Photographer, world-record angler, traveler, conservationist, successful attorney… Pat Ford is all of those things. He has spent the better part of his 81 years capturing fish on rod and reel as well as in photos. He has held more than two dozen IGFA world records, some of which still stand. His fishing and photography accolades are wide and diverse, he’s landed 300-pound blue marlin and giant rainbow trout on fly and his photos have been used on hundreds of magazine covers.

Photographer Pat Ford jumps in the water to get an up-close shot of a sailfish. Photo courtesy Pat Ford

Pat Ford is a longtime friend and contributor to Anglers Journal. Pat was profiled in “Life on the Edge,” which appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of the magazine. Pat has plenty of stories to share. His sense of adventure is undeniable. He’s hand-fed sharks and barracuda and survived many close calls.