State of Sportfishing - Billfish Group

In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, host James LeGrone talks to Taylor Sanford to discuss their recent victory in a fishing competition. They reflect on his boss's bragging rights and the origins of their team. The conversation delves into the purpose of fiberglass boats and the beauty of the sport. Taylor Sanford, who shares his background in fishing and his

In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, host James LeGrone is joined by Eric Leach to discuss all things fishing. They start by talking about the current weather conditions in Florida and then dive into the topic of Eric's boat, the Miss Elizabeth. Eric shares that he has been running this 61 Viking for two years now and also mentions his 27 Kong bait boat. They

In this episode of the Bill Fish podcast, Captain Big Wave shares his journey from being a bottom fishing mate on head boats to becoming a successful captain. He talks about starting in Daytona Beach and how his love for fishing began at a young age. He also discusses his time in college and a surf trip to Hatteras that led him to discover the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Tune in t

In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Klein, he runs the boat “Deploy” a custom 58 assegai. He is based on the east coast of Australia, you can check him out at the pursuit of giants game fishing, where you can find a bunch of his awesome marlin adventures. Daniel Klein explains the process and what goes into fighting a giant fish, how to leader the fish, and how to fi

In this episode, host Leo Chapman is joined by Laura Russell, a guest who recently completed the Royal Slam. The Royal Slam is a fishing achievement that involves catching all of the billfish species in both oceans. Laura completed this impressive feat in just und 6 months, visiting different countries along the way. She shares her experience and the motivation behind her pursuit o

In this episode of the State of Sport Fishing Podcast, hosts James and Willie Zimmerman dive into Willie's journey in the fishing industry. Willie shares how he got started at a young age, fishing with his dad and friends. From his first tuna catch to growing up with boats and fishing every weekend, Willie's passion for fishing shines through. Join James and Willie as the

In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, Leo interviews Marty from Main Attraction, a charter boat captain in the Florida Keys. Marty shares his fascinating story of how he got into the charter business, starting from his childhood experiences of fishing for fun during summer vacations. He also talks about taking over the company and the challenges he faced when Hurric

In this episode, Leo from State of Sportfishing podcast interviews the legendary Ryan Higgins, a respected figure in the fishing industry. They discuss how Ryan ordered a shirt from Billfish and the mutual respect between the brand and experienced anglers. Ryan shares his fishing background, including his 20-year tenure with Viking Yachts and his current involvement with Valhalla B

In this episode of the State of Sportfishing podcast, Leo Chapman from the Billfish Group is joined by previous guest Wallis to discuss their successful fishing season. They start by talking about their move to the Bahamas after a good season in Costa Rica, where they won a daily. In the Bahamas, they won the White Marlin Roundup tournament and had great fishing, catching a lot of

In today's episode of the State of Sportfishing Podcast, host Leo talks with Josh Jorgensen about how Josh started out, what he has done, his experiences, AI, and touches on Josh's recent illness and upcoming surgeries. Tune in for an engaging conversation about fishing and personal challenges.If you have any requests or awesome guest for the podcast let us know via: podc