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 fisherman's dream. It was the ultimate adventure park he’d take full advantage of. His bus ride to school had other kids that loved to fish, too, like Dustin and Chad Huff. They would all become world class at their craft. Sawley dreamed of being a guide and started to fish the bridges at night for tarpon. He began poling locals around at 17, and would mate on a charter boat for a while. George would eventually fish different locations with the legendary "Capt. Hook" (Ron Hamlin) and Benny Spaulding. He’d have his greatest success as a Captain chasing world record marlin with Harry Gray, one the the greatest offshore fly fishers of all time.
Many years later, he began conversations with Hal Chittum regarding a mutual goal of building big offshore boats, which evolved to building Chittum skiffs, the greatest flats boat ever built!
On today's podcast, George Sawley goes deep into his wild life as a mate, captain, and adventurer.
Episode 35: Richard Stanczyk - Broadbills to Bones
Episode 34: Andy & Nathaniel
Episode 33: Capt. Dale Perez - Home Runs to World Records
Episode 32: Capt. Billy Knowles - The Mayor of Islamorada
Episode 31: Capt. Joe Rodriguez - Sábalo Loco
Episode 30: Capt. Tim Carlile - Heart of Gold
Episode 29: Tim Mahaffey - Tournament Maestro
Episode 28: Capt. Doug Kilpatrick - Tireless Pursuit
Episode 27: Kat Vallilee - Raising the Bar
Episode 26: Capt. Paul Tejera - Zest For Life
Episode 25: Capt. John O'Hearn - Rethinking the Game
Episode 24: Capt. Will Benson - Permit, Cruise Ships, & Conservation
Episode 23: Norman Duncan - The Innovator
Episode 22: Al Pflueger - Gentle Giant
Episode 21: Capt. Bob Branham - Bonefish Brilliance
Episode 20: Andy & Nicky -TALKIN' SHOP- Ethics On The Water, IGFA Rules, & Overcrowded Outdoors
Episode 19: Neal Beidleman - Hero on Everest
Episode 18: Lonny Vanatta - Backcountry Bulldog
Episode 17: Capt. RT Trosset - The Dean of Key West
Episode 16: Ryan Smalls - Ski Racer, Addicted Angler, Traditional Archer
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