Ep. 31 | Kayla Lockhart’s Ties To Flies

Kayla Lockhart is a professional fly fisherwoman and Backcountry Partner whose journey to the outdoor community certainly took some unexpected turns. Fishing served as a beacon of stability during her childhood in foster care, and adulthood presented her with unique opportunities that ultimately allowed her to chase her fly fishing dream. 

 Follow along to hear about Kayla’s adventures and her dream fish (or, as Nils would say, “white whale”). 

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Chapter Timestamps:   

0:00 – Intro 
0:54 – Moving To Colorado 
4:27 – Minnesota Upbringing 
5:36 – Foster Care & Fishing 
9:10 – The Mayfly Project 
14:57 – From The Midwest To Oregon 
21:15 – Steelhead & Salmon 
25:31 – Fly Fishing Content Creation 
28:27 – Medical Career 
34:20 – Transitioning To The Outdoor Industry 
38:49 – Native Fish Society 
41:05 – Dream Fish 
43:58 – Outro 

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