Smart To Fish Wild

In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Rob Parkins, owner of RP Outside LLC and former board member and treasurer of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA). With over 50 years behind a fly rod, Rob brings an incredibly wealthy, unfiltered perspective on the industry.

From sneaking into his family's gun cabinet as a child in Connecticut to cast an old fiberglass rod on the grass to standing on the front lines of monumental national conservation battles out West, Rob maps out what it truly takes to move from a surface-level angler to a dedicated defender of the wild.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Wirtner, a passionate fine artist and longtime educator from Pennsylvania, to talk about how fly fishing serves as the common thread through her life’s most meaningful relationships, her career, and her stunning fish portraiture.

From learning to cast in a Pittsburgh backyard using her grandfather’s old fly rod to taking her students into the school gymnasium to teach them fly casting, Heidi shares her incredible journey of using bold, exaggerated colors to make people stop, look, and connect with nature.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with John Hurwitz, Founder of Sound Maritime Solutions, to explore the fascinating intersection of generational commercial fishing, cutting-edge autonomous ocean navigation, and the pursuit of excellence on a fly fishing stream.

From his childhood steering boats down the Noyo River at five years old to working at the prestigious Scripps Institution of Oceanography and guiding at the Baranof Wilderness Lodge in Alaska, John shares how a life defined by water has positioned him to build the ""reliability layer"" for the next era of global maritime infrastructure.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Michael Monaghan, founder of FFF ETFs, to explore the parallels between a life spent on the water and a career spent backing the world's most innovative "iconoclasts."

From his roots in a Montana "cow town" to the high-stakes trading desks of Goldman Sachs and the creation of off-grid communication tools for Special Forces, Michael shares how his journey as a founder inspired a new way to look at the public markets.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Jon Easdon, Director of Services at Angler’s Covey, to explore how fly fishing serves as a powerful "medicine" for mental health, recovery, and personal connection. From his early memories in hunting camps to over two decades of sobriety, Jon shares how the river provides a rare space to be truly present in an increasingly "loud" world.

We dive into his work with impactful nonprofits like Reeling in Serenity and The Morning Hatch Foundation, discussing how the outdoor community can act as a beacon of hope for those in isolation.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Brian Hiatt, Founder and CEO of Dry Mountain Gear, to explore the intersection of the American dream, small-batch manufacturing, and the deep-rooted values of conservation.

From a childhood in a small Utah town and six years of military service to teaching himself CAD through "YouTube University," Brian shares how his drive to solve his own outdoor gear frustrations led to a revolution in personalized, 3D-printed equipment

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Austin Jensen, Director of Rackets with Talisker, to explore how fly fishing serves as a profound platform for personal development, deep professional networking, and intentional parenting.

From his early days struggling to catch a single fish to organizing annual week-long expeditions in the remote waters of Idaho, Austin shares how the challenges of the sport mirror the complexities of life and business.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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In this episode of the Smart to Fish Wild Podcast, I sit down with Nolan Hout to explore the parallels between fly fishing, leadership, business growth, and authentic human connection.

From teaching himself how to fly fish on Pacific Northwest rivers to leading growth strategies in the corporate world, Nolan shares how time on the water has become a counterbalance to the speed and noise of modern business.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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Mark Candler sits down with Wayne McGee, co-owner of the Alaska Trophy Adventure (ATA) Lodge, to explore his journey from childhood fishing in Illinois to operating a premier fly-fishing destination on the Alagnak Wild and Scenic River.

Wayne discusses the "magical" nature of Bristol Bay, the unique experience of a family-run business, and the lodge's commitment to "custodianship" through conservation efforts like the Save Bristol Bay campaign. From witnessing the "Alaska Grand Slam" to navigating the ethics of preserving pristine wilderness, Wayne shares how a passion for the outdoors can evolve into a purposeful, intentional life.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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Mark Candler sits down with Emanuel Rose, the founder of Strategic E-Marketing and a third-generation "orthodox" fly fisherman. Emanuel shares how a lifetime spent on the rivers of the Sierra Nevada and the West Coast has cultivated a unique sense of perseverance and adaptability—traits he finds essential in the rapidly shifting landscape of modern marketing and AI.

The discussion bridges the gap between the peace of the backcountry and the technical complexities of "Generative Engine Optimization," offering listeners insights on how to find "anchor points" in life while staying nimble in business. From tips for novices hiring their first guide to the parallels between a rising trout and a new marketing offer, Emanuel explores how the energy of the wild refills the spirit for the challenges of the professional world.

Smart To Fish Wild: Hosted by Mark Candler, Smart To Fish Wild explores the intersection of outdoor adventure, impactful leadership, and financial strategy. We interview founders, CEOs, and pioneers who are changing the world through their passion for the outdoors.

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