As the host of the television show Spanish Fly, Jose Wejebe reached thousands of anglers but he was more than a TV personality. He was an inspiration, creating a passion for fishing, boating, conservation and the ocean lifestyle that he so loved.

Through his show and his adventures, Jose shared his passion for fishing and a lifestyle that touched and inspired anglers around the world. At the same time, Jose encouraged conservation, leading his viewers by example to take better care of the environment they so enjoy. Wejebe died on April 6, 2012, in a plane crash. Soon after his death, Jose's daughter Krissy and several of his close friends created the Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation to continue his work to protect the marine environment, support those facing life-impacting challenges and inspire a future generation of anglers.

Krissy Wejebe joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to talk about her father's upbringing, his impact on the fishing world and the reboot of the Spanish Fly television show.

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