Francois Botha is a lifelong fly angler and adventurer from South Africa. He's traveled the world chasing some of the most renown and relatively unknown species of fresh and saltwater fish on earth. He's spent the better part of the last two decades chasing the goliath tigerfish on fly, even when others said it can't be done. His journey into the Congo and Central Africa is a unique tale of facing adversity, naysayers, and ultimately fulfilling a dream.

In this episode we talk about the journey and the challenge of finding and capturing goliath tigerfish on fly. We talk about partnerships and efforts to ensure the conservation of the species, the unique river systems they're found in, and the development of Goliath Expeditions.

Instagram: @franbo_fly_fishing @goliathexpeditions @palometaclub

Goliath Expeditions: https://goliathexpeditions.com/

Palometa Club Website: https://palometaclub.com/

Youtube: @franboflyfishing242

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Nicola Vitale and Johan Persson Friberg join the podcast this week to talk about Wild Sea Expeditions. Founded by Italian adventure angler Nicola Vitale, Wild Sea Expedition specializes primarily in saltwater fishing in some of the most untouched and pristine locations one earth. We talk about exploring new waters and taking the passion for the pursuit of big fish as far as it can be pushed.

We talk about getting stranded on the island of Socotra for months during the global pandemic - exploring the Nubian flats and reefs of Sudan for giant trevally, triggerfish, napoleon wrasse, and parrotfish. We talk chasing monster bluefin tuna on spin gear and fishing the crystal clear flats of the Los Roques Archipeligo.

Nicola of Italy and Johan of Norway are two of the most diehard adventurers and anglers i've had the pleasure of talking to so far. You absolutely must check out there stuff at Wild Sea Expedition!

Website: https://www.wildseaexpedition.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildseaexpedition4324

Instagram(s): @wild_sea_expedition @nicolavitali_fishing @johan_persson_friberg

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This week international guide Matthew Podobinski joins the podcast to talk about his broad range of travels across the world as a guide. Matthew's story is unique, having found himself behind the desk of a deeply unsatisfying job, he left behind a career path headed nowhere to pursue his passion. As a lifelong outdoorsman and angler, Podobinski began guiding as a white water raft instructor - where the skills he gained traversing difficult rivers, certifications in first aid, and experience as an angler made him an ideal candidate for guide lodges.

Matthew has since guided in Alaska, India, Central and South America, Asia and too many places to name! He is an outstanding angler, guide, and story teller!

Instagram: @mpwilderman

Fishing Film: Escaping Time

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