The Drake and The Flyfish Journal, two relatively young magazines that cater to relatively young audiences, really owe their existence to McGuane.

FORBES: Actor Michael Keaton, Writer Tom McGuane And Flyfishing Legend Stu Apte Come Together To Help Save Bonefish And Tarpon

Then came the headline event, a panel discussion with the actor, Michael Keaton, the writer, Thomas McGuane and the flyfishing legend, Stu Apte.

FORBES: Actor Michael Keaton, Writer Tom McGuane And Flyfishing Legend Stu Apte Come Together To Help Save Bonefish And Tarpon

McGuane, tall and white-haired, is a god among flyfishing literates.

FORBES: Actor Michael Keaton, Writer Tom McGuane And Flyfishing Legend Stu Apte Come Together To Help Save Bonefish And Tarpon