The Speckled Truth Podcast

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Embracing the Grind w/ Legends Saltwater Series Angler of the Year; Jimmy Lloyd

In the episode, Chris sits down with Legends Saltwater Series Angler of the Year Mr. Jimmy Lloyd. From a very early age, Jimmy embraced hard work which later led to incre

Season 4 - Episode 14 - The Genesis of Change - The Story of Flex Coat and YETI with Roger Seiders

In this episode, Chris sits down with Roger Seiders.  Those unfamiliar with Roger’s story, he is the creator/founder of Flex Coat which has shaped the fishing community t

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Chasing the Dream: Captain Josh Wagner

In this episode, Captain Kyle sits down with Captain Josh Wagner to discuss the life of a guide. Josh is a new up and coming guide along the Texas coast and tells his sto

Season 4 - Episode 12 - The Upper Coast with a Bay Town Boy: Captain Bart Albright

In this episode, Chris sits down with Captain Bart Albright from the Upper Texas Coast. Not only is he a Trinity River hammer but he also shares stories of the infamous G

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Overcoming Adversity w/ the Queen of Baffin; Captain Sally Black

In this episode, Chris sits down with Captain Sally Black. Aside from her guiding story, she shares stories of resolve and overcoming adversity all while becoming the fir

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Chasing Giants and Walking in Footsteps - Captain Wyatt Foster

In this episode, Chris sits with Captain Wyatt Foster. As a 25-year old paving his own way in the fishery, Wyatt discussed what led him to be a full-time guide and how he

Season 4 - Episode 9 - From Shovels to Science w/ Hatchery Manager Ashley Fincannon

In this episode, Chris sits down with the CCA Marine Development Center Hatchery manager Ashley Fincannon. Located in Flour Bluff, Texas, her hatchery was the first state

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Legends Never Tell Their Own Tails; Darren Jones from Feral Concepts

In this episode, Chris talks with Darren Jones, the owner of Feral Concepts. Aside from sharing the companies' original story, Darren goes into great detail about some of

Season 4 - Episode 7 - From Bar Rooms to Big Trout; the guiding life with Captain Joey Farrah

In this episode, Chris sits down with Captain Joey Farrah from Corpus Christi, Texas. They discuss learning from legends, to exploring the technical approach for big trou

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Laguna Madre & The Origin of Marker 37 with Ernie Butler

In this episode, Chris sits down with former commercial fisherman and Marker 37 owner Ernie Butler. Together they discuss the Laguna Madre and Ernie reflects on his comme

Season 4 - Episode 5 - The Kings Legacy with Jay Kleberg

In this episode, Chris sits down and talks with Jay Kleberg about the legacy of the King Ranch. He also shares the many projects he advocates for as the Executive Directo

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Ryan Watkins and his Angling Journey

In this episode, Chris talks to Ryan Watkins about his angling upbringing. As the youngest son of legendary guide Jay Watkins, he shares what led him to success on the Co

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Talking All Things Baffin Bay with Ethan Getz, the TPWD Baffin Bay Systems Manager

In this episode, Chris sits down with Ethan Getz, the Baffin Bay Systems Manager from Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD).  They discuss what makes this bay system one of the

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Nathan Garrison creator of Sharkbanz

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Garrison and discuss how he created a shark deterrent product called Sharkbanz. From a simple idea to now a globally known produc

Season 4 - Episode 1: Talking God, Family & Fishing w/Pops: Capt Charlie Bush

In this episode, I reminisce with my dad about some incredible trips we've been fortunate to share as father and son over the years.  We also discuss the changes within t

Episode 17 - The Story Behind Waterloo Rods with Jimmy Burns - Part 2

In this two-part episode, we talk with Jimmy Burns, owner of Waterloo Rods.  As a south Texas native, he shares his upbringing and how he acquired Waterloo Rods.  Over th

Episode 16 - The Story Behind Waterloo Rods with Jimmy Burns - Part 1

In this two-part episode, we talk with Jimmy Burns, owner of Waterloo Rods.  As a south Texas native, he shares his upbringing and how he acquired Waterloo Rods.  Over th

Episode 15 - The Design of Waders and Outdoor Apparel with Curtis Graves

In this episode, Captain Kyle Johnson sits down with the director of production for Grundéns Curtis Graves to talk about all things outdoor apparel. They cover from the d

Episode 14 - Talking Trout with TPWD; Mr. Dakus Geeslin

In this episode, Captain Chris sits down with Mr. Dakus Geeslin, Deputy Director, Coastal Fisheries Division at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). They not only

Episode 13 - Topwater & A True Calling; Captain Josh Sutton

In this episode, Captain Chris sits down with Captain Josh Sutton from North Carolina to talk about finding his venture as an inshore guide. Facing a major setback in his