#118 Cecil Leathan: Grand Bahamas, East End Lodge, and Hurricane Dorian

In this special Round Table episode, some of the Drifter Fish Club Crew share about their experience at East End Lodge in Grand Bahama.  To learn more about the Drifter Fish Club, head to www.drifterfishclub.com. To read our photo essay from the trip and for more behind the scenes content, head to Hunter Leavine’s Substack HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Hunter Leavine sits down with Cecil Leathan of East End Lodge and discusses the beginnings of East End Lodge, and the impact of Hurricane Dorian.  To learn more about Drifter Fish Club, head to www.DrifterFishClub.com  To read our photo essay and for more behind the scenes content, head to Hunter Leavine’s Substack HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Hunter Leavine sits down with "Chef John" of Izaak's Restaurant in Craig, Montana. In this episode, John shares about his story in as a chef, and how he has built his life around his love for nature and fishing. To learn more about the podcast, head to www.captainscollective.com. To learn more about traveling with us on hosted fishing trips, head to www.drifterfishclub.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Captains Collective podcast, Hunter Leavine sits down with Samantha Tallyn, Liaison Coordinator for Fly Fishers International Women Connect (FFI WC) and a passionate advocate for building women’s presence in fly fishing. In this upcoming conversation, Samantha shares what FFI Women Connect is all about—how to join, what the group offers, and how the experience has shaped her personally. She also opens up about her own journey into fly fishing, from coastal Florida to community-building leadership. Samantha is also a proud member of the Drifter Fish Club, and helping run the SFF Women's Tournament in the Tampa Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with former guest, Jesse Males. During this interview Jesse shares about his recent film projects with April Vokey in the Amazon and Lacey Kelly along Florida's Gulf Coast. To learn more about Captains Collective and our sponsors head to www.captainscollective.com. To learn about hosted travel and fishing with us, head to www.drifterfishclub.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharing an opportunity to join the Drifter Fish Club on a last minute trip to the Bahamas June 10-14 at the East End Lodge. Final price is $4,200 and covers 3 full days fishing, four nights lodging, and some fun Drifter Perks! Email [email protected] for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we sit down with Vince Stegura of Skinny Water Culture for a special "Round Two Podcast" to cover some of his recent travel, trials with mental health, and new found love for birding. In this episode, Vince shares more about how he has grown as an angler and all around person, and what he is looking for in the folks he is fishing with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, we are joined by Hilary Hutcheson, Rob Fordyce, Oliver White, Paul Puckett, Ty Hibbs, Jill Tisdale, Carter Andrews, and Ron Ratliff to discuss the lore and love of Jacks. To learn more about the ASGA's ongoing conservation work, and how you can be a part, head to www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com To learn more about the Captain's Collective, including opportunities to join us on hosted trips, head to www.captainscollective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the far southern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, in a tiny village untouched by time, Moy Cordova grew up with salt in his veins. Now a respected permit guide and lead guide at Xcalak on the Fly, Moy reflects on his journey from a child running around town to one of the most sought-after guides in the region. Surrounded by turquoise flats and hidden lagoons, his childhood in Xcalak, Mexico shaped a deep respect for the water and honed his gift for finding elusive fish. Learn more about traveling with us at www.drifterfishclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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