Mill House Podcast

Episode 164: Capt. Brian Dopirak - DOPE

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Dopirak grew up in a household driven by success. His father, Al Dopirak, was one of the most accomplished tarpon guides of his time. As a young...

Episode 163: Capt. Rick Murphy - Master Angler, Relentless Survivor

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Murphy’s impact on the world of fishing runs deep. Many know him from his television shows—Sportsman’s Adventures, Florida Insider Fishing ...

Episode 162: Anthony Hsieh - Bad Company Fishing Adventures

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Hsieh’s success in the mortgage industry is nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a simple application for a loan officer position t...

Episode 161: Jack Nicklaus - The Untold Outdoor Life of Jack Nicklaus

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Nicklaus is widely regarded as an American hero—though it’s hard to measure a life defined by excellence, integrity, and generosity. He is fa...

Episode 160: Capt. Jonathan "Stump" Hamilton - Homosassa Fishing Co.

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Jonathan “Stump” Hamilton is a respected fishing guide based in Homosassa, known for his deep roots in Florida’s outdoor heritage and his ...

Episode 159: Capt. Nick LaBadie - Tailing Water Expeditions

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Nick LaBadie is a Florida native through and through. Raised on the Gulf Coast just minutes from Boca Grande, he grew up fishing one of the most...

Episode 158: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #2

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast, we answer a variety of listener-submitted questions, including: our favorite hooks for adult and baby tarpon, the moon phases we...

Episode 157: RJ Boyle - South Florida Swordfishing

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RJ Boyle is a legendary figure in the South Florida sportfishing world, based in Boca Raton, Florida. Born and raised in the area, Boyle grew up on th...

Episode 156: Capt. Shawn McKay - For the Love of Permit

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Shawn McKay has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. At just 10 years old, he picked up a fly rod and...

Episode 155: Roland Martin - Bass Legend

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roland Martin is one of the most influential and successful figures in the history of professional bass fishing. A nine-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Ye...

Episode 154: Capt. Honson Lau - Bonefish Sensei

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Honson Lau is a respected part-time fishing guide based in South Florida, balancing his time on the water with a professional career in IT at Baptist ...

Episode 153: Drew Chicone - Fly Tyer, Fisherman & Adventurer

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Chicone is a renowned fly designer, author, and educator based in Fort Myers, Florida. Widely respected throughout the fly-fishing community, he ...

Episode 152: Capt. Leslie Green - Bonefish Sailor

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Green, founder of Bonefish Sailor Lodge on Mangrove Cay in the Bahamas, has spent a lifetime mastering the art of bonefishing. Born and raised ...

Episode 151: Brandon Soucie - Trout Fishing Colorado

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Soucie is a full-time fly-fishing guide at Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt, Colorado, and one of the most recognized local experts in the Roar...

Episode 150: Andy & Nicky - Fishing Q&A #1

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, it’s just the two of us sitting down to answer your questions — no guest, just real talk. We’re thinking about making this styl...

Episode 149: Mark Nichols - D.O.A. Lures

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

About 30 years ago, I spent a few unforgettable days with Mark Nichols on his home waters near Stuart, Florida, chasing big jacks in the St. Lucie Riv...

Episode 148: Bolivia Trip & More

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nicky and I sit down to recap the unforgettable Golden Dorado trip to the Bolivian jungle with Untamed Angling. I've fished all over ...

Episode 147: Dave Preston - 4 Time Gold Cup Champion

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re diving into one of the most storied arenas in saltwater fly fishing —the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. Since 1964, it’s been consider...

Episode 146: Capt. George Gozdz - Unfathomed Fishing

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Gozdz’s first fishing experience was with his father—just like it is for many of us. He fell in love with the sport early on and began drea...

Episode 145: Earle Waters - 80's in Homosassa

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I fished the fabled Homosassa flats for a few years in the late eighties, before it was obvious I couldn’t get much better at this game because of t...

