Guiding Flow Series: Hilary Hutcheson

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, and what draws her to the fight for Mosquito Lagoon.

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

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 … Continue reading #066 Jako Lucas: Giant Trevally , International Guiding, and Dealing with Criticism

#064 John Dunaway: Learnings from Life at Sea

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 recent trip he too to Devils River with our friends at Turtlebox Audio.

Guiding Flow Series: A Chance to Save Florida’s Everglades

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

#061 Royce Dahnke: Shallow Flats, Blue Water, and Hunting Crossovers. 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. We also discussed his latest venture in offshore fishing. the similarities he has picked up on between deep sea and flats fishing, and the carryover he has experienced from also being an avid hunter.

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

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 Rising Tide. We also discuss how he went from being a kid in Virginia running around recording audio of birds to working with some of the best anglers on the water around the world. Jamie also shares how he has been influenced by his projects as an angler, his care for conservation, the tricky balance of showing fisheries without exploiting them, and how he has learned to work amongst the chaos that comes with production. Learn more about him at HowardFilms.com

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Gift Guide at CaptainsCollective.com

Captains Collective Holiday Gift Guide

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 listen to our podcast. Feel free to email us some of your favorite Holiday gifts by reaching out to Hunter@CaptainsCollective.com.

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

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.