Mill House Podcast12 Sep 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 165: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #3

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Episode 164: Capt. Brian Dopirak - DOPE

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6 Maj 1h 41min

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

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22 Apr 1h 26min

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

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.

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

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

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