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In this podcast, we sit down for a round two with David Mangum of Shallow Water Expeditions. In this episode, we dive into David's new found obsession with Permit, stories from his recent travel, and how he has grown since our last interview. To listen to our first conversation, click here. Follow Captains Collective on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/330 Presented By: Trxstle, Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Andy Mill, an athlete, broadcaster, angler, and author, shares his passion-filled stories of competing at the highest level in multiple sports. We talk about some of the remarkable guests they've had on the Mill House Podcast. We dig into his award-winning book, Passion for Tarpon - how it came to be and who mentored him to write it. And we find out what his yearly routine looks like, living the rest of his days to the fullest. Andy also shares how he met Chris Evert, one of the greatest women tennis players of all time, their family set up then and now, and their visits to the white house, hanging out with ex-president George Bush. Lots of good stuff in this episode! Show Notes with Andy Mill and the Mill House Podcast 03:00 - Tom Evan is the greatest big-game saltwater fly guy of all time. He caught a 273-pound blue marlin on a 16-pound tippet, 194-pound tarpon on a 12-pound, and broke Billy Pate's record of 188 pounds on a 16 - Tom caught a 191. Tom Evans, Dean Butler and Al Diporak were on the Mill House Podcast. 05:45 - Ernest Schwiebert wrote the book Matching the Hatch. Ernest taught Andy how to fly cast. 07:00 - Andy talks about his skiing career in the 60s and 70s. He was in the Aspen Valley Ski Club and joined the ski Olympics. 14:28 - "The difference between being good and great as a fisherman - good fisherman catch a lot of fish and big fish, a great fisherman can catch the fish that doesn't want to be caught. The difference between a good and great guide is a good guide can find fish but a great guide can find a fish that doesn't want to be found" 17:10 - Harry Spear became Andy's mentor. Harry refined Andy to become a tournament angler. Seven years later, Andy started fishing tournaments. 18:00 - Flip Pallot was on the podcast at WFS 070 18:45 - Andy wrote the book, Passion for Tarpon after winning some tournaments 21:00 - Andy married Chris Evert, the number 1 tennis player in the 70s and one of the greatest of all time, and they've got 3 sons. Andy tells the story of how they met. 26:30 - We talk about what makes Aspen special 29:00 - Andy and Chris used to hang out with ex-president George Bush and some other famous folks 36:00 - Andy and his son Nicky founded the Mill House Podcast. We talk about some of the remarkable guests they've had on the show. 36:40 - They interviewed Billy Knowles a year ago. He passed away this year. 37:55 - They had Neal Beidleman on the podcast. He was a guide on Mt. Everest in 1996 where 8 people died from a storm. Neal was credited a large role in assisting clients off the mountain to safety. 39:00 - After he got injured, Andy started a show "Ski with Andy Mill". He covered the 92 and 94 Olympics for CBS. He also worked as a broadcast for 20 years. 40:00 - After 20 years of broadcasting, he got offered to host a fishing show by the Outdoor Life Network 41:45 - Andy had a part-time gig with Good Morning America where he was a segment host. He also wrote for magazines like Tail Fly Fishing 42:45 - Jim Teeny was on the podcast at WFS 005 42:55 - Roland Martin was known for bass fishing but when Andy asked him, he said "tarpon on a fly" was his favorite 47:15 - Andy just had a shoulder operation which is already his 23rd operation 47:50 - In spring, Andy and his son tarpon fish for 6 weeks in the Keys. Then to Aspen, get in a high country for elk hunting. Then in Sept and early Oct, they hunt in Colorado and Montana for elk with bow and arrows. Then to Florida to play golf till February. Then back to the Keys. 51:27 - We talk about his son Nicky, how he's chasing his own heart 55:10 - We talk about the TV show, Sportsman's Journal with Andy Mill (1990s) - watch one of the episodes below 57:50 - Andy won more tarpon tournaments than anyone. There are only 3 guys that won a bonefish, tarpon, and permit tournament - Andy was the first one who did it. 58:50 - They had David Mangum on the podcast 1:02:40 - The most downloaded episode of the Mill House Podcast is their episode with Flip Pallot with over 40k downloads 1:05:10 - Joan Wulff was on the podcast at WFS 100 1:05:45 - Andy knew Lefty Kreh. Lefty mentored him in the book he wrote. They're good friends. 1:22:00 - Andy played football in college and was a quarterback. He played baseball as a pitcher. He also raced road bikes. 1:22:50 - The most exciting thing he's done today is big bull elking with bow and arrows 1:24:15 - Andy demonstrates how to cow call an elk. Really cool! Conclusion with Andy Mill and the Mill House Podcast So there you go. We heard a lot of cool stories today. Andy is an extraordinary guy, doing extraordinary things to everything he focuses on. I got to admit.. he's my idol now. I feel extra inspired to get out there, do what I love to do, and give it my all. Thank you, Andy for sharing these awesome stories. I hope you continue to live for as long as you like, doing great things for the industry we're in. For people out there who are struggling to focus on the thing you like to do, remember Andy - how he's able to excel in different things. Hopefully his story inspires you that if someone can do it, you can too! This is definitely my new favorite episode. Leave a comment or send me a DM on Instagram at @wetflyswing if you enjoyed this episode. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/330
