Anchored Podcast Ep. 247: Dayle Mazzarella on Teaching, Fishing, and Embracing Change

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For over 40 years, Dayle Mazzarella has excelled as an award-winning coach and teacher, holding a B.A. and an M.A. in Education. He spends summers in Wyoming as a fly fishing guide. Dayle has fished globally, gaining extensive knowledge of various gamefish. As one of the world’s few International Federation of Fly Fishers’ Master Casting Instructors, he teaches and mentors all skill levels. 

In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Dayle’s background and teaching philosophy. We cover his journey from aspiring historian to fly fishing guide, his involvement in various physical activities, and his emphasis on perseverance and positivity in teaching. You can find his video, The Last Day, here.

If you enjoy the show and are looking to take your learning to the next level, why not come over and check out what we’ve been up to at Anchored Outdoors. With 30 sequentially organised Masterclasses from guests of the show, we’ve proudly witnessed over 1000 members achieve promising results and confidence on the water. Want to try it out for FREE with no money down and zero commitment? Become an Anchored Insider at anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ 

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