Martin Westbeek, born 1957, Amsterdam, marketing communications lecturer
I have been fishing since I was 12 or so, although I took a break to finish my education, find a job, get married, have two kids (ok, my wife did that)... I took up fishing again in 1987, wondering about the dry spell in between, and determined to make up for lost time. My home water is the "polder" Wilnis, but the thing I like best is fishing for trout in streams or lakes, fresh and saltwater.
Tying is as much a passion for me as fishing itself, and I've been fortunate to tie at shows in Germany, Denmark, USA, and Holland, sharing in the inspiration and the companionship of a group of great tyers and (internet) friends.
Best experience so far: tying and meeting friends at Tony Spezio's Sowbug Roundup in Arkansas, 2001.