Fisher Of Zen

Cari Ray
  • 4.9 (14)
  • WILDERNESS
Fisher Of Zen

"When we step into nature, our opportunity is not only to learn about the world around us, but also to become better acquainted with the world that lies within us." - Cari RayCari Ray has been exploring the outdoors since she was a girl growing up in the Midwest, and she's been writing stories, songs, and making visual art for nearly as long. For many years now, those explorations more often find a fly rod in her hand. "Fisher of Zen" represents the culmination of those passions. Part podcast, part blog, part photo diary...all wondering about wandering with a particular focus.

  1. 04/11/2023

    PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD FLIES: Bonus Time Well-Wasted

    The April sun burned hotter than usual on the back of my neck and tops of my feet as I made my way across the baked expanse of cobbled Texas riverbed. There was once, not so long ago, reliable water where Bluebonnets now confidently sprouted from between the rocks with no fear of drowning. I had been profoundly unprepared for this little expedition. In posesson of neither sun gaiter, wading boots, nor net. But there I was, making my way alongside another trickle of skinny water, as precious t...

    10 min
  2. A MOVING MEDITATION: Fly Fishing & Mental Health

    05/18/2022

    A MOVING MEDITATION: Fly Fishing & Mental Health

    May is metal health awareness month, and Pat Kellner, the guy behind Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing, asked me to put some thoughts together on the pursuit of fly fishing as it relates to mental health. Rather than a treatise on their connection, what flowed on to the page were some prime examples of how the sport offers opportunities for the sort of mindfulness practice that can pay big dividends in our daily lives. It’s a long-held belief of mine that, if we let it, the pursuit can be imm...

    17 min

  3. 04/19/2022

    NOT ALL TROUT ARE GENIUSES: An Interview with Outdoor Author, Mark Usyk

    With a busy Texas trout season drawing to a close, I finally had a chance to sit down and crack open “Not all Trout are Geniuses,” by fly fishing author, Mark Usyk. From the first chapter, I was drawn in…not only by the vivid storytelling, but by the easy, conversational tenor of his writing. And I was sure I needed to convince him to come on the podcast.As he joined our virtual meeting from his den, he was accompanied by Masters of the Universe and Star Wars action figures, Kermit the ...

    1h 1m

  4. 02/11/2022

    RELATIVE GIANTS: Feeling Small is a Big Deal

    Spending time in nature is a good thing. I think that sentiment became more widely held than ever as a global pandemic drove us out of our collective confines like rats from a sewer. And if you ask people why they venture out, you'll likely get one or more of a few common answers. The beauty, the fresh air, the sun on one's face, the exercise. I's say there are many more—but for now, I want to reflect on just one that may be a little more obscure. (spoiler alert!)The opportunity to gain persp...

    10 min
  5. JUST SAY YES: A Float Down The Grand Canyon Might Change Your Life

    01/11/2022

    JUST SAY YES: A Float Down The Grand Canyon Might Change Your Life

    A few years ago, Robbin Voight said yes to a 14-day rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Well, she actually said yes 2 years before then, but we’ll get to that. Contrary to what you might think, not all outdoor adventure is reserved for 20-somethings living the van life. It’s for folks like you and me, too. Some of my favorite outdoor adventure stories are those of ordinary folks who’ve had extraordinary experiences. And this one would certainly qualify. In the ...

    46 min
  6. FROM THE BORDER, with Love

    12/28/2021

    FROM THE BORDER, with Love

    A couple of years ago, we were awarded the unique opportunity to spend the Christmas holiday along the US-Mexico border just in time for a government shutdown spurred, at least in part, by a political dispute over that very border. Feeling the gravity of that situation as we explored the ruggedly beautiful terrain and the river that runs between our countries offered a unique vantage point from which to contemplate the situation.Support the show

    13 min
  7. RIO PEQUEÑO: The Headiness of Fly Fishing Headwaters

    12/14/2021

    RIO PEQUEÑO: The Headiness of Fly Fishing Headwaters

    Like rivers, sometimes the biggest adventures start small. This certainly proved to be the case as we set out from our August basecamp to head up over a high mountain pass in the San Juans of Colorado. Besides the beauty of the Alpine Tundra, I had my heart set on visiting a few of the natives who have called these mountains home for some 70,000 years.Support the show

    18 min
  8. ON LIFE & FLY FISHING : An Interview with Jordan (JP) Ross

    11/30/2021

    ON LIFE & FLY FISHING : An Interview with Jordan (JP) Ross

    JP Ross is thoughtful guy. I'm not talking about the "oh, isn't he nice?" kind of thoughtful, though he's probably that, too. I mean to say that from what I can tell, he approaches everything he does with focus and a great deal of thought. As though it matters. Because to him, it does. He's also a rod designer and builder who believes, passionately, that a fly rod is more than merely a tool to catch fish, it's an instrument of zen. Which is probably why we hit it off from the start. My interv...

    48 min
See All (15)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

"When we step into nature, our opportunity is not only to learn about the world around us, but also to become better acquainted with the world that lies within us." - Cari RayCari Ray has been exploring the outdoors since she was a girl growing up in the Midwest, and she's been writing stories, songs, and making visual art for nearly as long. For many years now, those explorations more often find a fly rod in her hand. "Fisher of Zen" represents the culmination of those passions. Part podcast, part blog, part photo diary...all wondering about wandering with a particular focus.

Information

  • Creator
    Cari Ray
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Fisher Of Zen
  • Show Website
    Fisher Of Zen

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada