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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 by Joe Tardif president of the Colorado State University Fly Fishing Club.
Send any questios to Joseph.tardif@tu.org
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Friday Jun 12, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
What does it take to shape the conversations that define modern fly fishing?
In this episode of Emerging, we sit down with Kirk Deeter. Writer, editor, author, conservation advocate, and one of the most influential voices in the fly fishing industry. Over the course of his career, Kirk has helped shape how anglers think about fisheries conservation, outdoor media, fly fishing culture, and the future of the sport.
Kirk shares insights from decades spent at the intersection of fly fishing, journalism, and conservation. We discuss the evolution of outdoor media, the changing landscape of the fly fishing industry, what makes a compelling fishing story, and why effective communication is more important than ever for the future of our rivers and fisheries. Along the way, Kirk reflects on mentorship, authenticity, and the responsibility anglers have to protect the resources they enjoy.
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