Episode 2: Fly Fishing Collaborative - Bucky Buchstaber

Bucky Buchstaber, founder and executive director of Fly Fishing Collaborative (FFC), joins us to share how he uses fly fishing to help rescue children from sex trafficking across the world.

Many people tend to separate their spiritual lives from other aspects of life. But to Bucky, the idea that activities such as going to church, praying, and reading scripture are spiritual while things like fishing, sports, and working are not, is just plain wrong.

“I wasn’t looking for a new job. I was looking to find more meaning in every aspect of life”

— Bucky

Bucky has always loved fly fishing and wanted to turn an activity that had seemingly no spiritual aspect into something that could transform lives. As Bucky’s passion grew and other fishermen joined the cause to stop sex trafficking, eventually FFC was born. Now, FFC builds aquaponics farms around the world to provide financial support for impoverished communities that are at risk for sex trafficking. In addition, experienced fly fishermen and fishing guides donate their time, services, and products to FFC to be sold to the fly fishing community. Below is a video that explains what aquaponics farming is how it helps prevent sex trafficking.

For some, the outdoors simply facilitates a hobby, but Bucky Buchstaber of the Fly Fishing Collaborative has found that rare sweet spot where his hobby and his passion for helping others have combined to combat human trafficking around the world in a sustainable way. FFC has effectively utilized the resources and skills of the fly fishing community to fund the development of self-sustaining tilapia fish farms and gardens in seven different countries.  The yields from these environmentally-friendly aquaponic farms then function to financially support and nourish orphaned or at-risk children susceptible to human trafficking. Adventure Well is thrilled to partner with FFC in raising awareness for this life-changing movement. Learn more at: https://flyfishingcollaborative.org. Special thanks for contributions from Ian Pratt (build footage) and Aaron Bickford (photography). Ian Pratt http://dwightly.com Aaron Bickford Photography http://www.driftingperspective.com

You can learn more at https://flyfishingcollaborative.org/

I hope you enjoyed this episode! What are some creative ways you have seen people make a positive impact with something that seemed ordinary? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!