Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2 Ep.96: Fly Fishing, Business, Conservation and the Emerger Strategies story

About this episode

Rick Crawford discusses his journey in the outdoor industry, fly fishing, and conservation efforts.

Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro ⁠ https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/6au6z3i3 ⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ https://cordinaeyewear.com/RYS_FLIESCLT ⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast , I sit down with Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies and the The Sustainable Angler to talk about what got him started in the outdoors, fly fishing, and the work he does today through both his business and podcast. Rick shares his journey into the outdoor industry, how Emerger Strategies came to life, and what it's like working with some of the most respected brands in fishing and the outdoors. Throughout his career, Rick has worked with companies including Ross Reels , RepYourWater , Z-Man Fishing Products , and Airflo . We also dive into conservation, storytelling, the business side of the fly-fishing industry, and the importance of building authentic relationships within the outdoor space. If you're interested in the intersection of fly fishing, conservation, media, and outdoor business , this is an episode you won't want to miss.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Geraghty

Guest: Rick Crawford

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• business
• conservation
• outdoor industry
• storytelling
• media

Keywords

• fly fishing
• conservation
• outdoor business
• Emerger Strategies
• storytelling
• media

Sponsors

TroutRoutes Pro, Cordina Eyewear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emerger Strategies, The Sustainable Angler, Ross Reels, RepYourWater, Z-Man Fishing Products, Airflo

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