S6, Ep 150: Ben Furimsky Returns

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash welcomes back Ben Furimsky to discuss his latest fishing adventures and the upcoming Fly Fishing Shows. Ben shares his recent trip to Argentina for Golden Dorado, highlighting the importance of personal connections when booking trips. He also delves into the logistics of organizing The Fly Fishing Shows, revealing the year-round planning and coordination involved, and the impact of COVID-19 on the events industry. The conversation touches on the evolution of fly fishing events, the balance between digital and in-person marketing and the importance of face-to-face interactions in building lasting relationships. Ben also highlights new additions to the 2025 Fly Fishing Shows, including industry talks and a women's networking social, offering a glimpse into what attendees can expect. Listeners are encouraged to visit the revamped Fly Fishing Show website to explore vendor information, plan their visit and register for special classes and events. As the episode concludes, Marvin and Ben share their excitement for the upcoming show season and extend an invitation to join them at the shows. Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership. Check Out Ben's First Interview with The Articulate Fly Support the GoFundMe for the Mauri Family All Things Social Media Follow Ben on Instagram. Follow The Fly Fishing Show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us. In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck? Check out our consulting options! Helpful Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Recent Fishing Adventures 05:15 Planning The Fly Fishing Shows 10:50 Behind the Scenes of Event Management 32:20 The Importance of In-Person Marketing 41:39 New Initiatives for 2025 45:59 Exploring the Shows 53:18 Unique Experiences at the Shows