Mike Dunlap recently completed the Everglades Challenge, a race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo, and he is 1 of 5 people to ever complete it on a Paddleboard. This is an incredible feat and Mike takes us through the whole race in this episode. We learn about the struggles along the way, what he ate and where he slept, and much more. Mike had a lot to take away from this experience that can be applied to everyday life, and he shared all of it with us in this episode.
Read MoreEd Emory is a veteran guide on the South Fork Of The Snake River in Swan Valley, ID. Ed has solidified his great reputation by winning the Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament as a guide an astonishing 5 times. He is the only person to have done this.
Many may know that I started my guide career on the South Fork about the same time that Ed also began his career. We both love this river and want what is best for it.
The Idaho Fish And Game has a program intended to protect Yellowstone Cutthroats in the South Fork. To do so, they will electroshock many thousands of rainbow trout out of the river. This will most definitely change the fishing quality on the river.
Read MoreIf you read Navy SEAL David Goggins book Can’t Hurt Me you may already be familiar with Joe Hippensteel. Joe helped David regain his health and return to training Joe is also my stretching coach and has been a crucial part of my current fitness and mobility condition. Recently I had my best finish in the CrossFit Games Open after 10 years of participating and I owe much of my improvement to the increased flexibility from Joe’s program. In this episode we talk about what exactly Joe does, his past, how he got into this profession, the difference between yoga and his program, and how he helped NAVY SEAL DAVID GOGGINS to get back to training.
Read MoreA lot of you know that I just got a new boat, and I decided to have Reflex Marine Decking installed on it. I had the opportunity to stop by their factory to learn more about the product and see exactly how it’s made. I was able to sit down with Bill Watters, who runs Syntec, the company that owns Reflex. We learned about how the company came to be, Bill’s other areas of expertise including cattle farming, and we also learned about Bill’s health complications and how he was able to overcome them.
Read MoreDr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other species and experiences that were a part of her trip and study.
Read MoreWe’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks filming two of our shows down here in the keys. With the crazy schedule, I wasn’t able to record a podcast, so I figured I would throw it back to one of my favorite shows of all time from right when I first started podcasting. Roland Martin has an incredible story of how he got into the bass fishing industry, and he explains it all in this episode. We’re recording more great podcast episodes this week so be sure to subscribe to be notified of the upcoming episodes!
Read MoreWe’re switching things up a little bit this week. Instead of a guest, I spent some time going through some questions that I have been sent over the past couple weeks and answered them as we were headed to a video shoot. We have plenty of informative questions about fishing in the keys that I go in depth with, and other questions as random as who I think will win the fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren. I want to start doing these podcasts more often, so text me at (305) 930-7346 if you have any questions that you would like answered the next time I do one of these podcasts.
Read MoreZach Rollins is the host of the podcast called Along The Keel which tells the backstory of brands in the outdoors. Zach is also an accomplished weightlifter who has experience in Powerlifting and Strongman competitions.
Read MoreBen Crawford completed the 2000+ mile Appalachian Trail with his wife and 6 kids, ranging in age from 2 to 16. WOW! We discuss why he decided to go on this trip in the first place, the challenges that presented themselves along the way and how it affected his family. Along the way I learned much more about Ben. He is a very interesting guy who has been a professional Blackjack player among other things. We, of course, go into what exactly card counting is and why the Casinos do not like it. Be sure to keep up with Ben and his family on YouTube and Instagram and check out his book.
Read MoreJared Raskob and Greg Dini are two world renowned fishing guides who have now teamed up to take on the TV show Silver Kings. Jared has been a part of the show for a while, and Greg is joining him this year as a co-host. In this episode, we talk about their plans for the show, where you’ll be able to watch it, and some of the conservation issues in bot Jared and Greg’s home waters. Be sure to share this episode with a friend who would enjoy it!
Read MoreJared Zissu is the founder of FlyLords, a media company that has had a ton of success on Instagram. I wanted to interview Jared after watching his latest film, “Time”. In this film, he interviews Flip Pallot about the legacy of Lefty Kreh. Jared gives us all of the behind the scenes of the film, and how he got to where he is today. We also have a discussion about “spot burning” and “intellectual property” in the fishing world. Be sure to keep up with FlyLords on Instagram and their website for their future projects!
