Pallot was born in
South Florida on June 6, 1942. Originally a
banker, he left his career in order to become a
television host and professional guide for
fishing. In addition, he was a
conservationist. Magazine
Garden and Gun referred to him as "the most famous angler in the history of saltwater fly fishing", while the
American Museum of Fly Fishing called him "one of fly fishing's true greats". He hosted ''The Walker's Cay Chronicles'' on
ESPN from 1992 to 2006. Pallot died in
Thomasville, Georgia on August 26, 2025, at the age of 83. ==References==