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 to make a successful trip. We also dive into some crazy stories from being on the road, and how he handles guiding in a highly pressured fishery.

Joshua Schwartz: Food, Fish, and Travel Creel – Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Schwartz of ⁠Travel Creel ⁠to talk about redefining fishing travel through food, culture, and intentional experience design. We dive into the idea of “controlling the controllables,” why hospitality matters more than ever, and what it really takes to run trips at a high level. This is a conversation about raising the bar—not just in fishing, but in how we travel, gather, and spend our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Joshua Schwartz: Food, Fish, and Travel Creel 54:32
2. Drifter Everglades Guide Roundtable 49:57
3. #128 Eric Herstedt: The Small Details That Make Great Anglers 59:41
4. Soul Fly Charleston: A Gathering Around Fishing, Music & Community 45:52
5. #127 Woody Platt: Time, Bluegrass, and the Blue Ridge Mountains 47:05

Tampa Bay Waterkeeper will be hosting the inaugural Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament in the Tampa Bay area. This is going to be a two-day redfish tournament from March 13-14th, the tournament will be photo submission and span from Sanibel to Crystal River. All proceeds will go towards the Tampa Bay Waterkeeper Organization, who contribute a lot to their fishery.

To learn more about Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, the Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament, regulations, and raffle prizes, head to the link below. Limited space is available. We hope to see you there.

Trip Gallery

Brian and I got a chance to spend some time on the water together leading up to the interview. We found some large groups of fish in the blistering cold, and enjoyed sharing time on the bow and a few Oyster City beers. Check out a few photos from our day.