Fly Fishing Founders

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/090 Mont Adams tells the Adamsbuilt story and how he has stayed in business for over 30 years selling waders, boots and other quality fly fishing gear.  Hear some of the stories and challenges in competing with other companies in the space.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/79 In this Fly Fishing Founders Chat I talk to Ross White from Deli Fresh Design who tells the story of how DLD came to be.  We get a perspective on how Ross is producing USA made products as a one man show.We talk about the Fly Fishing Rendezvous, Mirage Reels and Rising Nets.  Find out how Ross makes a name for himself when there are other companies out there producing similar slings and gear.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/172 Roger Maves is here to share the story of how he started Ask About Fly Fishing way back in 2006, before podcasting was really even a word.  We also here about Roger's fly fishing digital marketing agency in the second show today.

Rent this Rod is on the podcast this week as part of our Fly Fishing Founders Series where we hear the stories behind the companies in fly fishing today.  Listen to their struggles and the journey to make a life out of fly fishing. We talk about Thomas & Thomas, Abel, Hatch, the Davidson River and behind the scenes with...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/207 Support Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Joe Monaghan is here to share the Anglers Coffee story and why after retiring he is going back in business as one of the best coffee's for fly fisherman.  Anglers Coffee is also my favorite coffee and a sponsor for this podcast.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/112 Brian Bennett, the founder of Moldy Chum, one of the biggest and oldest fly fishing websites is on the podcast to describe what the moldy chum is all about and where it's going.  The slab of the month, the chumion, and suction dredging are all discussed today. We get into the Dirt Bag Diaries, Reel Pure Radio and other podcasts that inspired Brian to keep on moving.  Suck my Fly Blog, The Hopper Talk Blog, Mini Chubby and many other blogs of yesteryear.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/205 We hear the story of how Chris Nemlowill from Fort George Brewery created one of the best selling craft micro brews in the NW with the Vortex IPA.  We find out how Fort George came to be after Chris walked on at Bill's Tavern and found the old Fort George building.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/251 Sponsor: Togen's Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens John Mauser from Mauser Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down fly fishing for redfish and his story of building a fly rod company out of Swansboro North Carolina.  John has a really passionate story to share and one that really resonated with many in the fly fishing community.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/104 I sat down with Greg Keenan, the host of the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast to hear how he is putting together the next big fly fishing podcast.  We hear about some of the great guests he's had on the show and what you can expect in the coming years.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/122 I connected with Rick Saez to talk about the Outdoor Biz Podcast and some tips to help you find out more about building a business in the outdoor space.  Rick is helping outdoor adventure businesses get into podcast through his online courses. We hear about how Rick started at the bottom and worked his way up through the business via multiple companies along the way.  Tons of shoutouts to companies in people in the outdoor industry and fly fishing industry.  It was a fun chat to BS about the outdoors with Rick.