David Mangum is unquestionably one of the most highly exposed tarpon guides there is. His early notoriety came with a film shot by Howard films titled “Location X,” located somewhere in the Apalachicola region of the Florida Panhandle. The darker water and monster fish that swim there are much more prone to eat a fly, creating the opportunity for some highly energetic footage. It was an eye opener. Many locals already knew about what was going on in the Panhandle, but now there was a movie. Then in 2017, Yeti produced a short tarpon film, “120 days,” which represented David Mangum's tarpon season that rocked the house. Shot in black and white, it was electric and it went viral. It's an incredible look into a sport and a fish we love, and a man that has refined his craft. But the words I heard expressed, and the way he caught his fish raised a red flag that made me take a closer look. I knew our paths had to cross at some point. Then, I met David in the Florida Keys while we were both filming separate TV shows with Jared Raskob. David was awesome, funny, effervescent and engaging, but I held my questions that I hoped one day would be answered. On this podcast, we tread into some deeper water with Mangum and talked about some very important topics including: passion, legacy, ethics, and spot ownership. He was articulate about our differences and cared about how he would be heard, everything we'd hoped for! Thank you so much for coming on, David!
Episode Description: In this episode the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast has another co hosted interview with Justin Pickett of Gink and Gasoline. Greg and Justin Speak with David Mangum in this all-in interview. Greg and the guys talk about Tarpon tactics and why the 12wt rod is the rod of choice with most guides. As the Guys talk about what the future of guiding will look like after COVID19 and what David’s company has done to ensure client safety as its first priority. Later in the episode, Justin asks David about fishing spots and how when guides make claims to theses spots, what the rules and protocols are surrounding this topic. As well what actions are taken when they find another guide in this spot. Lastly, we talk about what’s next for David and the fly fishing industry, as well as the hot topic of what’s going on in the waters on an environmental front as well as what’s going on with the fish, populations. To learn more about this great episode and our guest please subscribe to the show or download us on your favorite podcast listing platform. Top take a way from this Episode Learn about your waters and the local impacts that effect them take your trash out with you. If you find a spot keep it to yourself. Other mentions in this Podcast: This area contains links to company’s, products, people, organizations and other note worthy mentions that were talked about during this episode interview on the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast. Theses mentions are from both the guest or host of the show. Please enjoy the referenced links. Shallow water expeditions Yeti Gink and Gasoline Contact Guest Website: shallowwaterexpeditions.com Social: @shallowwarwaterexpeditions Like the Podcast, Show Us: If you liked this episode or our guest, then please tell us and leave a podcast review for this episode! Do you have a great idea for guest or an Episode? Please let us know, you can reach the team at. www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com we are also very social where you can find a tone of great fly-fishing content, giveaways, tips and more follow us on Instagram @flyfishinginsiderpodcast or find our Facebook page Fly fishing Insider Podcast. Also did you know that twice a month on Fridays were have our other Scientific Anglers Sponsored show “Guided Podcast” featuring the top Guides and brand ambassadors from with in the fly-fishing industry. Thank you for your support!
In this co-hosted episode of the FFIP Greg and Justin Pickett speaks with David Mangum. David is back and its all in on the table, he talks about his fishing spots and what he does to protect them as well a what's the protocol surrounding finding others in this area. David talks about the waters that are affecting the tarpon due to environmental factors. we talk about guiding changes after Covid19 and the changes that are made If you have not yet Subscribed do so NOW and please leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By his own estimate, professional fisherman and photographer David Mangum spends every hour of his waking life thinking about tarpon fishing — and for good reason. In this episode, David dives deep into the tale of his 3-hour fight to catch his first tarpon, the cult following of this elusive beast, and what it was like to have a 200 + lb. fish on the other end of the line.
