Episode 5: Chico Fernandez - One of Fly Fishing's Original, Romantic Pioneers

In this episode, Chico talks about his early years in Cuba, kite flying as a kid, and his introduction to fly fishing.

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With a passion for storytelling, Mill House is more than a fishing podcast. Comprised of in-depth conversations with innovators, legends, and pioneers of the outdoors, we expose untold and compelling stories from industry leaders.

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Chico Fernandez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1939. When he was 20
years old, he left Cuba for South Florida and brought his white
Mercedes two-seater with him. Chico later sold his fancy car to
help pay for his education at the University of Miami. He quickly
found himself surrounded by like-minded adventurers who were
enamored by the water and the scaly creatures below. Later down the
road, Chico eventually quit his corporate job to pursue his passion
for saltwater fly fishing. Along with his contemporaries, he has
helped develop and advance many techniques used in fly fishing
today. Chico has written hundreds of fishing articles and he is the
author of Fly Fishing for Bonefish and Fly Fishing for
Redfish. This episode was recorded in Chico’s tranquil home
in Miami, FL. We talk about his early years in Cuba, kite flying as
a kid, and his introduction to fly fishing.