Ep 313| Marty Wilson and the Croaker Classic

2025-07-17

We sit down with fisherman, conservationist, and marine artist Marty Wilson to talk about the Croaker Classic — a fishing tournament built for families, fun, and Gulf Coast tradition. We also dive into:– Marty’s creative journey from T-shirt airbrushing to large-scale murals– His father’s legacy as an SR-71 pilot and how it inspired his love of the water– The role of conservation in his art, including DMR’s “Return 'Em Right” program– What’s new at this year’s Croaker Classic This episode blends passion,...

We sit down with fisherman, conservationist, and marine artist Marty Wilson to talk about the Croaker Classic — a fishing tournament built for families, fun, and Gulf Coast tradition.

We also dive into:
– Marty’s creative journey from T-shirt airbrushing to large-scale murals
– His father’s legacy as an SR-71 pilot and how it inspired his love of the water
– The role of conservation in his art, including DMR’s “Return 'Em Right” program
– What’s new at this year’s Croaker Classic

This episode blends passion, paint, and plenty of saltwater.

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