They connected with fishing fanatics across the country, who shared tips, took them out on their boats, offered sleeping accommodations. When a certain fish came slowly, they despaired of finishing in a year. But then fortune would smile — like on an incredible five-day sprint through New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah — and “We realized we might actually be able to finish this before school,” Luke said.

Source: Washington Post August 18, 2021 20:56 UTC