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Ep. 162: Jay Johnson On A Passion For The Outdoors May 12, 2020

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Jay Johnson has a mission of instilling a passion for the outdoors in others. You may have seen Jay Johnson on the Trout Bums diaries, Geo Bass, or most recently, the Fisher Guy series on Animal Planet. Jay had a challenging background that molded him into the multifaceted person that he is today. In this episode of Anchored, you’ll hear about Jay’s early life, how he got into fishing, and why he thinks it’s so important to foster a love of the outdoors in others. You won’t want to miss a minute of Jay’s story so grab your headphones and press play now.

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Outline of This Episode

[3:15] Jay had a heavy childhood
[7:00] When did he start fishing
[14:22] Jay studied string bass in college on a scholarship
[17:25] How did he get started fly fishing?
[25:12] He got out of the music business
[27:44] When did he get into the business of fly fishing
[36:25] What is Pig Farm Ink all about?
[41:08] How did he get into film
[50:24] He’s a farmer too
[55:56] He just wants to spread his message

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Ep. 161: Talking Taxidermy with Jenna McRae Apr 23, 2020

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Jenna McRae is somewhat new to taxidermy, but she is full of passion, knowledge and talent. Although she has only been practicing for a year and a half, she has a natural ability for the craft and her artistic talent shows in her work. In this episode of Anchored I find the answers to all of my questions, including how to choose a taxidermist, if there any animals Jenna won’t work with, and how to field dress a deer if you want to mount it?

Outline of This Episode

[7:45] How did she get into taxidermy?
[14:44] Working at home is her dream
[16:16] How do I field dress a deer if I want it mounted?
[22:55] Why would a taxidermist want a hide from an animal they aren’t working with?
[28:18] Does she have any boundaries as to what she will mount?
[32:30] What is the hardest part of doing a bird?
[33:34] What should people look for when choosing a taxidermist?
[38:35] Does taxidermy cause people to hunt more mature, impressive animals?
[40:03] How to get an animal to her from another country?
[41:40] What is the coolest thing about working on these animals?
[45:14} What is a Euro mount?

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Ep. 160: Kimi Werner on Motherhood, Freediving, and Spearfishing Mar 27, 2020

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Have you ever wondered if freediving and spearfishing are as peaceful as they seem? My guest today describes them as transcendent. Born and raised in Hawaii, Kimi Werner is a chef, an award-winning artist, motivational speaker, a U.S. National Spearfishing Champion, and most recently, a new mother. Join us for a conversation about life as a new mother, freediving, spearfishing, and hunting.

Listen in to hear why Kimi Werner is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met.

Outline of this episode

[2:55] Started diving at a young age
[6:00] Hunting deer
[12:30] shooting underwater
[13:33] Is the appeal of hunting similar to that of spearfishing
[18:02] The day that changed her life
[27:22] Why she quit competing
[35:39] What makes a good dive partner
[40:39] The shark
[46:55] The word huntress
[49:00] Motherhood

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Ep. 159: Instagram Troll Or Activist? An Interview With Copper Plated Sixes Mar 12, 2020

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Over the last few years, a surprising amount of troll accounts have emerged on social media platforms. While some are humorous and light-hearted, others thrive on the mistakes and misfortune of others. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with the person who runs Copper Plated Sixes, an account that focuses on the fishing and hunting industries. We discuss why he feels the need to run such an account, who’s really behind the posts, where to draw the line and whether or not it’s cowardly to hide behind anonymity.

Outline of this episode

[1:15] @copper_plated_sixes believes he's not a troll
[9:40] One pet peeve he has is using sex to sell fishing
[12:20] Hunting is also portrayed poorly online
[20:22] He focuses on influencers
[26:10] Do the actions of troll accounts fuel hatred and discord?
[30:22] What can come of a large following?
[32:12] Why is he so passionate about women showing skin?
[38:42] What comes from all this negativity?
[46:55] He knows that conversation can spur great change

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Ep. 158: Erin Block on Hunting for Food Feb 27, 2020

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Erin Block works as a librarian and freelance writer. She is the author of countless articles and 2 books including, The View from Coal Creek and By a Thread. But of course, Erin is more than that, she is an angler, hunter, and forager. In this episode, we dive into Erin’s life and she reveals how she got into fly fishing and hunting for food and why she has chosen to step away from fly fishing. You’ll also want to hear about her views on feminism and fishing so make sure to listen to the end of this episode of Anchored.