Episode 144: Larry Dahlberg - The Hunt for Big Fish

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Dahlberg didn’t just fish—he redefined the very essence of the sport. As the creator and host of the groundbreaking TV series, "The Hunt for...

Episode 143: Oliver White - Fly Fishing Adventures & Entrepreneurship

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver White is a world-renowned fly fishing guide, lodge owner, entrepreneur, and conservationist whose career bridges wild rivers and Wall Street. H...

Episode 142: Dean Butler - One Of The Best To Ever Do It

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m not exactly sure when I first met Dean Butler, but I remember the moment well—he carried an unmistakable aura of quiet assurance. Being an Aus...

Episode 141: Capt. Bou Bosso - The Lawyer

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bou Bosso is a fiery, articulate man that seeks out every ounce of everything he touches or talks about. We’ve seen his antics on the water chasing ...

Episode 140: Julian Robertson - Super J

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When athletes reflect on their careers, it's often the friendships that shine brightest—long after the trophies have gathered dust. One of my favori...

Episode 139: Capt. Eric Herstedt - The Straight Shooter

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Eric Herstedt is a seasoned and versatile fishing guide based in Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys, specializing in light tackle and...

Episode 138: Capt. Pauly Ross - New Generation of Guiding

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Pauly Ross is quickly becoming one of the most respected young guides in the Florida Keys, and for good reason. At just 24 years old, he’s alr...

Episode 137: Phil O'Bannon - Chief of Boca Grande

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil O’Bannon is a sixth-generation Boca Grande fisherman whose life has been defined by the water. He left college to chase giant bluefin tuna acro...

Episode 136: Erik Compton - Inspiration to All

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Compton is truly an extraordinary individual and a dear friend! Diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy at just 9 years old, a condition that weakens...

Episode 135: Capt. Brian Esposito - Glades Craft Skiffs

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Brian talks about growing up surfing, skating, and snook fishing south Florida, later becoming a highly respected guide and boat build...

Episode 134: Manny Puig - Savage Wild

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manny Puig is a renowned wildlife expert, animal handler, and television personality, best known for his appearances on the hit TV shows Jackass and W...

Episode 133: Capt. Karl Anderson - Bluefin Tuna & Grander Marlin

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Karl Anderson embarked on his professional career at just 13 years old, securing his first paid job as a mate in the competitive world of big ga...

Episode 132: Capt. Greg Dini - Flywater Expeditions

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Greg Dini is a highly respected flats fishing guide with expertise in saltwater fly fishing and light tackle angling. Born and raised in Orlando...

Episode 131: Guy Harvey - Marine Artist, Angler, & Conservationist

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Harvey is one of the most prolific and influential artists in the world of fishing. Known as the king of the fishing t-shirt industry, he has capt...

Episode 130: John Abplanalp - Life of the Party

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Abplanalp has lived an extraordinary life centered around fishing, including being one of the pioneers on the flats of Montauk, where he was amon...

Episode 129: Lenny Berg - Fishing Florida In The 1950's

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, as I’ve participated in various fishing tournaments, I’ve often noticed the names etched on the trophies from past events. One nam...

Episode 128: Carter Andrews - "The Obsession of Carter Andrews"

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One lesson we’ve all learned over the years is to never judge a book by its cover—especially when the subject is Carter Andrews. This towering fig...

Episode 127: Tim Choate - Sport Fishing Visionary

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Choate is a pioneering force in Billfish Conservation and one of the most influential figures in the world of sport fishing. Growing up in Islamor...

Episode 126: George Anderson - The River Rhino

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

George Anderson is the owner of Yellowstone Angler in Livingston, Montana, a fly shop he founded in 1979. His fly-fishing journey began in the Catskil...

Episode 125: Kelly Galloup - Streamer King

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Galloup’s personality is as vibrant and electric as a bag of smelling salts. He’s as raw and beautiful as my tarpon brothers in Homosassa. A...

Episode 124: Brian O'Keefe - Life of Fishing & Photography

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian O'Keefe was a man born to be free of any kind of structure and fishing was the caveat to keep him running to the end of the rainbow where the be...