Read MoreI first learned of Capt. Peter Deeks from my friend and mentor Bill Dance. He spoke very highly Peter and that made me take notice. A second trusted friend, Joe Simmonds of Salt Strong also had a very high regard for Peter. I did a little research and got Peter on the show to discuss how he became Bill Dance’s go to guide in saltwater, how he manages to put over 100,000 miles on his truck, countless hours on engines, all in the pursuit of keeping his clients happy and returning. It is working. Peter has an excellent reputation that precedes him. I found out why. Check out this conversation with someone else who believes that guiding is an art form and continues to work on his masterpiece on every trip.
Read MoreCA Richardson is one of our most popular podcast guests, so we had him back on the show this week to see what he has been up to CA Hosts Flats Class TV and has a ton of experience with inshore saltwater fishing. We talk about CA’s TV show, how Power Pole got its start, and many more things in this episode. Be sure to check out CA’s show Flats Class on Waypoint TV.
Read MoreDave Stewart hosts the WetFly Swing Podcast and I had the chance to both be on his podcast, and interview him for mine as well. As you can tell from his name, Dave spends most of his fishing time swinging for steelhead, but also has a ton of experience with marketing/podcasting. We talk about many things on this episode, including the business side of podcasting, social media in the fishing industry, quitting your regular job to pursue your dreams, and much more. Be sure to keep up with Dave on social media at @wetflyswing
Read MoreRob Chapman has been posting pictures of some massive trout lately. Rob is a good friend of mine and I just had to have him on the show to learn more about how he’s been catching these fish. In this episode, we get really detailed with tactics, gear, locations, and more that will help you have success landing these “unicorn trout” as Rob calls them. Towards the end of the show, we also talk about Jordan Jonas, the winner of Alone Season 7, and how studying and learning wilderness survival skills relates to studying fishing tactics.
Read MoreTerysa and Nick of Sailing Ruby Rose have made a living off of sailing around the world and documenting it on YouTube. Nick was a successful dentist and Terysa was a successful paramedic and they both dropped their jobs to pursue sailing full time. In this episode we discuss making that decision, and much more. We hear about their travel stories, and what they have in store for the future with their brand new boat. Be sure to follow Sailing Ruby Rose on YouTube to keep up with their adventures!
Read MoreAurelia Skipwith was appointed by President Trump as the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In this episode, we discuss many conservation topics including the de-listing of the gray wolf and the expansion of hunting land. We also discuss Director Aurelia’s upbringing and how she entered this role.
Read MoreCole Harrison is a native to Key West and has now found himself living in Fiji. I first discovered Cole because of his impressive Instagram photos (triplec.cole) and especially some of his underwater shots. Cole grew up in Key West and has an extensive knowledge of the fish that live there. He has a lot of experience spear fishing and continues to target incredible fish in Fiji, including the dogtooth tuna and some massive spanish mackerel. Be sure to tune into the full episode as we discuss how Cole got to Fiji in the first place, and what he is doing now.
Read MoreBrady Trautman and Alex Blue of SV Delos fame were part of a team that just released an amazing documentary about their sailing trip around the island of Svalbard. Together with Brian Trautman and Karin, they teamed up with Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson on the SV Isbjorn to form an 8 person team for this adventure. Svalbard lies 600 miles north of Norway and part of the island is above 80 degrees north, or the Arctic Circle. Brady and Alex have some incredible stories from the trip about the wildlife, geology, ice and also trash from fishing gear, nets and general plastic coming from around the world. The adventure was incredible and it spawned the desire for more while asking the questions about how to responsibly visit a fragile area such as Svalbard. Be sure to check out their full documentary on their website. This documentary is being offered with a pay what you think is fair model. Visit their website and see the film here: 80northseries.com
Read MoreAlexa Score is a professional wakeboarder, Tv Host and a Cancer survivor. She has an amazing story of overcoming cancer at a young age, moving across the country to pursue professional wakeboarding before she even turned 18, and how she has now become a host for many television shows. We talk about her journey and where see plans to go in the future. Be sure to tune in for the full episode.
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