Publisher, Author, Freelance Writer
MikeWattsOutdoors.com
Publisher, Author, Freelance Writer
Publisher, Author, Freelance Writer
Publisher, Author, Freelance Writer
“The work that you do has truly made a difference in the lives of students,” Mike was reminded in a letter recognizing him as an individual who has made a positive impact on the lives of students at Clemson University.
Mike Watts, a freelance writer and publisher of riversandfeathers.com, had been the fly fishing instructor at Clemson University from 2004-2024. During that period, he introduced not just the sport of fly fishing, but fishing in general to more than 1200 students.
Teaching the sport part-time at the university allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise with these young people while exposing listeners to tall tales, advice, and embellished stories about the outdoors. He believes the sport is bigger than one person and should be shared.
Mike founded riversandfeathers.com several years ago to allow a forum of nationally known outdoor writers and other fly fishing enthusiasts an opportunity to publish flyfishing short stories on just about “anything fly fishing.”
Mike’s first book, “Riverbank Memories,” was published in March 2024. ”Riverbank Memories” is a collection of humorous anecdotes and heartfelt observations from spending time outdoors wading rivers, creeks, and streams in Southern Appalachia. Spanning more than forty-seven years honing his skills as a fly fisherman, many of his stories amplify the importance of teaching others the sport of fishing. With Riverbank Memories, “ Mike highlights this belief by sharing stories about his own family in his writings and absolutely defines the meaning of “Take a Kid Fishing.”
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A good indicator of one’s character is the kind of stories they tell. Pay close attention and you can gauge where their values are, where their true passions lie, and what they hold closest to the heart. In Mike Watts’ new book, Riverbank Memories, readers will get a true sense of what the author’s passions are, and they will also discover a man whose abiding love for family and friends give hunting and fishing stories a greater depth and meaning..........
Mike is the Publisher of RiversandFeathers.com. Rivers and Feathers, a free online magazine devoted to fly fishing has lured some of the country's best piscatorial pens to our writers' pool. These dedicated anglers gladly share their fly fishing adventures and misadventures on the water. And while their short stories are technically considered non-fiction, like any good fishing story, some may still contain a real whopper or two.
Mike is a freelance writer and has published articles in several magazines, including a regular contributor to South Carolina Wildlife Magazine. His articles include fly fishing for fresh and saltwater species and other outdoor stories.
With Riverbank Memories, “ Mike highlights this belief by sharing stories about his own family in his writings and absolutely defines the meaning of “Take a Kid Fishing.”
MikeWattsOutdoors.com, Fly Fishing Publisher, Author
Explore the world of fly fishing with Mike Watts Outdoors, a leading publisher in the fly fishing industry. Read his stories and more in his free fly fishing magazine, Riversandfeathers.com, and enjoy his journal of outdoor stories in his new book,"Riverbank Memories."
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