Ep. 476: Fishing with Jedi Master Fly Tyer Son Tao
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Steven Rinella) talks with Son Tao), Ryan Callaghan), Brody Henderson), Chester Floyd), Phil Taylor), and Corinne Schneider).

Topics discussed: The "master" label; when you're a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Military; fish names abbreviated down to initials; guide flies; tying flies that actually catch fish; fleeing Vietnam in a banana boat; Steve's friend's mobile bar); announcing the launch of MeatEater Season 12; get our Dirty Dozen 2024 calendar); Phelp's mind-bending and devastating Unleashed V2 bugle tube); sifting through what's actually a population-level effect; the Weird Al of fishing; getting started on the fishing rod your neighbor couldn't sell at his garage sale; no wasting food at the dinner table;  crispy skin; if you're not a doctor or lawyer, you're not my kid; how we withdrew from Afghanistan; when your fish on a fly rod is a trophy-sized bonefish; Healing Waters - Fly Fishing); God talking to you through your car radio; arts & crafts; tying to perfection; commercial ties from overseas sweat shops; the bonds you form when you endure together; CALL 9-8-8 now if you need to talk to someone; find a hobby you love; and more. 

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