Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2 Ep.94:From the USMNT to Fly Fishing | Ben's Story
About this episode
Ben Sweat discusses the intersection of elite athletics, fly fishing, and storytelling.
Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/6au6z3i3 Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT https://cordinaeyewear.com/RYS_FLIESCLT In this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Ben Sweat to talk about the connection between elite athletics, fly fishing, and storytelling. Ben shares how he first got started in fly fishing, where his connection to the outdoors began, and how his relationship with fishing has evolved over the years. We also dive into how content creation naturally became part of what he does and his approach to telling stories through photography and video. We talk about balancing the experience of being fully present on the water while still capturing meaningful content, along with how his background as a professional athlete with the United States men's national soccer team shaped the mindset he brings into fishing and media today. We also get into gear, travel, creativity, and what's coming next for Ben moving forward. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist, plus final thanks and plugs. If you're into fly fishing, outdoor storytelling, and the crossover between…
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Host: Ryan Geraghty
Guest: Ben Sweat
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TroutRoutes, Cordina Eyewear
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Organizations: United States men's national soccer team
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