Anchored with April Vokey's video: Anchored with April Vokey Podcast Ep 1 2014 : Lani Waller on Steelhead Fame and the Plane Crash

Find the latest episodes of Anchored at https://anchoredoutdoors.com/anchored-podcast/ When Lani Waller talks about fly fishing, he brings to mind the great philosophers of old. The insight he brings reveals not only a legend in the world of steelhead fishing but a man intimately connected to the natural world. This episode of Anchored highlights Lani’s affinity for fish as a child and how that grew into a successful career in the industry. In this interview, April learns how Lani’s decision to give his all to a presentation he delivered at the end of a five-day tradeshow to an audience of 5 people led to his well-known steelhead fishing videos and becoming an overnight hit. That opened the door for new opportunities and business growth. Now, at 74 years of age, Lani has experienced much pain and joy in his life. He continues to engage in the mechanics of fishing but finds himself digging deep into the psychological and spiritual processes that he experiences. Buy Lani’s Books and DVDs: A Steelheader’s Way, Lani Waller’s Steelhead Legacy DVD, River of Dreams Outline of this Episode [1:59] First fish story [8:19] Lani’s first experiences with steelhead [11:48] His beginnings in the fishing industry [13:16] The slideshow presentation that turned into a movie deal [21:35] Anything less than perfect was left on the cutting floor [33:11] Dry fly vs wet fly and the complexities [35:38] Why was there opposition to a double hand rod? [45:34] Where Lani’s focus is now [47:53] Why are some anglers more successful than others at fishing? [58:38] The plane crash [1:09:07] Concern for the future