Mill House Podcast12 Syys 2025

Episode 147: Dave Preston - 4 Time Gold Cup Champion

Today, we’re diving into one of the most storied arenas in saltwater fly fishing —the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. Since 1964, it’s been considered the Super Bowl of tarpon fishing, attracting a who’s who of legends—names like Billy Pate, Ted Williams, and Glen Flutie, who famously won it five years in a row. I’ve been fortunate to win it five times in six years myself. And now, there’s a new name knocking on the door of tournament history: Dave Preston. Fishing alongside Louis Cortez, Dave has won four Gold Cups in the last five years, putting him third all-time in wins—a staggering achievement in a field that’s more competitive than ever. An avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman, Dave was born and raised in Miami, and spent the 80s and 90s exploring the waters of Florida Bay, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Keys. He’s a proud University of Florida alum, and since graduating in 2003, has worked across the state as a commercial real estate broker. These days, he lives in Jupiter, but come spring and summer, you can usually find him anywhere tarpon are swimming. Beyond the tournament leaderboard, Dave is deeply committed to conservation. He serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of the Everglades, and works closely with a number of organizations tackling the urgent water issues affecting South Florida’s ecosystems—from the Everglades to the coastal estuaries. Today, we talk to Dave about what this tournament means to him, how his upbringing shaped his passion for the water, and why protecting Florida’s fragile ecosystems is more critical now than ever.

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Episode 117: Capt Aaron Snell - Out of the Box

Capt. Aaron Snell embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation in fly fishing as well as conventional fishing. With a soft-spoken demeanor that belies his deep knowledge of the waters around Key ...

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Episode 116: Capt. Drew Moret - Tarpon Year-round

Drew Moret is a highly acclaimed skiff guide and the son of fishing legend, Sandy Moret. You can only imagine his childhood growing up with that DNA in the Sport Fishing Capital of the world, Islamora...

3 Heinä 20241h 13min

Episode 115: Thane Morgan - One of the Greatest Tarpon Fly Anglers

Thane Morgan has earned the right to be called one of the greatest tarpon fly anglers of our time. Although, no one wins alone, ever. Thane Morgan and his guide, Dustin Huff, have been a highly succes...

19 Kesä 20241h 15min

Episode 114: Jake Jordan - Tarpon & Billfish on Fly

Jake Jordan is a legendary figure in the blue water world. He is neither humble nor reserved when he speaks about his exploits over his six plus decades of catching tarpon, marlin and sailfish; we’re ...

5 Kesä 20241h 33min

Episode 113: Dr. Fred Troxel - Dentist, Artist, & Fanatic Fisherman

On board for this podcast, is a man that has lived fully in many forms; dentist, angler, artist, and as a free spirit that many only dream of doing successfully. Yes, Fred Troxel has excelled profound...

22 Touko 20241h 23min

Episode 112: Capt. Andy Thompson - The Sheriff

Capt. Andy Thompson is, in my book, one of the greatest people you’ll ever have the pleasure of knowing, both on and off the water. He’s soft spoken, but his words carry incredible weight. Why?Because...

8 Touko 20241h 16min

Episode 111: Capt. Al Dopirak - Homosassa's Greatest

Capt. Al Dopirak is arguably the best fishing guide to ever chase world record tarpon! He and Tom Evans have put more big tarpon in their boat than anyone. Records are meant to be broken but their 194...

24 Huhti 20241h 42min

Episode 110: Capt. Butch Constable - Jupiter's Finest

I have fished with many superstar guides throughout my career. Many were on my hit list for years before seeing that day on their bow, but there was one whose boat I never made it on and he was as fam...

10 Huhti 20241h 43min