Science of Fishing

Ever wonder what it's like to be a young angler on a competitive fishing team? In this episode of The Science of Fishing, we sit down with 17-year-old Matteo from Team Lights Out. From his unexpected entry into canyon fishing to battling blue marlin, Matteo shares his journey and passion for the sport. Discover the organized chaos of life aboard Lights Out, the thrill of billfish, and what it's like to fish alongside a father-son duo. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, Matteo's story is sure to inspire. Don't forget to comment below with your favorite part of Matteo's fishing journey!

Key Takeaways:

* Matteo is a 17-year-old angler on Team Lights Out

* He started canyon fishing at age 12

* Billfish, especially blue marlin, are his favorite catch

* Team Lights Out often fishes with up to 13 people on board

* Welker Canyon is Matteo's favorite fishing spot

* Matteo's biggest catch was a giant tuna in the 500-pound range

* The team is preparing for the upcoming SFC season

* Matteo got into fishing through a chance encounter with Tucker

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Have you ever wondered what it's like competing in a Billfish Tournament? Well, We are joined again by Team Lifeline to catch them after winning the FIRST Ever Zane Grey Championship! As Lori and Dino McDowell sit down we get an inside look on just how well their season is going for them with Captain Blake! We get to hear about all the amazing experiences and fish they have been able to put together to win this years 2024 Zane Grey Championship presented by Verizon with the Sportfishing Championship!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go fishing with a captain who wears Jordans and grills? In this episode of The Science of Fishing, I sit down with Captain Brandon Hillard from Got the Hookup Charters out of Destin, Florida. Brandon shares his journey from Air Force serviceman to charter boat captain, breaking stereotypes and bringing his own unique style to the fishing industry. From catching triggerfish to his dreams of landing a blue marlin, Brandon takes us through his passion for fishing and his unapologetic approach to being himself in a traditionally conservative field. Hook into the mindset that led him to prioritize authenticity over conformity, and let us know in the comments which part of Brandon's story resonated with you the most!

Key Takeaways:

* Brandon transitioned from Air Force to charter fishing in Destin, Florida

* He enjoys catching and eating triggerfish, with mahi-mahi as his favorite to catch

* Brandon is known for fishing while wearing Air Jordans

* He's working with brands like Salty Ho, Crepe, Penn, and Salt Life

* As an African American captain, he's breaking stereotypes in the industry

* Brandon operates a 2022 Cape Horn 31T and is considering upgrading to a catamaran

* He emphasizes being unapologetically himself in his charter business

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Welcome Back! In this weeks episode we are joined by Dean Jackson, creator of The Film Invitational. TFI is home to some of the best fishing & outdoors films on the planet allowing content creators from all over to share their best work for a chance to win awesome prizes. Dean also goes into detail about SCF Australia, a passion project at the time that soon evolved into what we know now as SCF Australia, focusing on environmental conservation.

Welcome Back! In todays podcast we are joined by Carl Allen, who purchased the island (Walkers Cay) in April 2018 with plans to restore it as a sport fishing destination. We get to hear from Sport Fishing Championship Commissioner Mark about why he decided to choose Walkers Cay as a venue for SFC!

On this episode we are joined by former NFL Linebacker Cameron Lynch. We are able to dive into his experiences over the weekend here at The Catch and how he was able to overcome his sea sickness. We will get to dive into his thoughts and opinions on the transfer portal in sports and how college athletes are able to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness. Can something like the transfer portal be taken advantage of and should their be boundaries for athletes? Be sure to let us know how you feel about it in the comments!

On today's episode we are joined by Captain Blake Bridges, who is the captain for Lifeline Sportfishing. Captain Blake goes into detail about how he got into fishing and why he chose to chase blue marlin. He goes into detail about previously fished tournaments as well as the up coming season! Captain Blake also dives in and tells us more about the omni-sonar and how his team uses it to their advantage!

On todays episode we are joined by Shane Guidry, Owner of Team Harvey, as he goes into detail more about how they were able to become what they are known as today. Team Harvey is a tournament fishing team that competes in various tournaments worldwide, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas. He will also be able to tell us about the well known omni-sonar that has been stirring up controversy over just how well it is able to be used in tournament fishing all over the world.