Enrico Puglisi – The Origin of the Materials Mega-Brand EP Flies

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Enrico Puglisi shares his journey from a small Sicilian town to becoming a renowned innovator in the fly fishing industry. He reflects on his upbringing in Naples, his passion for cooking inspired by his mother, and meeting his wife, Karen, while pursuing culinary arts. Moving to Queens, New York, in 1980, Enrico discovered fly fishing, leading to the creation of EP Flies. With a focus on synthetic materials, durability, and innovation, his products revolutionized the fly fishing world. Enrico’s story blends love, tradition, and a commitment to crafting high-quality materials for anglers worldwide.

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Episode Highlights

[01:16] Enrico’s Background 
[03:40] Culinary Journey 
[14:40] Transition to Fly Fishing 
[19:55] Genesis of Enrico Puglisi Flies as a Company
[24:42] Product Development 
[44:27] Connect with Enrico  

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Rob Giannino
Founder, Family Man, Vlogger, Podcast Extraordinaire: Rob lives in the greater Boston area and has a passion for all things fishing. From fly fishing and tying to being an experienced outdoor speaker, writer, photographer, videographer, podcaster, and drone pilot. Rob spends his time always searching for the next tug at the end of his fly line. Exploring the world, Rob has made friends far and wide with a passion for the sport, and loves bringing fly anglers together, and sharing this passion on the river and online. Rob’s favorite fish to chase is the Brook Trout. A classic, native New England fish with bold colorful spots, that live in the most beautiful places.