Meet Eeland Stribling, a Colorado native whose love for fly fishing is as big as the mountains he calls home. With a degree in Conservation and Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University, Eeland's got the chops to back up his passion for nature.

After a stint at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, where he now volunteers like it's going out of style, Eeland decided to take matters into his own hands. His mission? Getting more kids hooked on the great outdoors. Whether he's casting lines internationally or teaching minority communities closer to home, Eeland's all about making fly fishing—and wildlife—accessible to everyone.

Oh, did we mention he's also a film star? Yep, Eeland's reel talent earned him top honors at The Drake Fly Fishing Video Awards. Not bad for a guy named after an African antelope, huh?

So, if you're ever in need of a fishing buddy or a dose of wilderness wisdom, Eeland's your guy. Just don't be surprised if he's already knee-deep in a stream somewhere, reeling in the big ones.

Fittingly, Eeland was named after the largest African antelope, “eland.”