In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Jeff Wagner, who is the CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, which is the parent company of Abel, Ross Reels, Airflo, and the recently acquired Dyna-King. We discuss everything from how Jeff got started in the fly fishing industry, to what it means to be a B-Corp; how Ross Reels has partnered with Trout Unlimited in an effort to restore native trout species throughout the U.S.; how Airflo has partnered with Terracycle to create a fly line and plastic recycling program which are free to any fly shop and helps keep plastics circular; how good sustainability projects benefit people, the planet and profits, and why they still pursue sustainability projects that may only benefit people and the planet; and of course we talk a little fishing! Special thanks to Jeff, and Mayfly Outdoors, for all they are doing to protect what we love, and thank you for taking the time to listen to the show. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by: Emerger Strategies, Atlantic Packaging, and A New Earth Project.

I am stoked to share my interview with Wes Carter, who is the President at Atlantic Packaging and Founder of A New Earth Project. You may remember Wes from Episode 39 when he was just launching A New Earth Project and since then, Wes and his team have been busy revolutionizing the sustainable packaging industry. In this interview, we discuss everything from the outdoor state and consumers demanding sustainability, trends in sustainable packaging, and some innovative solutions such as packaging made from mushrooms and seaweed that Atlantic Packaging and A New Earth Project are bringing to market. Be sure to check out www.TheSustainableAngler.com to read my weekly blog posts, get caught up on previous episodes and stay tuned as I will also be releasing some brand new The Sustainable Angler merchandise this spring. The Sustainable Angler is available anywhere you listen to podcasts, and is now airing Saturday’s at 2 PM on Charleston's first and only community supported radio station, Ohm Radio, 96.3 FM. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by Emerger Strategies, and A New Earth Project - The Sustainability Initiative of Atlantic Packaging.

Aloha y'all! I am thrilled to share my interview with Daniel Nussbaum, who is the CEO of Z-Man Fishing Products, who has been making innovative lures in Charleston, SC for 30-plus years. In this episode, Daniel shares his personal story of how he got introduced to fishing, went from studying marine biology to practicing law to working at The Charleston Angler; we discuss how Z-Man Fishing Products is harnessing the power of the sun to manufacture non-toxic fishing lures, as well as making the business case for sustainability; and of course we talk some fishing.

Aloha Y'all...I am stoked to share my interview with Austin Whitman, who is the The Change Climate Project CEO, which is a nonprofit organization working to eliminate carbon emissions (you may better recognize them as Climate Neutral Certified). In this episode Austin shares how his love for the outdoors inspired him to pursue a career in sustainability and climate, we answer why a company might want to become Climate Neutral Certified, the business case for sustainability and also squeeze in some talk about fishing. I am also stoked to share this episode with you because my company, Emerger Strategies, is now Climate Neutral Certified! We are also a member of the Climate Neutral Open Certification Service Provider Network, which means we can help your organization align to the Climate Neutral Standard and achieve certification, so give me a shout if you'd like to learn more! Special thanks to Austin for your time, sharing your knowledge and for all you do to protect what you love, and if you like what you're hearing, please leave a Rating & Review!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Cheeky Fishing + Wingo Outdoors CEO Ted Upton, and we discuss everything from following his passion for fishing into a career with Cheeky to taking Cheeky and Wingo's first steps on their sustainability journey, to joining 1% for the Planet and all of the amazing conservation work Cheeky and Wingo have done since their inception. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by Emerger Strategies.

If you have been paying attention to recent headlines, you know that we are experiencing record heat, both on land and in our rivers and oceans. For example, the week of 4th of July was the hottest week ever recorded and in Florida, record water temps are causing coral bleaching. That's why I am excited to share this interview with Dr. Aaron Adams who is the Director of Science and Conservation with BTT and we talk about everything from how climate change is impacting tarpon, bonefish, permit and redfish, how climate change is exacerbating the effects of the impact of El Nino and tips on how to be a more responsible angler. Special thanks to Dr. Aaron Adams for sharing his knowledge with me and for everything he does to protect what he loves. I hope you enjoy and if you like what you are hearing, leave a rating and review on apple podcast. Thank you!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Tia Clark who is the founder of Casual Crabbing with Tia and we discuss everything from Tia being born and raised in Charleston, SC, but not having access to our natural resources to the important role our connection to the water plays, to rebuilding oyster reefs with recycled oyster shells and the power of purpose. If you are in town visiting, or even if you are a local, I'd encourage you to support Casual Crabbing with Tia with your business!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Yellow Dog Community & Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) Executive Director, Brooks Scott, and we discuss everything from Brooks' 20 year career path in the outdoor industry, environmental threats to our fisheries and the amazing work that YDCCF is doing in fly fishing communities around the world.

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Dr. Andy Danylchuk who is the Professor of Fish Conservation at UMASS Amherst, a Research Fellow at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a Science Advisor at Keep Fish Wet, a Patagonia Ambassador and the list goes on! My point is that I am stoked to share our interview where we discuss everything from how Andy got into fisheries conservation; how climate change is impacting our fisheries, and actions anglers can take to make our fisheries more resilient to a changing climate; and some of the incredible research projects Andy is doing with BTT involving tarpon. I hope you enjoy! Special thanks to Andy for all he does to protect what he loves and for sharing his knowledge with me on The Sustainable Angler. The Sustainable Angler podcast is brought to you by Emerger Strategies, and is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. The Sustainable Angler is also now airing every Saturday on Charleston’s first and only community supported radio station, Ohm Radio 96.3 FM! Finally, THANK YOU for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please Subscribe, leave a Rating & Review and show your support by picking up some The Sustainable Angler Merchandise!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Release Over 20" (and Eye Strike Fishing) Founder David Fladd, and we discuss everything from why he founded Release Over 20", some of David's conservation hero's, the declining population of speckled trout, flounder and even redfish here in the Lowcountry, as well as what gives Fladd hope about the future of our fisheries.

