On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sit down with Captain Ryan Doxey to talk about a lifetime spent offshore. Growing up in the Texas fishing world, Ryan worked his way from dock kid and deckhand to captain, tournament fisherman, lure maker, tackle shop owner, and more.

In our conversation, we discuss the early experiences that sparked his passion for offshore fishing, the path his career has taken over the years, and what he's learned from fishing some of the world's premier bluewater destinations. We also talk about how Doxey Lures grew from a personal passion into a respected name in the offshore community before diving into Texas' developing offshore FAD program, the challenges of building a network from the ground up, and what it could mean for the future of Gulf fishing.