A Foolhardy Quest for the Holy Grail of Fly-Fishing

Outside Podcast

Wilderness, Sports

4.3 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Chasing the elusive permit fish is an exhausting endeavor for the most seasoned anglers. So why would a total newbie even try? That was the question facing Paddy O’Connell, who was invited to fish for permit at the spectacular Blue Horizon lodge in Belize with a legendary guide. Paddy had always embraced adventure, but like a lot of outdoor athletes, he hated being terrible at new sports in front of other people…which meant that this trip would be a radical—and likely painful—learning experience, no matter what. Please tell us what you think about the show and how we can make it better. Fill out a brief survey at outsideonline.com/podsurvey The Outside Podcast is made possible by Outside+ subscribers. Learn about the many benefits of a subscription and sign up now at outsideonline.com/podplus.

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