#108 Matt Cowart: Ceder Key, Giant Snook, and Carving Your Own Way

To learn more about our Guide Relief Initiative, head to www.captainscollective.com/guiderelief. In this podcast, I sit down with Captain Evan Snow and hear his story about experiencing a direct hit from Hurricane Helene. Evan and his wife suffered a complete loss of their home due to storm surge. Evan is currently working to get back to running light tackle and fly charters with Apalachee Inshore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Jeff and Cristina Legutki to discuss how they have built their life around a love for fishing, using metaphors to coach others to be better anglers, and how to evolve with ever-changing fisheries. We also discuss, the charm of Naples Florida, and Christina's focus on building a network for women to get experiences on the water through her guiding business. Please help us out by sharing this podcast with friends and by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Captain Matt Cowart of Ceder Key Florida to discuss his journey into guiding, his love for targeting giant snook, and what it looks like to carve your own way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Hunter Leavine and John Dunaway compare notes on tips, practices, and philosophies on getting kids outdoors. In this episode, they dive into how to keep things age appropriate, how to help kids find their own love for the outdoors, our responsibility to "narrate" their outdoor journeys, and the importance of instilling a respect for the woods and water at a young age. Learn more at www.captainscollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Redfish camp is a three night, three day event in Keaton Beach Florida that is all inclusive and for anglers of all skill levels. Chase redfish, dive into hands-on learning, share stories on the dock, and dig into some good meals with cold drinks in one of the most natural, untouched areas of Florida. A “camp” is a weekend retreat dedicated to building lasting friendships and honing your skills…while having a lot of fun along the way. This immersive experience combines guide-led sessions with plenty of time on the water in a relaxed, community-focused setting. Learn more at www.captainscollective.com/trips. Check out Field Notes: How to Hunt and Fish More HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with the 4 Corners Costa Rica crew and discuss our trip to Corcovado. In this episode, we talk about the large variety of experience we were able to have during our time, how they began their fishing operation, and all seven locations they run across the country. Learn more about our upcoming hosted trips by heading to https://captainscollective.com/travel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview we sit down with Donald Mc Guinness to hear his inspiring entrance into guiding in Costa Rica. Don lost his father at thirteen years old. During that tragic time he and his brother began taking his father's clients out on his boat. Two brothers, in their early teens, stepping into their father's shoes in order to help meet their families needs. The rest is history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with my all-time favorite guide (and father) Captain Chip Leavine. In this episode, we dive into my childhood and how the water shaped our relationship. We also discuss how to make meaningful memories with those we love, breaking "invisible scripts" in our lives that hold us back, and of course how we can pass on a passion for fishing to the next generation. To learn more about this show, and to hear about our hosted trips, head to captainscollective.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with competitive surfer and second generation guide Tosh Talbot and discuss his life in Costa Rica. During this conversation Tosh shares about how his love for surfing influences his fishing, the mindset he has embodied from living on the shores of Corcovado, and his approach to chasing Roosterfish from kayaks and paddle boards. Learn more by heading to captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Into the Jungle series is focused on the Osa Peninsula located in the Southwest region of Costa Rica. In this podcast, we sit down with Tom Olivo and discuss his book "Sweet Gulf" and what he learned from studying high performers for over 30+ years. To learn more about this podcast and upcoming hosted trips, head to www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices