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Emerging

TU Costa 5 Rivers

Welcome to Emerging, the official podcast of the Trout Unlimited and Costa 5 Rivers program. 5 Rivers is a national network of TU-affiliated college fly fishing clubs seeking to engage college, students, through community outreach and fishing trips. Our goal is to create positive change within the TU Costa 5 Rivers community and beyond by amplifying intelligent, diverse, and positive voices. We’re excited to share conservation experiences, fishing stories, and outdoor adventures. Season 4 is Hosted

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21:02

Behind the Lens

Emerging ·

2026/04/03

Jake Watts and Brandon Fien are just two guys in their twenties figuring it out—but they’re driven by a deep passion for getting outside and telling other people’s stories. What started as a shared love for the outdoors has turned into something bigger. In this episode, we dive into how they use cameras and filmmaking to highlight important voices, capture wild places, and play a role in protecting the environment.

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73:03

Very Good Fly Fishing

Emerging ·

2026/03/27

David Brotzman has burst onto the fly fishing scene with serious momentum. As the creator behind the alias Very Good Fly Fishing (VGFF), he’s built one of the most down to earth, relatable, and genuinely funny characters in our industry.What sets VGFF apart is the balance! Equal parts skill, storytelling, and not taking it all too seriously. It’s the kind of content that makes you want to grab a rod and just go fish. And it doesn’t stop at short-form. Beyond the reels, Very Good Fly Fishing has

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15:58

The Bahamian Ministry of Fly Fishing

Emerging ·

2026/03/20

oel is living the life. As a Bahamian, growing up fly fishing and exploring the beautiful flats in his backyard was second nature! Those early days on the water turned into something much bigger. Fast forward to today, and he’s worked in and out of fly fishing his entire life, building a deep-rooted connection to the sport and the people behind it.From being a kid fishing purely for the love of it, to guiding the Carnegie Mellon family year after year, Joel has seen the fishery from every

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88:32

The Most Interesting Man in Fly Fishing

Emerging ·

2026/03/06

Connor Murphy is the Founder of the CSU 5 Rivers club, and an all around fishy dude. Connor spends his time with Fly Water Inc, Emerger Fly Fishing, and St.Peters Fly Shop doing a little bit of everything!In this episode we talk all things fishing, euro, social norms, food, and phish? Tune in and share the show! Enjoy

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16:27

How to Catch a Fishermen

Emerging ·

2026/02/27

Kevin Arculeo is the inventor behind one of the most unique series of flies we’ve seen. His signature technique involves cutting hollow cylinders of foam to create articulated appendages on crab, shrimp, and other flats flies, giving them a look and movement you don’t see every day on the flats. It’s a simple idea, but the execution is dialed, and the result is patterns that feel different in the water.What really caught our eye was the Bonefish Tickler. It’s creative, a little outside the box, and

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23:16

Are Bobbers Better!?

Emerging ·

2026/02/20

Jake Thornburg, better known as “Jakey Two Tips,” is a true Gunnison River aficionado and an all-around Colorado Western Slope fishing bum. Though he didn’t grow up fishing, Jake found his way to the river later in life—and once he did, it took hold. What started as curiosity turned into obsession, and eventually into a career built around the very waters he now calls home. In this episode, we talk about how Jake carved out his place on the Western Slope, what makes the Gunnison such a

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50:02

Steelhead Fishing with Lael Paul Johnson

Emerging ·

2026/02/06

Lael Paul Johnson is one of the best steelhead guides out there. Period. Known for his passion, determination, and relentless dedication to the sport. If you see Lael on the water, watch and learn. If you see Lael on land, it’s probably not steelhead season.Tune in to this episode to pick up some of Lael’s best steelheading tricks—but more than that, hear how he traded a career as a brain surgeon for life as a fly-fishing guide. Which one is more technical? We’ll let Lael tell you. Check out

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33:05

Fly Fishing Photography

Emerging ·

2026/01/30

In this Episode we are joined by Jon Coudriet, a self proclaimed brand aficionado who specializes in fly fishing photography. In this episode we talk about Jon's passion for being in the right place at the right time. How he has made a career out of photography, and how the best camera is the one that you know how to use! Find some of Jon's work at joncoudriet.com Fly Fishing photography Cameras Surfing Striped Marlin Photo Editing Adventure Travel Los Locos

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50:36

Fly Fishing New Zealand

Emerging ·

2026/01/23

A lot of young anglers dream about heading to New Zealand. Big trout, epic rivers, and pure adventure. Online it looks like a fly fishing paradise, but what’s it really like to live there and figure it all out on your own? In this episode, we talk with 5 Rivers alum Joe Fitzgerald. Joe took the leap and moved down under to chase his dream. He shares stories from the rivers, what it’s really like to DIY your life and fishing in a new country, and tips for anyone thinking about packing up and doing it

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54:46

Nelson Oxley

Emerging ·

2026/01/15

Nelson Oxley is a TU Costa 5 Rivers alumnus from St. Lawrence University who has continued to make a meaningful impact in the fishing industry well beyond his time as a club member. In this episode, we sit down with Nelson to unpack his journey as an angler, from his early days on the water to how the 5 Rivers program helped shape his path and open doors within the industry. This conversation explores personal growth, industry insight, and what it really takes to turn a love for fishing into a

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46:26

Brian O'keefe

Emerging ·

2026/01/09

Brian O'Keefe recounts his five-decade journey as a fly fisherman, photographer, and writer — from early film cameras to modern iPhone photography, and from local rivers to remote saltwater destinations.The episode mixes some of Brians best stories, from guiding Ted Williams in Alaska, to exploring deep in the jungle looking for bass, we go over it all!

