Jessalyn grew up fishing and boating with her family on the Black Warrior River. Her father started taking her fishing at an early age, showing her the basics of catching any fish. Her love for the outdoors has only grown over the years and Jessalyn loves going on adventures with her family and trying new things. As a former television reporter, Jessalyn covered several stories where she gained valuable knowledge about staying safe during outdoor activities. Most of all, she has picked up some tips and tricks through trial and error when it comes to wrangling young children and a dog on paddling and camping trips that she’s happy to share.
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