Fly Fishing

Scott Finanger of Wild Fly with "fish on!" in Belize.

A review of Wild Fly Productions’ film “20 Days to Catch the Holy Grail of Fly Fishing,” following a 20-day permit pursuit in Belize and exploring the obsession, setbacks, and psychology behind chasing one fish on a fly rod.

Fly Fishing

A review of Wild Fly Productions’ film “20 Days to Catch the Holy Grail of Fly Fishing,” following a 20-day permit pursuit in Belize and exploring the obsession, setbacks, and psychology behind chasing one fish on a fly rod.

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