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Introduction clarifies Zickler’s devotion to sport of fly fishing

Len Zickler of Spokane stepped up to become president of Fly Fishers International. (Rich Landers)

FISHING — Local fly fishing hero Len Zickler introduced me to his grandson, David, along the Spokane River when I did the interview for my outdoors column about the Spokane angler’s leadership role with Fly Fishers International.

The kid, 8, clarified Zickler’s commitment to the sport without saying a word.

He walked off as Len and I talked, with a fishing rod in his hand.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog