This week, great friend of ours, Robby Gant from AFTCO, stops by the studio to chat about the new stuff that's coming out later this year and into 2025, the importance of CCA and what the organization means to him, and we touch on the upcoming events in his local chapter. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 93
This week, we bring in Surf Fishing Expert and YouTube Benjie Kim from @BenjieKimFishing! We chat about how he got to where he is, surf fishing tips and tricks and just doing things the right way in our industry. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 92
This week, long-time friend of the podcast, Benny Florentino stops by to talk about some bass fishing, his numbers so far this year, and about his brand new boat. PLUS Benny makes a special announcement regarding the 2024 STAR Tournament. Join CCA here: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament here: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 88
This week, we have Craig Shuman & Eric Kord from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife on to discuss everything from the OREHP Program to Rockfish Regulations and everything in between. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
May 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week, Tonie, Darren and Chris sit down and chat amongst themselves on how the year is going, the big plans we have for the rest of 2024, and a recap as to how the 2024 CCA events have gone so far. Register for any of our upcoming charters here: https://ccacalifornia.org/product-category/charters/ Join the 2024 STAR Tournament here: https://ccacalifornia.org/star/
May 22, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 89
This week, we chat all about the legendary Tony Reyes trip down in the Sea of Cortez with our good friend Ray Sharifi from Oxnard. As a 2-time Tony Reyes trip veteran, Ray breaks down everything that is needed and what he expects for our upcoming trip down to the Tony Reyes. Join CCA at: www.joinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Follow Ray on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dirty.Hookers
May 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 87
This week, we have 3 special guests from the CCA San Diego Chapter: David Chavez, Dave Roti and Louis Almeida. All three sit down to discuss their upcoming CCA Fundraiser, the 3rd Annual Apps & Taps Festival at Marina Village in Mission Bay. Join CCA at: wwwJoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for Apps & Taps here: https://ccacalifornia.org/product-category/apps/
May 08, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 88
This week, we are STOKED to have Darin Dohi from 310 Rodworks & Butch Diaz from the Eldorado out of Bert 55 Sportfishing. We talk all about their paths through this industry, plus we ask all about the lineup of rods that 310 offers. Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
May 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 86
This week, Darren is finally back, just in time for Donna Kalez from Dana Wharf Sportfishing! We chat about the new CDFW mobile app, making a difference as an angler when it comes to regulation changes, and taking kids fishing! Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Apr 24, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 83
This week, we invited Russ Dunn and Daniel Studt from the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service HQ Rec Fish to chat all about government relations issues that are happening, not only on the West Coast but across the entire US. Plus Daniel puts the new groundfish regulations into perspective for us. Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Join the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Apr 17, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 84
This week, we invited Pro kayak angler and epic dude, Morgan Promnitz on the podcast to chat about kayak fishing, bluefin fishing, and everything in between! PLUS we swap some epic stories! Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Enter into the 2024 STAR Tournament here: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Apr 10, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Another week, anther GREAT guest as Nick Kelly from West Coast Marine Services in Costa Mesa, CA. Nick talks to us all about Parker boats, along with his new line in Caymas boats. PLUS we get the FULL scoop on the grand prize for the 2024 STAR Tournament, an 18SE Parker! Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www. CCACalifornia.org Enter into the 2024 STAR Tournament here: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Apr 03, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 82
This week, Chris and Tonie chat with Jake Russell from the R/V Pilar out of San Diego. They chat all things from conservation, marlin tagging and sustainable fishing practices. PLUS hear how YOU can win a trip to go fishing with all of us on the boat by participating in the 2024 STAR Tournament. Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Enter into the 2024 STAR Tournament here: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 81
This week, we chat with Diego Aceituno from Task & Purpose! He talks to us about his very unique background in both science AND serving in the United States Coast Guard, PLUS so much other stuff! Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 80
EPIC EPISODE! This week, we bring back Scott Manson and Joey Shimizu from Tady Lures to talk all about the brand new book "A History of Tady Lures", exclusively available at the upcoming PCS Show in March. Make sure to grab your copy there! Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 79
