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VC in three exited Unicorns. Angel investor. Harvard Business School Lecturer. Obsessed with fly fishing and a recovering ENTJ.

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Tiny Bugs

August 26, 2017August 27, 2017 Jo Tango

Was up at 2:45 am to do some fishing. Tough conditions. Fell in and was completely doused. Of course, I kept fishing! ‘Tis the season for small bugs and very technical fishing. Had a great time. Caught more fish than I expected. Am so grateful to be back on the water. It is a great

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A Lazy Summer Saturday 

July 15, 2017July 16, 2017 Jo Tango

Met many new friends. The biggest one taped at a 17″ length and 12″ girth! Some highlights below. ​

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Good Times

July 2, 2017July 3, 2017 Jo Tango

My kids decided to sleep in, and so, I had two hours to fish this morning before the drive home. I was fortunate to land quite a few, including some large ones. After releasing the last fish, I sat down on a boulder in the river. Here is an unfiltered photo of my view. I

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July 4th Long Weekend

June 30, 2017July 1, 2017 Jo Tango

It has been a fun fishing trip to Pittsburg, NH. I’m up with two of my children, and every day is a bit different and very relaxing. One child is a complete rookie and is easing well into fly fishing. And, when it is too inclement outside, it is a great opportunity to try fly

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Fishing Trip with My Children

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Jo Tango

For the July 4th long weekend, I’ll be taking two of my children up north. We’ll be at Tall Timber in NH. We will fish the cold headwaters of the Connecticut River, just a short drive away from Canada.   I’ve been making flies and prepping our gear. I look forward to this trip each

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This Weekend

May 27, 2017May 28, 2017 Jo Tango

Thanks to the family for letting me do a getaway weekend. Each year, Mrs. T. goes away for a few weekends. I do the same, and my plan is always the same: I fish. It is doable since all of the children are now adolescents or young adults. My trips are hyper-focused. Monastic. I stay

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