IGFA Zack Bellapinga & Emily Hanzlik | Episode 194

Join marine artist Dennis Friel on Connected By Water, where he dives deep into the intersection of art, ocean life, and conservation. In this episode, Dennis is joined by two exceptional guests from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), a global leader in world record keeping for gamefish and a champion of ocean and fisheries conservation. Emily Hanzlik, a remarkable young woman who holds an astonishing 72 world fishing records at just 20 years old, shares her journey and the passion that drives her. Zack Bellapinga, an IGFA staff member with a wealth of expertise, discusses his role in record qualification, youth programs, and IGFA-managed fishing tournaments, among many other tasks and responsibilities. A major highlight of this episode is the unveiling of IGFA’s new record-keeping program tailored specifically for youth and junior anglers, providing fresh opportunities for the next generation of fishermen and women. Tune in to hear about the future of fishing, world records, and the vital importance of protecting our oceans for generations to come. Connected By Water brings you closer to the world beneath the surface, celebrating the people and organizations making waves for sportsman, the outdoors, conservation and the preservation of marine and wildlife ecosystems • The Connected By Water Podcast is Fueled by Papa’s Pilar Rum and Protected by Star brite • @connectedbywater @starbrite @seawardsystems @partsvu @olukai @linkgenie • #connectedbywater #papaspilar #starbrite #teamdogooder #olukai #seawardsystems #partsvu #linkgenie #podcast #floridapodcast #longlivetheeverglades #dfriel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices