In this episode of Emerging, we take a deep dive into the outdoor apparel industry. Our guest, Joe Basta, is the co-founder of a revolutionary company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. After years of pursuing various entrepreneurial ventures, Joe and his wife, Mellisa, founded Tellus with a mission to make a meaningful impact. While many companies today pledge 1% for the planet, Tellus goes a step further—donating 100% of its profits to The Nature Conservancy, supporting the protection of land and oceans both near and far from Fort Collins. 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. Find Tellus here: https://tellusoutdoor.com/  

Rick Takahashi is one of, if not the best fly tier in the game. Rick was “born to fish” as he says. Whether you know it or not Rick has probably influenced the life of any fly fisher. It may not be direct, but many of our favorite fly patters were either created by him or inspired by his skills. In this episode, we discussed what makes fishing and flies so interesting to Rick, and he gives us his best advice on how to become a better fly tier and angler. 

To find some of Ricks work look for the titles: “Modern Midges”, “Modern Terrestrials”, and “The Fly Tying Artist” in your local fly shops. Or find his name on Amazon 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

Los Locos started as a one-time trip for a couple of friends and has since grown into a worldwide operation. Acting as a catalyst for change in local communities, Los Locos provides incredible experiences, lifelong memories, and lasting impacts on everyone involved. In this short episode, we talk about why these guys do what they do, as well as a lot about Magdalena Bay, the original Los Locos operation. Mag Bay holds incredible fishing, specifically for Marlin. Los Locos marlin fishing is “the ultimate pelagic fishing program” 

To see more from Los Locos check out their Instagram @loslocosfishing 

To learn more, or apply for a trip check out their website  

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

 Joseph Berney, now with Fly Lords has a history behind the mic. As an undergrad student at UGA he had the idea to start Emerging. With Berney behind the mic he spoke with some amazing guests in the industry and provided a great first season of Emerging. Now he finds himself spending time with the team at Fly Lords. In his role with them he serves as the brand partnerships director for not just Fly Lords, but also Split Reed with Fiska Media. 

In this episode of Emerging we take a look behind the scenes of your favorite Fly Lords original series, how Emerging came to be, and a little more about the passion for the environment that Joseph carries with him every day. 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

Go check out Fly Lords!  

Fly Lords 

@FlyLords 

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Young anglers are essential to conservation. Trout Unlimited is the premier group that engages this "headwaters" group of anglers. In this episode, we are joined by TU staff and expedition participants to learn more about how TU Expeditions are engaging high school and college aged students in leadership, conservation, teambuilding, and fly fishing. 

To check out more information on this years upcoming expeditions head over to THIS link. Or check out @tuteens + @Tucosta5rivers instagrams!

This episode dives deep into the relentless advocacy efforts of Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, as he works to pass the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Mines Act (Good Sam Law). With 23 years of dedication, this groundbreaking legislation is set to become a cornerstone of Trout Unlimited’s mission for the next generation. The episode explores not only the details of the Good Sam Law but also the challenges and strategies involved in lobbying for conservation in Washington, D.C. Chris shares firsthand accounts of standing on the Senate floor, navigating the impact of lawmakers on environmental progress, and explaining how Trout Unlimited’s mission extends beyond just trout, and more into the greater good for wildlife, and human life.  

listen in to gain valuable insights into how environmental legislation takes shape within the U.S. government. The episode highlights significant projects such as the Klamath dam removal, the Good Sam Law, and the Great American Outdoors Act, offering sneak peeks into how these initiatives were successfully passed. Through these stories, the episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the patience, collaboration, and persistence required to achieve major conservation victories. 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. Thank you, Chris Wood, for joining and sharing your insight. 

Good Sam Summary  

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Hurricane Helene struck in late September, taking an unexpected path through the southeastern US and hitting communities of western North Carolina hard. In this Emerging episode, Wylie Kendall (Lees-McRae) and Graem Hargrove (App State), presidents of their colleges’ fly fishing clubs and members of TU Costa 5 Rivers, discuss shifting from the usual fall trout fishing to organizing river cleanups with local communities to address post-hurricane destruction. Even though the storm has passed there is still a lot of work to be done to return rivers and communities back to normal. To understand a little more about what the storm looked like from people living in its path, and to see how anyone can help, tune in and check out the links below! 

Go Fund Me 

Lees-McRae Fly Fishing Club  

App State Fly Fishing Club 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

Ranga Perera is a master of flavor. Whether he is on his home rivers of Montana or incredible destinations around the world, Ranga is known to be catching and cooking incredible meals riverside. Aside from carrying him around the world, His passions for cooking have given him a platform to preach his values: Community, diversity, and advocacy are what Ranga is all about.  

In this exclusive episode of the Emerging Podcast, we sit down for a 1-on-1 talk about Ranga’s emergence, his masterful Flavor on the Fly series with Flylords, and a shared passion for food and flavor. If you're ever wondering how to take that next step in your fly fishing journey, Ranga would tell you to keep a fish and give cooking a try. If you are not familiar with fly fishing but you enjoy eating fish, this is a great way to get inspired to see what's out there! 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

Go Check out Some of The Work Ranga Has Done: 

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Flavor on the Fly  

Must Watch!

Karin Miller is the owner/CEO of Zen Tenkara: the only female owned rod company in the world. She is often out chasing exotic fish and pushing the boundaries of what most think is possible with a tenkara rod. In this exclusive episode of The Emerging Podcast she talks about her fishing experiences, the science behind tenkara, and about the diversity of the fly fishing community. Tenkara is just another tool to use to get involved more with fly fishing, conservation, and community. Listen in to learn more! 

Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. 

Go check out Zen Tenkara!  

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Tune in for an introduction to the 5 Rivers team and a look at what’s on the horizon for college anglers. In this episode we sat down with Libby Glaser, Franklin Tate and Joe Gugino to discuss the history and future of the 5 Rivers program. 

If you have a question for us write us a message or send us a voice recording to [email protected]. Follow us @tucosta5rivers on Instagram so you never miss an episode.

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