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Fisheries Fund's Executive Director, Whitney Tilt, and we discuss everything from his career in conservation and the lessons learned, threats to our fisheries, and how the Fisheries Fund is working to engage and activate anglers to take action at the policy level.

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association's Capt. Chad Dubose, and this episode is all about redfish. More specifically, this episode is about Georgia redfish regulations and limits, which may be playing a critical role in the State's decline in redfish populations. Hope you enjoy!

Aloha y'all! In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I interview author and angler Dylan Tomine. We discuss everything from what a good day of steelheading looks like; to environmental threats to steelhead, such as climate change and hatcheries, which brings up a topic I've never thought about, which is how is South Carolina's redfish hatcheries impacting our own fishery; to his newly release book, Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession, and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman. I've had the opportunity to read Headwaters, and it is an excellent read for anglers, no matter where you are on your angling evolution.

Aloha y'all! I love bonefish for a number of reasons, but they just so happen to live in the most beautiful places, which is why I am so glad I had the opportunity to interview Justin Lewis, who is a marine biologist and the Bahamas Initiative Manager for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. If you are curious, or you love bonefish, this episode is for you because we take a deep dive into the spawning habits of bonefish; how to properly handle a bonefish once caught; environmental threats to bonefish, such as habitat degradation, but also some inspiring habitat restoration initiatives like replanting mangroves; and finally, Justin's favorite bonefish fly. Special thanks to Justin for protecting what he loves and for sharing his knowledge with me on The Sustainable Angler. This episode of The Sustainable Angler is brought to you by Emerger Strategies.

I am really excited to release this interview with Joel R. Johnson who has built a career marrying what he is passionate about, which is fly fishing and conservation. In this episode we discuss everything from marketing for good, also known as purpose-driven brands, to environmental threats to fish species, to having a deep conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the fly fishing industry and how DEI is connected directly to sustainability. Joel is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation where he leads the brand, and the editorial voice of the Half-Earth Project, a bold plan to conserve half the Earth’s land and seas to protect biodiversity.

When I first moved to Charleston I was looking for a way to get plugged in to the sustainability scene and I was introduced to The Sustainability Institute (SI) and have been a fan and supporter of their work ever since then. Bryan Cordell is SI's leader and Executive Director who has been at the forefront of sustainability in Charleston for a couple of decades now. The Sustainability Institute is a nonprofit that promotes resilient & equitable communities while building the next level of conservation leaders. SI is able to accomplish their mission through three major programs, including: Charleston RISES, which is a green building/high performance building certification; weatherization projects for low-income families; and the Environmental Conservation Corps, which is an innovative and award-winning program affiliated with AmeriCorps (The Corps Network) that provides individuals the opportunity to serve their communities while learning new skills and gaining new experience in the field of environmental conservation.

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Senior Executive Advisor on Leadership, Culture and Strategy Execution Issues, Business Author and Advisor to CEOs, John R. Childress. I have the honor of being included in his latest book, Fly Fishing for Leadership, and we take a deep dive into the "Stewardship and Sustainability" chapter, discuss systems-thinking and the impact fly fishing has on each of us. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Sherry Stout. NREL "advances the science and engineering of energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies and provides the knowledge to integrate and optimize energy systems" and Sherry is the Arctic Strategic Program Manager and Senior Research Engineer for NREL. However, Sherry and I met because she reached out to me because she purchased a SaraBella fly rod because of their commitment to go carbon neutral and being a member of the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance. We discuss everything from the energy crisis of the 1970's to how the Arctic is warming 3x faster than the rest of the planet is a canary in the coal mine of sorts of what is to come related to climate change. We also discuss how to responsible fish for trout as stream temperatures rise, as well as the stream closures and Hoot Owl Restrictions that are in place in Colorado, Oregon and Montana due to low stream flows and high water temperatures. Finally we chat about the challenges associated with cities transitioning to 100% renewable energy and Sherry shares a message of climate hope. Below are some links to some of the topics Sherry mentions and I hope you enjoy!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview TS Designs Founder Eric Henry. TS Designs is "making and printing the best sustainable t-shirts in the world, which are Made in USA from 'dirt to shirt'" with a 500 mile radius supply chain. We talk about everything from running a sustainable business by using the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit); take a deep dive into the supply chain, the environmental & social impact of making our clothes; how buying local improves our communities, makes businesses more resilient and mitigates the impacts of climate change; and finally, how TS Designs is the 1st supplier to join the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance and why that's a big deal! Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Science on the Fly Founder and Woodwell Climate Research Center Deputy Director & Sr. Scientist Dr. Max Holmes. We discuss everything from what is causing climate change; to how climate is affecting river chemistry & fish; to how Science on the Fly is using citizen science to collect data on rivers "to further our understanding of changing watersheds around the world through long term, world-class river science." Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy! This episode of The Sustainable Angler is presented by Emerger Strategies with support from Rheos Gear. Special thanks to Dr. Max Holmes and Science on the Fly for helping to solve the climate crisis through better data and for doing their part to protect what they love! THANK YOU for listening, and if you like what you’re hearing, please leave a Rating & Review, Like and Follow!