deeper — about resilience, companionship, grief, and the power of not waiting. Ted’s message is simple and hard-earned: Don’t wait. Life isn’t guaranteed. If you can go live it — go. A grounded, honest episode about how the river doesn’t fix everything — but it can carry you through. loneliness in older men, grief and the outdoors, fly fishing and grief, river therapy, men’s mental health, caregiving husband story, senior adventure stories, men’s life lessons, alberta fly fishing, fly fishing podcast, life after loss, if you can’t cast further move your boat, widower story, hunting and fishing lifestyle, upland bird hunting dogs, retire and live your life, life advice from a 74-year-old, fly fishing healing, kamloops lake fly fishing, retirement lifestyle, inspirational life story, outdoor therapy, bird hunting and fly fishing, don’t wait in life, moving to alberta, grief recovery story, resilience in retirement, bow river fly fishing, finding purpose after loss, stillwater fly fishing, pancreatic cancer caregiver, fishing saved my life, healing through nature, canadian outdoor podcast, outdoor community healing, fly fishing saves lives, outdoor storytelling podcast, trail bc outdoors, men and loneliness true full 11 b7f15abf-799f-48bc-b6a8-a2a6ce631118 Tim Hepworth Tim Hepworth is a fly fishing guide, fly tier, dad, and former Primary Care Paramedic who brings heart, skill, and real-world grit to everything he does. Born and raised in central Alberta, Tim grew up in a family where the outdoors wasn’t a weekend hobby—it was life. As the youngest of nine kids, he learned resilience, adaptability, and how to find joy in chaos long before he ever tied a fly or rowed a boat. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

After working in CrossFit coaching and then making the leap into EMS, Tim found himself drawn deeply to the rhythms of nature—the quiet flow of rivers, the meditative cast, and the unexpected lessons that happen when you’re rooted in a riverbed rather than an emergency scene. The birth of his daughter, Wren, marked a turning point: instead of shelving his outdoor life, he expanded it, bringing her along on the water and weaving parenthood into his connection to the sport. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS+1

Today, Tim is widely known for more than his guiding expertise on the Bow River. He’s a co-host of Thursday Night Live Fly Tying, where his creativity at the vise and genuine personality have made him a respected voice in the fly tying community. Whether he’s sharing a tying technique, rowing a drift boat, or helping someone experience their first trout, Tim’s approach is always infused with warmth, humor, and a deep respect for the outdoors. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

Outside of guiding and tying, his favorite fishing partner is his daughter, Wren—proof that fly fishing isn’t just a career or hobby for Tim, but a lifelong way of being, teaching, and connecting. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

“If you’re on the water, there’s no such thing as a bad day.” — Tim Hepworth FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:05:00 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Tim Hepworth, Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/tim-hepworth-g6nQDz6E Tim Hepworth is a fly fishing guide, fly tier, dad, and former Primary Care Paramedic who brings heart, skill, and real-world grit to everything he does. Born and raised in central Alberta, Tim grew up in a family where the outdoors wasn’t a weekend hobby—it was life. As the youngest of nine kids, he learned resilience, adaptability, and how to find joy in chaos long before he ever tied a fly or rowed a boat. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

After working in CrossFit coaching and then making the leap into EMS, Tim found himself drawn deeply to the rhythms of nature—the quiet flow of rivers, the meditative cast, and the unexpected lessons that happen when you’re rooted in a riverbed rather than an emergency scene. The birth of his daughter, Wren, marked a turning point: instead of shelving his outdoor life, he expanded it, bringing her along on the water and weaving parenthood into his connection to the sport. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS+1

Today, Tim is widely known for more than his guiding expertise on the Bow River. He’s a co-host of Thursday Night Live Fly Tying, where his creativity at the vise and genuine personality have made him a respected voice in the fly tying community. Whether he’s sharing a tying technique, rowing a drift boat, or helping someone experience their first trout, Tim’s approach is always infused with warmth, humor, and a deep respect for the outdoors. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

Outside of guiding and tying, his favorite fishing partner is his daughter, Wren—proof that fly fishing isn’t just a career or hobby for Tim, but a lifelong way of being, teaching, and connecting. FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

