Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

In this podcast, we sit down with Owen Gayler of Port O Conner Texas, and discuss his transition from cowboying to guiding. We also discuss his approach to chasing redfish in quiet places, and how to honor older guides wherever you fish. Special thanks to our friends at Borracho Pescador for putting on an incredible tournament to raise support and awareness for Rett Syndrome. Also, special thanks to Paul Puckett for laying some tasty guitar jams for this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Richard Schmidt of the Pelican Chandeleur and talk about his operation located on a remote chain of islands on the easternmost point of Louisiana. In this episode, Richard shares about his journey to owning the Pelican and what he has learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Mac Elliot and discuss her work as a fishing focused photographer. Mac shares about how she got started in outdoor media, how her faith has shaped her work, and shares some tips and stories she has picked up along the way. See her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt and MeatEater and discuss his lifelong love of fishing. We also discuss the importance of fighting busyness, finding mentors, and how we can become lifelong learners by simply staying curious. To learn more about this podcast, head to www.captainscollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Virginia Salvador of Gate Crashers Fishing. In this episode, Virginia discusses White Sturgeon, King Salmon, and the cuisine and culture of San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Nick Labadie and discuss how he went from giving jet ski tours to becoming a well respected guide in the Florida Keys. We also discuss targeting bonefish, barracuda, and the importance of putting your ego aside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with 4th generation Key West guide, Jared Cyr and discuss his upbringing, approach to fishing, and tactics he uses to increase his likelihood of success. We also discuss the challenges of a rapidly changing fishery and what it means to "Do things the right way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Ian Slater of the Florida Keys. In this podcast, we discuss how Ian transitioned into guiding after pursuing a career in professional sports, tips on chasing Permit, how he coaches clients, and his approach to fishing tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Brown of Push it Good Inshore and discuss his time in the service as a Green Beret, the importance of family life balance, and how he is currently working through Brave Waters Guide Service and Valiant Traditions to help get former military members engaged and active in the outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Jesse Males and discuss his fishing operation in Costa Rica and his career as a professional fly tier and content creator. In this podcast, we dive into not only some helpful tactics for fishing but also Jesse's overall outlook on life, and how he went from being a Dominos Pizza Guy to a well traveled and versed angler. Jesse shares about our need to be able to slow down in life, the choice of contentment, and the importance of mental toughness. To learn more about this podcast head to www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Chard and discuss the importance of understanding your gear, the benefits of destination trips, how to improve as an angler, tips on teaching others, and how a trip to Long Key State Park led to a lifelong pursuit of guiding and educating anglers. To learn more about this podcast, head to captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we get a chance to be a fly on the wall with the Guide Team at Soul Fly Lodge. In this podcast, we sit down with the crew and discuss their philosophies around fishing, team work, and conservation. To learn more about this series, and this podcast, head to captainscollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle and Kitri Schaefer and discuss what all goes into starting and running a fishing lodge. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of having a passion for a place, the challenges of running an international fishing destination, and the ins and outs of their business. To see special content head to captainscollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the Bahamas is a podcast series focused on capturing the personalities, lessons and stories in the waters of the Caribbean. In this podcast, we sit down with legendary guide, Percy Darville, and discuss his life, fishing tactics, mindset, and lessons learned from decades of guiding. To learn more, and to see special content, head to CaptainsCollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Travis Sands of Soul Fly Lodge and discuss his story growing up in the islands, and how he approaches the water today. Travis also shares how he survived Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that hit the Bahamas back in 2019. Behind the Bahamas is a podcast series focused on capturing the personalities, lessons and stories in the waters of the Caribbean. Learn more at www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Mikell, a 9th generation Floridian whose family roots go deep in the small town of Gulf Hammock Florida, nestled within Florida’s Nature Coast. In this podcast, Trey gives us a rundown of his story of a small town kid who fell in love with site fishing after watching an episode of outdoor television. Trey also shares with us tips on feeding redfish up close, navigating tight quarter fishing, and his passion of hunting arrowheads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Blane Chocklett and discuss his upbringing fishing the waters surrounding Virginia, the importance of organization, and all things Musky fishing. Blane also shares about his relationship with Larry Dahlbergand Lefty Kreh, as well as his philosophy on fly tying/design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Adams, Director of Science and Conservation at the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. We discuss the importance of Aaron's freedom to explore fisheries as a child in Maryland and Virginia, how we can be more observant when fishing, and the importance of habitat for fish populations. Also check out April Vokey's Podcast with Aaron to hear him dive into more questions about Tarpon and Bonefish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Joe Cermele of MeatEater and discuss his love of fishing and how he first connected with the outdoors as a kid in New Jersey. In this episode, we also dive into the