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She Talks to Fish With Brian Hester



Segment 2, June 13, 2024

Brian Hester joins the Carolina Outdoors with an update on his upcoming book She Talks to Fish. Brian was raised in Boone an avid fly fisherman along with being a 30 year art teacher in the CMS system but stepping away soon to focus on painting and his novel. Brian has always circled back to flyfishing through the years for inspiration in his works. Continue reading She Talks to Fish With Brian Hester


Hooked Fly Company Angler, Author, & Artist–Brian Hester



Segment 3, February 24th, 2024

Brian Hester, artist & founder of the Hooked Fly Co. joined Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to talk about growing up in the mountains of North Carolina.  It was near Boone, that he “stole” his father’s fly rod & reel (Brian said he just “borrowed it, indefinitely).  He’s a thirty-year educator in public schools but he’s also a sculpture, painter, & author. Continue reading Hooked Fly Company Angler, Author, & Artist–Brian Hester