James Christmas is an accomplished fishing guide whose career has taken him from the remote flats of the Seychelles to destinations across the globe. Alongside his guiding, he has designed influential flies such as the NYAP (Not Your Average Popper), patterns now used by anglers worldwide.
For many anglers, stepping onto the flats for the first time can feel overwhelming. Today, we’re drawing from the expertise of Lori-Ann Murphy, a pioneer in the fly fishing world, to break down what you need to know about fishing the flats.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss Meko's role in one of the longest generational legacies in fly-fishing guiding, flats fishing techniques, his latest project, lodge, and more.