Dr. Slick Co
In this Manufacturer Spotlight we’ll hear from Stephen Fournier, owner of Dr. Slick Co, about the history and progression of Dr. Slick and how Stephen has seen the fly fishing industry change over the the past 30+ years. We’ll also hear from Stephen about what he’s most excited for with Confluence 2023.
TRXSTLE
Oftentimes, the greatest success stories come from individuals who saw a void in an industry and sought to fill it. That’s exactly what co-founders John Smigaj and Morgan Misek did when they decided to build TRXSTLE and began designing the products they wished they had. This week, we hear from John to learn about TRXSTLE and what makes their products so thoughtfully crafted. Enjoy a few moments from our inspiring conversation!
Scientific Anglers: Blane Chocklett
This week we sat down with Scientific Anglers’ Ambassador Blane Chocklett to discuss his passion for fly fishing, inspiration for guiding, and participation as an active member of the Scientific Anglers' Ambassador Team. As I sat down with Blane, I was overcome with several questions and emotions. What circumstances had influenced his love for fly fishing? How does one choose between musky fishing and bass? And what on earth is the reasoning for the size of musky flies? All of these would be answered in due time.
Yakoda Supply
Yakoda Supply is a creative, entrepreneurial, and unique brand working to fill a void within the fly fishing industry. Yakoda Supply was founded through their own “excursions to rivers and streams throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. During our time on the water, we realized that some of our equipment was over-engineered for our purposes—that a piece of gear with technical specs for a weeks-long expedition to Kamchatka is overkill when you’re driving four hours to Wyoming on a Tuesday. Overkill for the wallet, and even a seasoned guide on most days.”.