JOHN MERWIN has been the primary author of Field & Stream’s fishing features and columns for the past 15 years. In 2008, he extended his angling expertise to Fieldandstream.com as the co-author of the fishing blog, "The Honest Angler." Among other accolades, Merwin was nominated for a National Magazine Award (Leisure Interests) for his story, "Field & Stream's Best of Summer Fishing," in the June 2008 issue. He is the former editor and publisher of both Fly Rod & Reel and Fly-Tackle Dealer magazines, as well as a former editor of Fly Fisherman. He served for several years as the executive director of The American Museum of Fly Fishing and has authored and edited a total of 15 books on angling, including the best-selling Trailside Guide to Fly Fishing. Merwin lives in Vermont with his wife, Martha.

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