Trout Wrangler Podcast

Trout Wrangler Podcast | S2 Ep. 104:The Evolution of Atollas Gear

July 25, 2026·53 min
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Get a FREE month of TroutRoutes Pro⁠ https://troutroutes.onelink.me/NvfJ/6au6z3i3⁠ Get FREE shipping with Cordina Eyewear Use code: RYS_FLIESCLT⁠ https://cordinaeyewear.com/RYS_FLIESCLT⁠ On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Shea Tighe, founder of Atollas Gear and friend of the show to talk about building one of the fastest-growing gear brands in fly fishing and the outdoor industry. Shea shares how he first got started in fishing and the outdoors, what inspired him to create Atollas Gear, and the challenges that came with launching a company in a competitive market. We dive into the original vision for the brand, how it's evolved over the years, and what separates Atollas products from other gear on the market. We also talk about fly fishing travel, spending long days on the water, product development, and how real-world experience influences every piece of gear Atollas creates. Shea shares stories from his adventures, lessons learned through entrepreneurship, and what it takes to design products that anglers can depend on. Along the way, we discuss conservation, outdoor culture, and where both the fly-fishing industry and Atollas Gear are headed in the future. We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist, plus final thanks and plugs. If you're passionate about fly fishing, gear, travel, and the business behind outdoor brands, this is an episode you won't want to miss. https://www.atollas.co/?srsltid=AfmBOopc4jH_mpCd5TneVPkUN9BEL4jINtrYrmezekF7ast6KXewvbf1

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