| | Growing up in Muncie, Indiana, it was a long way to the bonefish flats of the
tropics or the fabled trout streams of the West. Christy Ball knew early on
that she had an inordinate love of nature, but it was not until later in life
that she had the opportunity to teach herself the skills of the outdoors.
And what a student she became! From her first trout outing on the Snake
River in Wyoming, she Knew that this was the life that she wanted to pursue.
When she discovered the thrills of bonefishing in the Cayman Islands, the die
was cast. She moved to Wyoming to become one of the first female guides in
the Rockies, and made it a point to spend her winters exploring the tropical
waters on the flats of Florida, the Bahamas, and exotic locations in the
Pacific.
Christy brings a rich enthusiasm to the study of the outdoors, from learning
to build a fire with only one match, tying innovative fly patterns that not
only look good but catch fish, to stalking a wary trout on a silent spring
creek. All things above and below the water make such a colorful tapestry in
our perception of the natural world, and no one is more observant than
Christy. Her skills with a driftboat or skiff are exceptional. She is a
patient and intuitive instructor. Whether you are a beginner or expert,
gradeschooler or grandmother, you will find that there is nothing quite like
a day on the water with this woman.
Christy's desire to know everything about the outdoors makes her the perfect
co-host for Cumberland Stories.
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