May 31, 2026 My alarm sounded at 4:30 AM and I gladly jumped out of bed. Any other day, I might lay in bed for a few minutes, but not today. Ben Young, Paul Puckett, and I were set to leave at 6 AM for a twelve hour drive down to the Keys. It is…
Tag: Tarpon
Podcast: The Sustainable Angler Interview with Dr. Andy Danylchuk
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Dr. Andy Danylchuk who is the Professor of Fish Conservation at UMASS Amherst, a Research Fellow at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a Science Advisor at Keep Fish Wet, a Patagonia Ambassador and the list goes on! My point is that I am stoked to share our interview where we discuss everything…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Author Monte Burke
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times best-selling author Monte Burke. You may recognize some of Burke’s books, such as Saban: The Making of a Coach or Sowbelly: the Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, but his latest book is Lords of…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Conservation from the Couch
Rick Crawford In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Lucas Bissett and Paul Moinester about their new project “Conservation from the Couch.” COVID-19 has got all of us missing our fly fishing community, going on our annual fishing trips and the ability to take action to protect the fish and places we…
The Sustainable Angler: Turneffe Flats Owner, Craig Hayes
Rick Crawford Belize is a beautiful country and just so happens to have some of the best salt water flats fishing on the planet. I am sure you have heard how amazing the fishing is on the Turneffe Atoll, but what truly sets Turneffe Flats apart is their commitment to protecting the environment. In fact,…
More Bonefish…Less Plastic at Abaco Lodge
Rick Crawford I recently had the pleasure of spending a few days at Abaco Lodge in the Bahamas. The Lodge is owned by Oliver White and is located on the famed bonefish flats, the Marls. The scenery was tropical, the vibe was laid back and the bonefishing was excellent. I do believe that bonefish…