Episode 123: Bob Rich - "Blood Knot"

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Rich is a giant in the world of fly fishing, conservation, and storytelling. I have known Bob for many years and he is the best fishing companion ...

Episode 122: Brad Probst - What Does It Mean To Be A Cowboy?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heroes come in all forms and sizes. Most common are star athletes, television sensations, and our children who turn out to be wonderful people and fut...

Episode 121: Carlos Duncan III - Angler, Conservationist, Triathlete

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With his exceptional physical and intellectual scope, Carlos Duncan is one of the most impressive people I’ve ever known. He’s not only a Harvard ...

Episode 120: Tim Heng - Fishing the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, & Colorado River

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Heng loves fishing, especially the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers near Basalt, Colorado. He’s spent a large part of his life fishing them, l...

Episode 119: Jim Hancock - Fishing the Gunnison River

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Hancock is one of the finest people you’ll ever meet and one of the hardest working, too! I’ve know Jimmy a very long time, from Aspen of cour...

Episode 118: Bert Scherb - Liftetime of Fishing

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bert Scherb's journey from Chicago to becoming a beloved figure among the guides and anglers of the Florida Keys, as well as chairman of a prestigious...

Episode 117: Capt Aaron Snell - Out of the Box

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Aaron Snell embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation in fly fishing as well as conventional fishing. With a soft-spoken demeanor that b...

Episode 116: Capt. Drew Moret - Tarpon Year-round

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Moret is a highly acclaimed skiff guide and the son of fishing legend, Sandy Moret. You can only imagine his childhood growing up with that DNA i...

Episode 115: Thane Morgan - One of the Greatest Tarpon Fly Anglers

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thane Morgan has earned the right to be called one of the greatest tarpon fly anglers of our time. Although, no one wins alone, ever. Thane Morgan and...

Episode 114: Jake Jordan - Tarpon & Billfish on Fly

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Jordan is a legendary figure in the blue water world. He is neither humble nor reserved when he speaks about his exploits over his six plus decad...

Episode 113: Dr. Fred Troxel - Dentist, Artist, & Fanatic Fisherman

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On board for this podcast, is a man that has lived fully in many forms; dentist, angler, artist, and as a free spirit that many only dream of doing su...

Episode 112: Capt. Andy Thompson - The Sheriff

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Andy Thompson is, in my book, one of the greatest people you’ll ever have the pleasure of knowing, both on and off the water. He’s soft spok...

Episode 111: Capt. Al Dopirak - Homosassa's Greatest

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Al Dopirak is arguably the best fishing guide to ever chase world record tarpon! He and Tom Evans have put more big tarpon in their boat than an...

Episode 110: Capt. Butch Constable - Jupiter's Finest

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have fished with many superstar guides throughout my career. Many were on my hit list for years before seeing that day on their bow, but there was o...

Episode 109: Rachel Finn - the Artist

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Finn is a fearless, free spirit that everyone loves. After attending Yale University in graduate school, she followed her heart and began guidi...

Episode 108: Bob Popovics - North East Royalty

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a 21 year old Vietnam veteran, Bob Popovics gravitated to fly fishing for striped bass and the people who chased them from shore. These guys became...

Episode 107: Capt. Sarah Gardner - "Fly Girl"

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Capt. Sarah Gardner has been a full time fishing guide for over 27 years. Along with her husband, Capt. Brian Horsley, they are the go to guides for f...

Episode 106: George Sawley - The Wild One

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having growing up in Marathon, Florida with the Gulf Stream at his front door and world class flats everywhere he looked, George's playground was a fi...

Episode 105: Capt. Nick Stanczyk - Stanz Fishing

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daytime swordfishing began in Venezuela when Aquiles Garcia and Captain Oscar Benito Marcano used a bag of rocks to get their bait down to where these...

