Episode 137: Phil O'Bannon - Chief of Boca Grande

Episode 137: Phil O'Bannon - Chief of Boca Grande

Phil O’Bannon is a sixth-generation Boca Grande fisherman whose life has been defined by the water. He left college to chase giant bluefin tuna across the white sands of the Bahamas, a move that launched a global fishing career—from big-money marlin tournaments to captaining motherships for the elite. But it was fly fishing for tarpon in his home waters that made him a legend. Now 72, Phil is still regarded as the most respected name in Boca Grande—widely known as the Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World. He’s chased Tarpon with the best, from John Emory in the Keys to Billy Pate in Homosassa, and to this day, he still fishes IGFA leaders with old-school precision. But it was his guiding career with the Bush family that secured his legacy, and having President Bush as his friend for two decades remains as some of his fondest memories. On today’s podcast, we talk about the early years, his father “Fingers,” a life on the water, and the enduring magic of Boca Grande.

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Episode 165: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #3

Episode 165: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #3

On today’s podcast, we answer a variety of listener-submitted questions, including our favorite ocean tarpon flies, different bonefish flies and when to use them, the most underrated saltwater game fi...

20 Maj 1h 16min

Episode 164: Capt. Brian Dopirak - DOPE

Episode 164: Capt. Brian Dopirak - DOPE

Brian Dopirak grew up in a household driven by success. His father, Al Dopirak, was one of the most accomplished tarpon guides of his time. As a young boy, Brian spent countless May days in his father...

6 Maj 1h 41min

Episode 163: Capt. Rick Murphy - Master Angler, Relentless Survivor

Episode 163: Capt. Rick Murphy - Master Angler, Relentless Survivor

Rick Murphy’s impact on the world of fishing runs deep. Many know him from his television shows—Sportsman’s Adventures, Florida Insider Fishing Report, and Texas Insider Fishing Report—popular across ...

22 Apr 1h 26min

Episode 162: Anthony Hsieh - Bad Company Fishing Adventures

Episode 162: Anthony Hsieh - Bad Company Fishing Adventures

Anthony Hsieh’s success in the mortgage industry is nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a simple application for a loan officer position turned into ownership of the very company he once hop...

8 Apr 1h 28min

Episode 161: Jack Nicklaus - The Untold Outdoor Life of Jack Nicklaus

Episode 161: Jack Nicklaus - The Untold Outdoor Life of Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus is widely regarded as an American hero—though it’s hard to measure a life defined by excellence, integrity, and generosity. He is far more than one of the greatest golfers in history; hi...

27 Mars 1h 1min

Episode 160: Capt. Jonathan "Stump" Hamilton - Homosassa Fishing Co.

Episode 160: Capt. Jonathan "Stump" Hamilton - Homosassa Fishing Co.

Capt. Jonathan “Stump” Hamilton is a respected fishing guide based in Homosassa, known for his deep roots in Florida’s outdoor heritage and his expertise on the shallow flats of the state’s Nature Coa...

11 Mars 1h 30min

Episode 159: Capt. Nick LaBadie - Tailing Water Expeditions

Episode 159: Capt. Nick LaBadie - Tailing Water Expeditions

Capt. Nick LaBadie is a Florida native through and through. Raised on the Gulf Coast just minutes from Boca Grande, he grew up fishing one of the most renowned tarpon fisheries in the world. From the ...

25 Feb 1h 21min

Episode 158: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #2

Episode 158: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #2

On today’s podcast, we answer a variety of listener-submitted questions, including: our favorite hooks for adult and baby tarpon, the moon phases we prefer for migrating tarpon, our most memorable sto...

13 Feb 1h 9min

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