For the final episode of the Brown Trout & Bridge Beers Musicians & Artists series, we asked one last question:

“What’s something fishing has given you that you didn’t realize you needed at the time?”

The answers in this episode go far beyond fish. From peace and perspective to friendship, creativity, and purpose, this conversation became the perfect way to close out a series that’s been all about the connection between art, music, and life on the water.

A huge thank you to all of the artists and musicians who joined us throughout this series and shared their stories with us.

And this is only the beginning.

Starting in June, Brown Trout & Bridge Beers returns with a brand-new guest series featuring fly shop owners, guides, and fly fishing gurus from across the country.

Make sure to follow, rate, and share the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next.

What does a perfect day actually look like?

We asked a group of musicians and artists to describe their version of it—water, people, music, and a couple beers included.

The answers go in every direction. Some simple, some dialed, some you can picture immediately.

Same question. Different perspectives.

Episode 4 of the Musicians and Artists series.

In this series, we ask the same questions to musicians and artists — and see where fly fishing fits into their lives.

Today’s question: How does fly fishing influence your work, if at all?

Different backgrounds, different perspectives, but a lot of the same underlying thread. From time on the water to time spent creating, the answers start to blur the line between the two.

If you’ve been following along, you know the format — quick hits, honest answers, and a look at how fly fishing shows up in places you might not expect.

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More to come.

EP3 — The Ones That Stick

Some places — or even a single fish — stay with you long after the day is over.

In this episode of Brown Trout & Bridge Beers, musicians and artists share the rivers, lakes, trips, and moments that have stuck with them, and why those experiences still matter.

Featuring:

• Jake Keeler
• Ryan Acker (The Last Revel)
• Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades)
• Paul Puckett

Different voices. Same question. Same water.

EP2 — Shaped by the Water

In the second episode of Brown Trout & Bridge Beers, we ask a simple question:

How does time on the water shape the way we think, work, and create?

From long days on rivers to quiet moments on lakes and the ocean, the water has a way of influencing more than just how we fish. It shapes perspective, process, and the way people approach their craft.

Featuring:

• Jake Keeler
• Ryan Acker (The Last Revel)
• Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades)
• Paul Puckett

Different voices. Same question. Same water.

EP1 — First Water

After a few years away, Brown Trout & Bridge Beers is back with a new format. In each episode, people connected to fishing answer the same question about life on and around the water.

For the first episode, we talk with musicians and artists about what first drew them to the water — the rivers, lakes, and oceans that shaped how they fish, think, and create.

Guests include:

• Jake Keeler

• Ryan Acker (The Last Revel)

• Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades)

• Paul Puckett

Different voices. Same question. Same water.

Grant sits down with Josh Olson and Russ Gontarek of Thorne Bros Custom Rod & Tackle in Blaine, MN. In typical 3bt fashion, the conversation spirals around beer, BS, and brown fish. Russ and Josh share what's new at Thorne Bros and the Fly Angler, tips for your first guide trip, and how to survive a peasant diet.

Thorne Bros

https://www.thornebros.com/

Midwest River Guides

https://midwestriverguides.com/

Wait... Another musky fly fishing episode? You got it! Grant sits down with Dan and Josh to review the Fall Musky Camp experience back in November. Don't expect to get the secret sauce here kids, because the Musky Garden of Eden has a pile of shit in the middle of it. Be sure to check out the Musky Fool brick and mortar down in the Madison area, there's trout stuff too! And for you sticker nuts out there, Josh has some of the best there is.

@muskyfool

https://muskyfool.com/

@bambam_flyguy

https://bambamflyguy.com/

Happy fall everyone! We took the summer to be with family, grill hot dogs, and finalize the new podcast studio. We talk a bit about the Rush fish kill down in MN, events happening around the twin cities, and what kind of fishing we haven't been doing over the summer. Be sure to check out the links below to contact your local TU chapter and DNR to voice your opinion on how we can keep our streams healthy for generations to come.

https://www.tu.org/

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/

We had the pleasure of visiting the new Margo+Lola fly fishing school on the Rush River near Ellsworth Wisconsin in late March. Co-founder Mark Walinske gave us a proper tour of the grounds and was even nice enough to put us on a few nice fish. We learn about what the fly fishing school has to offer and how Margo+Lola is pushing to make Flyfishing more accessible for all. Looking for your next team work building event? Or maybe a get away with some friends? Be sure to check out the links below and reach out to Mark with any questions!

https://www.margolola.com/

https://www.instagram.com/margolola.inc/

https://www.facebook.com/MargoLolaInc/