S7, Ep 18: License to Fish: The Intersection of Art and Angling with Cody Richardson

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by Cody Richardson of Cody's Fish for a fascinating exploration of the intersection between fishing and art. Cody shares his unique journey from a young angler in Colorado to a creative force behind stunning license plate artwork. Listeners will be captivated as Cody recounts his early fishing memories, the influence of his father and art teacher Rick Takahashi and how his passion for fishing evolved into a successful business. The conversation takes a deep dive into the creative process behind Cody's Fish, including the meticulous crafting of fish sculptures using vintage license plates. Cody discusses his sourcing adventures, from finding plates in antique shops to embarking on fishing trips that double as scavenger hunts for unique plates. He also touches on the new directions his art has taken, including hunting-themed pieces and the inspiration drawn from living in Florida. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of running a small business in the art world, the importance of storytelling in art and the joy of connecting with fellow anglers and artists. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a fishing aficionado or someone curious about creative entrepreneurship, this episode is sure to inspire and entertain. Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership. Thanks to The Fly Fishing Show for sponsoring this episode. To find a show near you, visit our Events page. All Things Social Media Follow Cody on Facebook and Instagram. 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 0:00 Introduction 8:58 The Birth of Cody's Fish 20:13 Sourcing Unique License Plates 26:34 Expanding into Hunting Artwork 32:04 Current Projects and Collaborations 36:20 Upcoming Events