WFS 195 – Belize Fly Fishing with Lori-Ann Murphy – Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit
Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/195
Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: wetflyswing.com/stonefly
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Lori-Ann Murphy shares the story of how she moved from a career in nursing over to guiding full time and then to Belize Fly Fishing. She chose a life of traveling over the status quo. We talk about bonefish, permit, and tarpon today and how you can put together a trip this year.
We find out why Lori-Ann has Lee Wulff’s boxer shorts (given to from Joann) and why Lefty got in a fistfight with the old boys back in the day over casting. This is a fun one today so hope you enjoy!
– Bonefish tarpon trust is a group doing some great work to monitor and protect fish species in Belize.
– We talked about Lincoln and the face of Belize Fly Fishing
– Sweetwater Travel were on the podcast in episode 105.
– Lori-Ann just signed up with Temple Fork Outfitters. Rick Pope, the founder was on the podcast in episode 158.
– Cayo Frances Farm and Fly along with boat sup’s are two good resources for Belize.
– Lori-Ann talked about the trips on tap for the year including the steelhead trip with Mia Sheppard who was on the podcast in episode 76 with Marty.
– United Woman on the Fly and their lead Heather Hodson was on the podcast in episode 44 here.
– Rachel Finn was on the podcast in episode 72 and was a very polarizing episode. It was one of my favorites because of Rachel’s personality.
– The Hungry Trout is the shop that Rachel Finn worked at that Lori noted today.
1:07:50 – Rick Pope was on the podcast in episode 158.
You can find Lori-Ann at Reel Woman Fly Fishing and Reel Belize.
Belize Fly Fishing Conclusion with Lori-ann Murphy
Lori-Ann Murphy is on the podcast to share the life of Belize fly fishing and what you need to know before heading south. We find out how she transitioned from trout fishing in Montana over to Belize and beyond.
Lori also shares some beginner tips if it’s your first time in Belize. I am keeping my fingers crossed that as you read this all things covid have come together to allow myself and our team to travel to Belize for my biggest tropical trip ever
Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/195
Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: wetflyswing.com/stonefly
Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: wetflyswing.com/anglers
