Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

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 sl...

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 megapho...

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. V...

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. V...

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 mor...

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,...

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...

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/adchoic...

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...

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...

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 megap...

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...

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...

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 Su...

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 advo...

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