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James Widmaier
James Widmaier
James Widmaier
I have been fly fishing and tying flies for 60 years. My journeys included trout, salmon, and saltwater adventures in Canada, Costa Rica, and principally the United States. I have witnessed dramatic changes in the environment, fishery, and fly fishing technology over these 6 decades but still am drawn to flyrod challenges. Proudly my grand children are now students and advocates of the sport.
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El Grande
Jan 30. 2019
Billfish
How James Widmaier caught a record breaking sailfish during his 50th wedding anniversary stay with his wife in Costa Rica
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James Widmaier
Jan 28. 2019
Bio
I have been fly fishing and tying flies for 60 years.
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