Eric Packard
(He/Him)
Maryland, Virginia
As seen in:
Fish Talk Magazine
Covers:
Fishing, kayaking, kayak fishing, outdoors
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for FishTalk magazine
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tom Clancy
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptops and word
Who do you wish followed you?
Anglers, outdoor magazines, fishing magazines, fishermen, kayak fishing anglers, kayak fishing
Why did you become a journalist?
By accident
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My trip to Brazil
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep at it!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out on the water fishing
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we spot burn fishing locations
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