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How one man's love of flyfishing carried him through tough times

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Published August 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM CDT

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An avid fly fisherman in Vermont shares his love of the craft and how its shaped his mental health journey.

This is an excerpt from "A Winooski chef finds peace in fly fishing" by Dylan Moody, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont. His story was a standout entry in the 2025 NPR College Podcast Challenge.

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