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59:39

Thomas Wurster

Emerging ·

2026/01/02

Thomas is a good friend of Emerging and the OT manager of the infamous St. Peter’s Fly Shop in Fort Collins, Colorado. In this episode, we talk about shop life and what it’s like being part of a fly shop that plays a major role in its local fishing community. We dig into the day to day rhythm of working in a shop, connecting with anglers of all experience levels, and how a shop becomes more than just a place to buy gear.We also cover Thomas’s 5 Rivers journey and his involvement with the CSU Fly

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64:11

Podcasters Podcast with Hunter Levine

Emerging ·

2025/12/26

Hunter Levine is the host of the highly respected Captains Collective podcast, where he’s spent years sharing stories, lessons, and wisdom from captains and outdoorsmen across the country. Known for his thoughtful interview style and time spent on the road chasing conversations, Hunter has built a show that goes far beyond fishing, focusing on craftsmanship, curiosity, and the people behind the passions.In this episode, we hop on the mics together to talk about our podcasting experiences, swap

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64:07

Braker Bros, filmmaking fun!

Emerging ·

2025/12/19

The Braker Bros are favorite filmmakers in the fly fishing world. Based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, brothers Andrew and Eric Braker have taken the initiative to create films that conserve. Their motto says it all: “Using outdoor storytelling to spark sustainable change.”Every Braker Bros film centers around a compelling story, and many of those stories support causes far bigger than the screen. From AI-powered trout identification to mountain lion conservation, these guys are always pushing

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35:08

Heather Harkavy

Emerging ·

2025/12/12

Heather grew up in South Florida fly fishing with her Dad from a very young age. She always knew she wanted to follow a career bringing together more young people in the sport. Throughout her time at Florida State University, Heather worked with fishing lodges and brands which really sparked a desire to find a career in fly fishing, hospitality, and youth education. She even started the 5Rivers club there! After college, Heather helped found an organization called Fish for Change. F4C empowers

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23:33

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Breakdown with Isabel Lower

Emerging ·

2025/12/05

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust's mission is to conserve bonefish, tarpon, and permit—the species, their habitats and the larger fisheries they comprise. BTT pursues this mission through science-based conservation, education, and advocacy across Florida, The Bahamas, Belize and Mexico, as well as in coastal states from Texas to Virginia. Learn more at: www.BTT.org.Our Guest Isabel is originally from Middlebury, Vermont, Isabel grew up in a family of environmentalists and fly anglers spending summers

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22:28

Makin' a CHANGE with Griz

Emerging ·

2025/11/28

Alec Griswold is a co-owner of Soul Fly Lodge and Executive Director of Elevate Youth Boston. In this podcast Alec talks about his passion for change, and excitement when it comes to sharing what he loves most. Fishing, people, and access to the outdoors is what he strives to protect!Soul Fly Co Events Music Festivals Permit Fishing Elevate Youth Boston

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73:04

Redfish & more with Frank Praznik

Emerging ·

2025/11/21

Captain Frank Praznik is a national treasure. We took a deep dive in to his nuanced past in the fly fishing (and beauty) industry, from founding a fly shop to ruling the hackle market for some not so fishy reasons. Now, Frank is one of Louisiana's finest redfish guides and is poling the flats every day reeling in monster reds. Listen in to hear all about it! Redfish on the fly State of the fishery Frank Praznik Captains for Clean Water Founding a Fly Shop Working in the beauty industry Ice

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33:53

Building Community with Carter Abramson

Emerging ·

2025/11/14

Carter Abramson joins Emerging to talk about his path from leading the Five Rivers Club at Colorado State to working in social media and community marketing at Simms Fishing Products. We get into the chaos and charm of college fishing trips, his love for discovery and fishing, and the unexpected moments that pushed him deeper into the industry.Carter breaks down what his job at Simms really looks like—organic marketing, events, community engagement, and the team effort behind the brand’s social

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59:29

Filmmaking and FISH CAMP with Jon Kłaczkiewicz

Emerging ·

2025/11/07

Jon “JK” Kłaczkiewicz is the founder of Fish Camp and has over 20 years of experience in high-impact filmmaking and branded content. JK is a passionate and motivated media professional with a proven track record of leading and executing film, commercial, and marketing projects from development to distribution, while managing resources, budgets, crews, and talent.As a director and producer, he has created dozens of films and campaigns that have won awards, reached millions of viewers, and inspired

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