Dave McCoy is a professional photographer, fly shop owner, guide, international travel host and tireless advocate for wild fish and wild places. Through his shop and guide service in Seattle, Emerald Water Anglers, Dave has redefined what a flyfishing community space can be, while through his photography he offers an ever-evolving and fresh look at what flyfishing is. Dave is an ambassador for The Conservation Angler and an advisor to Indifly, as well as an ambassador for Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods, Nautilus Reels and Scientific Anglers.
In this episode, we chat about his guiding beginnings in Colorado, his transition to hosted travel and shop ownership in Seattle, and why he thinks Autumn is the absolute worst season for flyfishing.
Follow along on Dave's adventures on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/davemccoyewa/
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