Anchored With April Vokey Podcast

Eva Shockey is one of hunting’s most recognised names. Born in British Columbia, Eva grew up in a hunting family before making the decision to dive headfirst into the hunting industry at the age of twenty. Today she lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where she balances her career, motherhood and marriage.  Just this week Eva launched her first six episodes of her new online series, Eva Shockey’s Outdoor 101, on Facebook Watch. She is also the author of the popular book, Taking Aim, where she talks about her journey from non-hunter to hunter. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Eva to discuss her first hunting trip, hunting with cameras, and online bullies. Buy Eva's Book: Taking Aim: Daring to Be Different, Happier, and Healthier in the Great Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Fly Rods was started in a San Fransisco basement in 1973. As a teenager, Jim Bartschi used to spend his time pestering Harry Wilson, the company’s founder, with questions until he was eventually offered a job. The position was a success — to date, Jim is the company’s president and rod designer. Scott has made some adjustments over the years, but they always seem to maintain their integrity and core values. It’s no secret that the fly rod industry has changed, so I was curious to hear how Jim and Scott kept up with the influx of competitors.  Jim is quite deliberate about keeping his name quiet within the company, so I had many questions about who he is and where he came from. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss keeping up with trends, Scott’s internal ferrules, and the name game in the fly-fly-fishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roland Martin is one of the most successful bass fishermen of our time. Roland’s ability to read water began at a very early age, eventually achieving him multiple tournaments wins and three Hall of Fame inductions. He is the host of the Fishing with Roland Martin series and was one of the first bass anglers to promote catch and release fishing in the 70’s.  At almost eighty years old, Roland has had his ups and downs while dabbling in television, ownership of a marina, a guiding career, the military, public figure and co-owner of T3 with fellow angling legends Jimmy Houston and Bill Dance. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Roland to ask him more about his pursuits. In 2004, his tournament wins alone exceeded one million dollars and he was showing no signs of slowing down.  Buy Roland's Book: Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bucky Buchstaber is the founder and executive director of the Fly Fishing Collaborative, an organisation that raises money to provide sustainable aquaponics farms for communities that are at a high risk of sex-trafficking. In this episode of Anchored I sit down with Bucky to ask him exactly what the Fly Fishing Collaborative does. Every $15,000 the FFC raises provides a sustainable aquaponics farm for an orphanage or safe-home. Equipped with food, water, and fresh produce, the communities are able to put their time towards empowering local leaders to care for additional children that would otherwise be sold into slavery. The project has not gone without criticism, and while Bucky is the first to admit that learning and growing is a never ending process, the FFC has come a long way since it's first year.  In this episode of Anchored, Bucky and I discuss the horrible world of human trafficking and what we might be able to do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Check out our Tom Brown Survival Masterclass here!*** Tom Brown III is an avid angler, hunter and instructor of wilderness survival, tracking and observation. In the second part of this Anchored episode, Tom and I discuss footwear, fire starting, foraging, tanning hides and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Check out our Tom Brown Survival Masterclass here!*** Tom Brown III is an avid angler, hunter and instructor of wilderness survival, tracking and observation. In this episode of Anchored Tom and I discuss his philosophies, stalking tactics, tanning hides, fire-starting and more! Be sure to tune in next week for when I meet with Tom again for part two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary Hutcheson is a shop owner, guide, mother and brand ambassador. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Hilary to discuss her upbringing, climate change and being a fishing mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanging marlin is one of the most controversial topics in the angling world. In this episode of Anchored I sit down with renowned marlin captain, Dean Butler, and Exmouth guide, Jono Shales, to hear their very different opinions on the matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jono Shales decided to start life over again, he had no idea he would land in one of the world’s most impressive saltwater fisheries. In this episode of Anchored, Jono and I discuss Exmouth, permit, queenfish, milkfish, billfish and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Sitch is one of the most unique fly-fishermen I’ve ever met— a doctor, comedian, director and actor, his television series, A River Somewhere, took Australia by storm. Twenty years later, his show is still regarded as one of the most ground-breaking fly-fishing programs to ever hit the air. In this episode of Anchored I sit down with Rob at his production house in Victoria, Australia to hear more about his inspiration for the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Rowland is the host of the television series, Saltwater Experience and the Tom Rowland Podcast. Tom has a deeply rooted career in the fly-fishing industry, starting as a guide in Wyoming before moving to guide in the Florida Keys. