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On this episode, I am joined by Ty Churchwell, Mining Coordinator for TU’s Angler Conservation Program. Ty shares his fishing journey, his passion for conservation and the details of TU’s new Critical Minerals Campaign. Give it a listen here!

On this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Blane Chocklett. As many of you know, the release of Blane’s long-anticipated book, Game Changer, is right around the corner. Blane shares how he developed the Game Changer platform and the journey of writing his first book. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Steelhead Alley Outfitters.

On this episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke. Monte shares his passion for the outdoors and discusses his latest book, Lords of the Fly, which chronicles the hunt for world-record tarpon in late Seventies Homosassa, Florida. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival!

In this episode, I catch up with Sara Jo Royalty. Sara Jo was recently featured in the Summer 2020 issue of Fly Tyer. Please join us as Sara Jo shares her journey from commercial fisherman and musician to professional caddy and fly tyer. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust!

In this episode, I catch up with deer hair master Pat Cohen. We take a deep dive into his life as an artist, his passion for stacking deer hair and his new book, Super Bass Flies. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust!

In this episode, I catch up with Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program Director. Nelli shares her journey from the Midwest to Alaska, discusses TU’s extensive work in the state and updates us from the front lines on recent developments with respect to the proposed Pebble Mine. Give it a listen here!

In this installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Kate Crump, co-owner of Frigate Adventure Travel, a few days before the start of her Alaskan fishing season. Kate shares her fishing and writing journey from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to the Pacific Northwest to Bristol Bay. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I am joined by Henry Cowen. Henry is best known for helping to popularize chasing freshwater stripers on the fly. Join us as Henry shares his experiences growing up and fishing in New York City, his striper learning curve when he moved to the South and how the gear guys have influenced his fly angling. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund.

In the second installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Drew Hamilton. Drew is an outdoor photographer and a bear guide based in Homer, Alaska. He is also the President of Friends of McNeil River. Drew shares his passion for photography and the outdoors and why Bristol Bay is such a special place for him. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I catch up with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers. Brad shares his passion for the outdoors, SA’s relentless focus on producing the best fly lines on the market and his vision for the future. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing. Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout.

n this episode, I am joined by Scott Hetzer, owner of Eclipse Fly Co.. Scott shares his fly fishing journey from early fishing memories, to becoming an Orvis-endorsed guide to founding Eclipse. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Vatalaro, SVP of Marketing and Communications for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation. Stephanie shares her journey from the Florida Keys to Washington, D.C., and all of the great resources the Foundation offers the boating and angling community. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise.

In this inaugural episode of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Tia Shoemaker. Tia grew up in the Alaskan bush and is a second generation hunting and fishing guide for her family’s business, Grizzly Skins of Alaska. She shares her experiences growing up in the Alaskan bush, hitchhiking across three African countries to hunt and fish and everything in between. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I catch up with Doug Kreinik, owner of Kreinik Manufacturing Company. Fly tyers will instantly know him as the man behind Kreinik Flash of Kreelex fame. Join us as Doug shares the history of the business and how Harry Steeves and Chuck Kraft helped him get into the fly tying materials game. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. Please support their work and donate today!

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Shumaker, owner of Susquehanna River Guides. We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, how he got into the guide game and take a deep dive into all things smallmouth. Give it a listen here. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise.

In this episode, I catch up with JoEllen Wilson, Juvenile Tarpon Habitat Program Manager for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. We discuss her journey to BTT and BTT's science-based approach to protect and restore critical tarpon habitat. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly.

In this episode, I catch up with Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer. While we chat about Orvis and the crazy times we live in, we also take a deep dive into one of Tom’s lesser known talents - chocolate making. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.

In this episode, I catch up with Nick Roberts, Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. We discuss Nick’s journey to BTT and the great work BTT is doing to conserve the flats species so many of us love to chase. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly.

In this episode, I am joined by Joe Mahler. Joe shares his journey from fishing farm ponds in the Midwest as a kid to his career as an illustrator, an outdoor writer and a teaching guide. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. 2020 is an important year for Bristol Bay. Donate today!

In this episode, I catch up with Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited. Chris shares his passion for the outdoors, TU’s response to COVID-19 as well as a refresher on the almost fifteen-year struggle to protect Bristol Bay. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing. Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout.

In this episode, I catch up with Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing. We discuss Peter’s early fishing adventures, Ascent’s science-based approach and Ascent’s relentless focus on community. Get 10% off on your next Ascent order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout. Give it a listen here!

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bristol Bay Defense Fund. 2020 is an important year for Bristol Bay. Donate today!

In this episode, I catch up with Dan Davala of Orvis Adventures. We discuss casting geekery, the Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders, adventure travel and getting called home to the Orvis mothership in Vermont. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ascent Fly Fishing. Get 10% off on your entire order by using the code ARTICULATE10 at checkout.

In this episode, I catch up with Greg Welander, owner of Upstream on the Fly. We discuss Greg’s journey from Corporate America to chasing his passion in the Texas Hill Country. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I catch up with Brian Runnals, founder of Recur Outdoors. We discuss the genesis of Postfly, the growth of its sister brands and Brian’s vision for the future. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I catch up with Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying, the oldest online fly shop on the internet. We discuss Mike’s career as a commercial tier and an outdoor writer, the founding of Badger Creek, Minnesota pocket gophers and more! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival. Give it a listen here!

Please don’t forget to check out Badger Creek online and on Etsy.

In this episode, I catch up with Jason Hallacher, Assistant Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries. In addition to sharing his passion for the outdoors, Jason shares the Commonwealth’s numerous opportunities for anglers including the new Trout Slam Challenge. Give it a listen here!

In this episode, I catch up with Joel Johnson, co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Admirable Devil. We discuss his early passion for fishing and conservation, how the Great Recession re-focused his purpose and we take a deep dive into the state of the sport. Give it a listen here!

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise.

In this episode, I catch up with Tim Johnson of Tim Johnson Gallery. We discuss his passion for fly fishing and art, the birth of the Timmy Grip and everything in between. If you are going to be in Charleston for SEWE in a couple of weeks, be sure to visit Tim in the Orvis booth. Give it a listen here!

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival.

In this episode, I catch up with Ben Furimsky, CEO of The Fly Fishing Show, on a rare week at home during show season. We discuss the roots of The Fly Fishing Show, how the business has changed over the last thirty years and Ben’s vision for the future. Give it a listen here!

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise. Visit the Norvise booth at any of the upcoming Fly Fishing Shows.

Join us for our conversation with Braden Miller, the fourteen-year-old, fly fishing phenom from Glen Allen, Virginia, and the driving force behind Miller Time Flies. Give it a listen here! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival.