In this Episode I sit down and talk with Amadeo Bachar. He is a painter and artist who portrays often realistic paintings of fish, both in profile and in action, that have captured the fishing community. We talk about inspiration, capturing the magic of realism, what the ocean means to him, how we can help protect this ocean we love in a lasting way and much more.
Amadeo travels to many fishing shows and outdoor expo's as well and teaches art to others. Please support him through buying a print or two, but even more so, please introduce yourself to him the next time you see him at a show, you won't regret it!
To find his art, please visit his instragram or website
@abachar
www.abachar.com
In this episode, my good friend Jack sits down to talk about his love and passion for fishing, but also a day where things went terribly wrong on a boat. We talk about how this day impacted him and changed him.
Jack is full of excitement and energy, one of my favorite friends to nerd out about fishing. He has fished his whole life, worked on a commercial boat fishing for tuna, caught tons of beautiful fish, both fresh and salt water. He is full of adventure.
In this episode, I talk with Faith Beyer, RN and podcast host of Radiant Health Outdoors as we talk about the connection between health and wellness and it's connection to hunting and fishing.
Faith herself fishes offshore out of SoCal and loves eating fresh fish. We talk about the health benefits of living life in the outdoors and much more!
In this episode Ira Waldman and I talk about his journey into Saltwater bass fishing from his early obsession with small and largemouth bass in the Pacific Northwest.
Ira is an established videographer here in Southern California, with years of experience working in the social media space for the fishing industry. We talk about how social media impacts fishing in both in positive and negative ways. We move towards talking about how one can successfully use social media for their benefit without maybe being pulled down from the negative aspects of expectations and comparison.
To follow along Ira's fishing content and new business follow him at:
@Ira.waldman @waldman.media
While hunting and fishing provide a life changing opportunity for most. Our bodies and our minds, are truly the foundation for who we are, and what we are able to do. Especially as we get older, it becomes more important we live a life we are proud of day after day, but that takes sacrifice and a lot of work.
I am captivated by the resilience of a body builder, because your body cannot lie. What accomplishments you may have once made, your body quickly forgets. Therefore, it is only up to you, to work all over again and make yourself again. This is no easy task. If it was easy, than everybody would be ripped. But somehow it seems like only few people are able to dedicate their lives to this discipline. I believe that this discipline is important in everything we do, whether that be in the outdoors or our personal lives. In, this podcast, Anthony breaks down finding the motivation day after day & the feeling of finding confidence and living into your best self.
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@allweknote - journal
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Matt Lee -
Filmer and content creator, former guide at one of the biggest hunting outfitters in the western states, with experience beyond his years, he now films and shares stories for Hushin. He lives a passionate life in all aspects, in his work and free time. He believes that a rising tide lifts all ships, and your passion is your story to tell.
We talk a lot about how to live a passionate life and how to share that story.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
In today's podcast we talk to Brad Thompson who spends his summer ocean hunting with his spear gun and through Fall roaming the hills and wilderness land hunting after western big game while drawing parallels from each practice. Brad is the real deal, down to earth, calm and inviting.
He has found lots of success in and out of the water, but is always inviting others into the sport. Because spearfishing has changed his life, Brad led the local spearfishing club, OC spearos for 4 years, but is equally friendly and inviting about sharing his knowledge for landing hunting as well.
In this episode Brad talks about many of his great adventures, even a near death experience while diving, hunting tactics in the ocean and on land, and wisdom for all outdoor activities.
In today’s episode with Ryan Rankin, we address this topic and spend a lot of time talking about getting others engaged in hunting while we talk about our own stories and how we found hunting. Ryan helping build a community through the Usal Project.
Usal Projects is a community and brand focusing on bringing about the modern nature enthusiast and as their interest are far and wide in all avenues, their interest is to help create further connection with nature and others. Today, Usal is launching their Fish and Game club, online and in person to help others who are interested in hunting and fishing to learn more about it. Usal is dedicated through proper leadership and guidance that this will be done with care and respect for the community they are entering. Usal focuses on taking time to do it right and do it well while still offering the opportunity to anyone who has interest.
Wes Pierson is a captain and part owner of Bight Sportfishing. He has spent years and years searching for some of the biggest pelagic fish from tuna, swordfish and white seabass. He enjoys the dedication and knowledge it takes to seek out the elusive fish of white seabass.
But Wes isn't just about fishing, on his day off, we decided to hike around in the high desert looking for Chukar and Quail. I liked his approach to being outside. His interest in adventure, animals, clean food and simply being outside more brought about a peace and wisdom that was refreshing to be around.
