S6, Ep 26: Scott Wilday of Lid Rig

Marvin Cash from The Articulate Fly interviews Scott Wilday of Lid Rig. Scott shares his background, including growing up fishing for bass and pike. He explains his journey to fly fishing, starting with his brother's influence. Scott talks about his decision to move from the healthcare tech industry to creating tangible products like magnetic nippers. The conversation covers Scott's various Lid Rig products like magnetic nippers, the Mag Band, the Stash Tray, and the modular Flybox. Scott discusses the challenges he faced bringing Lid Rig products to market, including dealing with competition and patent issues. He highlights the unique features of his products, like the opposing magnets on the nippers and the magnetic rubber pads in the Flybox. Scott also shares his design philosophy centered around magnets and user feedback from the fly fishing community. The conversation delves into the growth of Lid Rig and Scott's vision for the company in the next five years. Marvin and Scott touch upon the supportive fly fishing community, the popularity of Lid Rig products among anglers, and Scott's gratitude for the success of his brand. Scott previews the upcoming release of Lid Rig 3.0 and encourages listeners to follow Lid Rig on Instagram and visit their website. The interview ends with plans for future fishing outings and a warm farewell.