Author: Joe Shields

Joe Shields is the editor of The Virginia Sportsman. He is a writer and marketer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. His writing and photography have appeared in The Virginia Sportsman and other publications. Whether fly fishing or surfing, he loves the outdoors and celebrates the sporting life and culture in his narratives.

Maiden Voyage

2019, Featured, Sailing

Women Tackle the High Seas and Prejudice in Round-The-World Sailing Documentary...

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Seigler Fishing Reels Puts the Customer First

2020, Featured, Fly Fishing

Innovative Fishing-Reel Manufacturer Thrives in Virginia Beach...

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Patagonia Releases New Book About Yvon Chouinard

2019, Books, Featured, Fly Fishing

“Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport” —Patagonia Releases New Book Featuring Yvon Chouinard’s Iconic Storytelling, Favorite Writings and Life Lessons

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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust’s Tag Tarpon

2019, Fly Fishing, Staff's Picks

Multi-Year Study Aims to Better Understand Tarpon Movement and Habitat Use ...

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