If you have any desire to catch a White Seabass, I highly encourage you to seek out Bight Sportfishing and look up Wes on his instagram @onedowner
In this podcast I interview Christian Wright, a dedicated and obsessed waterfowl hunter from Northern California and one of my good friends. He shares 12 thoughts on how to be a better duck hunter whether you are just getting started or have been hunting for years. "Time on the water" is our most important tool, but hopefully these tips will help you along your way and you grow in your own waterfowl career.
1. Safety (3:35) Ear safety, wound care, life jacket,
2. Waterfowl ID (24:00)
3. Regulations (39:05)
4. Shooting, Practice, chokes, shot size and alternative ammo selection (56:10)
5. Dog Work (1:13:30) off-season work, dog trainers, etiquette, health, goals, patience
6. Calling, (1:29:10) listening to real birds, cheap vs expensive calls, calling techniques, calling variety, timing & group calling
7. Decoys - (1:52:35) Decoy quality and care, decoy placement, natural, different. Scouting
8. Hide Better -(2:07:12) Shadows, sun, wind, and brushing yourself in
9. Scouting (2:14:23) - Habitats and patterns, public and private access, adaptive, setting up multiple plans
10. Blind Etiquette (2:26:40) Group Hunting, Invitations & Guest, working Together, spot burning, communication, dogs
11. Game Care (2:35:23), In the Field to the Kitchen
12. Rest and Nutrition 2:44:30) sleeping the night before, hydration before fatigue, healthier snacks
Gregg Shaw is a co-owner of Ampal Creative, fly-fisherman, and hunter. He has spent many years fly fishing for many years, and also a bird hunter and adventurer. Through these experiences, Gregg has found certain practices and thoughts that are to me very helpful to find what success and even happiness might mean.
Mastery, perfection and simple, are his approach. We talk a lot about expectations, dopamine, comparison and many other things we might feel while calling ourselves a hunter. I think the insights Gregg shares can help all of us find a little more wisdom in our journey into being not just quality hunters and fishermen but good people.
For Lane Kilian, nothing is better than fishing. He has shaped his whole life after fishing. Many may know him through his work with Fishing Reps, representing brands such as Kicker, Warbaits, Submission Fishing Jigs and many other So Cal brands that our fishing community know well. Lane not only is obsessive over fishing, fishing tactics and dedicated to fishing as often as possible, but he is also so encouraging and inclusive to others inclusive, encouraging the fishing community.
In this podcast Lane talks about his passion for fishing, tactics for local southern California and building up his community through youtube and social media. His enthusiasm matches his ability to be genuine in the fishing scene as he sets an amazing example of being stoked on fishing everyday. Lane has followed in the footsteps of many of southern California's best bass fisherman such as Randy Spizer, Matt Florentino and others, and it shows. He puts the hours to make his obsessive dream into a reality and it pays off with some amazing fishing experiences.
To follow along with Lane's adventures, follow @lane.kilian @fishing_reps http://www.youtube.com/@lanekilian
In a comfortable world of standard 8-5 office jobs and uber eats, safety, and routine there are some that pursue different paths. Cole King is one of those, called up to Alaska to fish with his family years ago for Sockeye Salmon. This venture has taught him about grit, hard work, lack of sleep, stress, cold, danger unlike many could truly imagine. Alaska is often called the Last Frontier, for a reason…things are often bigger, grander, wilder and more dangerous than in the lower 48… it’s just the the nature of the beast. and most can’t make it through these conditions. The question that must be asked becomes why would anyone choose this life, because it’s definitely not for the money, but maybe accomplishment that a commercial fisherman that keeps them coming back. One thing is for sure in Alaska, calm seas don’t make sailors… I mean fisherman.
To follow along with Cole and his Family's business please find them on instagram @bristolcrownfisheries
CCA California is a non-profit association and advocate for anglers all around America. In California specifically they help fight for the recreation of all anglers and the conservation of our fisheries through providing education, habitat and access. Darren and Chris host the podcast for CCA California and have years of experience on the water, from deck handing to fishing all around California. Not only are they great fishermen but they appreciate and participate in many outdoor activities throughout California.
This podcast is different from most, because we all host podcast, this is a round table conversation about conservation, participation, the adventure of fishing and why we do what we do, and why we fight for what we love. In many ways, I, personally got to share more of my story and my vision for Sagebrush Wisdom, why they give lots of wisdom for anyone interested in fishing in California. I was honored to podcast with them, and looks forward to podcasting again with both of them in the future.
