Washington DC

What begins with a smelly trunk full of forgotten catfish turns into a life-changing journey for Angelica Talan, a DC-based content creator and mom. In this episode of On The Real, Angelica shares how her daughter’s simple request to go fishing rekindled her childhood love of the outdoors and led her into fly fishing, advocacy, and brand ambassadorship. Along the way, she reflects on representation in the sport and the importance of showing women and people of color that they belong on the water.

What begins with a smelly trunk full of forgotten catfish turns into a life-changing journey for Angelica Talan, a DC-based content creator and mom. In this episode of On The Real, Angelica shares how her daughter’s simple request to go fishing rekindled her childhood love of the outdoors and led her into fly fishing, advocacy, and brand ambassadorship. Along the way, she reflects on representation in the sport and the importance of showing women and people of color that they belong on the water.