The Sustainable Angler

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I had the pleasure to interview Conservation Hawks President and Founder Todd Tanner. When I was first starting out with Emerger Strategies I was introduced to Todd and we had multiple calls and I am grateful for Todd's support of Emerger Strategies and guidance over the years, and also for his films, Cold Waters, Chrome, Convergence and In the Heart...

In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Lucas Bissett and Paul Moinester about their new project "Conservation from the Couch." COVID-19 has got all of us missing our fly fishing community, going on our annual fishing trips and the ability to take action to protect the fish and places we all love. Well, I am stoked to help support "Conservation from the Couch&...

April is Earth Month, and even though we are living in some truly strange times with COVID-19, I am glad to be able to share a message of hope with my interview with Trout Unlimited President and CEO, Chris Wood! We discuss everything from environmental threats to cold water species; how TU is applying natural climate solutions by protecting, reconnecting and restoring cold water streams; and how...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Marine Fish Conservation Network's Tom Sadler who has spent the last thirty-five years working to protect the fisheries he loves. We discuss the history of fish conservation from fresh water to marine; the value of science when it comes to fisheries management; how the Magnuson-Stevens Act proves that wh...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview angler, guide and Anchored podcast host April Vokey. We chat about fishing in British Columbia and Australia, where April spends half of her year these days; making fishing fun for kids; and discuss how it's ok to be overwhelmed and feel helpless with the amount of information flying around regarding climate change and multitude of conser...

In this episode, Auden and I discuss a brief history of his sustainable business career path and answer questions like, if you were going to do something about climate change, "what would really move the needle?" We get philosophical about fishing being part of many anglers identity; how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world; the zero-cost action any business can take to...

I have been a long-time reader of The Venturing Angler and had a blast interviewing its founder, Tim Harden. I first met Tim at Abaco Lodge when I was there conducting a sustainability assessment for the lodge and had the opportunity to fish a few days together. Now, here we are about a year and a half later from catching countless bonefish in the Bahamas, and in this episode we cover a lot of gro...

I learned a lot during this episode of The Sustainable Angler talking with American Saltwater Guides Association's Capt. John McMurray and Tony Friedrich. We discuss everything from Magnusson Stevens Act and overfishing to how the American Saltwater Guides Association is moving the needle by affecting fisheries policy by representing anglers who understand that our fish stocks are declining a...

This episode of The Sustainable Angler was recorded live at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD) in October 2019 at the Denver Convention Center as a Sustainable Business Panel Discussion that I moderated and panelists include: - Dr. Andy Danylchuk, Professor of Fish Conservation, UMASS Amherst- Corinne Doctor, Co-Owner, Rep Your Water- Steve Hemkens, VP Fly Fishing, Orvis- Oliver White...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Dr. Peter Barile and Terry Gibson from the American Water Security Project. As you probably already know, Florida is facing major water issues, but what you might not know, is that many of the water problems our country is facing are directly related to sewage and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and repairs. As our population contin...

In this episode, I interview Orvis endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Lucas Bissett and we talk about everything from his work planting black mangroves in Louisiana to how climate change is an excellent economic opportunity to Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorization to some of Bissett's favorite flies. Hope you enjoy. 🎣 Like what you heard?  Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler wherever you get your pod...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Orvis VP of Fly Fishing, Wingshooting and Orvis Adventures Steve Hemkens. We discuss climate change, getting politically active with Protect Our Winters, how Orvis is implementing sustainable business practices to fight climate change, and even discuss carbon neutrality. We also dive into some of the amazing Conservation Hawks films th...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) CEO Ben Bulis, Communications & Membership Director Matt Smythe and Conservation Director Regan Nelson. We discuss everything from the history of AFFTA, to important conservation initiatives like: Pebble Mine, Magnuson Stevens reauthorization, the Clean Water Rule and how AFFTA has for...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Moldy Chum's Brian Bennett and we discuss everything from the history of Moldy Chum, his involvement with the Wild Steelhead Coalition, political activism to affect positive change and the launch of his new podcast, Reel Pure Radio, that will go live next week! Hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like what you heard?  Subscribe to The Sustainable...

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Abaco Lodge and Bair's Lodge owner and world-renowned angler, Oliver White. We discuss everything from the history of Abaco Lodge to some of the awesome sustainability initiatives at Abaco and Bair's Lodge, climate change and even "the one" fly Oliver would bring to a deserted island! Hope you enjoy and don't f...

Episode 7: In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast I interview New York Times Contributor and author of two fly fishing books: FISH ON, FISH OFF: THE MISADVENTURES OF A SELF-TAUGHT ANGLER and A CAST IN THE WOODS: A STORY OF FLY FISHING, FRACKING AND FLOODS IN THE HEART OF TROUT COUNTRY. We discuss everything from writing, fly fishing, climate change and what it's really like to own...

In this episode I interview Midcurrent Founder Marshall Cutchin. We discuss the history of Midcurrent, environmental threats and solutions to our fisheries, ecosystem thinking and some recommended reads from Marshall. Hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like what you heard?  Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review to help us grow the conversation around sustainable bus...

In this episode I interview artist and Flood Tide Co. Founder Paul Puckett. We talk a little fishing in the Seychelles, how Paul got his start as an artist, the origins of Flood Tide Co and his company's sustainability journey from becoming a 1% for the Planet Member to making their shirts out of Repreve fabrics, which are made from recycled plastic bottles. Hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like what you h...

This episode was recorded live at the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show in Orlando in July 2018 and decided to release it as a podcast episode. I would like to thank the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) for the opportunity to moderate The Sustainable Angler: Climate Change Panel Discussion at the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD). It is truly humbling to be marrying my...

EPISODE 3: In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Costa Sunglasses Fly Community Leader Peter Vandergrift. Peter is a former fly fishing guide who now works for Costa Sunglasses. We discuss everything from water pollution threats at Pebble Mine and on the Smith River to Costa's Kick Plastic Campaign and their new Untangled Collection made from recycled fishing nets as well as...

EPISODE 2: In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I interview writer, adventure journalist and fly angler, Riverhorse Nakadate. He is not only an inspiring writer, but is also using his writing to educate and create more awareness about environmental threats to our fisheries, such as mining in the Boundary Waters, climate change and more. Riverhorse writes for The Flyfish Journal and has also r...

This is the first episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast and Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard is interviewed and we discuss disappearing into the South Pacific looking for the perfect bonefish flat, potentially changing Patagonia's mission statement and what Patagonia is doing to fight climate change. We are also proud to say that this podcast won the Outdoor Climate Media Challenge put on...