CCA is a membership based association that helps conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.
What CCA has done done for anglers in California
To become a member yourself please visit https://ccacalifornia.org/ your donation will help continue fishing in California for generations to come.
From sailing the seas, to fly fishing in the mountains, catching bluefin on a 14ft whaler or pig hunting the rolling hills of California the end of Morgan's adventures almost always end at the sharing food over the table with friends and family. Morgan lives life from one adventure to the next but his true passion is using these adventures to bring him new inspiration for the food he makes.
To follow along his adventures please follow along @catchcookmorg
The two worlds of fly fishing and conventional fishing hardly come close to each other, and when they do they often collide. Opinions, camps, teams, tactics, ideologies and practices remain often untested. Well, Ty Adnani loves both, for separate reasons, but these practices help him fishing in both scenarios. Bridging the gap and combining strengths, Ty finds pleasure in all fishing, seeking after new fish, new tactics and it's proving in his fishing abilities.
Ty has been fishing for fresh water bass for many years, but wanted to pursue fly fishing a few years ago to target trout, red fish and even bone fish with a fly. This took him by storm and consumed him for some time. Now he combines both skills to routinely seek out spotted bay bass in our local "pond" Newport Harbor. In this podcast we talk about many tactics for fishing for spotted bay bass, while incorporating skills we have picked up along the way for all fishing... and hopefully finding some fun along the way.
Captain of a 4 pack charter Fresh Bait Sportfishing & tactics for catching big Blue Fin Tuna.
Daron has been fishing his whole life, and now captains his own 4-pack boat. In this episode we talk getting his captains license, the excitement of fishing, using a kite versus madmacs. Paddy fishing, open water fishing, swordfish, yellowtail, dorado and more for what we get to call the California special of offshore fishing.
Daron positive attitude, hard work, and helpfulness are key to his consistency for not only catching these big fish, but being a successful fisherman.
For more information, or to book a trip with Daron, Please visit his website.
www.freshbaitsportfishing.com
Instagram @freshbaits__sportfishing
or give him a call at (949) 378-5553
Doug May has been a lifelong hunter and angler from Southern California. Learning from his father, he has hunted and fished throughout California for over 60 years. Even more, Doug has traveled around the world and caught nearly 50 species on the fly. Doug has a story of many would strive for as a life well earned in search for something more. He has a picturesque progression of fly fishing through his life and he's not stopping anytime soon.
I truly believe there is a wisdom that only time can tell -- the history of California, the progression of the sport and art of fishing and hunting, but also what is important in life. Doug has it all. I was so inspired by Doug's respectful approach and excitement as an outdoorsman. He lives a life full of imagination, drive, and wisdom that both gives reverence to a rich history of fly fishing, and also inspiration for the future of these activities.
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For more information on San Diego Salt Water Fishing - please visit www.sandiegosaltwaterfishing.com
"One of nature's greatest gifts is the abundance of food that is growing and thriving all around us available for our nourishment". Windward Westward believes that food brings us together, but also presents an opportunity to connect to the world around us. Whether we harvest our own food, or shop at the grocery store regularly Wendell Berry says "eating is an agricultural act". In many ways, the food we choose to eat directly impacts the world around us. We have the opportunity to intentionally consume in order to give back to the world around us.
For a long time Windward Westward has had the goal of "Deeper relationships with the natural world, richer conversations around the table" and as a result, have created a sustainably sourced food box to facilitate this lifestyle further.
Dave Allee sits down to talk more about his vision for the box, the impact of the food industry vs direct to consumer relationships, food, community and helping to give make the world a better place, one table at a time.
In hunting and life, discipline often acts as a key to the gates of success. An often perfect practice of discipline has been displayed through a pursuit of personal fitness and the dedication it takes to put in the work, day in day out.
Matt Duma is currently a student at TCU, studying kinesiology with an emphasis on health and fitness not only studies his passion, but lives his passion and puts in his work everyday. He has dedicated his own personal effort in power lifting, personal fitness and nutrition as he practices what he preaches on himself. He is a man who loves surfing, football, hunting, California and Texas. He helps others through consulting fitness plans, strength and conditioning, nutrition, weight loss, and reaching peak performance through Duma Performance, in his spare time of being a full time student. He is wise beyond his age, is one of the hardest workers, seeking out his passions and going after the grind.
Please visit dumaperformance.com for more information.