"THE" Flip Pallot

I just left the February FSFA meeting where one of my heroes of the outdoors spoke: "The" Capt. Flip Pallot. Most widely know for his 13 seasons as host of "Walkers Kay Chronicles" and current host of the "Ford's Fishing Frontiers" TV show on the Outdoor Network. He is not only a world renowned charter captain as well as a top flyfisherman, but he's a a stand up local guy too. He spoke to our club about how he relocated to the Mims area after the devastating hurricane Andrew destroyed his home in Homestead. He also stressed his concerns about the efforts being made to reduce the “non-native” plans and “aquatic vegetation.” These attempts are being made by simply spraying 1000’s and 1000’s of gallons of chemicals into the Mighty St. Johns River so that the water will move faster and essentially drain the encroaching developments better, so the retirees from New York won’t have to deal with mosquitoes. It was heartbreaking to hear him so passionately distressed about this issue. Nonetheless, it was a good meeting and it was a real treat to finally get to listen to him tell stories in person.