“If you’re on the water, there’s no such thing as a bad day.” — Tim Hepworth FLY FISHING BOW RIVER OUTFITTERS

]]> Tim Hepworth Tim Hepworth, Dana Lattery 01:06:14 Paramedic turned fly fishing guide, dad, and trusted voice in the tying world — Tim Hepworth merges real-world grit with river-born calm. From EMS stress to Bow River bliss, he’s proof that the rhythm of the river can recalibrate life. Paramedic turned fly fishing guide, dad, and trusted voice in the tying world — Tim Hepworth merges real-world grit with river-born calm. From EMS stress to Bow River bliss, he’s proof that the rhythm of the river can recalibrate life. fly fishing saves lives fly fishing mental health first responder stress ems burnout recovery fly fishing therapy fishing for mental health stress relief fishing cortisol and stress relief true full 10 88479f96-9ffb-4f38-91d6-dbcb6f3b6ae0 Mike Ritsco Thank you for listening! If you would like to reach out to Mike Ritsco you can do so on Instagram : @mikeritsco 

If you would like to be on the podcast you can reach out to myself through instagram : @firstcastlastpass or through email firstcastlastpass@hotmail.com 

 

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:35:52 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Mike Ritsdco, Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-ritsco-WbaB06Qa Thank you for listening! If you would like to reach out to Mike Ritsco you can do so on Instagram : @mikeritsco 

If you would like to be on the podcast you can reach out to myself through instagram : @firstcastlastpass or through email firstcastlastpass@hotmail.com 

 