Episode 104: Mitch Howell - The Gentleman

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Howell has had a very interesting life on and off the water. At a young age, Howell’s family was failing him so his grandparents took the helm...

Episode 103: Capt. Jarad Boshammer - Life of "Dingo"

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At 41 years of age, Jarad “Dingo” Boshammer, has been fishing the world for a very long time. He’s renowned now for having an acute sense for ca...

Episode 102: Betsy Bullard - The "Swamp Witch"

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Betsy Bullard has an amazing heart filled with the love of fishing, her friends, and the insatiable desire to save the Everglades. At a very young age...

Episode 101: Capt. Ed Walker - Life On The Gulf of Mexico

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the late 80’s, Capt. Ed Walker was one of my first guides in the fabled tarpon grounds of Homosassa where some of the largest megalops in the...

Episode 100: Chris Wittman - Captains for Clean Water

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Wittman grew up fishing every second he could. He never thought of becoming a fishing guide until he became one in 2000. This was the same year ...

Episode 99: Kyle Holt - Trout Fishing The Roaring Fork Valley

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Holt is Taylor Creek Fly Shop’s head guide, whose favorite saying is "Fish Hard and Die Rich.” Having been raised in Springfield, Illinois, K...

Episode 98: Dan Lahren - "Dangerous Dan"

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Lahren was born in the great western town of Livingston, Montana in 1955. When he was in 7th grade the local fishing icon, Dan Bailey, gave him a ...

Episode 97: David Denholm - The Brotherhood

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Denholm has had a voracious life in big game fishing. It all began when he caught his first Marlin when he was 12 years old. Denholm has travele...

Episode 96: Steve Herter - The Purist

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Herter is one of the most passionate people I’ve ever meet. Humorous, smart, adventurous, ingenious… Herter checks all the boxes. I’ve bee...

Episode 95: Capt. Conway Bowman - Makos on Fly

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conway Bowman is known for many things, but for me he’s defined by passion. He’s crazy about his two boys, Max and Jackson, and his wife Michelle,...

Episode 94: Dr. Ross Boucek - The Mad Fish Scientist

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all Tom McGuane’s fault… He’s the culprit who gave Robert Redford the book! Redford loved it, and his film, “A River Runs Through It”...

Episode 93: Capt. Brandon Cyr - 4th Generation Conch

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Similar to many of our guests, Capt. Brandon Cyr is not only engaging and kind, he’s a giant of canny fisherman. And what does that exactly mean?Wel...

Episode 92: Capt. Richard Black - Blackfly Charters

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Black is that man that came a long as a young kid and changed what fishing greatness looked like. At 17, while still in school studying for hi...

Episode 91: Jay Grant - The Greatest Permit Fisherman You've Never Heard Of

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest permit fisherman could possibly be a man you’ve never heard of. He’s a man that has caught over 260 permit by himself either out of h...

Episode 90: Capt. Ian Slater - Determined to Win

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Slater is one of the most likable people you’ll ever meet. He grew up with a massive desire to win at whatever he pursued. His busy life eventua...

Episode 89: Capt. Albert Ponzoa - Under the Radar

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1959 when Castro was on the eve of taking over Batista and the future of Cuba was unknown, Florida’s fishing intelligence would soon hit pay dirt...

Episode 88: Carl Hiaasen - The Wordsmith

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1953, Carl Hiaasen was born in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. A period of time when kids could hang out in wooded areas chasing things that kids chase. Ma...

Episode 87: Capt. Steve Kilpatrick - The Holy Grail

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Steve Kilpatrick grew up with a cane pole and a .22… Hunting and fishing has always been his life. I first meet this likable man in the late...

Episode 86: Capt. Ryan Nitz - Snook, Osceolas, & Cubera Snapper

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 85: Capt. Ray Rosher - Sailfish, Marlin, & Tuna

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am always intrigued by the big blue water world and pelagic species that swim there and perhaps it’s because I am not an avid offshore guy. Sure, ...