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Tom to learn more about his experiences with tournaments, television and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Shockey is a hunting icon. A longtime outfitter, writer, television personality and spokesperson, Jim has spent his fair share of time outdoors. Passionate about natural history and cultural arts, Jim recently opened the doors to the Hand of Man museum, an incredible display of historical artifacts that line the walls of an old school he converted for public viewing. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Jim to hear his story and to ask him some questions about public land, high fences, and today’s modern hunter. Buy Jim’s Book: Ultimate Big Game Adventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver White has one of the most inspirational stories I’ve ever heard. In this episode of Anchored, Oliver shares the story of how became the owner of Abaco Lodge in the Bahamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Hanes is one of the outdoor industry’s most high profile people. Cam was an outdoorsman at an early age, eventually fine-tuning his archery skills until he was an accomplished bowhunter.  In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Cam at his home in Oregon to discuss his introduction to the sport, our responsibility as hunters and his opinion of his own journey within the industry. Buy Cam's Book: Backcountry Bowhunting, A Guide to the Wild Side (Collector's Edition) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jako Lucas has guided in the Seychelles, Mongolia, Norway, and Zambia. As founder of Captain Jack Films, the aspiring filmmaker made his mark over a decade ago by producing some of the most captivating films ever made about fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, Jako and I discuss giant trevally fishing, floating crabs and breaking into the guiding industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Rice founded the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) in 1975 and ran it for twenty-three years. The show was the first of its kind, and was responsible for the collaboration and networking of some of fly fishing's most dynamic industry leaders. Ed holds a handful of IGFA records and has traveled the world in pursuit of fisheries less known. In this episode of Anchored, Ed shares some of his most intimate memories and gives us a glimpse into the life of the man behind the scenes. This episode is brought to you by HMH Vises!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Niska is Federation of Fly-Fishers Master caster, a THCI certified instructor and the creator of the Pieroway Rod Company Metal Detector series. In 2000 he started Whistler Fly Fishing, a school, shop and outfitting company that catered to the younger generation of fly-fishers. Today, Brian and his wife Lizzy run Skeena Spey lodge in Terrace, B.C. In this episode of Anchored, Brian and I discuss 2018’s salmon migration, the Keep ‘em Wet movement and guide responsibility. This episode is brought to you by www.hatchoutdoors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Olympic downhill skier, Andy Mill, is widely regarded as one of the best tarpon fly fishermen in the world. Looking at the amount of tournament wins he has under his belt, it’s easy to see why. In this episode of Anchored I sit down with Andy in his first podcast to discuss tarpon fishing, drag settings and bow-hunting. This episode is brought to you by www.hmhvises.com Buy Andy's Book: A Passion for Tarpon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orvis recently launched their 50/50 On the Water campaign, an initiative with the goal of seeing more women on the water. From women-specific gear, education, adventure experiences, nonprofit partnerships and women-centric storytelling, the campaign has been a hot topic. In this episode of Anchored, I meet with Christine Atkins and Jackie Kutzer to ask them some uncomfortable questions. This episode is brought to you by CellHelmet.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Hooton is one of Canada’s most passionate steelhead advocates. Bob was a BC government fish biologist, where he spent almost 40 years fighting to save our fisheries. In this episode of Anchored, Bob and I discuss his career, the fate of our fisheries and his new book "Days of River’s Past". You can find Bob’s book at the BC Federation of Fly Fishers here, where all proceeds will be donated to the organisation and steelhead related projects.  This episode is brought to you by www.cellhelmet.com Buy Bob's Books: Days of Rivers Past, Skeena Steelhead: Unknown Past, Uncertain Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices