Dead Drifters Society: A fly fishing podcast

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Born and raised in Italy, Emiliano moved to Vancouver Island in 2015. Always fascinated by fish, he managed to make them his job by becoming a fish veterinarian. As such, he’s currently working as Fish Health Researcher for the Pacific Salmon Foundation and studying diseases in wild and farmed salmon in BC. Emiliano started fishing when he was 6years old, and have been exclusively fly fishing for the last 15 years. When not in the lab, he tries to spend as much time as possible outdoors speycasting for anadromous fish, particular steelhead, or chasing saltwater species around the world, either inshore or bluewater.

If you want to follow Emiliano's adventure, 
go check him out on instagram @emiliano.dicicco_

Contact me on instagrame @deaddrifterssociety 
or by email. [email protected]

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Brayden Hamilton from York, Pa. Brayden is in pursuit of helping youth find their path in life, and has found himself chasing large rainbows on streamers as a way to relax and enjoy himself. We talk about how he got into fly fishing and how he attacks small crystal clear streams. 

If you want to follow Braydens adventures, check him out on instagram @pa_river_monsters

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Martin Gerdin.
Martin is a young glass artist turned fly fisherman living in Basalt, Colorado, near the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Frying pan. Having blown glass since the age of 13, he has a robust skillset and knowledge of the material that lends itself to his modern work and passion well; making species of fish frequently targeted on a fly rod. If we look deeper into Martin's past we will find a dark story that is all too common, a battle with addiction. The confluence of glass and trout saved his life in 2019, when fly fishing and glass art came together for him. He now travels the country teaching young people how to blow glass, educating and spreading hope through his redemption arc, and perhaps most importantly seeking out the most beautiful aquatic specimens he can to further inspire his artwork.

Go follow Martin’s adventures on Instagram @martin_gerdin_glass

Or check out his website https://www.martingerdinglass.com 
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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with a good friend of mine, Keifer Kotanko. Living on Vancouver Island, he has gown up with the outdoors all around him. Keifer has a passion for chasing steelhead and trout, and anadromous fish have become a favourite lately. He enjoys studying migration paths, food source, and spawning conditions.
"If I’m not on the river, ocean, creek, lake, or pond I am doing my leather work." 

We talk about how he got into fly fishing, and how he started his business in leather work. 

Go check him out on Instagram @kotanko_leather

"I have fished through fishless days that I remember happily without regret".
 - Roderick Haig-Brown.

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On this episode, we sit down with an early supporter of my podcast; Lucas Rawlins from Nova Scotia.

Takes us down memory lane from how it all started to his current fly fishing addiction.

We'll talk about; brook trout, brown trout, stripped bass and much more.

If you want to follow Lucas' adventures, check him out on Instagram @maritimefly_ltd

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Scott Wilday. We talk about how he got into fly fishing and how he started his business Lid Rig.

Scott says 'Nobody likes losing flies …. so I found myself halfway up a tree and a few beers deep. Instead of using nippers attached to my pack that I was unable to reach, I ended up using the golf ball marker hat clip to help cut me loose. Voila! Lid Rig was born from lame bachelor party gift,  poor fishing skills, and some cold beers'.

Scott founded the innovative fly fishing gear company Lid Rig started by its flagship magnetic Fishing Line Nippers product.  Lid Rig has grown to include five products and a growing apparel line.

If Scott isn’t out fly fishing or building Lid Rig, you can find him hanging out with his 5 year-old son Jet or coaching the “Lollipops” soccer team.

If you you need to grab your  life time nippers, or some other handy tools, follow Lid Rigs adventures on social media.
Instagram @lidrig
TikTok @Lid_rig 
www.lidrig.com

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Kolton Peterson.  Located in Utah, Kolton finds himself enjoying the fly life by chasing browns and other species. We start at the beginning of how earning a merit bag in Scouts led to a lifelong journey into fly fishing.  Talking with Kolton felt like I was re-conecting with an old friend- the conversation goes back and forth about our love for chasing fish on the fly.

If you want to follow Kolton's adventures, check him out on instagram @rockymountainflyfishing

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Ryan Morgan from Vancouver, Washington.

Fly fishing has recaptured Ryan's life and spends his time fishing or at the bench whipping up some flies, which he has become quite talented at. He had the opportunity this year to tie flies at Wasatch flyfishing expo, and has been invited to tie at some up coming shows. 

We talk about how he first got into fly fishing, how it laid dorment in him for many years, and it finally took ahold of his life, and now is one with the force. Also touching on work life, how his passion for fly tying ventured him into photography, and his love for fly fishing history. 

If you want to follow his adventure, check him out @0ryan999 on Instagram. 

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with Rahjeir Miles- Eubanks, a 26 year old known online as 'On Stream Assassin' and a  pennsylvania native that lives for the tug. Whether it’s sight fishing for spooky carp in lake flats or chasing elusive wilds, he has an expansive knowledge of fish and where they hide. The coolest thing this fish whisperer loves to do, is share his knowledge with the next generation.

If you want to follow his adventure, grab swag, or hit the water with him for a guided trip. Check out his Instagram @onstreamassassins

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On this episode of Dead Drifters Society, we sit down with  Ryan Rachiele, a streamer junkie with a smallmouth addiction from Pennsylvania.  We talk about tactics, rods, lines, and his "secret" love for carp. 

Thanks again Ryan for joining me!

If you want to follow Ryan, check him out on Instagram @streamerjunkie17 

If you want to follow my adventures, head over to instagram @deaddrifterssociety