Capt. Sarah Gardner has been a full time fishing guide for over 27 years. Along with her husband, Capt. Brian Horsley, they are the go to guides for fly fishing in the area surrounding Outer Banks, NC. Sarah & Brian both run 23 foot Jones Brother boats and target Cobia, Redfish, False Albacore, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, & Sharks on the fly.
After getting her Bachelor’s degree in Illustration from Moore College of Art in 1987, Sarah worked in advertising for several years, but she never felt comfortable working inside. To be around other like-minded people and earn extra money, she took an evening sales position at Anglers Sport Center, a big outfitter in Maryland. Shortly thereafter, out of the blue, the legendary Lefty Kreh called and would eventually take her under his wing and help her flourish into the great writer and spokesperson she is today. Years later, Lefty was the photographer at Sarah & Brian’s wedding and their relationship continued until his passing a couple of years ago.
Sarah is known by her peers as being a hardy, tough, badass of a human whether on the water, in the woods, or competing in Ironman races. Not only is she “fishy” on the boat but her love for teaching and educating is extremely inspiring. As people look up to Joan Wulff and Kathy Beck, many view Sarah as a role model and shining example on how hard work, dedication, and chasing your passions can lead to a extremely fulfilling life.
Thanks for coming on the podcast, Sarah!
Episode 95: Capt. Conway Bowman - Makos on Fly
Episode 94: Dr. Ross Boucek - The Mad Fish Scientist
Episode 93: Capt. Brandon Cyr - 4th Generation Conch
Episode 92: Capt. Richard Black - Blackfly Charters
Episode 91: Jay Grant - The Greatest Permit Fisherman You've Never Heard Of
Episode 90: Capt. Ian Slater - Determined to Win
Episode 89: Capt. Albert Ponzoa - Under the Radar
Episode 88: Carl Hiaasen - The Wordsmith
Episode 87: Capt. Steve Kilpatrick - The Holy Grail
Episode 86: Capt. Ryan Nitz - Snook, Osceolas, & Cubera Snapper
Episode 85: Capt. Ray Rosher - Sailfish, Marlin, & Tuna
Episode 84: Lloyd Wruble - Gatekeeper of the Glades
Episode 83: Bill Bishop - Dream Chaser
Episode 82: Huey Lewis - The Heart of Rock & Roll
Episode 81: Capt. Frank Davis - Boca Grande Pass
Episode 80: Capt. Benny Blanco - Shifting Baselines
Episode 79: George Copeland - Snook Giant
Episode 78: Ansil Saunders - Bonefish Legend
Episode 77: Capt. Russell Kleppinger - The Tarponator
Episode 76: Capt. Rick Ruoff - The Nineteenth Pole
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