As the host of the television show Spanish Fly, Jose Wejebe reached thousands of anglers but he was more than a TV personality. He was an inspiration, creating a passion for fishing, boating, conservation and the ocean lifestyle that he so loved. Through his show and his adventures, Jose shared his passion for fishing and a lifestyle that touched and inspired anglers around the world. At the same time, Jose encouraged conservation, leading his viewers by example to take better care of the environment they so enjoy. Wejebe died on April 6, 2012, in a plane crash. Soon after his death, Jose's daughter Krissy and several of his close friends created the Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation to continue his work to protect the marine environment, support those facing life-impacting challenges and inspire a future generation of anglers. Krissy Wejebe joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to talk about her father's upbringing, his impact on the fishing world and the reboot of the Spanish Fly television show. Visit AnglersJournal.com for more fishing stories. Subscribe to the Anglers Journal e-newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting paid to fish every day, all the free rods, reels and tackle you could ask for, new boats, flashy social media posts, industry accolades... the life of a full-time fishing guide sounds rosy, but what is it really like to be a professional charter captain? Long hours, uncertain pay, broken boats, difficult familial relationships also take their toll. To get a better sense of the ins and outs of life as a professional fisherman, we turned to Capt. Bouncer Smith, who ran one of the top charter boats in Miami, Florida, for more than 40 years. What he says may surprise you. Subscribe to Anglers Journal, the award-winning fishing magazine, at AnglersJournal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anglers, artists, conservationists, do-gooders... Cory and Derek Redwine are all of those things, but most of all they are lovers of the ocean and all of the critters that live within it. And the beauty of this couple is they have always found a way to combine their passion for the water into a fulfilling career. Their most recent work involves habitat restoration throughout their home waters in Merritt Island, Florida, and beyond, replanting mangroves and putting hundreds of thousands of clams in the water. The Redwine's restoration efforts through their partnerships with Star brite's Project SeaSafe and the University of Florida continue to grow. The Redwines join the pod to discuss all of the projects they're currently working on, and how we can help spread the word about habitat rebuilding and make a difference out in the field. Never miss an issue of Anglers Journal magazine, winner of the 2024 Folio Eddie Award for best magazine in the sports/recreation category. Visit ⁠AnglersJournal.com⁠ and pick up a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From dredges, squid chains and spreader bars to winning millions of dollars in offshore billfish tournaments, Bill Pino lives quite a fishing life. About 20 years ago, Pino stumbled into the world of tackle manufacturing after a late-night call to China. Little did he know at the time, but he was setting himself up for a busy life catching giant fish all over the world, creating innovative products and growing his network of fishing friends. Jump on any offshore boat trolling for marlin and tuna and odds are you will find some of his Squid Nation teasers. Hear the full story behind the lures, and much more. Never miss an issue of Anglers Journal magazine, winner of the 2024 Folio Eddie Award for best magazine in the sports/recreation category. Visit AnglersJournal.com and pick up a subscription. For more info on Bill's lures, visit Squidnation.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We head to Brabant Lodge located on the Mackenzie River on the outflow of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada in search of world-record size northern pike. The fishing does not disappoint with hundreds of pike tallied over the trip, including several fish over 20 pounds. These fish are aggressive, angry and fight like hell. Listen in as we interview lodge owner Peter Fox about this incredible fishery, including when to go and what to expect. And, spoiler alert, we also caught two IGFA world records. Never miss an issue, subscribe to Anglers Journal now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Robinson grew up with the offshore fishing world right out his bedroom window. He lived at his parent's marina in New Jersey, which for a kid who loved to fish, was the ultimate playground. At a young age, he began working on boats and became a sought-after deckhand. As his reputation grew, so did the opportunities. He was given the chance of a lifetime and went to work aboard Don Tyson's fishing boat / mothership operation known as Tyson's Pride. He started as a mate, targeting blue and black marlin all over the world. He then became the captain of Tyson's Pride, a position he held for 20 or so years. After fishing all over the world, he transitioned his career to Bass Pro and has worked (and fished) alongside Johnny Morris, helping the brand build its saltwater lineup and most recently, revitalize Hatteras Yachts. Terry has more fishing stories than just about anyone we know, and he has some very cool friends. Never miss an issue, subscribe to Anglers Journal today at AnglersJournal.com. Sign up for our free newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Poveromo grew up fishing and