Fly Fishing, Mindfulness, and Living With an Open Heart

Ranga Perera emigrated with his parents from Sri Lanka to the US. After his father died, Perera found healing in the metronomic action and deep thoughtfulness in fly fishing. In Montana and on the waters, he found his place.

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