Biography Craig and Jackie Matthews discuss the significance of fly fishing in Yellowstone National Park, its history, and its connection to environmental quality. They comment on the beauty of Slough Creek and the Firehole River fishing experience and emphasize the importance of sharing appreciation and learning at any age. They go on to discuss the impact of climate change on fisheries and the need for more game wardens as well as support from the environmental community. They also highlight the importance of giving back to public resources and businesses in conservation efforts. They go on to talk about their experience on the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, their love for fly fishing, and the challenges of achieving a wild and scenic quarter river designation. They mentions their favorite fishing spots and important people in the fly fishing and outdoor communities which includes Nic Lyons, Paul Schullery, Vince Marinello, Gary La Fontaine, and Berlin Klink. They detail the benefits of staying involved in the sport as well the importance of education and learning from others in the fly fishing world and the significance of Jimmy Carter and fly fishing personalities like Herb Wellington and Vern Gallup.
Craig and Jackie Mathews, Angling Oral Histories, Montana State University (MSU) Library, Bozeman, MT, https://n2t.net/ark:/75788/m4jm23n8s
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