Hunter Leavine

Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 195 episodes

A podcast dedicated to gathering wisdom, knowledge, and stories from captains and other industry leaders. This podcast is brought to you by  Skinny Water Culture , YETI, Turtlebox Audio ,  My Captain , and Hone Health.

Author

Hunter Leavine

Category

Sports

Podcast website

captainscollective.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Guiding Flow Series: Hilary Hutcheson 09.07.2021

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,...

#067 Kyle Pitts: Panama City Beach - Beneath the Surface 02.07.2021

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

#066 Jako Lucas: Giant Trevally , International Guiding, and Dealing with Criticism 18.06.2021

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 megap...

#065 Travis Huckeba: Hard Work, Slow Living, and Rural Fisheries 04.06.2021

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

#064 John Dunaway: Learnings from Life at Sea 21.05.2021

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...

Guiding Flow Series: A Chance to Save Florida's Everglades 08.05.2021

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 b...

#063 Jonathan Moss: Teaching, Television, and Taking Leaps of Faith 23.04.2021

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

#062 Ty Hibbs: Louisiana Jacks, Cajun Crawfish, and Learning from Others 09.04.2021

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

#061 Royce Dahnke: Shallow Flats, Blue Water, and Hunting Crossovers 26.03.2021

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. ...

#060 Jamie Howard: Fishing, Filming, and Working through the Chaos 12.03.2021

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 Risi...

#059 Chris Herrera: Smoking Meat: Battling Cancer, and the Importance of Positivity 26.02.2021

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

#058: Brian Jill: Traveling the World, Exploring the Unknown, and Dealing with Pressured Fisheries 12.02.2021

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...

#057 Simon Perkins: Learning from the Best, Lowering Walls, and Caring About More than Margins 29.01.2021

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 megaph...

#056 Kyle Schaefer: Cold Showers, New England Stripers, and Adapting to Different Environments 15.01.2021

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 mega...

#055 Vince Stegura: Fishing the Waters of Oman and Fighting for Authenticity 01.01.2021

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 abo...

#054 Adam Hudson: The Road to Recovery, Shallow Water Redfish, and Lessons from Around the World 18.12.2020

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

Holiday Gift Guide 04.12.2020

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 favori...

#053 Marty Gallipeau: Long Trips, a Love for Food, and Pushing through the Ups and Downs 04.12.2020

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 G...

#052 Round Table: Lisa Rinaman, Rami Ashouri, and Benny Blanco 28.11.2020

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.f...

#051 John Landry: Bristol Bay, the Everglades, and "Everyone in Between" 20.11.2020

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 Every...

#050 Jeremy Clark: The (Seemingly) Mundane 06.11.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Clark and discuss photography, fishing, and his appreciation for the "seemingly mundane." We also discuss tips on tackling difficult learning curves, his worse gear blunders, and the significance of a near-death experience he had in New Zealand. To learn more about Jeremy check out www. Jerms1977.com Turtle Box Audio: https://turtleboxaudio.com Fishing Poin...

#049 Andy Bowen: Georgia on the Mind 23.10.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Bowen of Cohutta Fishing Company, and discuss his upbringing in Georgia, chasing bass as the son of a farmer who eventually found his way to owning a guide service in the mountains of north Georgia. In this podcast, we discuss leading fishing trips to international destinations, chasing Roosterfish, the importance of listening, and why anglers shouldn't overl...

#048 John Irwin: Pursuing Cobia, Growing from Pressure, and Sewing Up Fish 09.10.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Captain John Irwin of Charleston South Carolina and discuss a wide range of topics spanning from world travel to family balance. John also shares some interesting information about Cobia, and how a project with the DNR taught him how to sew. To learn more about the show head to CaptainsCollective.com Fishing Points App: https://fishingpoints.onelink.me/C3Ih/captai...

#047 Chris Peterson: Beating Cancer, Building Boats, and Never Growing Up 25.09.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Peterson, owner of Hells Bay Boat Works, and discuss the early days of his childhood in Florida, his fight with cancer, the importance of listening to guides when building skiffs, and how he went from being a kid exploring with a flat-back canoe to owning the world renowned Hells Bay Boat Works today. To learn more about our show, head to CaptainsCollective....

#046 Jake Ellington: Fishing Charleston and Engaging Families in the Outdoors 11.09.2020

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Ellington and discuss the Charleston fishery. We also cover the advantages of running bay boats and flats skiffs, tips on getting families in the outdoors, and of course, food. Make sure to learn more by heading to CaptainsCollective.com Fishing Points App: https://fishingpoints.onelink.me/C3Ih/captain Turtle Box Audio: https://turtleboxaudio.com Learn more a...

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