Jimbo Meador: A naturalist, Sailor, Storyteller, and Fly Fisherman
Photo Credit Jimbo Meador
Jimbo Meador is one of the most iconic figures in the sport of fly fishing. As a lifelong Alabamian, living along the gulf coast, Jimbo has arguably influenced the sport of fly fishing as much as anyone else in the last century. From kayak fishing, paddleboard fishing, retail Orvis stores, and a host of other areas, Jimbo’s hand is evident in the history and future of the sport. Not to mention that his life heavily influenced the character of Forrest Gump, written by his good friend and author Winston Groom. We hope you will enjoy this episode where we sat down with Jimbo in his home office and soaked up all the stories and wisdom he shared with us.
Archived articles for Garden and Gun that Jimbo wrote are wonderful reads. Read Here
Man of the Wild Article about Jimbo Read here
The Hunting gun that shaped my life. Read Here
If you have any questions, comments, recommendations, perhaps a haiku, or you would just like to say hi, email us at thestoriedoutdoors@gmail.com
Music Written and recorded by Brad Hill
