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Anchored Podcast Ep. 270: Lines, Water, and Wilderness: A Conversation with Bob White

Anchored Outdoors
June 3, 2025

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Bob White⁠ is a celebrated artist and former fishing guide known for his evocative fly fishing and wingshooting artwork. With a background in guiding across Alaska and South America, his paintings capture the quiet moments and emotional essence of the sporting life. A longtime illustrator for writers like John Gierach, Bob’s work has appeared in Gray’s Sporting Journal, Fly Rod & Reel, and more. In this episode of Anchored, Bob shares his humble beginnings, and much, much more.

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