WFS 079 - Deli Fresh Design with Ross White - Fly Fishing Slings, Orvis, Conservation, Carp, Trout Unlimited, Gretkzy

Published: May 30, 2019, noon

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/79

In this Fly Fishing Founders Chat I talk to Ross White from Deli Fresh Design who tells the story of how DLD came to be.\\xa0 We get a perspective of how Ross is producing USA made products as a one man show.

We talk about the Fly Fishing Rendevouz, Mirage Reels and Rising Nets.\\xa0 Find out how Ross makes a name for himself when there are other companies out there producing similar slings and gear.

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Show Notes with Ross White

Orvis in the Park Meadows Mall.\\xa0 Ross worked here for a little while before starting DLD.

The Orvis Fly Fishing 101 and 201 courses.\\xa0 Ross recommends this for all especially since they are free.

The Winston Bamboo Fly Rod Shop.

The Orvis Manchester Rod Shop. \\xa0Ross describes the size and what walking into the shop feels like.

Tom Rosenbauer was on in episode 63 to talk about the history of Orvis and what they do best.

The Spinoza Rod Company does bamboo Rods.\\xa0

Ross notes the South Platte and Cheeseman Canyon.\\xa0 Pat Dorsey describes how to catch fish in Cheeseman Canyon in episode 56 of the podcast.

Rising Nets are made in the USA.

The Fly Fishing Rendezvous is a popular show in Colorado that Ross attends.

You can find Ross at DeliFreshDesign.com.

Quotes in the Show

\\xa0\\u201cPart of leadership (a big part of it, actually) is the ability to stick with the dream for a long time. Long enough that the critics realize that you\\u2019re going to get there one way or another\\u2026 so they follow.\\u201d\\xa0 -Seth Godin

"I\'ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I\'ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I\'ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I\'ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."\\xa0 \\xa0-Michael Jordan

Conclusion with Ross WhiteRoss provides a cool perspective by a company who is trying to do things for conservation and for fly fishing that will make a difference.\\xa0

Find out how Ross builds and distributes his slings and products in the USA.\\xa0 Ross is also a sponsor for the podcast!

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/79

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