]]> Mike Ritsco Mike Ritsdco, Dana Lattery 01:11:20 In this captivating episode of our podcast, we dive into the life of Mike Ritsco, a 47-year-old boilermaker from Calgary, who finds solace and joy in the art of fly fishing. Born in Claresholm, Alberta, Mike's journey is a testament to the unexpected paths life can take us on. We start by exploring Mike's early years in Alberta, discovering how his childhood influenced his love for outdoor activities, particularly fly fishing. His stories from the serene streams of his hometown bring to life the tranquility and connection to nature that fly fishing offers. As we delve deeper, Mike opens up about the demanding nature of his job in the Syncrude oil sands. He shares how the rigorous demands of being a boilermaker contrast with the peace he finds by the water, casting his line. This conversation leads us into a thoughtful discussion on work-life balance and how hobbies like fly fishing can offer a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The heart of this episode lies in Mike's insights on how fly fishing has positively impacted his mental health. He shares personal anecdotes and moments of revelation, highlighting how this sport has been a lifeline during challenging times. In a touching segment, Mike talks about his family, trauma, loss , and too many things that a child should never have to go through, and at the heart of it all, the river was his escape! As we wrap up, Mike offers invaluable advice to aspiring fly fishers, especially those seeking mental wellness through the sport. He emphasizes the importance of patience, connection to nature, and the therapeutic power of fly fishing. This episode is not just about fly fishing; it's a journey through life's ups and downs, and how finding that one passion can provide balance, peace, and a deeper appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. In this captivating episode of our podcast, we dive into the life of Mike Ritsco, a 47-year-old boilermaker from Calgary, who finds solace and joy in the art of fly fishing. Born in Claresholm, Alberta, Mike's journey is a testament to the unexpected paths life can take us on. We start by exploring Mike's early years in Alberta, discovering how his childhood influenced his love for outdoor activities, particularly fly fishing. His stories from the serene streams of his hometown bring to life the tranquility and connection to nature that fly fishing offers. As we delve deeper, Mike opens up about the demanding nature of his job in the Syncrude oil sands. He shares how the rigorous demands of being a boilermaker contrast with the peace he finds by the water, casting his line. This conversation leads us into a thoughtful discussion on work-life balance and how hobbies like fly fishing can offer a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The heart of this episode lies in Mike's insights on how fly fishing has positively impacted his mental health. He shares personal anecdotes and moments of revelation, highlighting how this sport has been a lifeline during challenging times. In a touching segment, Mike talks about his family, trauma, loss , and too many things that a child should never have to go through, and at the heart of it all, the river was his escape! As we wrap up, Mike offers invaluable advice to aspiring fly fishers, especially those seeking mental wellness through the sport. He emphasizes the importance of patience, connection to nature, and the therapeutic power of fly fishing. This episode is not just about fly fishing; it's a journey through life's ups and downs, and how finding that one passion can provide balance, peace, and a deeper appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. fly fishing inspiration, how to fly fish, fishing stories, fly fishing bow river outfitters, mental health stories, fly fishing, mental health, fly fishing saves lives true full 9 fb1c9c04-cdb8-4b49-a436-9df4a4bad863 Geoff Green Fri, 5 Nov 2021 22:41:42 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Dana Lattery, Geoff Green) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/geoff-green-3ct2uTYG Geoff Green Dana Lattery, Geoff Green 01:07:57 Join me as I sit down with local Calgary fly fishing guide Geoff Green, as we explore his life before during and on the other end of his career as a paramedic. "You're not quitting, you're not giving up on you, you're not losing a massive battle, you're taking care of you" . Geoff is very open about issues that he faced, and what he did to help over come his PTSD. He also shares some very personal stories about losing people closest to him in this raw episode of fly fishing saves lives. Join me as I sit down with local Calgary fly fishing guide Geoff Green, as we explore his life before during and on the other end of his career as a paramedic. "You're not quitting, you're not giving up on you, you're not losing a massive battle, you're taking care of you" . Geoff is very open about issues that he faced, and what he did to help over come his PTSD. He also shares some very personal stories about losing people closest to him in this raw episode of fly fishing saves lives. learn to fly fish, fly fishing bow river, geoff green, mens health, ptsd, fishing, dana lattery, healing waters, fly fishing, fly fishing calgary, orvis fly fishing, mental health, ems healing false full 8 b3897129-1bad-45ef-8ca6-a01d1ac11c55 Mike Hawkins Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:22:30 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-hawkins-2s1lEgtE Mike Hawkins Dana Lattery 00:44:28 Join us in this Episode as Mike Hawkins from Longview Texas shares with us his story of the fly rod his Dad (Robert Hawkins) built him in 1991 for Christmas, and how that would help heal them after losing their mother the year before. Fly fishing became a Journey of healing, and ultimately a bond that was unbreakable between him and his Father. Mike lost his dad just In Dec 2019, but he will never lose the memories, and cherished time that his father gave him! Join us in this Episode as Mike Hawkins from Longview Texas shares with us his story of the fly rod his Dad (Robert Hawkins) built him in 1991 for Christmas, and how that would help heal them after losing their mother the year before. Fly fishing became a Journey of healing, and ultimately a bond that was unbreakable between him and his Father. Mike lost his dad just In Dec 2019, but he will never lose the memories, and cherished time that his father gave him! how to fly fish, trout fishing, fly tying, fly fishing bow river, father son, fly fishing, norvise, fly fishing saves lives, bluegill false full 7 10c6e8f3-c801-4c2f-9489-c8ceb5ce4d00 Chas Waitt Thu, 4 Feb 2021 04:42:39 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Chas Waitt, Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/chas-wait-Tt_v2veL Chas Waitt Chas Waitt, Dana Lattery 01:00:13 On this episode I sit down with Chas Waitt. A father, a husband and an avid fly fisher. Chas was ecstatic the day his son Nolan was born, and heard the words "It's a boy". Six months later, he and his wife were faced were news no parent is ever prepared to hear, With life changing news about their son, being diagnosed with Infantile Spasms ( having upwards of 600 seizures a day) they quickly learned that quality of time was everything, and they were drawn back to the river, to see if Fly Fishing could save their lives! On this episode I sit down with Chas Waitt. A father, a husband and an avid fly fisher. Chas was ecstatic the day his son Nolan was born, and heard the words "It's a boy". Six months later, he and his wife were faced were news no parent is ever prepared to hear, With life changing news about their son, being diagnosed with Infantile Spasms ( having upwards of 600 seizures a day) they quickly learned that quality of time was everything, and they were drawn back to the river, to see if Fly Fishing could save their lives! fly fishing bow river, calgary fishing, fly fishing, mental health, fly fishing saves lives, special needs, infantile spasms true full 6 3d719787-7847-440e-bed2-35dcd4281009 Quinn Styles Wed, 27 Jan 2021 23:51:52 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Quinn styles, dana lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/quinn-styles-snvRbmC8 Quinn Styles Quinn styles, dana lattery 01:23:38 In this episode, I sit down with a good friend and Local Guide Quinn Styles with Trout Farmer. He opens up about his life as a fly fishing guide, and long time Calgary firefighter, and how he balances the two. More importantly, he shares with us a scary time In his life where he had to say "I need help" and the steps he took to get the help he needed for his mental health. We also discuss a little more in-depth the guiding industry, and WHY he loves guiding so much after almost 30 years in the industry! In this episode, I sit down with a good friend and Local Guide Quinn Styles with Trout Farmer. He opens up about his life as a fly fishing guide, and long time Calgary firefighter, and how he balances the two. More importantly, he shares with us a scary time In his life where he had to say "I need help" and the steps he took to get the help he needed for his mental health. We also discuss a little more in-depth the guiding industry, and WHY he loves guiding so much after almost 30 years in the industry! fishing calgary, trout farmer, fly fishing bow river, fly fishing, mental health, bow river false full 5 7d1b32ba-1cab-4fae-9021-4104770bfa08 Mark Holcomb Mon, 21 Dec 2020 03:52:11 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Mark Holcomb, Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-holcomb-NoRWRLo0 Mark Holcomb Mark Holcomb, Dana Lattery 00:57:50 In this episode, I chat with a good virtual friend! Mark is a front line worker in the midwest who shares with us one of his greatest losses in life, a dark space that had him looking to the exit, and with some divine intervention how Fly Fishing Saved his life! In this episode, I chat with a good virtual friend! Mark is a front line worker in the midwest who shares with us one of his greatest losses in life, a dark space that had him looking to the exit, and with some divine intervention how Fly Fishing Saved his life! fly fishing, fly fishing saves lives false full 4 d9938ff3-c6ea-4432-8a2e-97816246af05 Brian McGrattan Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:03:35 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (brian mcgrattan) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/brian-mcgrattan-GjPdOh52 Brian McGrattan brian mcgrattan 00:59:25 We chat with Brain McGrattan, former NHL tough guy/enforcer, as he vulnerable shares with us the demons that almost cost him his life with drugs and alcohol right to the moment he declared " I need help". Through his journey, he shares how Fly Fishing Saved his life, and how it continues to give him what he needs to carry on with 12 years of sobriety! We chat with Brain McGrattan, former NHL tough guy/enforcer, as he vulnerable shares with us the demons that almost cost him his life with drugs and alcohol right to the moment he declared " I need help". Through his journey, he shares how Fly Fishing Saved his life, and how it continues to give him what he needs to carry on with 12 years of sobriety! fly fishing podcast, orvis fishing, enforcer, sobriety, nhl hockey, tough guys, fly fishing, alcohol abuse true full 3 f5d22911-35bb-4f49-b72d-1580d3db180e Cam Woolnough Thu, 3 Dec 2020 04:52:34 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Cam Woolnough, Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/cam-woolnough-ix6Rie_e Cam Woolnough Cam Woolnough, Dana Lattery 00:44:25 In this episode I sit down with friend Cam Woolnough and discuss what brought him into fly fishing, and how it helped him "quiet the monkeys" in his head! Cam grew up in Alberta, and started his fishing journey chucking gear until he moved to Calgary and picked up a fly rod! Lots of obstacles in Cam's life especially after losing his mom to cancer in 2016 and fly fishing helped him over come all of it, to get him to where he is today! In this episode I sit down with friend Cam Woolnough and discuss what brought him into fly fishing, and how it helped him "quiet the monkeys" in his head! Cam grew up in Alberta, and started his fishing journey chucking gear until he moved to Calgary and picked up a fly rod! Lots of obstacles in Cam's life especially after losing his mom to cancer in 2016 and fly fishing helped him over come all of it, to get him to where he is today! orvis, fly tying, fishing, fly fishing false full 2 173ffc58-a418-4db9-ad12-693bda651656 Steven Lyle In this episode with chat with Steven Lyle.  Steven grew up in the rocky mountains just west of Sundre, Alberta.  Having grown up playing hockey at a high level, his next step in the corporate world involved a lot of alcohol and trying to win over sales through entertaining people.  Now 6 years sober, and 5 years into his fly fishing journey, he shares with us what this journey has been like and how Fly Fishing Saved His life. 

