About this episode
Hoagy Carmichael is a producer, director, author and bamboo rod builder. Growing up as the son of one of America’s most cherished songwriters , Hoagy is no stranger to the pressures of passing on legacies. In 1968, he met bamboo rod builder Edmund Everett Garrison , where he would eventually chronicle the work of one of fly fishing’s greats. You can find this video in the Members section of AnchoredOutdoors.com - sign up today and get your first month free, you can cancel at any time. Buy Hoagy's Books at www.booksbycarmichael.com Outline of This Episode [4:15] Cancer has taken a toll on his health [7:16] Born and raised in L.A., Hoagy grew up surrounded by show business [10:35] Hoagy didn’t learn how to fish until 1967 [21:46] Garrison’s rods were different [25:17] Hoagy worked on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood [30:15] He has written 5 books on fly fishing [37:40] Do women really catch more fish? [42:05] Is he a part of the fly fishing industry? [46:07] How would he like to be remembered? This episode of Anchored is brought to you by Norvise ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices