Anglers Journal Podcast

Marine artist Carey Chen never took an art class. He simply picked up a pencil and then a paint brush and began to sketch and paint fish and marine scenes on canvas. For the past few decades, Carey has traveled all over the world, fishing tournaments, meeting fellow anglers and experiencing new fisheries. He is an expert billfish angler and his true love is catching big marlin. However, if there's...

As the host of the television show Spanish Fly, Jose Wejebe reached thousands of anglers but he was more than a TV personality. He was an inspiration, creating a passion for fishing, boating, conservation and the ocean lifestyle that he so loved. Through his show and his adventures, Jose shared his passion for fishing and a lifestyle that touched and inspired anglers around the world. At the same...

Getting paid to fish every day, all the free rods, reels and tackle you could ask for, new boats, flashy social media posts, industry accolades... the life of a full-time fishing guide sounds rosy, but what is it really like to be a professional charter captain? Long hours, uncertain pay, broken boats, difficult familial relationships also take their toll. To get a better sense of the ins and outs...

Anglers, artists, conservationists, do-gooders... Cory and Derek Redwine are all of those things, but most of all they are lovers of the ocean and all of the critters that live within it. And the beauty of this couple is they have always found a way to combine their passion for the water into a fulfilling career. Their most recent work involves habitat restoration throughout their home waters in M...

From dredges, squid chains and spreader bars to winning millions of dollars in offshore billfish tournaments, Bill Pino lives quite a fishing life. About 20 years ago, Pino stumbled into the world of tackle manufacturing after a late-night call to China. Little did he know at the time, but he was setting himself up for a busy life catching giant fish all over the world, creating innovative product...

We head to Brabant Lodge located on the Mackenzie River on the outflow of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada in search of world-record size northern pike. The fishing does not disappoint with hundreds of pike tallied over the trip, including several fish over 20 pounds. These fish are aggressive, angry and fight like hell. Listen in as we interview lodge owner Peter Fox about...

Terry Robinson grew up with the offshore fishing world right out his bedroom window. He lived at his parent's marina in New Jersey, which for a kid who loved to fish, was the ultimate playground. At a young age, he began working on boats and became a sought-after deckhand. As his reputation grew, so did the opportunities. He was given the chance of a lifetime and went to work aboard Don Tyson's fi...

George Poveromo grew up fishing and boating in South Florida and turned his passion into a career that spans four decades. He first began writing for Salt Water Sportsman in the early '80s and has covered all types of fishing. He is an expert communicator when it comes to helping anglers improve their game by sharing tips and techniques. For the last 38 years, he has traveled the country, talking...

Jim Hendricks has covered fishing and boating for more than 35 years. Based in Southern California. Jim keeps his thumb on the pulse of what is biting around Catalina Island, Longbeach, San Diego and on down the coast to Mexico. He's a veteran boater and his original Cabo, the Split Decision, is one of the most tricked-out small vessels you'll come across. Jim talks about the differences between E...

This podcast is sponsored by MC2 Quick Gyro stabilizers, effective at stabilizing boat roll both at high speed and at anchor. Learn more at quickitaly.com. Carter Andrews has spent his life immersed in fishing. His main pursuit has always been to become a complete angler, proficient with all types of fishing gear, from fly rods and baitcasters to giant spinning reels and heavy trolling outfits. Th...

Jess McGlothlin has transformed her passion for fly-fishing and adventure into a career as a writer and photographer. She has fished some of the world's best waters and works with a long list of venerable fishing lodges. But it's not all mimosas and four-star accommodations. She has been stranded on an atoll and forced to survive off bonefish and coconuts. She's survived a helicopter crash in Russ...

On any given day, Theophile Bourgeois may be playing a gig in New Orleans with his band, drawing out a tattoo for himself or a client, or hitting the back bayous in search of redfish and speckled seatrout. He's truly a Cajun renaissance man, a way of life he learned from his father who held the same name and built up a unique fishing enterprise shuttling anglers out to the Chandeleur Islands off t...