LOADED SHOW this week as we invite 2 great friends of the podcast to chat: Jeff Mariani from Casa de Cedros and Howie Strech from Newport Vessels. Jeff gives us a HUGE update (it involves a plane) down at the island, and Howie recollects his trip down with Jeff from a few years ago. Visit Casa de Cedros at: https://www.casa-de-cedros.com/ Visit Newport Vessels at: https://newportvessels.com/ Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the STAR Tournament at: https...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 78
This week, Tonie and Chris chat with Virginia Salvador, also known as Unforgettable Virginia! We talking fishing up in Northern California and how she incorporates science in her angling. PLUS we get into her charter business. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Hit up Virginia at: https://www.gatecrasherfishing.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kbiWk-XZcPo?si=pdBJ4M-W_SWWgGz5 *Please excuse some technical difficulties within this episode...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 73
This week, Tonie & Chris sit down with Ricky Fischel and Ira Waldman from BD Outdoors to talk all about the transition of BD, content and how it may change, and some bucket list spots to go fish. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ccacalifornia
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 76
This week, we chat with Ryan Towns from the CCA Texas STAR Tournament as we get fired up and excited about the 2024 CCA California STAR Tournament. Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Register for the 2024 CCA California STAR Tournament at: https://ccacalifornia.org/star/
Feb 07, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 75
BIG episode this week as Chris and Jim Hendricks chat with Michael Esgro from the Ocean Protection Council with the CNRA to talk more about 30x30 and what it could mean for anglers going forward. Visit us at www.CCACalifornia.org Join us at www.JoinCCA.org
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 74
Special SHOW edition of the podcast this week as Pat McDonell and Bart Hall from the Bart Hall Shows join Chris to talk about the upcoming shows in Long Beach, Del Mar and Pomona. Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org
Jan 18, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 73
This week, Darren, Tonie and Chris chat about the success of 2023, and previewing all of the exciting things happening in 2024...including going into details about the 2024 STAR Tournament! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t_mgvaiMz44?si=xkdkC_y_1p8SiBkY Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Find out more info about the 2024 STAR Tournament at: www.CCACalifornia.org/STAR
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 72
To round off 2023, we had Mike Stevens on from Western Outdoor News to come chat with us about everything from his job at WON to the strange Salmon capture in the San Diego River. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OYfTem75BqU?si=ap3bFpuOZCx5eGXR Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit WON at: www.WONews.com
Dec 28, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Join us this week as Chris recaps our 2023 Toy Drive and chats with Dan Walsh and Jeff Squires during the drive. Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org
Dec 13, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 70
This week, Nate and Chris catch up after Thanksgiving to talk bay fishing, specifically in San Diego and Mission Bay. PLUS we test out the live stream on YouTube! Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/8QP4__lM9qk?si=Q-NVOwb4wClv3N_F Visit us at: www.CCACalifornia.org Join us at: www.JoinCCA.org
Nov 29, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Full house on this episode as we welcome in Owyn Snodgrass from NOAA to chat about practically EVERYTHING. We learn about Bluefin migration patterns, all the way to biology of different species. Tonie and Nate join Chris and Darren on this one too! LINKS! Here are some links in relation to how we used the Fukushima event to look at bluefin migrations and also other species: https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/tale-of-the-tuna/ Link to El Nino historical and current data trends... I love this we...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 68
BIG NEWS! CCA California has added Tonie Bangos as our new Assistant Director! Tonie joins us for her co-host debut as we discuss her new role, recap her year on the boat and more! Join us at www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at www.CCACalifornia.org
Nov 15, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 67
LOADED SHOW this week as we chat with Jeff Mariani, living legend and guide from Cedros Kayak Fishing. Jeff comes on the show to break some news about his operation and fills us in on all of the plans he has starting in 2024. Join us at www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at www.CCACalifornia.org
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Loaded show this week! Jonas, David & Kenny from Everingham Brothers Bait Co. stop by the studio and talk about the ins and outs of how we get our bait from them! Plus, they give us a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes. ALSO, brand new co-host Nate Winicki makes his podcast debut! Visit them at www.baitbarge.com Join CCA at www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at www.CCACalifornia.org
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 65
We have some news regarding our podcast...we are growing! Chris sits down with Nate Winicki, our new co-host of the podcast! Nate catches us up with what he's been up to this summer. Join CCA at: www.JoinCCA.org Visit us at www.CCACalifornia.org
Oct 11, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 64