On this episode, I am joined by saltwater guide David Blinken. David shares his journey to the salt, his fishery off of Long Island and some of the challenges it is facing today. Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the episode!
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Helpful Episode Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:07 Learning from Guide Experience and Feedback
00:08:06 Gratification and Joy in Making People Happy Through Fishing
00:11:51 Desire to Become a Guide and Share the Experience
00:18:21 Lack of Transparency and Guidance in the Workplace
00:22:05 Failing Quickly and Bouncing Back
00:26:06 Intense Fishing Experience: Adrenaline Rush and Excitement
00:27:25 Freshwater Fishing Etiquette vs. Saltwater Freedom
00:30:50 Expertise in Chasing Fish on the Flats
00:33:26 Taking the Time to Appreciate the Experience
00:40:27 A Day in the Life of a Fishing Guide
00:47:42 The Different Types of Fishing
00:57:33 Conservation and Fishery Management Issues
01:02:04 The Complexity of Fisheries Management
01:02:37 Desire for Striped Bass vs. Sacrifices and Restrictions
01:03:37 The Impact of Not Heeding Warning Signs
01:07:57 Catch and Release: Respecting the Resource
01:10:59 GotOne App
S6, Ep 55: On the Salt: David Blinken on Striper Tactics and Bluefish Battles
S6, Ep 54: Casting Angles: Mac Brown on Goals, Drifts and Memorial Day
S6, Ep 53: On the Water: Dustin White on Early Hatches and Dive Bar Delights
S6, Ep 52: Tailwater Tactics: Ellis Ward on Navigating Sulphur Hatches and Stained Waters
S6, Ep 51: The Ruch Report: Brendan Ruch on Post-Spawn Smallmouth Strategies
S6, Ep 50: Beyond the Forecast: Mac Brown's Guide to Fishing in Fickle Conditions
S6, Ep 49: Crafting Precision: Morten Valeur and the Evolution of Ahrex Hooks
S6, Ep 48: Rain or Shine: Central PA's Fishing Report with TCO Fly Shop
S6, Ep 47: From Chilled Streams to Chilling at Frank's: Dustin White's Guide to Early Spring in Wyoming
S6, Ep 46: Ellis Ward's East Tennessee Euphoria: Dry Flies and Midge Magic
S6, Ep 45: Matt Reilly's Post-Spawn Smallmouth Strategies and Topwater Tips
S6, Ep 44: Perfecting the Cast with Mac Brown's Masterclass Insights
S6, Ep 43: PJ Smith Unravels the Driftless Mysteries
S6, Ep 42: Ellis Ward's Tailwater Tactics and Temperature Tantrums
S6, Ep 41: Smallmouth Secrets and Streamer Savvy with Brendan Ruch
S6, Ep 40: High Waters and Hatch Hopes with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop
S6, Ep 39: Mac Brown's High Country Hideaways and Warm Water Wisdom
S6, Ep 38: Shoal Bass Shenanigans and Fly Tying Philosophies with Georgia's Fletcher Sams
S6, Ep 37: Streamer Secrets and Dry Fly Dreams with East Tennessee's Ellis Ward
S6, Ep 36: Mac Brown's Spring Hatch Hacks and Windy Day Tactics
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