Podcast: Episode 44 - The One About Wild Trout Man

TheBrianLennonShow is a reader & listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather know all the world’s languages or speak with animals?Tonight’s guest is a true Renaissance Man!Wild Trout Man is Dr. Joseph Simons, III. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Wilkes University and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves fly-fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving, nature photography. He also writes electronic music and soundtracks under the name:H O L O M I N D.He is a conservationist and a champion of cold, clean water. The water that supports native brook trout is his holy water. Conserving this most precious commodity is a cause he holds dear to his heart. Dr. Simons serves as President of Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandon Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Vice President of Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (MSRKA) and Treasurer of Stanley Cooper Chapter Trout Unlimited. (From Wildtroutman.com)Tonight, Dr. Simons tells us about how his interest in fishing started with trips to local streams and rivers with his father, brother and cousin.He talks about what’s unique to Pennsylvania’s streams, creeks and rivers, and what he does to help protect and preserve the state’s natural water ways. Dr. Simons describes where trout are found, explains what a Class A stream is, and details a number of local fishing areas.On his YouTube page, he has documented fishing not only in Pennsylvania, but also Colorado and New York. He also discusses fishing trips to Vermont and Japan, and an upcoming trip to New Mexico and Utah.Dr. Simons also discusses some upcoming fly-fishing camps, including those specifically for children and women, for those who are interested in exploring.Wild Trout Man on YouTube:Fly Fishing Adventures for Native and Wild Trout, the Wild Trout Man adventure series showcases Simons’ passion for the sport, science, art and zen experience of fly fishing with beautiful scenery and amazing wild fish. The focus is on Class A Wild Trout Water, including Blue Line Natural Reproduction Streams; Matching the Hatch, Catch and Release, Macro Invertebrates and Stream Side Entomology.Where to find and contact Wild Trout Man:YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/WildTroutManWebsite: https://wildtroutman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildtroutman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildtroutmanMusic: https://www.reverbnation.com/HOLOMIND4DEmail: [email protected] environmental websites:http://epcamr.orghttp://www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.orghttps://www.luzernecd.orghttps://patrout.orghttps://www.discovernepa.com Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe