Joe Cermele shares his story of creating a life around fishing media. We find out how he started in this field, became the youngest Editor of Field & Stream Magazine, and produced content there for over a decade. We also chat about his time with the Meat Eaters when he hosted the Bent Podcast for a couple of years and the behind-the-scenes stories of recording Das Boat.

You know Joe is a content-creating machine and the good news is that he now has his very own podcast that he runs himself. We dig into a little bit of that today. Plus, Joe also shares some advice for people that are starting out in the media industry. This is a good one and is now my new favorite episode! Check it out!

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Show Notes with Joe Cermele

06:30 – After college, Joe worked full-time for Saltwater Sportsman Magazine. Then he worked for Field and Stream for over a decade – he was the youngest fishing Editor in that magazine’s history.

7:30 – Joe came up with the Hook Shots video series he shot, hosted, and edited for 11 years. That was also the first podcast that he recorded and edited.

08:30 – Joe tells the story of how they produced content for Meat Eater’s Bent Podcast – the challenges pre, mid, and post-production.

17:15 – Joe has a new podcast called, Cut & Retie

22:20 – I noted the blog post by Kevin Kelly, A Thousand True Fans

27:45 – Outdoor Life was a sister publication of Field & Stream – Joe was also the fishing Editor of Outdoor Life for 2 years.

28:45 – Joe now writes for Field & Stream and Outdoor Life again – he writes about 10 articles per month per brand. Though it makes him sad that these magazine has become digital only nowadays.

32:55 – Ready Player One is a great book that Joe recommends

36:20 – Joe produced 2 seasons of a show called, B-Side Fishing for Meat Eaters

37:00 – We talk about how the books, The Total Fishing Manual and The Total Fly Fishing Manual came to be.

46:20 – Tim Landwehr was on the podcast in episode 273. Joe did an episode with Tim at the Menominee River for Meat Eater’s Das Boat.

51:50 – Joe tells talks about how he started with a local magazine called, New Jersey Angler as an intern.

59:00 – Stripers are Joe’s go-to fish since it’s his hometown favorite.

1:02:25 – We had Henry Winkler on the podcast in episode 334

1:10:00 – Joe recently listened to the Woodside Podcast and he recommends this one

You can find Joe on Instagram @joe.cermele138

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WFS 273 – Sight Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Tim Landwehr from Tight Lines Fly Fishing

WFS 284 – Fly Fishing River Stripers with Hogan Brown – Striped bass, Barbless Podcast

     

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! So we’re here today with the Director of Casting For Recovery, Faye Nelson. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the organization with the mission to provide outdoor healing retreats for breast cancer survivors.

We find out how you can get involved in breast cancer awareness programs, how they hold 55 events a year around the country, and how they manage to get going with an almost all-volunteer-based labor force.

For over 25 years, women from all walks of life have benefitted from CfR’s inspiring program model. How does it work? Why is this an important topic? And how does breast cancer affect the lives of these women? Listen to the episode to learn more.

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Casting For Recovery Show Notes with Faye Nelson

04:30 – Faye is the Chief Executive Director of the nonprofit at Casting For Recovery

06:30 – Today, the organization holds 55 retreats around the country.

10:30 – St. Croix designed a traditional spinning rod in pink called, The Triumph Rod – they made only 500 of these and sold them for $150 each – Casting For Recovery received $100 for each rod sold. They sold out in less than 4 hours on Oct 1st.

11:45 – You can get involved in their movement by emailing them at info@castingforrecovery.org to get started.

12:45 – They have an event coming up on October 22 called Cast One Home Waters, where you can submit your fishing photo and win Yetti prices. Click here to learn more.

13:35 – They also have a virtual live auction that people can tune into. They auction trips to Alaska and the Driftless Region, and some non-fishing prices like bird dog, etc.

14:40 – CFR is based on a huge volunteer labor force. They have about 1800 volunteers every year.

19:45 – CFR started 26 years ago with 2 women who were fishing together – 1 was a guide and 1 was a breast reconstruction surgeon.

25:30 – About 10 years ago, Faye joined an organization, Warriors on Quiet Waters – they serve combat veterans through fly fishing.

27:22 – They have 13 national staff all over the country that are paid employees of the organization.

29:55 – They have an opening for a Southern Regional Program Manager role. If anyone is interested, reach them by email at info@castingforrecovery.org

36:00 – They’ve also done boarding for breast cancer with Yeti

37:00 – They’ve partnered with Project Healing Waters before

You can find Casting For Recovery on Instagram @castingforrecovery

Website at CastingForRecovery.org

Videos Noted in the Show

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 050 – Project Healing Waters with Jerry Lorang | Veterans, Mentorship, PTSD and Fly Fishing

WFS 320 – Casting Forward and Women’s Fly Fishing with Madison Lauterbach – Ms Mayhem

     

Nick Larson, Host of the Birdshot Podcast, gives us a bird hunting 101 today. We break down the types of birds you can target, where to find them, and their differences in behavior. He tells us what is the best shotgun to get started with, some useful tips to maintain your composure while shooting, and which gun to get next as you become a more experienced hunter. 

We discover how to hunt birds with or without dogs and how OnX maps change the game for upland bird hunting. Nick also shares the story of how he started his podcast which was not far from when we started our podcast too.

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Upland Bird Hunting Show Notes with Nick Larson

04:30 – Nick Larson’s got a podcast – Birdshot Podcast

05:20 – Nick used to hunt upland birds without a dog – he tells us how dogs change the game.

06:40 – Nick mentioned our episode with Terry Kluke at WFS 356 where we covered fly fishing and hunting in Ontario. Nick fished a lot in Ontario.

08:45 – They’ve got sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, pheasants, wood cock, prairie chickens, and spruced grouse.

10:30 – Nick tells us how to get started with hunting – google a bird species and the state you’re in, for ex: ruffed grouse Minnesota. Make sure you secure a hunting license from DNR and pay attention to the state rules and limits. Ruffed Grouse Management Area is a good resource to learn more about ruffed grouse hunting in Minnesota.

16:15 – Ruffed grouse season starts mid-September in Minnesota

18:20 – The best month to hunt grouse is the last 2 weeks of October and the first 2 weeks of November

20:15 – Nick has a friend with a grouse camp in Minnesota – Pineridge Grouse Camp

20:50 – Their firearms dear season usually starts the first Saturday of November

22:45 – Nick’s got a hunt coming up in North Dakota and will primarily hunt sharp-tailed grouse.

23:30 – Another bonus bird that they get a chance to hunt is the Hungarian Partridge – a non-native species

35:45 – Tip for sharp-tailed grouse: If your dog is on point, you’re walking in and a bird flushes, keep walking until you see the group of birds. Don’t shoot right away.

39:40 – Wingshooting is a term that is used as a broader term to include Waterfowl hunting or Dove hunting. Upland hunting generally refers to the upland game birds which are grouse, quail, pheasants, or Hungarian partridge, etc.

42:25 – Nick works for Upland Gun Company and they sell a very specific kind of gun. He doesn’t recommend their gun if you’re just getting started with hunting.

44:15 – He recommends a Remington 870 Express for beginners

45:50 – Nick likes a double gun, also known as an over/under, side by side, or a break-action gun. He tells us why.

48:10 – A 12-gauge gun is more common for all upland bird hunters but the more avid upland bird hunter uses a 20-gauge

51:20 – Their guns at Upland Gun Company are made to order and the price starts at $2000

55:24 – Tip: Relax and maintain composure when you see a bird. You got more time than you think.

1:01:10 – Practice shooting at sporting clays

1:06:50 – Nick launched his podcast in September 2017. It used to be called, Project Upland and was only recently changed to Birdshot Podcast.

1:19:10 – OnX Hunt sponsors their podcast. They change the game big time for hunting.

You can find Birdshot on Instagram at @birdshot.podcast

Website at BirdshotPodcast.com

Listen on Apple Podcast at Birdshot Podcast

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 356 – Fishing Musky with Terry Kluke – Lake Wabigoon, Pike, Canada

     

Kris Bare from AZ Fly Shop takes us into Arizona to discover how he catches massive carp on the fly in the city. Kris breaks down the rod and line setup for carp, the best time to fish them, and the best flies and techniques to increase your catch rate. Carp are normally underrated species but today, Kris tells us why they’re actually great for sport fishing.

We also find out how they raised around $30,000 for local charities like the Homeless ID Project and what they have going at AZ Fly Shop – the only fly shop in Phoenix.

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Carp on the Fly Show Notes with Kris Bare

06:00 – AZ Fly Shop has only been open for about a year and a half. He connected with the owner from a Facebook group and Kris was eventually offered to manage the shop.

10:10 – They have grass carp and common carp. Kris mostly fish for common carp.

11:30 – Salt River Project is a power company in Arizona. They use grass carp as pool cleaners for the canals.

14:15 – For rods, Kris uses Scott Sector saltwater style 6 wt. For lines, he uses Scientific Anglers smooth line.

15:30 – There’s no standard line for carp fishing but if any company plans on creating one, Kris describes what it should be. “Somewhere between the trout line and infinity line. And it should have a tropical coating or make it as hard of a coating as it can be”.

18:30 – Kris gives a shoutout to Derek @lowaterguide who’s a great carp guide in Phoenix

19:30 – Common carp usually eat flies that stand straight up like headstand patterns, dragonfly nymphs, or damsel fly nymphs. Grassies usually go for plant-like flies that are more colorful.

21:30 – AZ is the only fly shop in Phoenix

22:30 – For leaders, Kris uses 12 and 14-foot 3X. Umpqua’s 8-pound 10-foot is a pretty good leader.

26:25 – Salt River Project (SRP) owns the grass carp

27:30 – Kris walks about 7 miles every time he’s fishing for carp. Carp fishing is moving. The more water you can cover, the more successful you’ll be.

28:30 – Carp likes hot weather. The best time to fish them is when it’s too hot outside.

34:10 – F&F Chewing Gum worm is great for swinging flies for carp

37:42 – In Phoenix they have: arctic grayling, brookies, browns, rainbows, tigers, apache trout, hellas, and bonneville cutts

43:10 – We had an episode about Beaver Island carp fishing at WFS 102

49:55 – Kris mentions some other species that he targets like sucker fish, tilapia, tiger sicclid, and catfish

53:55 – The Carpalicious is a good fly. Kris doesn’t go anything without Black and Brown Wooly Buggers.

59:10 – Kris gives a shoutout to Henry @littleboss2hauler from the Youth Team Fly Fishing USA

1:01:00 – AZ Fly Shop has already raised around 30,000 dollars for local charities. They’re having their 2nd Carp Rally on Sept 24, 2022.

1:09:00 – One of the number one causes of homelessness in Arizona is kids aging out of foster care. They donate a lot of money to the Homeless ID Project where they help the homeless to obtain important documents so they can get a job and a place to live, etc.

You can find AZ Fly Shop on Instagram at @azflyshop

Kris at @baretrapp88

Visit their website at AZflyshop.com

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WFS 102 – Fly Fishing for Carp with Kevin Morlock – Beaver Island Lake, Casting Tips, Flats Fishing