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.

Owen Gayler: Living Life & Selling Out – Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

In this podcast we sit down with Captain Owen Gayler less than a year after his stage four cancer diagnosis to talk through what that journey has actually looked like. We cover the moment he got the call, the reality of treatment, and the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that came with it. We also talk about how the experience has changed the way he sees his life, his family, and his time on the water. The conversation moves through identity, ego, faith, and what it looks like to have everything stripped away and rebuilt. This isn’t a polished or overly structured interview—it’s an honest look at a difficult season and the perspective that’s come from it. For the full project—including writing, photos, and video—visit CaptainsCollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Owen Gayler: Living Life & Selling Out 01:12:41
2. Drifter Fish Club: Year One Recap 50:17
3. Joshua Schwartz: Food, Fish, and Travel Creel 54:32
4. Drifter Everglades Guide Roundtable 49:57
5. #128 Eric Herstedt: The Small Details That Make Great Anglers 59:41

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.