In this episode we WadeOutThere with Larry Paradis from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Larry grew up in Connecticut and was introduced to the outdoors through his local hunting and fishing club. There he began tying and later fly fishing.
After September 11th, Larry joined the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska where he continued his passion for fly fishing in the legendary trophy salmon and trout streams of his youth. Larry brought fly fishing and fly tying with him throughout his Air Force career on deployments and temporary duties whenever possible. He later joined the Air National Guard in Oklahoma City to pursue his dream of becoming a TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) and JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller), responsible for coordinating with attack aircraft for clearance of fires in combat.
While in Oklahoma, Larry discovered carp fishing and became a part time guide fishing his local waters and the Illinois River.
We discuss how Larry managed to fly fish in some very unexpected locations while serving in the Air Force, carp fishing, and planning for fly fishing trips.
To learn more about Larry and the topics we discussed in this episode, or to schedule a guided trip, check out the following links:
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