Long Shot

Published on Oct 23. 2013 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

A story about a fly fishing couple with a shared passion for chasing carp along Colorado's Front Range. Jay Zimmerman and Erin Block share glimpses in to their lives as authors, creators of proven fly patterns, and anglers. Fly fishing for carp requires one to push the envelope in order to learn and grow, let alone connect with the fish. It is an ongoing evolution where, as in life, disparate successes are connected by a series of long shots.

Music: Alt-J "Breezeblocks" instrumental
Camera & Edit: Russ Schnitzer & Ivan Orsic

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