Episodes 96
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (51)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Permit Bros!

May 22, 2026 14m

How do two American brothers end up running one of the premier permit lodges in the world? Tune in to find out. Founded by Jesse and Danny Colten, The Xflats has become a destination known around the…

Blueprint

May 08, 2026 41m

Blueprint is a film directed and produced by 5 rivers student Finn Hall. The film follows the 2025 TU Costa 5 Rivers Ambassador Summit. During this event, college anglers from across the country come…

Behind the Lens - part 2 (somethings brewing)

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Waxed Up!

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Behind the Lens

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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…

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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…

The Bahamian Ministry of Fly Fishing

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The Most Interesting Man in Fly Fishing

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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…

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Fly Fishing Photography

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Fly Fishing New Zealand

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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…

Nelson Oxley

Jan 15, 2026 54m

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,…

Brian O'Keefe

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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…

Thomas Wurster

Jan 02, 2026 59m

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…

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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…

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Dec 19, 2025 1h 4m

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…

Heather Harkavy

Dec 12, 2025 35m

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…

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