Bonnie lives in Coplin Plantation with her Husband, Blaine. Bonnie built a career and life dedicated to fly fishing through instruction, guiding, mentoring and public service. Bonnie has been a Master Maine Guide for over 30 years, and over the years, she has received some of the top accolades of recognition and merit that anyone in this sport could receive from the our community.
In 2008, she was recognized as one of the top 5 guides in the nation by Outdoor Life Magazine.
In 2010, Bonnie received the LL Bean Outdoor Hero Award, created to thank those who have dedicated their time to preserving the outdoors, and who help to change the world around us for the better.
In 2011, Bonnie was awarded the Great Women of Maine’s Legacy Award from Maine Today Media, the largest Media organization in Maine.
In 2019, Bonnie received the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award, The award is presented by the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Professional Guides Association. Bonnie was the first woman to receive this prestigious award.
Beyond these recognitions, Bonnie is most proud of her work as a pioneer with Casting for Recovery, a national program that uses fly fishing and its related skills to help women recovering from breast cancer.
In this heartfelt conversation, Bonnie describes a life spent guiding and paving a career as a leader and mentor in the Maine Fly Fishing community.
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Host: Michael Jones
Producer: Sheri Maines
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