East Pass Podcast

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sit down with Captain Ryan Doxey to talk about a lifetime spent offshore. Growing up in the Texas fishing world, Ryan worked his way from dock kid and deckhand to captain, tournament fisherman, lure maker, tackle shop owner, and more. In our conversation, we discuss the early experiences that sparked his passion for offshore fishing, the path his career...

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I’m sitting down with Captain Patrick Ivie of the  Breathe Easy  out of Orange Beach, Alabama. From starting out as a dockhand in the charter business decades ago to becoming one of the Gulf’s most accomplished tournament captains, Pat has built a career spanning charter fishing, private boats, cobia tournaments, blue marlin tournaments, and a long list of...

Captain Malcolm Patterson’s roots along the Gulf Coast run deep—and his impact on this area stretches across generations. From his time as a charter boat captain to serving as President of the Destin Charter Boat Association, advocating for fisheries, and becoming the first Executive Director of the South Walton Tourist Development Council, he’s been part of shaping this community in more ways tha...

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sat down with  David Krebs , founder and owner of Ariel Seafoods. A longtime leader in the commercial fishing industry, David’s impact reaches far beyond the docks and fish houses of the Gulf Coast. Over the years, he has played an influential role in the Gulf’s Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program , served as an  Advisory Panel member for the Gulf of...

Captain Jason Woodham got his start in the Gulf decades ago — and he hasn’t slowed down since. From blue marlin and cobia to chasing tarpon and redfish, Jason has built a career across some of the most diverse fisheries in the industry. He’s fished everywhere from the Florida Keys and the Atlantic coast to Nova Scotia and beyond. In this episode, we sit down to talk about the early days, the lesso...

Dr David Conkle was a surgeon, a farmer, a fisherman, a loving husband, father, friend and more. Although his journey began on a farm in West Virginia, he eventually found himself on the gulf coast, submersed in a passion for fishing these waters. This zeal took him all over the world and also resulted in the building of multiple G&S boats that he lovingly named Miss Babbie, after his wife. Li...

Captain David "Chief" Rojas has a history of fishing the waters off of Destin, FL that goes back nearly 80 years. Widely known for his shark fishing prowess, he's caught some giants, including one over 1,000 lbs. These accomplishments, and more, landed him a spot in the first class inducted into the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame. Listen as we sit down and talk about fishing, world reco...

Captain Robert Hill is one of the one of the winningest captains in Destin Fishing Rodeo History as well as a member of the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame! From giant groupers and tuna, to swordfish over 500 lbs he’s spent decades fishing his way to the top. Listen as we sit down and talk about his start in the industry cutting squid and chipping away at ice blocks and the journey that got him to whe...

Captain Josh Goodson got his start fishing the Gulf Coast. From charter and commercial fishing to the tournament circuit, he made a name for himself being part of some epic catches. Listen as we sit down and talk about some of the adventures that have taken him from the American Gulf Coast to Australia, Costa Rica, the DR, Cape Verde and more.

Affectionately known as the "Grimmel," Captain Olaf Grimkowski's love for fishing has taken him from the Azores and Ascension Island to Ghana, Croatia, Cape Verde and more. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his first Marlin, world records, world-cup wins and a whole lot of adventure along the way.

Captain Marty Bates is a world-renowned fisherman, but there was a time when he was traveling the globe, walking the docks and trying to work his way onto a boat. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his love for all things fishing and some of the adventures he's amassed from a lifetime at sea.

Sam Peters is the owner of Release Marine, Sta-Stuk hooks, the G&S “The Release Man” (the original “Sound Machine”) and more. He’s an avid angler and his passion has taken him all over the globe fishing, researching, developing and adventuring. Listen as the Savannah, Ga native sits down on a rooftop in Cape Verde, Africa and recounts a life spent in the industry.

