Meet the 2017 Orvis Breaking Barriers Award Recipient

Written by: Debra Carr Brox


Jess Westbrook enjoys time on the river with The Mayfly Project participants.
Photo courtesy  The Mayfly Project

In 2015, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to bring new blood into fly fishing, to break down the barriers of introduction. Previous . . .

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Meet the 2016 Orvis Breaking Barriers Award Recipient

Written by: Simon Perkins, Orvis Adventures


Nelli Williams works to help Alaska’s young people take advantage of their home state’s natural resources.
Photo courtesy Nelli Williams

In 2015, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to bring new blood into fly fishing, to break down the barriers of introduction. Last. . .

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