EP 13 Reyr Gear Show Notes:
In this episode we speak with Derek Roedel CFO of Reyr Gear. Reyr gear is the makers of the world’s first folding fly rod in which you can still keep your line and fly attached.
Derek tells us about how the idea got started and all the technology that is included in each Reyr rod also what his team is responsible for in the development of the rods.
Derek also speaks about the challenges he has encountered and is still encountering as the rod company is in its early stages of development and business life.
Top 3 Takeaways from this episode:
1. Work with reputable companies when developing a quality products and take the feedback they offer with open ears
2. Have a marketing plan and a plan for growth out of the gate.
3. Make sure you get a return on your investment or products if using pro staff or ambassadors to help push the brand.
Other Notes
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EP 27 Matt Smythe of AFFTA, talks about IFTD the decision to stand alone & #D4BB what you need to know.
In this Episode we speak with Matt Smyth the membership manager of AFFTA. Matt talks about what AFFTA is in the fly fishing world and why it is important to all of us fly fishers.
Matt shares what the many many many shared focuses are that AFFTA has with its different members. We learn the reason why Colorado was chosen for the IFTD and all that goes into this show to make sure its a success for everyone.
Matt opens up about what we can expect this year at the show with the new platforms and seminars offered to visitors.
Matt also mentions to us that anyone going who has yet to register you might want to jump on it. As spots and rooms are filling up fast.
Matt talks about AFFTAs newest passion project the #D4BB or day for bristol bay, and the many retailers who are getting behind the great cause to raise much needed funds for the front line workers who are going head to head with the mining companies in order to protect this land.
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EP 25 Blue Halo Rods, Courtney Boice”s Quest to produce the world’s best fiberglass rod.
In this episode of the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast we speak with Courtney Boice, the CEO of Blue Halo Fly Rods. Blue Halo is the leader in the Fiberglass fly rod market. Courtney has been at the helm of Blue Halo for almost 7 years now.
Blue Halo rods are the industry’s most advanced and best performing fiberglass rods. The technology that Courtney talks about is ground breaking with the launch of the new Liger rods and the S2 fiberglass. Basically, it’s a hybrid rod of graphite and fiberglass.
Courtney also talks about the difficult challenges that he and the team has faced trying to get the right feel load and cast out of the rod while also trying to get it made in the USA for a reasonable price, but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Courtney mentions few other roadblocks the brand and company has faced and overcome.
Courtney shares with us his past and how he became involved in fly fishing to his reasons in wanting to start a fly rod business, that is strictly on line. We also hear how Courtney’s family is involved in the business as well.
Blue Halo tells us a sneak peak of what’s coming up next from the new technologies to their new rod developments and line ups. Courtney is pretty excited to share with us much of this news.
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EP 21 PT2, Kristen Mustad: Nautilus Reels and the long rise to the top.
In this Episode Part 2 we speak with Kristen Mustad the owner of Nautilus Fly Reels.
