Ed Van Put, Who Hooked Jimmy Carter on the Catskills, Dies at 88

Ed Van Put reminisced about guiding President Jimmy Carter on a five-day fly-fishing trip in the Catskills, highlighting their shared moment akin to George Washington's crossing of the Delaware.

Ed Van Put shared his thoughts on Carter's fishing skills, stating, "He works hard at it, covers the water well and likes to catch fish, and he is also fun to be with."

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