In this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I’m joined by the crew from Emerging, the official podcast of the Costa 5 Rivers program by Trout Unlimited, created to amplify the voices of college fly fishing clubs across the country.

Launched in Fall 2020, Emerging has grown into a platform that not only connects more than 80 college clubs but also inspires action through storytelling, conservation, and student leadership. We dive into what sparked the idea to start the podcast, the mission behind it, and how it continues to shape the next generation of fly anglers.

We talk about the impact they've seen—through regional events, conservation work, and community-building—as well as some of the coolest episodes, most meaningful collaborations, and wildest fishing stories. From Grateful Dead fly fishing crossover content to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that have come from the show, this episode celebrates the power of youth in fly fishing.

The crew shares 5 songs for the Trout Tunes Playlist, their Mount Rushmore of Dead songs, and what's next for Emerging and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program in the upcoming school year.