Bryant Patterson joins the podcast again for the second time. This time, we talked about our ideal camera setup for shooting fly fishing. We get so many questions about gear so we figured it would be fun to go over some of what we use for run and gun scenarios. We also talk about specific filming techniques we use and how we use those shots throughout a video. Another thing we go over is the importance of organizing your footage and Bryant breaks down how he keeps his hard drives organized. It’s a really fun conversation and for anyone interested in filming, I think you’ll really enjoy it.

Follow Bryant on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brpatt/

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In today’s episode, our guest is my good friend CJ Lord. CJ is an incredible fisherman and probably most well-known for his ability to consistently target big brown trout. He has spent the last few years dedicated to exploring new water and testing out different streamer techniques that best trigger predatory fish. In this conversation, we talk about those techniques but more importantly, we talk about why he is using them and how he changes up tactics in different situations. We also talk about the type of water you should look for when targeting big browns and how they move around throughout the year. So if you’re anyone who is looking to target bigger fish or you want to have a better grip on streamer fishing, I think you’re gonna really enjoy this conversation.

Cj's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cjlord/

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In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with my friend Cory Brick. Cory is an ex-marine and the owner of New Life Farms just outside of Boone, North Carolina. Cory and I  met through 2 of my best friends, who have worked for him over the years. I would always hear them talking about Cory and how he had made such a big impact on their lives. I finally had the chance to meet him—a few weeks back—and we hit it off. He’s an extremely driven, hardworking, and caring person who has learned almost everything he knows through trial and error. In our conversation, we talk about realistic goal setting and what it really takes to achieve those goals. We also talk about how to deal with the uncertainties that life, business and fly fishing bring us. I was honestly surprised with how much of what Cory has learned through his Farming business applies to what I do and really just life in general. He’s an extraordinary guy and shares a ton of valuable wisdom that I hope can benefit all of you. I really enjoyed this talk and I know you will too. 

Learn more about Cory's Farm http://www.newlifefarmnc.com/
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A candid look into a brainstorming session about the Short Bus Diaries series and what is to come. Thanks to Adam, from Blue Line Co. for joining me!

Adam, from Blue Line Flies, makes a return to the podcast to talk Smallmouth fishing, Short Bus Diaries, and everything in between. I get to catch up with him on what is new with Blue Line and his main takeaways from growing an online fly fishing brand. We also dive into a Q&A and answer the questions you sent in on Instagram.  We cover everything from beer recommendations, to who is the best angler out of the short bus crew, to what projects we've got coming up this year. It's an episode full of laughs, good whiskey, and great fishing talk. Make sure you go pick up some Blue Line Flies below!

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Will Phelps is a Georgia native, residing in the northern parts of Montana. He moved out west, a few years back, because of his love for fly fishing and the outdoors. While getting into fly fishing, he started bringing a camera along to document his trips. He produced short films that he shared on YouTube and eventually found an opportunity to work with the photographer, Bryan Gregson. Since then, Will has sharpened his skills behind the lens and has produced some incredible videos for some of the biggest brands in the industry. In this episode, we talk about how he has been able to make a career out of producing fly fishing content and the realities of what that really looks like. Will shares some of his filming secrets and his biggest mistakes that he made early on. We go into depth about what our processes' look like when producing a film and the biggest lessons we've learned through filming fly fishing. We also have a Q&A segment, later in the episode, where we answer some of your most asked questions about Filmmaking, Editing & YouTube.  This is one of my favorite talks so far and I hope you enjoy it!

Check out Will's work here https://www.willphelpsmedia.com/

Josh Brady of Brady's Handmade Nets joins us to talk fishing, entrepreneurship, and the art of net making. We get to hear about the story of Brady's Handmade Nets and how it has come to be what it is today. After a scary injury, a few years back, Josh had the option to get back into welding or pursue a career in craftsmanship. He talks us through that time and how he was able to turn a side-hobby of craftsmanship into a career in the fly fishing industry.  Josh is one of the most genuine people I know and it was a pleasure talking with him. 
If you want to check out his company and pick up a net, email him at [email protected] or visit http://www.bradyshandmadenets.com

Griff Washburn (aka Goth Babe) is a musician, avid outdoorsman, and overall badass. He started out his music career recording songs in his Truck camper while traveling out west. He now lives in a tiny home—that he built—and has over 1.6 Million monthly listeners on Spotify. His recording process is simple yet unique as he’s able to create such a full sound with limited resources and space. When he’s not recording music, you can find him surfing, climbing, snowboarding, or riding motorcycles and probably somewhere out of service. I enjoyed getting to talk with him about his story, his process, and what drives him as an artist. If you haven’t already, go check out Goth Babe on any music platform, I promise you won’t regret it. Check out his music here https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o96HO2zrujyATtVsqGhh3?si=gle2S01-QOqdZlYynBknkw

Karson Decker is a Boone, North Carolina Native and knows just about everything you need to know about Small Stream fishing. He started working at Due South Outfitters when he was 14 and took his first guided trip at 15. He's only 20 now but he's one of the best fly fishermen that I know. We are also joined by, Max Beck, the owner of Due South Outfitters (who was on EP #03). Being that we all reside in Boone, NC, small stream fishing is our jam. So, I took to Instagram and had you guys send in questions about Small Stream fishing. We received hundreds of questions and in this episode, we got to tackle some of those. Karson & Max offer a lot of tangible advice for anyone interested in upping their small stream game and anyone trying to find new places to fish.  We talk about local privatization issues we face in North Carolina and how you can get away from pressured fisheries. Our hope, with this episode, is that you can take some of these tools away and apply them to your own fly fishing game. This isn't about the places we have fished, the flies we use, or the gear we like but rather a conversation that can be a catalyst. A catalyst to help you take initiative in getting out and growing as an angler, yourself. We hope you enjoy it and please share this with anyone else who could benefit from this conversation.

To book a trip with Due South Outfitters, go to www.duesouthoutfitters.com
Social Media pages @kdecker25 @maxbeckflyfishing @duesouthoutfitters

Chelsea Burkett is a graphic designer from Tennessee who now lives in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also the mastermind behind the recent Wild Fly branding & apparel designs. I've had the pleasure of working with her for over a year and a half now and she has really helped us formulate a style, that is unique to us. In this conversation, we got to talk about how she was introduced to the world of design, the challenges she's dealt with, and the valuable lessons she's learned as a freelancer. We talk about the importance of branding and what the process looks like when working with a client. This is a great conversation for you creators out there. Especially if you're wanting to start creating but don't know where to start. I hope you enjoy and make sure to reach out to Chelsea if you are in the need of any design or branding work. 
IG https://www.instagram.com/chelseaburkettdesign/