Rick Crawford I have had ample time to reflect during the COVID-19 quarantine, and to be completely honest, much of that time has been on how my company will survive. That got me thinking about why I started my business, and the events that lead to me jumping off a cliff to pursue my dream…
Category: Sustainability

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Conservation from the Couch
Rick Crawford In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Lucas Bissett and Paul Moinester about their new project “Conservation from the Couch.” COVID-19 has got all of us missing our fly fishing community, going on our annual fishing trips and the ability to take action to protect the fish and places we…

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…

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Marine Fish Conservation Network’s Tom Sadler
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Marine Fish Conservation Network’s Tom Sadler who has spent the last thirty-five years working to protect the fisheries he loves. We discuss the history of fish conservation from fresh water to marine; the value of science when it…

The Sustainable Angler Podcast: April Vokey
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview angler, guide and Anchored podcast host April Vokey. We chat about fishing in British Columbia and Australia, where April spends half of her year these days; making fishing fun for kids; and discuss how it’s ok to be overwhelmed and feel helpless with the…

Sustainable Business Workshop at Tailwater Lodge
Rick Crawford THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19. THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS WORKSHOP WILL BE RESCHEDULED, SO PLEASE STAY TUNED. I couldn’t be more thrilled to begin offering Sustainable Business Workshops at fly fishing lodges around the US and Caribbean. We have several workshops in the works, but the first…