Fishing For a Living

About Fishing For a Living

Fishing for a Living is a storytelling series from The Kurrent that dives deep into the lives of anglers, creators, and entrepreneurs who’ve built their freedom around fishing. Hosted by Kyle McCann—career marketer turned full-time creator and entrepreneur—the show uncovers real stories of risk, reward, and resilience. From pro anglers to small business owners, see what it truly takes to turn passion into purpose, and to fish more, work less, and live life on your own terms.

Publisher

The Kurrent

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jan 2026

   NO BS... How I Grew to 10k Followers on Instagram as a Fishing Content Creator | Fishing For a Living Ep10

   Getting to 10,000 followers on Instagram wasn’t an overnight journey—and it definitely wasn’t easy.In this solo episode of Fishing For a Living, I break down exactly how I grew a fishing-focused personal brand to 10K followers, what actually worked, what didn’t, and the three principles that mattered far more than views or viral posts.This isn’t about hacks or gaming the algorithm. It’s about community, authenticity, and asking for help—and why those things compound over time.I share:- Why some posts with 1M+ views didn’t convert into followers- How one raw, unscripted post changed everything- The difference between growing an account and building trust- Why asking for help accelerated everything- What I misunderstood about growth early onIf you’re a fishing content creator, outdoor creator, or anyone trying to build something online without selling your soul, this episode is for you.Follow the journey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekurrent/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekurrent"Fish More. Work Less. Gear: https://TheKurrentSupply.comNew episodes every week.#creatoreconomy #creatortips #instagramgrowth #fishingcreator #outdoorcreator #contentcreator #bassfishing

2. 

   23 Jan 2026

   The Side of @DrewLR You Don’t See on Social Media | Ep9 Fishing For a Living w/Drew Wilson

   Fishing For a Living—Episode with Drew Wilson (@drewlr)This episode starts the way a lot of good fishing days do—chaos on the water, chasing giant gar on a fly rod with LiveScope, missed net jobs, bad ideas, and a whole lot of laughs. But where it goes… is somewhere much deeper.In this episode of Fishing For a Living, I sit down with Drew Wilson—tattoo artist, self proclaimed low-brow angler, artist, and one of the most genuinely thoughtful people I’ve ever shared a boat (and a conversation) with.We talk about community—not as a buzzword, but as a responsibility.About treating people like gold.About packing EVERY SINGLE order by hand.About rebuilding a skatepark with friends, grant writers, and a mayor who cared enough to say yes.About taking people with you instead of stepping on them.Drew opens up about loss, grief, and a client who took his own life—and the poem Drew wrote that later became his best-selling print. He reads it out loud for the first time on camera.We talk about choosing happiness in a hard world.About escapism, positivity, and why being happy is often a conscious decision—especially when things feel heavy.About social media, “feeding the beast,” and trying to be a CONTENT creator instead of just a content creator.About art, fishing, whiskey, tattoos, skateboarding, Walmart, purpose (or the lack of it), and why maybe we’re just here to be.Fishing, in this episode, isn’t about numbers or techniques.It’s about unplugging, being present, and sharing a feeling with the people around you.This isn’t just a fishing conversation.It’s a conversation about how to live, who you bring with you, and what actually matters.Connect with DrewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewlrWeb Store (Art, Prints, Hats, etc): https://drewlr.bigcartel.comKingfisher Skateboards: https://drewlr.bigcartel.com/category/kingfisher-skateboardsIf this episode hit, make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen or watch.More conversations like this are already recorded—and many more are coming.Thanks for being part of the community.

3. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Kevin Brightwell: The Real Story Behind KGB Swimbaits | Ep8 Fishing For a Living

   One of the biggest swimbait brands in the world didn’t start in a shop, a factory, or with a business plan. It started with a piece of firewood. In this episode of Fishing For a Living, I go fishing with Kevin Brightwell, founder of KGB Swimbaits, to uncover the real story behind one of the most respected names in the swimbait world—a story that most people have never heard. Before KGB was known for giant bass, cult-favorite baits, and industry respect, Kevin was cutting cedar for firewood, missing swimbait fishing, and decided—almost on a whim—to carve his first bait by hand. That decision set off a chain reaction of obsession, rejection, sacrifice, and belief that eventually turned into a brand recognized across the fishing industry. In this conversation, Kevin opens up about: Making his very first swimbait from a piece of wood Fishing for weeks without a bite — and why he refused to quit (Hint: the payoff was his 15lb+ PB) Getting kicked out of parts of the swimbait world Having to choose between firewood and bait making Why originality matters more than fitting in Unreleased KGB baits, projects, and ideas you won’t see anywhere else And what it actually costs to turn fishing into a living This episode isn’t about hype or shortcuts. It’s about obsession, risk, and the uncomfortable decisions nobody talks about when chasing a dream. Fishing For a Living is a podcast about anglers, builders, creators, and business owners who found a way to turn passion into purpose—without gatekeeping, without sugarcoating, and without pretending it’s easy. If you’ve ever thought about making your own bait, building your own brand, or taking fishing further than a hobby… this one’s for you.

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