Anthony Hsieh got his start at an early age with pier fishing, deck handing and 17' Boston Whalers, but has since expanded his operation into a world wide phenomenon. He's the driving force and mastermind behind the "Bad Company" world tour where he's assembled an armada that travels the globe in search of giant sea monsters. Listen as we sit down and talk about everything from the early days and...

Captain Larry Pentel has been involved in multiple facets of the industry over the past 40+ years, giving him a unique perspective on the ins and outs of it. Not only is he one of the original fishermen to launch charters off Grayton Beach, FL but he also owned and operated his own fish market with his wife Mary, is part of the “100 lb cobia club” and is apparently so good at what he does that the...

The Team Supreme crew has only been fishing together as a unit for a couple of years now, but in that time they've won two Gulf Coast Triple Crowns as well as setting the new record for the most Marlin caught in the Gulf in a single year. Listen as I sit down with Captain Chase Lake and mates Seth Brennan and Hunter Smith to talk about some of the adventures that have gotten them here, as well as...

Charles Morgan has been a pillar in the Destin Community for nearly half a century. He's a fisherman/restauranteur/Fishing Tournament Director/philanthropist and the list goes on... His resume covers everything from running boats and opening one of Destin’s most iconic restaurants and fish markets – Harbor Docks – to starting and hosting the Cobia World Championships, Take a Kid Fishing, Ameri...

Captains Buddy Gentry, KP Burnett, Tommy Browning, Tommy Norred and Jeff Shoults sit down and talk about everything from memories of the early days, pranks, G&S boats Triggerfish slime, how to get rid of the gout and more!

Captain Jimmy Beason's resume doesn't just span many decades, but also many different facets of the industry. He's well-known for being the harbormaster of Orange Beach Marina for the last 30 years, but he got his start in Destin, FL charter fishing back in the 1970s and from there it took him in a few different directions and on many adventures! Listen as we sit down and recount everything from c...

Captain Randy Baker has been at the top of the world-wide, game fishing scene for decades. Dozens of world records, super-slams, quadruple-slams, most Atlantic marlins caught in a day and the list of accomplishments goes on and on. Listen as we sit down and talk about a lifetime of adventure that started here in Destin, FL and  proceeded to span the globe.

Happy Rodeo month! October is the Destin Fishing Rodeo here in Destin, FL and this month's episode is a compilation of Rodeo stories from over the years. Listen as I sit down with Captains Kirk Ogden, Judah Barbee, Harold Staples and Robert Michelson as they share some of their favorite Rodeo stories from over the years!

Captain Tony Davis is still hitting it hard after more than 50 years in the industry. His career started in Destin and has been centered around mastering these waters for the majority of that time, however, his passion for catching everything that swims has taken him to Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Hawaii and many other locations. He’s caught giant Marlin, countless Cobia, set fly fishing world...

Captain Jim Lamarque has spent over 60 years in the fishing industry and has experienced more than his fair share of adventures. From Redfish and Blue Marlin to capsized boats and being kidnapped and held for ransom in the jungle, he’s seen it all! Listen as we sit down and recount some of the life and times of Captain Jim Lamarque.

Captain Jason Hallmark got his start in the industry three decades ago running the deck on the old “Capt Dukes” in Destin, FL.  He's been a charter boat captain, a commercial boat captain, a Gulf Coast Triple Crown winning private boat captain and a whole lot of craziness in between. From giant makos to giant tunas, marlin and more, he's had quite the run. Listen as we sit down and discuss...

Captain Gary Jarvis has accumulated quite the list of adventures and accolades since he got his start in the industry nearly 50 years ago. From charter and commercial fishing to tournament fishing and fisheries management, he's done it all. Listen as we sit down and talk about how it started, where it went and all of the twists and turns along the way.

Captain Chase Lake got his start in the fishing industry nearly 30 years ago. His innate abilities, combined with years of learning from some of the best in the business have proven to be a wildly successful combination that, in 2023, earned him and his team the Triple Crown as well as the title of Furuno Gulf Coast Captain of the Year. Listen as we sit down and talk about everything from washing...