boating in South Florida and turned his passion into a career that spans four decades. He first began writing for Salt Water Sportsman in the early '80s and has covered all types of fishing. He is an expert communicator when it comes to helping anglers improve their game by sharing tips and techniques. For the last 38 years, he has traveled the country, talking to anglers via the Salt Water Seminar Series and his television show, George Poveromo's World of Salt Water fishing is now in its 26th year. The best part about George, is that he still loves what he does and just wants to go fishing. Subscribe to Anglers Journal: the next best thing to being on the water. Sign up for our Free Newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hendricks has covered fishing and boating for more than 35 years. Based in Southern California. Jim keeps his thumb on the pulse of what is biting around Catalina Island, Longbeach, San Diego and on down the coast to Mexico. He's a veteran boater and his original Cabo, the Split Decision, is one of the most tricked-out small vessels you'll come across. Jim talks about the differences between East Coast and West Coast fishing and we touch on everything So Cal has to offer from bluefin tuna to white sea bass. Jim is the West Coast editor for Salt Water Sportsman and Sport Fishing. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to our award-winning quarterly magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is sponsored by MC2 Quick Gyro stabilizers, effective at stabilizing boat roll both at high speed and at anchor. Learn more at quickitaly.com. Carter Andrews has spent his life immersed in fishing. His main pursuit has always been to become a complete angler, proficient with all types of fishing gear, from fly rods and baitcasters to giant spinning reels and heavy trolling outfits. This man is truly obsessed with fishing, and it has taken him on a worldwide journey from bass ponds in Tennessee to exotic islands, mountain streams and some of the sport's most storied waters. For the past several years, Carter has shown the world his love of all things fishing through his television show, The Obsession of Carter Andrews. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe the quarterly publication. According to Carter, "You won't find a better fishing magazine on the newsstand." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess McGlothlin has transformed her passion for fly-fishing and adventure into a career as a writer and photographer. She has fished some of the world's best waters and works with a long list of venerable fishing lodges. But it's not all mimosas and four-star accommodations. She has been stranded on an atoll and forced to survive off bonefish and coconuts. She's survived a helicopter crash in Russia. But she's also caught some incredible fish in incredible places. Listen in as she shares her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On any given day, Theophile Bourgeois may be playing a gig in New Orleans with his band, drawing out a tattoo for himself or a client, or hitting the back bayous in search of redfish and speckled seatrout. He's truly a Cajun renaissance man, a way of life he learned from his father who held the same name and built up a unique fishing enterprise shuttling anglers out to the Chandeleur Islands off the coast of Louisiana with seaplanes. When his father suddenly died in an accident in 2019, Theophile's life changed course in a major way. He's managed to keep his family's business, the Cajun Vista Lodge, and its legacy alive. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to our award-winning quarterly publication Visit neworleansfishing.com to learn more about Cajun Vista Lodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photographer, world-record angler, traveler, conservationist, successful attorney... Pat Ford is all of those things. He has spent the better part of his 81 years capturing fish on rod and reel as well as in photos. He has held more than two dozen IGFA world records, some of which still stand. His fishing and photography accolades are wide and diverse, he's landed 300-pound blue marlin and giant rainbow trout on fly and his photos have been used on hundreds of magazine covers. Pat Ford is a longtime friend and contributor to Anglers Journal. Pat was profiled in the Winter 2025 issue. Pat has plenty of stories to share. His sense of adventure is undeniable. He's hand-fed sharks and barracuda and survived many close calls. To see Pat's photography visit AnglersJournal.com and make sure to pick up a subscription to the magazine, where the photos present best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to fishing in Florida, few people know more than Capt. Bouncer Smith and Tony DiGiulian. These longtime friends and legendary anglers share their knowledge on all things fishing, Florida, tournaments and human kind. To subscribe to Anglers Journal visit AnglersJournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callan Wink is a novelist and full-time fly-fishing guide based in Montana. His writing style is highly acclaimed for its vivid descriptions and themes of rural life in the American West. His work is often compared to that of Jim Harrison, who was his friend and fishing companion. Wink's debut collection of short stories, Dog Run Moon (2016), garnered critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and resonant storytelling. In August (2022), Wink’s debut novel, he weaves a coming-of-age story set following a young man as he navigates the complexities of adulthood and self-discovery. Through