Ranga Perera is a master of flavor. Whether he is on his home rivers of Montana or incredible destinations around the world, Ranga is known to be catching and cooking incredible meals riverside. Aside from carrying him around the world, His passions for cooking have given him a platform to preach his values: Community, diversity, and advocacy are what Ranga is all about.

In this episode of Emerging we catch up with Ranga after two year hiatus since our first podcast. We dive into his current projects, how cooking and fishing are so similar (or different), and some hot takes at the end!

Val is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern fly fishing. With a camera serving as his vise, he's traveled the world documenting fisheries, anglers, and cultures that have shaped the sport for generations. In this episode, we dive into his adventures in New Zealand, the legendary Fall River, the early Northern California fly fishing scene, and, perhaps most importantly, what it truly means to be a good human.

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.