Fostering Diversity in the World of Fly Fishing with Austin Campbell

04/27/23 • 46 min

Austin Campbell is a Denver-based fly fishing guide that works with Trouts Fly Fishing and runs the non-profit Community Fly Fishing, to introduce inner-city kids and underserved Denver residents to the joys of fishing and the serenity of the outdoors.
In this episode of 2 Degrees Out West, we chat about the joys of fly fishing, how climate change is affecting the sport and the work Austin is doing to create more outdoor equity in the fishing world.
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2 Degrees Out West - Fostering Diversity in the World of Fly Fishing with Austin Campbell

Transcript

Episode Guest

Austin Campbell is a Denver-based fly fishing guide that works with Trouts Fly Fishing and runs the nonprofit Community Fly Fishing to introduce inner-city kids and underserved Denver residents to the joys of fishing and the serenity of the outdoors.

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Introduction

[00:00:00] Jessi Janusee - Mult