August’s journey, the novel explores the struggles of finding one’s own path while being tied to the past. Wink’s latest novel, Beartooth, which officially comes out this year, is set in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains, where we follow two brothers who go to dangerous lengths to live off the grid in a still wild land. Wink’s writing comes alive with a keen understanding of the landscape and a vivid portrayal of people living on the margins of society. Wink has contributed essays to Anglers Journal for years now, where the reader gets to see a bit of his lighter side. His latest piece, “Locals Only,” applies lessons he’s learned from seasoned surfers to the crowded trout rivers of Montana. The story is featured in the Winter ’25 issue. In this podcast, Wink talks about balancing fishing, writing and surfing. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anglers Journal editors Bill Sisson and Charlie Levine dive into a topic full of memories and affection — their love of boats. The two longtime watermen wax on about the power of a boat, not necessarily the vessel's motor, but the power of adventure. From dinghies to center consoles to flats boats and skiffs, small boats provided a gateway to fish further afield. If you love boats, you will love this episode. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at anglersjournal.com. Sign up for our free Newsletter. Follow us @anglers_journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990s, Brian Grossenbacher was working as a fly-fishing guide in Montana when a book project led him to photography. There was no budget for photos, so Grossenbacher took it upon himself to invest in some camera gear and learn to shoot images of fish, anglers and the environment. Thus began a second career that has taken him on adventures around the globe, targeting all kinds of fish and aiming his camera at the action. In this episode, Grossenbacher discusses a trip to Alaska where he stayed on a mothership that was used to discover unnamed creeks in pursuit of elusive steelhead trout. HIs images and the story from this adventure are featured in the Winter 2025 issue of Anglers Journal. The conversation also ebbs toward other projects and books he has worked on. Anglers Journal Magazine: https://www.anglersjournal.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter: https://aim.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=ANJ_NLsignup Listen to more podcasts: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bluefish will readily gobble up flies, plugs, soft plastics and chunks, yet this game fish is often disparaged as a "trash fish" — the lowliest of epithets in the angling world. They’re dubbed “chopper” or “gator,” sometimes said with abject contempt due to their proclivity for slashing leaders and taking off with plugs intended for the more forgiving yet revered maws of a striped bass. Editors Charlie Levine and Owen Burke have a deep affection for bluefish stemming from time as young fishermen chasing snapper blues in Long Island Sound. Both anglers love catching bluefish, but eating them, well that's a topic of much debate. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photographer and Anglers Journal contributor Jay Fleming says, "I always try to capture a sense of place for the locations I am photographing, and for me, the majority of my work happens to be on Chesapeake Bay, where I was born and raised." His striking landscapes, marine photography and portraits have appeared in magazines and galleries. In this podcast, Fleming explains how he became a photographer and found the perfect subject matter, focusing on commercial and recreational fishing, and the men and women who earn a living on the water. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year the American Sportfishing Association hosts ICAST, the world’s largest tackle trade show. At the event, rod, reel, line, lure and accessories manufacturers unveil their latest and greatest products. These new products can then be entered in one of several categories in the hopes of winning a new product award. All of the various award winners are then placed in consideration for the coveted Best in Show award. In 2024 PENN, a longtime rod and reel manufacturer based in Philadelphia, took home the Best in Show award for its Fathom Electric reel, the first electric reel with an integrated battery. PENN is owned by Pure Fishing, which also owns Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Ugly Stik, Pflueger, Plano, Frabill, Stren and several other brands. To get a better understanding of how much research and design goes into product development, we sat down with PENN Senior Category Manager Ben Joyce and Capt. Rush Maltz, a Florida Keys-based PENN ambassador and host of a fishing television show. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long before the internet and YouTube taught us how to tie knots and flies, anglers relied on books and magazines to learn the craft of fishing. Nick Lyons, now 92, spread the love of fishing through his words and the books he published via Lyons Press and other imprints he worked under. Throughout his career he worked with a long list of well-known writers including Lefty Kreh, Mark Sosin, Lee Wulf, Tom Rosenbauer and many more. Lyons published a Hemingway anthology and worked closely with Jack Hemingway. He's fished many of the world's best trout streams and had plenty of time to reflect on life, family and the pull of a fish. Subscribe to Anglers Journal magazine at AnglersJournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices