# #123 George VanDercook and Rudy Babikian: Behind Los Locos

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Podcast: [Captains Collective Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/captains-collective-fishing-podcast-708322)
Published: 2025-12-12T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with George and Rudy, founders of Los Locos in Magdalena Bay, to hear the story behind their operation and what it takes to chase striped marlin on fly in one of the wildest fisheries on the planet. Recorded after a fresh seafood dinner at Los Locos HQ, this conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes—how the operation began, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they continue to invest in their community both on and off the water. To see the full photo essay and trip recap video, visit drifterfishclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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