Episode Thirty Nine : Aaron Styles - JAF Culture

Reel Tails with Sweens - Podcast By Dwayne Sweeney

Episode Thirty Nine :

This episode I catch up with my instagram pen pal turned great mate Aaron Styles. As many of you will know Azza is the founder of the clothing brand Just Another Fisherman.

During this podcast we discuss the journey both he and the brand have been on. As you will hear they are both in a great space.

We discuss a broad range of topics from personal routines, family, friendships, mental health, fishing, celebrating success, the importance of spending time with ya mates, Anglers Escape and so much more.

@aaronjstyles

@justanotherfisherman

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Show Notes:

2:43 - Introduction & how things have been, Importance of celebrating success, Muzza Slaying it

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11:01 - Anglers Escape, supporting I am Hope and Gumboot Friday, the cool community that is aligned to the brand, the beauty of capturing moments, the mutual understanding boaties have, the importance of giving to others, the JAF community

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36:21 - The balance between fishing and business, how the two work well together, importance of being genuine, how important the JAF community is to Azza

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52:17 - The cultural shift in the New Zealand fishing industry, Finn Henderson and the influence Rick Pollock has had on people, it’s the small details that matter when fishing, building confidence over time

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1:14:40 - The Naki boys and the cool relationship Azza has formed with them, importance of reading water

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1:24:23 - Azza’s PB topwater Kingfish with Mark Collins and the good fishing they have together, surfcasting and the passion he has for it, the importance of enjoying the journey with those who are close to you

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1:54:26 - Mental health, the balance of being parents, the importance of passion and balance, the charities that he and Penny support, the wellness focus they have for their staff

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2:12:27 - What Azza has noticed with the growth of Bonze Lures from a brand perspective, we should celebrate our success more as a industry

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2:22:37 - Using fishing trips and car rides to connect with and catch up with mates, how much Azza enjoys podcasts, Anglers Escape continued, the importance of making time for your passions

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2:38:26 - Big kingfish ‘Tails’, the enjoyment of fishing as a crew, Mark Collins continued

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3:00:36 - Final thoughts

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