Most Monday mornings, Andrew Wyslotsky goes fishing.

Wyslotsky is a chef in Winooski and an avid fly fisherman. He started fly fishing in 2020 when restaurant work slowed down during the pandemic, and it quickly became an essential part of managing his mental health.

“It grounds me,” he said while fishing in Bolton. “When I’m fishing, there’s nothing else in my head except for the water I’m standing in, the motion of my arm, and watching my line. That’s it, and it’s fantastic.”

This interview was produced for the ear. We highly recommend listening to the audio. We’ve also provided a transcript, which has been edited for length and clarity.

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Andrew Wyslotsky: Hi, my name is Andrew Wyslotsky. I’m a Vermont resident and chef, and an

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