Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

WFS 527 - Heroes Mending on the Fly with Gervais Jeffrey - Project Healing Waters Canada, PTSD, Veterans

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/527 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Growing up in a small town in Quebec, Gervais was introduced to the captivating sport of fly fishing by his father. The joy and serenity he found in the gentle art of angling led him to become deeply involved in the fly fishing community, even playing a key role in establishing Heroes Mending on the Fly in 2019. This episode takes you through his journey, from his first trout caught on a fly, to his work with Project Healing Waters Canada, and the formation of Heroes Mending on the Fly. Fly fishing, he found, has a remarkable ability to heal. We'll share the transformative story of an isolated veteran struggling with PTSD, who found solace and new purpose in the gentle sport of fly fishing. With Heroes Mending on the Fly, we've seen first-hand how fly fishing can reconnect individuals to the outdoors, often bringing their families along for the adventure. Gervais guides us through the process of g