What a way to end the season!  In this episode, Captain Chris sits down with Big Lake Legend Captain Bruce Baugh and none other than Mr. Paul Brown, the creator of the Corky. Mr. Paul not only shares how the Corky came about but he and Bruce share some unforgettable trips, together and separate, along the Texas Coast and SW Louisiana. Not only is this a trip down memory lane, but it gives insight to arguably how one of the greatest trout fishing lures came to be - an episode you don't want to miss! Thanks for all the support for this season and already looking forward to season 2!

Episode 21 - The Pinnacle of the Trout Fishing World - Mr. Paul Brown & Captain Bruce Baugh

On the Speckled Truth podcast, we’ll explore the world of Trophy Speckled Trout with some legendary anglers as well as other reputable folks and experts within the industry.

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In this episode, Captain Kyle Johnson sits down with the director of production for Grundéns Curtis Graves to talk about all things outdoor apparel. They cover from the design to long term care of GORE-TEX to get the most out of your investment. Curtis sheds some light on the process of making some of the toughest gear on the market made for the harshest conditions.

Episode 15 - The Design of Waders and Outdoor Apparel with Curtis Graves

In this episode, Captain Chris sits down with Mr. Dakus Geeslin, Deputy Director, Coastal Fisheries Division at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). They not only discuss the chronological events of the 2021 Texas Freeze but explore TPWD’s response to its devastating effects. Here, Dakus lends some transparency and insight to the events that preceded the event but also how they came up with the emergency measures as a result of creel limit response. Lastly, they talk about the effects of the hatchery and its influence to the post freeze recovery. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Episode 14 - Talking Trout with TPWD; Mr. Dakus Geeslin

In this episode, Captain Chris sits down with Captain Josh Sutton from North Carolina to talk about finding his venture as an inshore guide. Facing a major setback in his early life, Captain Josh shares how trout fishing presented his true calling in life and how he overcame those struggles. Lastly, they dive into throwing top waters for big trout. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!

Episode 13 - Topwater & A True Calling; Captain Josh Sutton

In this episode, Captain Chris talks big trout along the Texas Middle Coast with one of the best, Captain Brett Sweeny. As a Guide in the Matagorda Complex, he shares how he got his start as well as his past tournament success. In addition, they discuss the Dirty 30 and state citation data, and the state of the region since the 2021 Freeze. Lastly, Captain Brett shares some incredible catches and what drives him to be the best guide and tournament angler he can be. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Episode 12 - Talking Big Trout on the Texas Middle Coast - Captain Brett Sweeny

In this episode, Captain Kyle sits down with Rob and Bill from Hook and Bullet Sunglasses to discuss how choosing the right lenses can lead to catching more fish. They give great insight into their process to provide purpose-built optics for any fishing situation. They also explore some myths about fishing lenses and give advice on choosing the right lenses for the right job, especially targeting big trout on the flats. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 21 - The Pinnacle of the Trout Fishing World - Mr. Paul Brown & Captain Bruce Baugh

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