Anchored Podcast Ep. 264: Allen Rupp on Being Mentored by Dave Whitlock

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Allen Rupp is a seasoned fly tier with over 35 years of experience, renowned for his precision and dedication to the craft. As the founder of Fly On The Water, he offers high-quality, hand-tied flies and imparts his knowledge through instructional classes. Significantly, Allen was mentored by the legendary Dave Whitlock, who personally taught him to tie patterns like the NearNuff Crayfish and Sculpin. This mentorship has deeply influenced Allen’s approach, allowing him to continue Whitlock’s legacy by teaching these patterns to new generations of anglers. In this episode of Anchored, Allen shares the story.

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