]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2020 23:50:04 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/steven-lyle-abssstge In this episode with chat with Steven Lyle.  Steven grew up in the rocky mountains just west of Sundre, Alberta.  Having grown up playing hockey at a high level, his next step in the corporate world involved a lot of alcohol and trying to win over sales through entertaining people.  Now 6 years sober, and 5 years into his fly fishing journey, he shares with us what this journey has been like and how Fly Fishing Saved His life. 

]]> Steven Lyle Dana Lattery 00:44:38 In this episode with chat with Steven Lyle. Steven grew up in the rocky mountains just west of Sundre, Alberta. Having grown up playing hockey at a high level, his next step in the corporate world involved a lot of alcohol and trying to win over sales through entertaining people. Now 6 years sober, and 5 years into his fly fishing journey, he shares with us what this journey has been like and how Fly Fishing Saved His life. In this episode with chat with Steven Lyle. Steven grew up in the rocky mountains just west of Sundre, Alberta. Having grown up playing hockey at a high level, his next step in the corporate world involved a lot of alcohol and trying to win over sales through entertaining people. Now 6 years sober, and 5 years into his fly fishing journey, he shares with us what this journey has been like and how Fly Fishing Saved His life. orvis, fly fishing bow river, trout, fishing, fly fishing, alcohol recovery, bow river, hockey false full 1 c21e8727-7ec4-4743-8190-1a7f7d632092 Intro Thu, 7 May 2020 16:58:57 +0000 dana@flyfishingbowriver.com (Dana Lattery) https://fly-fishing-saves-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/intro-jJ54icwD Intro Dana Lattery 00:02:31 “Tell me a story!” Something we have all said or heard in our lives. Stories bring us together around the campfire. Storytelling has earned its place as the most important tradition humans possess. The most important reason for this being that every story contains a lesson. Lesson to love, to forgive , to be just and to strive for better than we have. They empower us, they lead us, they comfort us. Born in Alberta, raised in the back-country. Fishing, hunting, nature, the wild, all run thick in my blood. Growing up a canadian boy, I had a similar dream to most other boys my age here, to make the NHL. When the dream was yanked from beneath my feet How could I carry on.. My story is full of Hope, inspiration, Joy, Heartbreak, heartache and Resiliency. Hey Friends, my name is Dana Lattery. I am a Fly Fishing guide in Southern Alberta, an ex Professional Hockey player, and a storyteller at heart. Having spent the past decade guiding thousands of Fly Fishermen from all over the world, I have heard so many stories that paralleled mine. Stories of pain, brokenness, tragedy, from all different walks of life. The more time I spent with them, the more I realized we all shared one common thread… Fly Fishing Saved our lives. Grab your favorite drink, and join me on this journey, as our story begins! “Tell me a story!” Something we have all said or heard in our lives. Stories bring us together around the campfire. Storytelling has earned its place as the most important tradition humans possess. The most important reason for this being that every story contains a lesson. Lesson to love, to forgive , to be just and to strive for better than we have. They empower us, they lead us, they comfort us. Born in Alberta, raised in the back-country. Fishing, hunting, nature, the wild, all run thick in my blood. Growing up a canadian boy, I had a similar dream to most other boys my age here, to make the NHL. When the dream was yanked from beneath my feet How could I carry on.. My story is full of Hope, inspiration, Joy, Heartbreak, heartache and Resiliency. Hey Friends, my name is Dana Lattery. I am a Fly Fishing guide in Southern Alberta, an ex Professional Hockey player, and a storyteller at heart. Having spent the past decade guiding thousands of Fly Fishermen from all over the world, I have heard so many stories that paralleled mine. Stories of pain, brokenness, tragedy, from all different walks of life. The more time I spent with them, the more I realized we all shared one common thread… Fly Fishing Saved our lives. Grab your favorite drink, and join me on this journey, as our story begins! false trailer