Patrick Nardi

Patrick Nardi

SUMMER ON THE SOUTH FORK

It’s no secret that the Henry’s Fork is a river of grandeur. To those that fish it, it is like a church – a sanctuary that breathes fly-fishing legend. However, the South Fork quietly rumbles in the distance, with striking beauty, and equally legendary status. The South Fork’s deep, ripping currents, and plugging canyon walls hold many anglers fish of a lifetime. However, beyond trout fishing, it is the community deeply rooted in the waters of the South Fork that help bring the river to life.    Even before my first Morning Bites, it was evident how much this river meant to so many people.Afterward, it just solidified it. Total strangers from across the country—I even met a French man who didn’t speak English—all uniting under one river. Hearing the support and feeling the love from passersby truly makes the work that SFI and HFF do worthwhile.    What really stands out to me is the talent of the Henry’s Fork Foundation and the South Fork Initiative. It was clear from the time I arrived here that these folks are ready to work. Their passion for the South Fork is second to none. It is clear how much my supervisor,

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