Episode Description: In this episode the Guided Podcast, Greg speaks with David Mangum, David is a Guide, Author, photographer all with his passion for tarpon. Based in Florida, USA. Greg talks to David about the many Climate issues surrounding the home waters he guides his clients from such as the increase in water temps. Together we discuss and address some quick issues for a huge fix that need to take place. Greg asks David about his guiding operation and how he employs 8 full time guides during the season, and they cover the equipment needed and used to put clients on the big tarpon. David and Greg also get into his project that he did with yeti on the coffee table book called Tarpon. David quickly tells listener a tarpon tip you will want to hear. To learn more about this great episode and our guest please subscribe to the show or download us on your favorite podcast listing platform. Guided Tips Mentioned In this episode of Guided the guest had mentioned a tip or to help you get started or up your game in this industry. Here are todays episode tips from our Guided Podcast Guest. when casting to tarpon, cast accurately at 40 -45 feet with 2 false casts and your success rate is increased. Other mentions in this Podcast: This area contains links to company’s, products, people, organizations and other note worthy mentions that were talked about during this episode interview on the Fly-Fishing Insider Podcast. Theses mentions are from both the guest or host of the show. Please enjoy the referenced links. Scientific Anglers Fly Lines grand slam Scientific Anglers amplitude Fly lines Orvis fly rods Yeti Contact Guest Website: shallowwaterexpiditions.com Social: @shallowwaterexpeditions Sponsor Contact Website: scientificanglers.com Social: @scientificanglers Like the Podcast, Show Us: If you liked this episode of the Guided Podcast or our Guest, then please tell us and leave a podcast review for this episode! Do you have a great idea for guest or an Episode? Please let us know, you can reach the team at. www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com we are also very social where you can find a tone of great fly-fishing content, giveaways, tips and more follow us on Instagram @flyfishinginsiderpodcast or find our Facebook page Fly fishing Insider Podcast. Also did you know that every week on Tuesdays were have our show “Fly Fishing Insider Podcast” featuring the industry’s brands, innovators and trailblazers. Thank you for your support!
In This episode of the Guided we speak with (David Mangum). David is guide, author and tarpon pro. David is based out of the pan handle in Florida in which he operates his charter company. We talk all things Taron, from conservation issues, how to catch, lines and gear used. David also shares about his project with Yeti and no surprise it is based on tarpon. If you have not yet Subscribed do so NOW and please leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this podcast we sit down with David Mangum of Shallow Water Expeditions and talk about his history as a guide, and what it has looked like for him to go all in on Tarpon. We also discuss the importance of focus, scouting, and the "necessary evil" of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mangum has his first guiding opportunity in Alaska. After being thrown to the wolves (literally) he managed to get it figured out. Later he discovered the Tarpon which occupies most of his attention. Still, David is able to be more than just a Tarpon guide as he satisfies his creative spirit with video, art and photography. Check out today’s podcast with @davidmangum from @shallowwaterexpeditions. Check out the full article HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain David Mangum has spent the better part of his 40 years on the region’s local waters. Having grown up in Destin, David’s passion for fishing was cultivated from a young age. He talks with Tom about How To Feed A Tarpon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The idea for this story initially came up about a year ago when I (and 400,000 other people), stumbled across the movie "120 Days." The film follows David Mangum as he spends a third of his year chasing Tarpon. Just a few weeks after seeing the movie, I was on a boat outside of Vero Beach blowing shot after shot at rolling tarpon. This experience frustrated me so much that I had to forget about tarpon for awhile. That worked until I saw this year's F3T feature, "Atlanticus," which tracks a group of anglers around the world in search of the biggest, baddest tarpon. In addition to reopening an old wound, this film brought up quite a few questions: Where do these fish come from? Are the tarpon they were catching in Africa the same fish that I see on instagram in the Keys or the Yucatan? But of course first and foremost, how do I catch one of these fish? In order to find some answers, I decided to get on a plane to the Florida Keys. In the next 43 minutes, we'll find out where these fish come from, but more importantly, we'll find out what we don't know about this majestic species. This episode of the DrakeCast is sponsored by our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and The Appalachian Mountain Club. Click the links below for more information: https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ https://www.outdoors.org/drake
My guest this week is guide David Mangum, renowned tarpon guide, filmmaker, still photographer, fly tier—and well the guy is just incredibly talented. In the interview he gives us some fascinating tips on presenting a fly to tarpon, and you may be surprised at what this seasoned guide recommends. He also gives tips on presenting the fly to other species—no surprise that accuracy, not distance or power, is the most important factor. And prior to the interview, in the podcast we answer questions on why you don’t need to change leaders every time you hit a different water type, handicapping fly anglers, sunken hoppers, fishing a new landlocked salmon fishery, nymphing for bass, playing fish on Euro-style nymphing rod, setting the hook on the wet fly swing, diversity in fly fishing, stinky hackle, and attaching backing to fly line.