Preview: J.T. Van Zandt — Filling Our Aprons

Remember that popular t-shirt from the ’70’s: “He who dies with the most toys wins.”?

We’ve learned a lot since those days, and when I see some of the wonderful filmmaking happening at the margins today, often sponsored by commercial interests, I wonder if we’re witnessing the beginning of a transition to something along the lines of: “He/she wo dies closest to the earth and friends wins.”?

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    John Pazereskis says:

    I wish the fisherman had learned to use the traditional “blocking” form of fly casting.

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    David Sinclair says:

    Fine form, fly fishing, phenomenal food, and friendships will ‘fill anyone’s apron’ – une film extraordinaire!

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    Gene Gilbert says:

    Thank you OFC for another great video, I needed it today

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    John Hooge says:

    The guide, JT Van Zandt (son of Townes) builds those boats. There are a # of videos about him on youtube.

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    John Knops says:

    Video was meant to be an art form. Fantastic imagery and music.

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    denis Connaughton says:

    Very beautiful video. Best wishes from Ireland.

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    Peter Welch says:

    Thank you…
    In the busy world we are thrust out into every day, it is such a relief to find a few moments of calm, absorbing the peace from videos such as these…
    Eternal thanks to you all…

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    William Stanard says:

    Love the flat bottom on the “canoe.” Who built her?

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      Todd Haugh says:

      Agreed. Love the video, but want to know mote about the boat!