# #120 Steve Kilpartick: Behind the Curtain of Breaking World Records

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Podcast: [Captains Collective Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/captains-collective-fishing-podcast-708322)
Published: 2025-09-05T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Legendary tarpon guide Steve Kilpatrick is best known for the 202½-lb world record on fly, but there’s more to his story. In this episode, we dive into his childhood, leaving corporate America for guiding, the culture of Homosassa, and what it really takes to build great anglers—and a long career on the water. Monte Burke's book Lord's of the Fly: HERE Millhouse Podcast Episode: HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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