Captains Collective Fishing Podcast

After a few days chasing native cutthroat trout in Wyoming with our Drifter crew, I sat down with my dad to talk fishing, fatherhood, and the trips that shaped our relationship. From childhood adventures in the Smoky Mountains to sharing new water out West, a conversation about growing older, staying curious, and making time to go fishing together. Read my Substack article HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a day of DIY bonefishing in Belize, I sat down with chef and Drifter Fish Club member Trey Foshee to talk about finding peace outdoors, being a beginner again, and learning to leave a critical mindset at work. We explore the parallels between chefs and fishing guides, enjoying the process, and how expectations shape our experiences. Plus, Trey shares his pick for the ultimate boat lunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with several captains in the Golden Isles to discuss their culture, approach on the water, and what it takes to be successful in this always changing fishery. In this episode: Fly fishing for redfish on the Georgia coast Flood tides, low water, and adjusting the plan Lessons and memorable moments from the trip Good food, friendships, and life at camp PHOTOS, STORIES & SOUNDTRACK Explore our Golden Isles essay, full photo recap, Spotify playlist, and Brunswick BBQ pizza recipe HERE. FISH WITH US Learn more about Drifter Fish Club and upcoming trips at DrifterFishClub.com. Join the club and fish the world. FOLLOW ALONG Find more writing, podcast episodes, and adventures—and sign up for Field Notes—at HunterLeavine.com. OUR SPONSORS Thank you to Skinny Water Culture, Purpose Built Optics, My Captain, Turtlebox Audio, YETI Coolers, and Hone Health for supporting the podcast. Learn more about our partners at CaptainsCollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our final night at ⁠Cayo Frances Farm & Fly,⁠ we sat down with Nick Barnes and Cameron Ellsworth for a round table about our Drifter Fish Club week in northern Belize. We talk DIY bonefishing, exploring the flats by paddleboard, and the payoff of learning unfamiliar water together. In this episode: DIY fly fishing for bonefish on Ambergris Caye Learning to spot fish and manage a paddleboard Combining guided days with fishing on your own Sharing knowledge and helping your friends succeed Camp life, local history, and setting realistic trip expectations Building a family business around fishing and hospitality PHOTOS & STORIESSee our Belize trip recap, photos, and more behind-the-scenes stories: ⁠HERE⁠ FISH WITH USLearn more about Drifter Fish Club and upcoming trips at ⁠https://drifterfishclub.com⁠. Join the club and fish the world. EXPLORE CAYO FRANCESLearn more about the camp at ⁠https://belizeflyfishcamp.com⁠. OUR SPONSORSThank you to Skinny Water Culture, Purpose Built Optics, My Captain, Turtlebox Audio, YETI Coolers, and Hone Health for supporting the podcast. Learn more about our partners at ⁠https://captainscollective.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of the Back to School mini-series, I sit down with Austin Orr of Elevate Fly Casting to talk about casting as a real craft, not just something you “figure out” by spending time on the water. Austin is a full-time casting instructor and certified instructor through Fly Fishers International. We get into what beginners need to feel first, why most casters try too hard, how instruction should be built one piece at a time, and what it takes to prepare for real fishing situations where the shot matters. This conversation covers casting triage, loop control, double hauling, fishing under pressure, saltwater sight-casting, how often to practice, what to do if you cannot afford instruction, and why the work should happen before you step onto the bow with a guide calling out fish. Learn more about becoming Fit for Pursuit, and take the Hone Health Quiz HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices