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Deep In The Hunt of Texas - Pete Kaple: The Skiff Wanderer
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 3630
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Summary
This episode features Pete Kaple of The Skiff Wanderer, a saltwater fly fishing guide and skiff expert, talking about his journey from South Carolina to Texas and how he got into guiding. The conversation focuses on inshore fishing, especially redfish, and covers beginner-friendly fly fishing gear, casting practice, sight fishing, wading, and how to move stealthily in shallow water. They also discuss the Texas coastal ecosystem, including the impact of the 2021 freeze on trout and the recovery efforts since then. Along the way, Pete shares practical advice on choosing sunglasses, navigating skiffs, and avoiding common beginner mistakes. The episode rounds out with some fun guiding stories and local Texas taco recommendations. Check out Troll Co. Clothing at trollco.com/hunting and enter EMPIRE25 for an awesome discount. Check Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter EMPIRE to have your service fees removed. Underbrush Remineralizing Gum from Nathan and Sons https://nathanandsons.com/products/remineralizing-gum Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code EMPIRE for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy