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The Katie C. Sawyer Podcast

By: Katie C. Sawyer
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  • The Katie C Sawyer podcast is a reflection of the outdoors and our changing seasons. Curious about lifestyles within the outdoor industry? Katie is bringing guests to cover ranging topics from the offshore billfishing industry to bow hunting on our nation’s public lands. Looking for stimulating conversations revolved around the outdoors? We have specialized guests including, but not limited to: fishery scientist, professional freedivers, Lure aficionados, professional offshore photographers, global tournament directors, big game hunters, and so many more. If you have a passion for the wild, are always striving to expand your knowledge, from being competitive on the water to the concepts behind sustainable meat harvesting, this podcast is for you.
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  • Ep.05 Capt. Chris Donato: Lure 101 and the Kona Fishery

    Ep.05 Capt. Chris Donato: Lure 101 and the Kona Fishery
    May 8 2024

    In this Episode, host Katie C. Sawyer interviews Captain Chris Donato, a big Marlin fisherman in Kona, Hawaii. Chris shares his fascinating background, which includes fishing in various locations around the world. He discusses the Kona fishery, known for its lure fishing, and the deep marlin culture in the area.

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    The conversation also delves into the logistics of shipping boats to the Southern Pacific and the different types of lures used in Kona. In this part of the conversation, Chris Donato discusses the different types of lures and their characteristics, including plungers, tube lures, scoop face lures, and bullets. He also shares the historical origins of lure fishing in Kona and the transition from live bait fishing. Chris explains how to choose lures for the spread based on their aggressiveness and loudness. He also discusses the feeding behavior of marlin and the factors that affect lure performance. Finally, he provides tips on adjusting lures for optimal performance. In this conversation, Chris Donato discusses various aspects of lure fishing. He explains how the orientation of a lure can affect its swimming behavior and the importance of adjusting lure position based on wave conditions. He also compares vinyl skirts to rubber skirts and shares his preference for rubber skirts. He discusses the benefits of teasing fish and the challenges of heavy tackle bait and switch fishing. Finally, he introduces GZ Lures and GZ Tackle Co. as platforms for providing the best fishing equipment and educational content.

    Takeaways

    • Kona, Hawaii is known for its rich marlin fishing culture and lure fishery.
    • Shipping boats to the Southern Pacific can be a challenging and stressful process.
    • The Kona fishery offers opportunities to catch big blue marlin, with the best months being July and August.
    • The marlin culture in Kona is characterized by a deep history, ego, and a focus on big fish.
    • Lure fishing in Kona is a popular and effective method, with a variety of lure types used. There are different types of lures, including plungers, tube lures, scoop face lures, and bullets, each with its own characteristics and performance.
    • Lure fishing in Kona transitioned from live bait fishing, and lures became more popular due to their effectiveness.
    • When choosing lures for the spread, it is important to consider their aggressiveness and loudness, with the most aggressive lures placed closest to the boat.
    • The feeding behavior of marlin can vary, with some periods of aggressive feeding and others of territorial behavior.
    • Factors such as water conditions, lure design, and rigging can affect the performance of lures, and adjustments may be necessary to optimize their performance. The orientation of a lure can affect its swimming behavior, and adjusting the position of the lure can optimize its performance.
    • Rubber skirts are preferred by some anglers due to their durability and color variations.
    • Teasing fish can lead to proper bites and better hookups, but it requires skill and technique.
    • GZ Lures and GZ Tackle Co. aim to provide the best fishing equipment and educational content for anglers.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Ep.04 John DePersenaire: Speed Reduction Zones in the North Atlantic

    Ep.04 John DePersenaire: Speed Reduction Zones in the North Atlantic
    Apr 24 2024
    CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CONGRESSMAN: https://www.boatingunited.org/take-action/congress-protect-boaters-speed-restrictions/? Summary In this conversation, Katie C. Sawyer and John DePersenaire discuss the proposed rule for the North Atlantic right whale situation and its implications for boaters and seaboard communities. They highlight the importance of speed for recreational fishermen and the economic impact of the proposed rule. They also emphasize the need for collaboration and the use of technology to address the issue. The regulatory process and timeline are also discussed. The conversation discusses the dual path process of rulemaking, with an interagency review and a public side. The role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is explained, along with the challenges of the public not being aware of any changes made to the rule. The formation and work of the Whale and Vessel Safety Task Force is highlighted. The current stage of the rule being in OIRA's hands is discussed, along with the strategy for the ongoing public comment period. The involvement of the Small Business Administration and the importance of a comprehensive approach are emphasized. The potential of recreational anglers as an untapped resource is mentioned, and a call to action is made to reach out to local congressmen and participate in the Boating United action alert. Takeaways The proposed rule for the North Atlantic right whale situation has significant implications for fishermen, including economic impact and access to fisheries.Speed is essential for fishermen to reach fishing grounds and maximize their trips, and the proposed rule would greatly restrict their ability to do so.Collaboration and the use of technology, such as artificial intelligence and marine electronics, can help reduce the risk of vessel strikes on whales.The regulatory process for the proposed rule involves public comments and review by various agencies, with the final decision taking into account economic impacts and other factors. The rulemaking process involves both an interagency review and a public side, with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) playing a key role.The public is not made aware of any changes made to the rule during the interagency review, creating uncertainty.The Whale and Vessel Safety Task Force is working on a comprehensive approach to reduce vessel strike risk and protect North Atlantic right whales.The current stage of the rule is in OIRA's hands, and there is an ongoing public comment period.aThe involvement of the Small Business Administration and the need for a balanced approach that considers both industry needs and whale protection are important.Recreational anglers have the potential to contribute valuable information and technology to mitigate the risk of vessel strikes. Transcript Katie (01:42.718) What's up, you guys? Welcome to the Katie C. Sawyer podcast. I'm sitting down with John DePerson here today. John, tell us a little bit about yourself and who you are. John DePersenaire (02:26.149) Yeah, sure. Thank you, Katie. And thanks for having me on. So my name is John DePersonere and I'm the Director of Government Affairs. So that's a really broad title and it really encompasses a lot of different aspects of my portfolio of work. So obviously things like regulatory issues, government affairs issues, things that have to do with either regulatory or legislation that impacts us as a manufacturer in the marine industry, but also how our customers use the boats. So like fisheries management, that's all really important part of that. as well, but also then on the sustainability side, looking at things like efficiency, looking at our energy use, looking at our waste stream, all those sort of things, supporting efforts to support fish habitat and some other projects that we're doing. So it's a really broad scope of work and it's really, really interesting. Katie (03:23.458) That's awesome. That's a huge responsibility on your end. And like you said, broad. Before I started fishing, I was working, not even close, but I was working as director of environmental health and safety for an oil and gas company. And it's just like there's like this entire channel of products that you're supposed to manage. And you're like, I like this is so, so broad. But that's amazing. I'm really, really honored to be sitting with you here today. Thank you so much for giving your time. I really want to jump into what's going on. on right now with the North Atlantic right whale situation and the proposed rule that was set forth in August of 2022 and how that's affected us and what we can see moving forward. So can you just give us a little bit of a status on what's going on with the right whales and what the what rule was proposed as a reaction of that? John DePersenaire (04:17.536) Yeah, so, you know, this is an issue the industry has really been following carefully for the past year and a half ...
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • MiniEp.03.5 Sailfish Migrations with The Billfish Foundation - A follow up to Ep.03 with Mike Calabrese

    MiniEp.03.5 Sailfish Migrations with The Billfish Foundation - A follow up to Ep.03 with Mike Calabrese
    Apr 17 2024

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    Episode Summary

    In this mini episode of the Katie C. Sawyer podcast, Katie follows up on her previous chat about sail fishing in southern Florida with Mike Calabrese. She brings on Peter Chaibongsai and TJ Morrell from The Billfish Foundation to discuss the tagging program and what it has revealed about sailfish populations and their migrations. They talk about the movement of sailfish from southern Florida to the Yucatan and other areas, as well as the use of satellite tags to track their movements. The conversation highlights the importance of data collection and the involvement of recreational fishermen in contributing to scientific research.

    Keywords

    sail fishing, southern Florida, kite fishing, trolling, Bill Fish Foundation, tagging program, sailfish populations, migrations, satellite tags, data collection, recreational fishermen

    Takeaways

    • Kite fishing is a predominant style of fishing in southern Florida.
    • Sailfish populations in southern Florida are known to travel quite a bit, with historical records showing them going all along the coast and even as far as the Caribbean.
    • The Billfish Foundation conducts a tagging program to collect data on sailfish and other billfish species.
    • Satellite tagging provides valuable information on the migration patterns and behavior of sailfish.
    • The majority of data collected by The Billfish Foundation comes from recreational fishermen.

    If you have a question you would like to receive data for, email TBF at tag@billfish.org along with a description of the data you would like and what it will be used for.

    A new website is coming soon that will make this process easier!
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    18 mins
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