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Ross Purnell is the Editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, a position he has held since 2009. His journey into fly fishing began at age 16 when his mother gifted him a subscription to the magazine, inspiring a passion that would shape his career. In 1996, he joined Fly Fisherman under the mentorship of then-Editor John Randolph. Beyond his editorial role, Ross is an avid fly angler who has traveled the world with a fly rod in hand. He resides in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and continues to contribute significantly to the fly fishing community.

Ross Purnell is the Editor of Fly Fisherman magazine, a position he has held since 2009. His journey into fly fishing began at age 16 when his mother gifted him a subscription to the magazine, inspiring a passion that would shape his career. In 1996, he joined Fly Fisherman under the mentorship of then-Editor John Randolph. Beyond his editorial role, Ross is an avid fly angler who has traveled the world with a fly rod in hand. He resides in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and continues to contribute significantly to the fly fishing community.

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Vole pwason: Nouvo fim Intéles emosyon ak filozofi nan senk anglè nwa

Here’s something you don’t see in the fly-fishing universe very often. Actually, we’ve never seen this . . . ever.

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August 3, 2023

Vole pwason: Nouvo fim Intéles emosyon ak filozofi nan senk anglè nwa

Here’s something you don’t see in the fly-fishing universe very often. Actually, we’ve never seen this . . . ever.

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