In this podcast, we sit down with Brian Esposito and discuss his journey into guiding, the ins and outs of Florida’s Everglades, and how his days of surfing as a teen eventually led to him building his own custom skiffs. Brian is a modern day gladesmen who has dedicated his life to learning as much as he can about these amazing waters. From scouting for fish to planning camping trips, Brian gives some great insight during this conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boat Works, Traeger Grills, Turtlebox Audio, Orvis Flyfishing, and Costa Sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#071 Brian Esposito: Modern Gladesmen

In this podcast, we sit down with Court Douthit of the Saltwater Specialist located in Tampa Bay. In this episode, Court shares the correlations between hiking and flats fishing, how he worked through a tough season of life while spending 11 months camping in the Florida Everglades, and his philosophy on enjoying life and sharing it with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#070 Court Douthit: Get A Round Tuit

n this podcast, we sit down with Carter Andrews, host of The Obsession of Carter Andrews, and discuss how he got started as a guide, and his experience running lodges and chasing fish around the world. Carter shares how he has been able to take big risks in life, the importance of understanding your gear, and how his childhood shaped his love for conservation. Carter recently received the Costa Sunglasses and Captains for Clean Water Stewardship Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guiding Flow Series: The Obsession of Carter Andrews

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 in Louisiana with Lucas Bissett of AFFTA, Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Lodge, and Benny Blanco of Guiding Flow TV in order to discuss how we can continue to fight for the waters we love and build up more advocates. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boatworks, Turtlebox Audio, Costa Sunglasses, Traeger Grills, and Orvis Fly Fishing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guiding Flow Series: Depolarizing Conservation and Building Up Advocates

In this podcast, we sit down with Meredith McCord and discuss how she first got into the outdoors, her travels around the world, and what has driven her to pursue over 220+ world records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#069 Meredith McCord: Chasing Records, World Travel, and Building Community

In this podcast, we sit down with Brian Vaughn of Hilton Head South Carolina and discuss how he began guiding as a teen on offshore boats, the importance of efficiency, how he has built his business, and his new Hells Bay Estero. To learn more about this podcast head to CaptainsCollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#068 Brian Vaughn: Efficiency, Expansion, and the Hells Bay Estero

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guiding Flow Series: Hilary Hutcheson

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Pitts of Shallow Water Expeditions and discuss his home waters of Panama City Beach. In this podcast, Kyle shares how he got into guiding, the diversity of his fishery, tips on photography, and how he has benefited both bay boat and skiff trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#067 Kyle Pitts: Panama City Beach - Beneath the Surface

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 filming, and what life has taught him about dealing with failure. We also discuss Giant Trevally and fishing for Jacks. Learn more about this podcast at www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In this podcast, we sit down with Travis Huckeba of Saltwater Solutions and discuss his roots in the Florida Panhandle, the ropes of rural fisheries, and the importance of hard work. Travis also shares with us the need for respect between guides and recreational anglers, and how he has combated burn out over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#065 Travis Huckeba: Hard Work, Slow Living, and Rural Fisheries

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 took to Devils River with our friends at Turtlebox Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#064 John Dunaway: Learnings from Life at Sea

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. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Skinny Water Culture, Hells Bay Boatworks, Turtlebox Audio, Costa Sunglasses, Traeger Grills, and Orvis Fly Fishing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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