Behind the Chartplotter

In this episode of “Behind the Chartplotter,” you'll get to know the man behind our podcast theme song: Marty Ray. He's not only the singer-songwriter of the tune you can't get out of your head, but he's also been alongside legend Bill Dance in Garmin marine commercials. As you can imagine, he's got some great […] The post The Ins and Outs of Garmin from Marty Ray appeared first on Garmin Blog.

In this week's episode of “Behind the Chartplotter,” you'll get to know two-time FLW Tour champion and current Bassmaster Opens angler Bradley Hallman. From fishing bloopers to favorite Garmin features, nothing is off limits for this pro. You might even get a tip or two for breaking into the sport. Spoiler alert: It all starts […] The post Bass, Bait and Bologna Sandwiches with Bradley Hallman appeared first on Garmin Blog.

In this week's episode of “Behind the Chartplotter,” you'll get insider fishing knowledge from Geoff Leech, Senior Director of Marine Services at SiriusXM®. He's not only a lifelong boater, but he also has 20+ years of experience in the marine industry. Geoff dives deep into the features offered by SiriusXM Marine when combined with the […] The post Fish Mapping with Geoff Leech, SiriusXM Marine appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Imagine being nicknamed “Tuna Dog” but never having to troll for tuna. That's Del Stephens for you. He uses his Garmin marine technology to head out, drop anchor and catch fish — so many, in fact, he's caught all but two species of tuna. Hear more about how Del found success on the water (and […] The post Talking Tuna with Captain Del Stephens appeared first on Garmin Blog.

What do Lions, Bears and Garmin have in common? If you guessed Willie Young Jr., you’d be right. Get to know the football pro turned captain and angler with hosts Dowe and John. They chat about Willie’s eight years in the NFL, how he uses his Garmin marine products to get on fish quick and […] The post Football and Fishing with Willie Young Jr. appeared first on Garmin Blog.

As the guest of episode 5 of “Behind the Chartplotter,” Hank answers Dowe and John’s questions about how his life has changed since finishing first at last year’s tournament, his plans to defend his title and his most embarrassing moment on the water. The post Winning Big with Hank Cherry appeared first on Garmin Blog.

You might know Rick Murphy as the host of one your favorite fishing shows, but we’re asking Captain Murphy questions no one has ever thought to ask. The post Q&A with Captain Rick Murphy appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Bill Dance has been putting it all out there for decades — so it’s not crazy to feel like you know him at this point. With that in mind, “Behind the Chartplotter” hosts Dowe and John wanted to get to know Bill in a new way with some fun questions and interesting conversation. Just wait […] The post Catching up with Bill Dance appeared first on Garmin Blog.

In episode 2 of “Behind the Charplotter,” hosts Dowe and John chat with the man in charge of legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s fleet The post Stories from Vinnie LaSorsa, Jimmy Buffett’s Boat Captain appeared first on Garmin Blog.

In their very first episode, hosts Dowe and John get the inside scoop from industry insider (and their boss of 10 years) David Dunn. You might know Dave because he’s been a fixture in the marine community for more than two decades, first starting in retail and working his way up to his current position as director of marine sales for Garmin. Listen as he talks about how the pandemic has affected fishing, his […] The post Insights from David Dunn, Director of Marine Sales appeared first on Garmin Blog.