Football Isn’t The Only Sport The Flutie Name Is Famous For
Glenn Flutie, cousin to NFL quarterback Doug Flutie and CFL wide receiver Darin Flutie, is a
world class champion in his own right. Raised in the Florida Keys, Glenn’s prowess with a fly rod
is known throughout world wide circles of expert fly fishers. His reputation dates back to 1972
when he caught over 252 bonefish during the month of September, guided by Capt. Gary Ellis,
founder of the RedBone Celebrity Tournament Series, and by 1976 had caught and released an
additional 1,000 bonefish on fly.
After returning to the Florida Keys from college in 1981, Glenn founded Flutie Outdoor
Advertising, today a multi-million dollar enterprise. When time allowed he continued to pursue
his fly fishing passion and by 1990 his journals revealed more than 4,000 bonefish and dozens of
permit, all caught and released locally. His focus switched to Tarpon on fly and his tournament
efforts resulted in grand championships every year from 1992 through 1999. Glenn is a world
class champion as an adult, and in 1974 at the age of 14, was the youngest Junior Division
Champion in the history of the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament. His execution and commitment
to the sport….total concentration, total accuracy, total knowledge of the targeted species and
more….exposes Glen Flutie as a true sportfishing expert in today’s generation of fly angling
champions.
“I’ve been sight fishing the Keys flats since I was a kid,” said Flutie, now 41, “and knew that
polarized eyewear was a must…or don’t even bother trying! Flying Fisherman Sunglasses were
my choice back then, mostly because of cost. They were only $15 or so when they first came out
and had the absolute best tint and quality for the money of any product out there. I’ve been using
them ever since. I can have any pair of sunglasses I want from any optical manufacturer in the
industry, but I’d rather use Flying Fisherman products. I’m very pleased that Pat and Linda
Sheldon asked me to join their Pro Staff and I look forward to lending my expertise to all their
great products, including their new line of sportswear and head gear.”
Glenn Flutie can be reached for comments and questions on some insights to saltwater fly fishing by email at [email protected]. or for information about the Flying Fisherman products call 800-3-FLY FISH
By: Linda Sheldon, V.P.
