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Fly Fishing Legend JT Van Zandt on Redfish, Redirection, and Finding Purpose on the Texas Coast

Lay It On with Brad Leone··3 October 2026·1h 34m

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Veteran Texas fly fishing guide JT Van Zandt joins Brad to chat chasing redfish and the deeper lessons fishing has taught him about patience and presence. JT shares how a devastating BMX bike crash in college accidentally launched his career in fly fishing, unexpectedly uncovering a new passion. Brad and JT talk about longevity and about the power of a surprise hug on the golf course.  CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT!  10:31 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 20:05 - INTRODUCING: JT VAN ZANDT Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to layitonbradleone@gmail.com, and you might just hear it answered in the next episode!  Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6  Follow the pod:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices