The Laguna Podcast

Today I sit down with someone who shares many of our same beliefs and introspective nature in terms of conservation and the longevity of the fishery. One of the things that sets him apart is the method of capture. George Brown is a STX local who's passion quickly became hunting underwater. Enjoy.

Today I sit down with a man who had to truly earn his keep. He decided on guiding as his end all be all, and did whatever it took to make it work. This is my conversation with Marcus Haralson

Today i sit down with Ryan Keaton, a veteran who through his sacrifices and passion for the outdoors, is one of the minds behind a rapidly growing CPR tournament that benefits the Green Beret Foundation 

Today I sit down with one of the most respected people in the Texas coast. It is not common to find someone in legislation who is loved across all fronts. Shane is someone who is extremely dedicated to his job, and extremely passionate about our fishery. I hope yall enjoy this conversation.

today i sit down with someone who has made a name for himself not only across the coast, but across the north and south america. His passion for the outdoors coupled with his ability to think outside the box and continue to pursue fish allow him to be a fantastic angler and guide. This is my conversation with Ben Paschal.

Today i enjoy a conversation with a texas ghost. Craig O. Known as that to anyone who ever read Larry Haines' daily updates on the old fishing forums. After tracking him down, we had a fantastic conversation that i think anyone who loves to fish should enjoy.

Excuse the hissing in the background for the second half of the episode. We recorded this in a silo with massive amounts of reverb and echo. Cleaned up the audio as much as i could, regardless, i think this is an amazing episode to learn about such a brutal fishery from someone who has damn near mastered it. 

Chris fowler is a man who i think should be put forward in the space as an icon. I seldom say something like that, but chris' propensity to always be himself, and in a manner, injecting a new revitalized "fly fishing is for all walks of life" approach, is a surefire way to ensure the longevity of our passion and fishery.

Chris Coulter is the embodiment of what it means to truly overcome any obstacle with vigor. Despite his tremendous and prestigous success in such a difficult industry, Chris has completely kept his own personality. Making him one of the nicest and most honest people you could ever come across.

Today i sit down with Macala "Mac" Elliot, one of the fastest growing photographers in our fishery. Known now to produce stunning underwater images that capture the intrinsic beauty of a side seldom seen. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Today i sit down with the O'Connor Cowboy. One of the most personable and charismatic personalities on our coastline. Enjoy.

Today i sit down with Taylor Winzeler to talk about the history of his company, aswell as the art and artists involved with Laguna Madre Clothing Co.

Today i met with Mark Fisher in order to talk about the processes of legislation action within TPWD, aswell as the history and future of TPWD and their propriospective goals.

Today i met with Seth Gambill to speak over the history of his boats, and the stories from his days as a hydrological surveyor.

No words. I hope you truly enjoy my conversational deep dive into the freezes of 83 and 89, along side some other facts of texas history with Shannon Tompkins.

Today i sit down with the brain behind one of the most influential pieces of saltwater gear found on skiffs today. Honestly, i dont want to say much about it because im THAT excited for you to hear his story. This is my conversation with Kevin Shaw.

Today i sit down with an extremely underspoken person. Who has enough stories to rival mcgyver himself. I want to keep my caption short in order to make sure i spoil nothing. Enjoy my conversation with John Pilmer.

today i sit down with one of the coolest and most laid back personalities i have had the pleasure of fishing and speaking with. Part of an elite club of the Orvis Endorsed Guides. He is quite the guy to have on the back of the skiff. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Bryan Robinson.

Today i have a conversation with a author who eat sleeps and breathes anything waterfowl. Now while typically there arent many commonalities between fly fishing and waterfowling. There is one big thing we do have in common. The resource we share. I truly had an absoulte blast filming with and learning from rob. I hope you enjoy.

Skipper Ray. A name known by many of the people who live and fish in the lower laguna madre. I am truly honored to be able to spend time and record a conversation with someone like skipper ray. This conversation was up there in terms of history with others like Wade, Richard, and a Eric. I hope you enjoy this one.

Today i sit down with someone who has truly given their life to the passion of fly fishing for redfish. For the last 40 years, Billy Trimble has done nothing but dedicate himself to the fishery in the middle coast. He is an excellent example and advocate for our fishery, co founding Flatsworthy with another texas icon Chuck Naiser, Billy is someone who can appreciate all of the fishery for what it...

Stephen Ford is a name recognized by many of the top texas anglers in the sport. He is someone who is underspoken in his influence on the "front lines" but simoltaneously has left an impression in the lives of many people along the texan coast. I am super glad stephen was able to make this happen. I hope yall enjoy.

Today i sit down with someone who truly serves as the physical interconnectivity in the slowly virtualizing space we all have come to love. Jim Gebhart is someone who is truly "bringing sexy back" through his creation: On The Fly Magazine. OTFM prides itself in being marketed to wingshooters and fly fishermen alike, it truly serves as an excellent table piece that carries stories and true texas he...

Today i had the pleasure of sitting down with someone who is most likely going to be the future of texas fly casting. Austin is one of the most talented fly casters i have met, the only thing more impressive than his line speed is his true appreciation for some of the giants in the game before him. I really enjoyed spending time with austin for this podcast, the clip in question will be linked on...

Today i sit down with someone who let his passion for the sport take him through an alternative route. Vincent is someone who has passion for the fishery and science alone. He now works at the Harte research facility in corpus christi continuing his research to better our fishery in any way he can.