Episode 84: Lloyd Wruble - Gatekeeper of the Glades

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lloyd Wruble is a successful, retired oral and facial surgeon by trade, and one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. He’s a soft spoken man...

Episode 83: Bill Bishop - Dream Chaser

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Bishop grew up the way we wished we all could, in the woods surrounded by nature, with a supporting, loving family. Over the course of his life, ...

Episode 82: Huey Lewis - The Heart of Rock & Roll

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Huey Anthony Cregg hit it big in the early 80’s with his band named "Huey Lewis and The News." Many of their songs went large on the Billboard hits,...

Episode 81: Capt. Frank Davis - Boca Grande Pass

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Few have seen the evolution of tarpon fishing in the famous Boca Grande Pass as Frank Davis. In the early 1960’s, his family moved there and as far ...

Episode 80: Capt. Benny Blanco - Shifting Baselines

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Benny Blanco is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, but under his skin, his blood runs hot. In 2015, his life pivoted becoming a devout conse...

Episode 79: George Copeland - Snook Giant

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 74 years young, George Copeland still has the fire in his belly to chase the snook tide late into the night. As a young man of 8, he found a passio...

Episode 78: Ansil Saunders - Bonefish Legend

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a fifteen year old tenderfoot building boats, Ansil Saunders would’ve never believed he’d one day become a national hero. Stemmed from Scotland...

Episode 77: Capt. Russell Kleppinger - The Tarponator

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 49 years of age, Russell Kleppinger has found himself as one of the all time greats in the tarpon fishing world. He was consistently catching aroun...

Episode 76: Capt. Rick Ruoff - The Nineteenth Pole

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Ruoff's infectious personality could calm the roar of a lion. The first time I met this gregarious man, I knew instantly he was my kind of people...

Episode 75: Tom McGuane - King of Words (Part 2)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom McGuane is a giant among legends across all continents and countries. His boundless heart and endless determination tackled dreams only he could’...

Episode 74: Tom McGuane - King of Words

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom McGuane is a giant among legends across all continents and countries. His boundless heart and endless determination tackled dreams only he could’...

Episode 73: Ted Juracsik - "TIBOR"

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Juracsik, the creator of Tibor Reels, has one of the most interesting and inspiring stories I know. As a young Hungarian in Budapest, he was the s...

Episode 72: Ryan Seiders - The "YETI" Story, Tarpon Fishing, & Hunting Big Whitetails

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Seiders was always building and tinkering with things he thought he could make better. It soon became his motto, “If we can’t find what we w...

Episode 71: Bob Clouser - Fly Tying, Smallmouth Bass, & Stories with Lefty

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I first met Bob Clouser during a trade show in Somerset, New Jersey close to 15 years ago when I first traveled there with Hardy. The industry is smal...

Episode 70: Jose "Pepe" Lopez - 16lb Bonefish, Wind Knots, & Cracked Crabs

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jose "Pepe" Lopez is a legendary big bonefish catching giant. He learned his craft from many of the old school, iconic guides such as Harry Snow Jr., ...

Episode 69: Capt. Mike Holliday - "Mexico Returns"

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Holliday’s spectrum in the fishing realm has been expansive and varied. He graduated with a degree in Marine Science but his adventurous mind p...

Episode 68: Capt. Eddie Wightman - The "Loner"

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Wightman will go down in history as one of the legendary guides of Islamorada, Florida! Pushing his boat for his clients over 300 days a year, h...

Episode 67: Steve Kantner - "The Land Captain"

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Kantner has one of the greatest fishing spirits I know of, and his spectrum of ability on and off the water is legendary. For many decades he’...

Episode 66: Capt. Tommy Locke - Passion for the Poon

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cool thirty three some years ago I fished the sacred water of Homosassa, Florida with Tommy Locke. There, I met a young man I’d soon realize was o...

Episode 65: Capt. Randy Towe - Multifaceted Fisherman

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At ten years of age, Randy Towe started building a fishing life for himself when his mother wouldn’t buy him a fishing rod, instead she bought him t...