Anchored Podcast Ep. 71: Devan Van Der Merwe on Fly Fishing the Seychelles

Devan Van Der Merwe On Fly Fishing The Seychelles
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Devan Van Der Merwe is the manager of Alphonse Fishing Company, where he plays an important role in the atoll’s development. Devan heads up 26 professional guides, captains & deckhands, and runs a fleet of 48 vessels in logistically challenging environments. 

This episode of Anchored is sponsored by Line and Sight
Length: 43:54

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