Outline of this episode

[3:15] Erin grew up on a hobby farm
[12:44] Erin is closer to the food she eats than most
[18:55] She ended up at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
[26:49] Marriage ended up being different than she thought
[31:12] She took up hiking as a way to get away and think
[37:15] She met her husband through his blog
[48:06] She doesn’t want to be treated differently because she’s a woman
[59:01] Why she has taken a step back from fishing
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Ep. 157: Tying Flies with Brita Fordice Feb 20, 2020

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Fly tying expert, Brita Fordice, joins me on this episode of Anchored to discuss tying flies, life, and much more. Fishing has always been a part of Brita Fordice’s life. Growing up in Washington she fished for steelhead, trout, and salmon. She even started tying flies at 10 years old. As an accomplished angler and guide in Puget Sound, her custom patterns are loved by fly fishers everywhere. Listen to this fun conversation to hear more about Brita’s life, designs, fly tying tricks, and so much more.

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Outline of This Episode

[2:15] Brita Fordice grew up fly fishing in Washington
[10:22] Brita has taken tying flies to a whole new level
[17:35] How does she keep from having her beautifully crafted flies not turn into a terrible mess when mass-produced?
[20:20] What does she love and hate about different flies?
[25:25] Why do they use UV hardened resin?
[31:05] What are her thoughts on intruders?
[35:22] Which flies is she most proud of?
[40:09] What is a true Spey fly?
[45:08] Does she modify any of her materials?
[48:05] What kind of feathers does she use?
[51:22] What is the perfect deceiver for her?
[53:44] What is her biggest frustration with hooks?
[57:26] What tricks is she willing to share?

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Brita Fordice on Instagram @seafly907
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Ep. 156: Hoagy Carmichael on Bamboo Fly Rods Feb 07, 2020

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Hoagy Carmichael is a producer, director, author and bamboo rod builder. Growing up as the son of one of America’s most cherished songwriters, Hoagy is no stranger to the pressures of passing on legacies. In 1968, he met bamboo rod builder Edmund Everett Garrison, where he would eventually chronicle the work of one of fly fishing’s greats.

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Outline of This Episode

[4:15] Cancer has taken a toll on his health
[7:16] Born and raised in L.A., Hoagy grew up surrounded by show business
[10:35] Hoagy didn’t learn how to fish until 1967
[21:46] Garrison’s rods were different
[25:17] Hoagy worked on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
[30:15] He has written 5 books on fly fishing
[37:40] Do women really catch more fish?
[42:05] Is he a part of the fly fishing industry?
[46:07] How would he like to be remembered?

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Ep. 155: Best Practices for Catch and Release Fishing with Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Sascha Clark Danylchuk Jan 17, 2020

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The whole point of catch and release fishing is to ensure those fish live to swim another day. But sometimes, even with our best intentions, that prized fish won’t get to live much longer. Anglers and fisheries scientists, Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Sascha Clark Danylchuk are working hard to change that. Their nonprofit KeepEmWet Fishing (soon to be KeepFishWet) strives to give anglers better practices when practicing catch and release. Listen in to this fascinating conversation to hear why they do what they do, how they are trying to save ecosystems and fish, and best practices that you can employ today.

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Outline of This Episode

[3:15] Andy and Sascha take science and put it in the hands of anglers
[8:16] How does the science apply to anglers?
[13:14] Why should I follow these best practices?
[19:48] Where do they do their studies?
[20:50] A dissenting view
[24:15] What do they think of Washington’s new law?
[26:54] What is the mortality rate of catch and release fish?
[32:10] Is there a difference in how the fish are caught?
[37:44] So, should we just not fish?
[39:22] What are the best fish handling practices?
[48:28] There are no startovers
[52:22] Be a positive catalyst for change
[1:08:32] What criticisms do they get?

Connect with Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Sascha Clark Danylchuk

KeepEmWet Fishing (Soon to be Keep Fish Wet!)
On Instagram: @KeepEmWetFishing
On Facebook: @KeepEmWetFishing

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Ep. 154: Chris Wittman and Daniel Andrews on Captains for Clean Water Dec 28, 2019

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Captains For Clean Water started out as a group of fishing guides who were fed up with Florida’s water management practices. The organisation advocates for the elimination of harmful, large-scale freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the east and west by restoring the natural flow south into the Everglades and Florida Bay.

In this episode of Anchored, I meet with captains Chris Wittman and Daniel Andrews, the founders of CFCW, to try to wrap my head around the issue.

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Ep. 153: Kirk Deeter on the Fly Fishing Industry Dec 18, 2019

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Kirk Deeter is the vice president of media at Trout Unlimited and the editor of TROUT Magazine. He’s also an editor-at-large for Field & Stream and the editor-in-chief of Angling Trade. To say he’s busy is an understatement. The workload isn’t new to Kirk—he’s been working in the fly fishing industry since 2000 and is no stranger to the long hours of journalism.

In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Kirk to get the inside scoop on his industry magazine, his thoughts on diversity, and whether we’re loving our fisheries to death.

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