August 17, 2025 My daughter got to experience her first flood tide fishing yesterday. It was special for a number of reasons, but I loved getting to share my love for fly fishing with her. I also loved getting to share that catching redfish is only a small part of the experience, and it is…
Category: The Sustainable Angler
Monte Burke on Storytelling, Conservation & Fishing with Legendary Anglers
On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke, who is also a contributing editor at Forbes, Garden & Gun, and The Drake. His past works includes Saban: The Making of a Coach, Lords of the Fly, and now…
Why Outsourcing Your Brand’s Sustainability Team Saves Money and Delivers Results
In today’s fast-paced business environment, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage. But building and maintaining a full-time internal sustainability team can be costly, time-consuming, and overwhelming, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. That’s where Emerger Strategies comes in. By outsourcing your brand’s sustainability needs to our team of experts, you not only save…
New Podcast Episode: The Power of Honest Sustainability Storytelling with Ali Wines
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that effective sustainability communication is essential to building trust, avoiding greenwashing, and aligning with customer values. That’s why I am excited to share the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast featuring Ali Wines, founder of Uncommon Ground Communications. In this powerful conversation, Ali shares her unique journey—from practicing law…
How Emerger Strategies Helps Fishing & Outdoor Brands Succeed Through Sustainability
The fishing and outdoor industries are at a turning point. Rising retailer sustainability expectations, emerging sustainability regulations, and shifting consumer values are forcing brands to take sustainability seriously—or risk being left behind. At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, build customer loyalty, and stay compliant by measuring and improving…
New Podcast Episode: Storytelling to Save the Planet with Josh “Bones” Murphy
I am thrilled to share a powerful new episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast featuring acclaimed filmmaker, fisheries biologist, and environmental storyteller, Josh “Bones” Murphy. Josh and I were first introduced in 2016, and our paths have crossed a few times since then and it’s a pretty funny story…In 2016, my wife and I were…