Photographer, world-record angler, traveler, conservationist, successful attorney... Pat Ford is all of those things. He has spent the better part of his 81 years capturing fish on rod and reel as well as in photos. He has held more than two dozen IGFA world records, some of which still stand. His fishing and photography accolades are wide and diverse, he's landed 300-pound blue marlin and giant r...

When it comes to fishing in Florida, few people know more than Capt. Bouncer Smith and Tony DiGiulian. These longtime friends and legendary anglers share their knowledge on all things fishing, Florida, tournaments and human kind. To subscribe to Anglers Journal visit AnglersJournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callan Wink is a novelist and full-time fly-fishing guide based in Montana. His writing style is highly acclaimed for its vivid descriptions and themes of rural life in the American West. His work is often compared to that of Jim Harrison, who was his friend and fishing companion. Wink's debut collection of short stories, Dog Run Moon (2016), garnered critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and res...

Anglers Journal editors Bill Sisson and Charlie Levine dive into a topic full of memories and affection — their love of boats. The two longtime watermen wax on about the power of a boat, not necessarily the vessel's motor, but the power of adventure. From dinghies to center consoles to flats boats and skiffs, small boats provided a gateway to fish further afield. If you love boats, you will love t...

In the 1990s, Brian Grossenbacher was working as a fly-fishing guide in Montana when a book project led him to photography. There was no budget for photos, so Grossenbacher took it upon himself to invest in some camera gear and learn to shoot images of fish, anglers and the environment. Thus began a second career that has taken him on adventures around the globe, targeting all kinds of fish and ai...

The bluefish will readily gobble up flies, plugs, soft plastics and chunks, yet this game fish is often disparaged as a "trash fish" — the lowliest of epithets in the angling world. They’re dubbed “chopper” or “gator,” sometimes said with abject contempt due to their proclivity for slashing leaders and taking off with plugs intended for the more forgiving yet revered maws of a striped bass. Editor...

Photographer and Anglers Journal contributor Jay Fleming says, "I always try to capture a sense of place for the locations I am photographing, and for me, the majority of my work happens to be on Chesapeake Bay, where I was born and raised." His striking landscapes, marine photography and portraits have appeared in magazines and galleries. In this podcast, Fleming explains how he became a photogra...

Every year the American Sportfishing Association hosts ICAST, the world’s largest tackle trade show. At the event, rod, reel, line, lure and accessories manufacturers unveil their latest and greatest products. These new products can then be entered in one of several categories in the hopes of winning a new product award. All of the various award winners are then placed in consideration for the cov...

Long before the internet and YouTube taught us how to tie knots and flies, anglers relied on books and magazines to learn the craft of fishing. Nick Lyons, now 92, spread the love of fishing through his words and the books he published via Lyons Press and other imprints he worked under. Throughout his career he worked with a long list of well-known writers including Lefty Kreh, Mark Sosin, Lee Wul...

A study conducted by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Florida International University showed that bonefish were testing positive for a wide range of pharmaceuticals. The research helped push the need for better waste water management, just one of many issues facing bonefish and tarpon in Florida. Dr. Aaron Adams is a longtime angler and outdoorsman who has made it his life's work to improve coasta...

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale Anglers Journal contributor Dave Ferrell sits down with swordfish master R.J. Boyle to talk about the diverse fishing found off Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Boyle is an accomplished angler, marine artist, tackle shop owner, charter boat operator and local fishing historian. When it comes to the Fort Lauderdale fishing scene, few folks are as dialed in as Boyle. To subscri...

Ask any bottom fisherman in the Southeast about red snapper and they will tell you there are more snapper out there then any time in recent memory. If you're targeting other bottom fish such as grouper, you literally have to fish past the snapper or move, that's how thick they are. Despite all this, the federal fishery management system claims populations of red snapper are so depleted that they'v...

Angie Scott is a Renaissance woman of sorts in the fishing world. She does it all. She launched the Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast in 2018 to highlight female anglers in the sport who are doing amazing things. She's a USCG Licensed Master Captain for Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, and a professional angler on the Women's Pro Bass Tour. Angie developed a love for fishing in her youth, chasing w...