Rick Crawford In this episode I interview Flood Tide Co. Founder Paul Puckett and chat about fishing in the Seychelles, how Paul got started as an artist, Flood Tide’s journey starting out in an attic to becoming 1% for the Planet Members to their new “Sprummer” collection which includes shirts made with Repreve fabrics made…
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The Sustainable Angler Gift Guide
Rick Crawford As consumers, we hold an incredible amount of power with what we choose to purchase. When we buy products that align with our values, we send clear market signals that we want products that are socially and environmentally responsible, which then forces brands to become more environmentally and socially responsible to meet the…
Sustainability 101: What is Sustainable Business?
Rick Crawford In “Sustainability 101: What is Sustainability?” we defined ‘sustainability’ using the 1987 Brundtland Commission’s definition: “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Similarly, a ‘sustainable business’ takes into account the role it plays in affecting the ability of future generations to meet…
The Sustainable Angler: Climate Change Panel Discussion Recap
Rick Crawford I would like to thank the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) for the opportunity to moderate The Sustainable Angler: Climate Change Panel Discussion at the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show this year in Orlando. It is truly humbling to be marrying my passion for fly fishing and sustainability and bringing sustainability…
Top 5 Blogs of 2017
Rick Crawford 2017 was a great year here at Emerger Strategies and we appreciate you taking the time to check out our site and read our blogs! Here is our Top 5 (most read) Blogs of 2017: Wyoming Cutt Slam: Wyoming has four native species of cutthroat trout and back in 2011 me and a…
Reflecting on 2017
Like many of you, I am spending the last few days of the year reflecting on 2017, and I am grateful for all that Emerger Strategies accomplished. I am also humbled to be fulfilling my dream of marrying fly fishing and sustainability and for the opportunity to work with the greatest brands in fly fishing! …
