Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2. Ep. 43: Shakedown Stream Apparel and the Fly Fishing Grateful Dead Crossover

On today’s episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I’m joined by Dylan, founder of Shakedown Streams, a fly-fishing lifestyle brand inspired by the Grateful Dead.

We kick things off with Dylan’s fishing journey—where it began, and when fly fishing became a central part of his life. From there, we dive into the origins of Shakedown Streams: what sparked the idea, and why the Deadhead vibe felt like the perfect fit for building a unique brand in the fly-fishing community.

Dylan shares the toughest challenges of starting a brand from scratch, the story behind the Grateful Dead–fly fishing crossover, and his thoughts on why that connection resonates so strongly with anglers—especially in light of the recent Simms collaboration.

We also talk about his favorite fishing destinations so far, memorable road stories, and some surprising merch orders from people he never expected. Dylan teases some exciting projects in the pipeline for Shakedown Streams and closes things out by picking five tracks for the Trout Tunes Playlist.

This episode is brought to you by Riversmith. Head to riversmith.com and use code WRANGLER10 to save on rod holders and gear.

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