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The Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast welcomes David N. McIlvaney back. David is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and essayist with roots in both the serene Catskills of New York and the vibrant landscape of Mérida on the Yucatán  Peninsula of Mexico.

David, an Outdoor Writers Association of America member, brings a wealth of experience and a refreshing perspective on fishing and life. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into tarpon fishing. David will share his expertise on the unique equipment necessary for casting in the Río Lagartos mangroves to land juvenile tarpon.

David also opens up about his disconnection during a recent cruise to the Gulf of California with UnCruise Adventures and how it led to unexpected pleasures and deep human connections.

QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION POINTS 

1. What are the specific challenges associated with catching juvenile tarpon compared to adult tarpon, and how does the necessary equipment differ?
2. How do environmental factors such as wind and habitat impact rod weight and fly type choice when pursuing tarpon?
3. How does fishing in the mangroves affect your fishing approach and technique?
4. During your interactions with Ismael, what cultural or spiritual practices did you encounter that were intertwined with the fishing experience?
5. The importance of tranquility and contentment was a recurring theme in the episode. How do you, David, find that fishing and being in nature contribute to this sense of peace?
6. You mentioned enjoying the simplicity and disconnection from the internet during your cruise. How does this compare to the sensory experience of being in nature and the outdoors?
7. Can you share more about the "do-it-yourself" approach to fishing and why you find it more authentic than other styles? What are the pros and cons, in your view?
8. Finally, with your keen observation skills and preference to write in your head, David, how do you translate your outdoor experiences into stories that resonate with fishermen and non-fishermen?

LEARN MORE

To learn more about David, you can visit him on the following social sites:

LinkTree - And do check out his article, Río Lagartos (Yucatán) Tarpon – Prayer and Scars in the Mangroves of the Yucatán on his LinkTree page

Instagram

Rio Lagartos Tours - https://www.instagram.com/biofriendsriolagartos/

NEXT STEPS

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.

KEYWORDS

David N. McIlvaney, Essayist, Tarpon Fishing, Mangroves of Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series

#OutdoorAdventureSeries #TarponFishing #Yucatán  #RíoLagartosTours #Fishing #TravelTales #NatureConnection #Mindfulness 

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Writer and humorist Samantha Irby joins Chelsea to talk about ignoring her stepkids so they think she’s cool, discovering what OCD looks like for her, and moving from Chicago to the Thai-food desert of Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Then: A twenty-something is disgusted as all of his friends get married off.  And a writer digs in too soon after the dissolution of his throuple.  

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Closure Is Not Justice Exhibition Opening - Friday, September 1
 Vulpes Bastille gallery in the Crossroads, KC.

Andrew Johnson is an author, essayist, and artist living in Kansas City, Missouri. His work has appeared in The Sun, Image, Commonweal, Crazyhorse, and elsewhere, and he is the author of two books: The Thread and On Earth As It Is. He is the recipient of a Charlotte Street Foundation residency, a Rocket Grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation, an ArtsKC Inspiration grant, a Vermont Studio Center residency, and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship.

Closure Is Not Justice https://www.closureisnotjustice.com/

Andrew’s Substack https://thethread.substack.com/p/closure-is-not-justice?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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SHOW NOTES:

• Photographer Rosey Sin: @rosey.sin & @photographeruntitled
• Eve’s Hollywood by Eve Babitz
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• Xandra's membership programme, Everyday Wonderland
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Send letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #4292, Valley Village, CA 91607

Email: theartlife@heroinetraining.com

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Grace Gordon is on Instagram and Patreon: @gracegordonofficial

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