Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast I interview Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter, and we take a deep dive on plastic pollution, specifically centered around plastic packaging. We discuss everything from zero waste and designing for circularity; the carbon footprint of plastic packaging and what Atlantic Packaging is doing to clean…
Category: Surfing
Catching a Redfish + Wave in the Same Day?
Rick Crawford Over the last several years, I have been trying to catch a redfish and a wave in the same day for no other reason than it would be a guaranteed good day, but lately it has become a bit of an obsession. Luckily, catching waves and redfish is at least an option here…
3 YouTube Channels for Escapism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rick Crawford The coronavirus pandemic continues do its thing, and while I am keeping the vibes positive at my house, I still need a dose of escapism as the days are turning in to weeks and I try to remember what day it is. So, here are a few YouTube Channels that I am a…
3 Books for Escapism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rick Crawford We are living in some interesting times with the Coronavirus, but I always try to see challenges as opportunities. Case in point, COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for families to spend more time together; I have had the time to do a bit more research into planting my vegetable garden than previous years;…
Lessons from a Life of Fly Fishing and Surfing: We are Part of Nature, Not Separate
Rick Crawford Because fly fishing and surfing are both outdoor sports, and lifestyles for that matter, anglers and surfers tend to be more aware about things that negatively impact our environment. Fly fishing requires that we have an understanding of not only the fish we are targeting, but also their environment. When fishing for trout,…
Lessons from a Life of Fly Fishing & Surfing: Be Grateful & Present
Rick Crawford Lesson 3: Be Grateful & Present Fly anglers and surfers both spend a fair amount of time meditating, or at least contemplating life, as we wait for tailing (or rising) fish and waves. This downtime provides an opportunity to practice gratefulness because sometimes the fish aren’t biting and the waves aren’t pumping. However,…
