Captain Steve Haeusler's hard work and dedication have kept him at the top of the charter industry for decades. He has remained a constant, regardless of the changes and challenges presented over the years and his ability to consistently perform at such a level is mind-blowing. He’s a world-record holder and a world-class human being. Listen as we sit down and talk about his career and he shares some stories of his years out in the Gulf of Mexico.

Captain Tommy Norred has been a pillar in the Destin fishing community for over 50 years, doing everything from pier fishing and charter fishing to Captaining private boats and catching big Blue Marlin. Well known, and loved, for his story telling, practical jokes and big heart, he has definitely left his mark. Listen as we attempt to scratch the surface of those stories and delve into the history of Captain Tommy, Destin and more.

Captain Scott "Fraz" Murie's fishing career started 50 years ago in Destin, FL but has proceeded to take him everywhere from Mexico and Bermuda to Venezuela, Africa and countless other locations. In a time before chart plotters, auto-pilot and GPS, he set out on crossings armed with paper charts, parallel rules and an inspiring sense of curiosity and adventure that was often ignited because a place on the map "looked cool." From harrowing tales of charter fishing to oil field shenanigans, helping set world records, dumpster-diving and more, listen as Captain Murie shares some of the exciting stories from a half-century of being "The Fraz."

Captain Jeff Shoults' fishing career has already spanned over 4 decades. Listen as we discuss everything from how he got started at the age of 12 in the charter industry in Destin, to fishing Australia, winning the Gulf Coast Triple Crown and "In The Bite" magazines Gulf of Mexico's Captain of the Year.

Captain William Frank Davis's fishing career spanned more than 40 years. He’s played a pivotal role in one of Destin’s favorite fishing traditions – The Blessing of the Fleet – with over 50 years experience serving as the Blessing’s commodore. Listen as he shares some great stories of what it was like in Destin in the early days charter fishing, adventures commercial fishing, passing down his legacy to future generations and more!

Listen as Captain Jim Green and Rachel Staples discuss some current events in the Gulf of Mexico, including the Rice Whale petition for a speed zone, the restructuring of the fisheries management plan for Amberjacks and what's going on with Red Groupers.

Harley Van Hyning, also known as Gnarly Harley, is a local Gyotaku artist out of Destin, FL. He creates original works of art from everything from small shrimp and flying fish to giant Bluefin Tuna and Blue Marlin and countless species in between. Each piece is unique and tells its own story. Listen as we talk about Harley’s background, the art of gyotaku, some of the stories that accompany his works and more. 

Join Captain Jim Green and host Rachel Staples as they sit down and discuss the Magnuson-Stevens act and some of the history of fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico.