Anchored Podcast Ep. 87: Ed Rice on Being a Sportsman’s Entrepreneur

Ed Rice On Being A Sportsman's Entrepreneur
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Ed Rice founded the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) in 1975 and ran it for twenty-three years. The show was the first of its kind, and was responsible for the collaboration and networking of some of fly fishing’s most dynamic industry leaders. Ed holds a handful of IGFA records and has traveled the world in pursuit of fisheries less known. In this episode of Anchored, Ed shares some of his most intimate memories and gives us a glimpse into the life of the man behind the scenes.

This episode is brought to you by HMH Vises!  
Length: 57:20

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