importance of loving your home waters, the case for underrated fish (like snakeheads), and how Joe has grown from his time in outdoor media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Willie Espinosa of Triple Crown Sport Fishing and discuss his upbringing in Miami. In this episode, Willie discusses the diversity of South Florida's fishery, his relationship with his father, must eat foods, and how having a skiff as a teenager helped shape his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE unofficial, semi-certified, number one and only source for your outdoor gifts. Marty Gallipeau of Badfish Supply and I teamed up to have some fun and put this list together. This is not about marketing. These are all products that we actually love, use, or desire. To learn more about these great products, and to check out last year's lineup, head to www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Steve Yancar and Chad Smith of Praech Productions (not a typo) and discuss their entrance into outdoor media, how they work through differences, the importance of creative freedom, and what they have learned from being around some of the best in the fishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Maya Burke of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Captain Dustin Pack to discuss some of the victories and challenges surrounding Tampa Bay. In this episode we discuss the variations and importance of seagrass, water flow, and the science behind red tide. We also talk about the history and current landscape of Tampa's fishery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Cyr and discuss his childhood growing up in the Keys. Brandon also shares how he approaches fishing the flats, tips on chasing permit, and how to reading the water. This podcast is sponsored by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boatworks, Turtle Box Audio, Traeger Grills, Costa Sunglasses, and Orvis Fly Fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Brian Esposito and discuss his journey into guiding, the ins and outs of Florida’s Everglades, and how his days of surfing as a teen eventually led to him building his own custom skiffs. Brian is a modern day gladesmen who has dedicated his life to learning as much as he can about these amazing waters. From scouting for fish to planning camping trips, Brian gives some great insight during this conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boat Works, Traeger Grills, Turtlebox Audio, Orvis Flyfishing, and Costa Sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Court Douthit of the Saltwater Specialist located in Tampa Bay. In this episode, Court shares the correlations between hiking and flats fishing, how he worked through a tough season of life while spending 11 months camping in the Florida Everglades, and his philosophy on enjoying life and sharing it with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this podcast, we sit down with Carter Andrews, host of The Obsession of Carter Andrews, and discuss how he got started as a guide, and his experience running lodges and chasing fish around the world. Carter shares how he has been able to take big risks in life, the importance of understanding your gear, and how his childhood shaped his love for conservation. Carter recently received the Costa Sunglasses and Captains for Clean Water Stewardship Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this series, Captains Collective works with the television show Guiding Flow in order to further the conversations and discussions featured on each episode. In this podcasts, Hunter sits down in Louisiana with Lucas Bissett of AFFTA, Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Lodge, and Benny Blanco of Guiding Flow TV in order to discuss how we can continue to fight for the waters we love and build up more advocates. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boatworks, Turtlebox Audio, Costa Sunglasses, Traeger Grills, and Orvis Fly Fishing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Meredith McCord and discuss how she first got into the outdoors, her travels around the world, and what has driven her to pursue over 220+ world records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Brian Vaughn of Hilton Head South Carolina and discuss how he began guiding as a teen on offshore boats, the importance of efficiency, how he has built his business, and his new Hells Bay Estero. To learn more about this podcast head to CaptainsCollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast series, we have teamed up with our friends at Guiding Flow TV. Each interview is designed to continue the conversation and focus the guest. In this episode, we sit down with Hilary Hutcheson to discuss her journey as a writer, angler, guide and conservationist. Hilary shares her story of growing up as a kid exploring the waters of Montana, how she has evolved as a guide and angler, and what draws her to the fight for Mosquito Lagoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Pitts of Shallow Water Expeditions and discuss his home waters of Panama City Beach. In this podcast, Kyle shares how he got into guiding, the diversity of his fishery, tips on photography, and how he has benefited both bay boat and skiff trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Jako Lucas of Capt. Jack Productions and discuss his upbringing in South Africa, how he became an international fishing guide, his career in filming, and what life has taught him about dealing with failure. We also discuss Giant Trevally and fishing for Jacks. Learn more about this podcast at www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Travis Huckeba of Saltwater Solutions and discuss his roots in the Florida Panhandle, the ropes of rural fisheries, and the importance of hard work. Travis also shares with us the need for respect between guides and recreational anglers, and how he has combated burn out over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with John Dunaway who has traveled to over 35 countries, captaining large vessels. In this episode, John shares how he got started in the Merchant Marine Industry, his love for photography, and how he has learned to remove “blockages” that we all experience in order to pursue the next “trip of a lifetime.” John also shares some tips on planning, boat navigation, and a recent trip he took to Devils River with our friends at Turtlebox Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this series, Captains Collective works with the television show Guiding Flow in order to further the conversations and discussions featured on each episode. In this podcasts, Hunter sits down with Chris Wittman of Captains for Clean Water in order to discuss the problems facing Florida's water, and the current opportunity we have to save Florida's Everglades. