THE LAST DAY | A Fly Fishing Documentary

In this short film, master casting instructor Dayle Mazzarella ponders what is most important in life.

Dayle is not only a world-class angler and teacher, he’s one of the most incredible humans I've had the pleasure of meeting.

Please share this video with anyone you think this would resonate with.

Edited: Josh Hardwick
Sound Design: Nathan Jennings

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[colmogaora]

"You don't feel alive unless you feel stuff" a simple powerful truth. Extraordinary man and film.

[Nathanh]

I can’t say how many times I have watched this. But my goodness this man figured life out quickly. What a fabulous man. What a fantastic film

[playhouseinthewoods]

You know how sometimes things come into your life that strike a chord. Well this video is one of those things. I’m 72 and retired and just going through the motions not high or low just pretty much a flat line. I say I love fly fishing, tying flys and camping but it has been to much effort to do them. I haven’t appreciated what I have and where I live. I have a place in the woods and live in north Idaho beautiful country and great trout streams within 30 minutes if I want blue ribbon streams or rivers it’s an hour. This video has caused me to stop and think what am I doing. I have made a shift in how I’m going to do things from now on. Thank you so much for putting this on YouTube.

[magacs]

such an inspiring man, im 20 years old and will remember his words.

[WadeTheWild]

"I'm 73 and I think motion, activity, is the lubricant of life." I'm not sure I've ever heard more profound words in a single sentence. This is just a fantastic short documentary. I could watch this man for hours on end.

[litespeed]

This video spoke volumes to me. I am 59 and was a guide before and during law school. I have always loved flyfishing and guiding was my favorite job ever. As I think about "retiring" or actually just maybe a career change, I find inspiration here to return to my guiding roots.

[austintrenkamp]

I couldn't agree more with the first words said, 20 seconds in and I'm pumped

[davidveilleux]

I had to comeback and watch this video again. Struck such a cord with me . I think I've been wasting to much of my retirement life just sitting . I've got to do better. Life is short for sure . Love one another and enjoy what life you were given. Awesome inspirational video

[mattstewart]

As an educator and part time fly fishing guide in the summer, I couldn't agree more with Mr. Mazzarella's outlook on life. Great videography and catching what matters on film!

[StreamCasters]

Dayle really summed it up when he said that when he is not on the water he feels he should be on the water and when he is on the water he wants to stay on the water…. This is a beautiful film!!

[trevorprobandt-dirtroad]

Thank you so much for making this! It’s an amazing film about one hell of a man. May we all live like today may be the last.

[garyrafferty]

Project Healing Waters through Fly Fishing needs more men like you. Blessings, Gary R
USAF-Retired
Lifetime Member, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

[davidveilleux]

That hit home, . You never know when you'll see your last sunset. You're an amazing person. Very inspirational.

[ivanjsl]

Awesome video, stunning location, and an even better message! I absolutely loved it—thanks for sharing! 🤲🤲

[tygeray]

"Man, you gotta feel alive... you gotta feel stuff." So true. Thank you for sharing this story.

[Beardedfurflinger]

Great video/words, with 40 + years of fly fishing/tying under my belt, now retired & have taken to passing on some of my knowledge to the younger 1's, with the loss of my spouse, dad, mom, son & brother you need to find balance & something that keeps your soul alive, my greatest moment is teaching others & receiving a compliment about my tying style, patterns or knowledge passed on, tight lines 🤙🙏

[ryansones]

Man Josh, great talent you have and an amazing story you captured and shared. Keep at it, you will go far with this caliber of work. Dayle, you are an inspiration yourself. Thanks to you both.

[toddschweim]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I appreciate this.

[CurtRees]

Great film! Loved the visuals, great sound, and Dayle seems like an amazing person.

[nathankrassow]

This might be one of the most important videos in life and fishing.