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boatworks, Turtlebox Audio, Costa Sunglasses, Traeger Grills, and Orvis Fly Fishing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Moss of the Captains Log and discuss how he went from being an elementary school PE teacher to a full time guide and television show host. We also discuss tips for working with kids on the water, how leaps of faith can work out, and lessons he has learned from filming and travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Ty Hibbs and discuss his home waters of Louisiana, how he wade fishes for summer time jacks, cajun crawfish, and how he has tried to learn from others. We also discuss some tips on kayak fishing and how to avoid common mistakes that anglers and guides make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Royce Dahnke of Cast’n Blast Charters which runs both inshore and offshore charters in Destin Florida. In this episode, Royce shares with me stories of his childhood, growing up and learning from his father who guided for nearly 50 years, and how Royce found his own love for fishing while sneaking into the school library to read books about fishing and the water. We also discussed his latest venture in offshore fishing. the similarities he has picked up on between deep sea and flats fishing, and the carryover he has experienced from also being an avid hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love it or hate it, film and media has been a shaping force in the outdoor world. From books, articles, films, and tv shows people have been able to see, learn, and experience the woods and waters of the world. In today’s episode, I sit down with filmmaker Jamie Howard and discuss his career in outdoor media, the stories of some of his most iconic movies like Chasing Silver and In Search of a Rising Tide. We also discuss how he went from being a kid in Virginia running around recording audio of birds to working with some of the best anglers on the water around the world. Jamie also shares how he has been influenced by his projects as an angler, his care for conservation, the tricky balance of showing fisheries without exploiting them, and how he has learned to work amongst the chaos that comes with production. Learn more about him at HowardFilms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Captain Chris Herrera of Palm Coast Charters and Captains BBQ. In this episode, we discuss Chris' history as a guide, his love for good bbq, tactics for finding redfish in muddy and deep waters, and how his battle with cancer has changed the way he sees life on and off the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Brian Jill and discuss how he got into guiding and filmmaking, what goes into producing great content, and his adventures fishing around the world. Brian also discusses his association Florida Fly Guides and the benefit of working with others, the gratification of introducing anglers to the sport of fly fishing, and the importance of organization and preparedness to make a successful trip. We also dive into some crazy stories from being on the road, and how he handles guiding in a highly pressured fishery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Simon Perkins of Orvis. In this episode, we discuss how he discovered his own love for the outdoors, product development, Orvis’ recent skiff partnership with Hells Bay Boat Works and Captains for Clean Water, and what he has learned about fishing from surrounding himself with some of the best guides in the outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Kyle Schaefer and discuss how he got into guiding and his experiences working in Colorado, the Bahama's and New England. We also discuss his effort to become carbon neutral, tips on site-fishing striped bass, and why one summer he had to take cold showers. To learn more about this podcast, head to CaptainsCollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Vince Stegura of Skinny Water Culture and discuss his upbringing in South Florida, his teenage days of chasing snook in Tampa Bay, the impact of fishing the Waters of Oman, and what he has learned through Building Skinny Water Culture. We also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with great guides and people, and what makes a great angler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, I sit down with Captain Adam Hudson and discuss tips for chasing winter redfish, his battle with sobriety, and the significance he has found in community. Adam also shares with us tips about maximizing mentors, the impact of reading great literature, and his early days as a ski bum in Colorado & Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE unofficial, semi-certified, number one and only source for your outdoor gifts. Marty Gallipeau of Badfish Supply and I teamed up to have some fun and put this list together. This is not marketing. These are all products that we actually love and use. To learn more about these great products, make sure to check out our blog post with additional content. Feel free to email us some of your favorite Holiday gifts by reaching out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Marty Gallipeau of Badfish Supply. In this episode, we discuss what long road trips have taught Marty about life and the outdoors. Marty also shares with us a smoked blue fish recipe for the Traeger, and tells his story of pushing through challenges in order to pursue his dream of working in the outdoor industry. Also make sure to check out Marty and I's Holiday Gift Guide at CaptainsCollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special live recording, we sit down with Lisa Rinaman of the St. John's Riverkeeper, Captain Rami Ashouri, and Captain Benny Blanco. This podcast was a collaboration with the television show Guiding Flow. To see Hunter and Benny spend the day on the boat in Jacksonville, and clips of this recording, check out their episode on WAYPOINT TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Captain John Landry and discuss how he went from fishing Florida’s flats with his father to guiding in Alaska’s iconic Bristol Bay. We also discuss fish camp pranks, dealing with bears, dogs, salmon, tarpon and his involvement in Captains for Clean Water’s recent film “Everyone in Between.” To learn more about Captains for Clean water, and to watch the film Everyone in Between, head to CaptainsforCleanWater.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices