East Pass Podcast

Captain Malcolm Patterson

Captain Malcolm Patterson’s roots along the Gulf Coast run deep—and his impact on this area stretches across generations. From his time as a charter boat captain to serving as President of the Destin Charter Boat Association, advocating for fisheries, and becoming the first Executive Director of the South Walton Tourist Development Council, he’s been part of shaping this community in more ways than most people realize. In this episode, we sit down and talk through it all—from hog farming and seine netting in the early days, to the Korean War, diving, and how the Gulf Coast has changed over the decades.

David Krebs

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sat down with David Krebs, founder and owner of Ariel Seafoods. A longtime leader in the commercial fishing industry, David’s impact reaches far beyond the docks and fish houses of the Gulf Coast. Over the years, he has played an influential role in the Gulf’s Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, served as an Advisory Panel member for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and been a consistent advocate for sustainable fisheries and the future of the industry. But before the policy discussions and industry leadership, David was a fisherman who began working these waters more than a half century ago. In this episode, we talk about the early days on the Gulf, the evolution of the commercial fishing industry, the challenges fishermen face today, and some of the unforgettable adventures along the way.

Captain Jason Woodham

Captain Jason Woodham got his start in the Gulf decades ago — and he hasn’t slowed down since. From blue marlin and cobia to chasing tarpon and redfish, Jason has built a career across some of the most diverse fisheries in the industry. He’s fished everywhere from the Florida Keys and the Atlantic coast to Nova Scotia and beyond. In this episode, we sit down to talk about the early days, the lessons learned, and the adventures along the way that eventually led him to Okatie, South Carolina.

Dr David Conkle

Dr David Conkle was a surgeon, a farmer, a fisherman, a loving husband, father, friend and more. Although his journey began on a farm in West Virginia, he eventually found himself on the gulf coast, submersed in a passion for fishing these waters. This zeal took him all over the world and also resulted in the building of multiple G&S boats that he lovingly named Miss Babbie, after his wife. Listen as we sit down and discuss life, fishing, family and friends, along with Capt Tommy Norred.

Capt David "Chief" Rojas

Captain David "Chief" Rojas has a history of fishing the waters off of Destin, FL that goes back nearly 80 years. Widely known for his shark fishing prowess, he's caught some giants, including one over 1,000 lbs. These accomplishments, and more, landed him a spot in the first class inducted into the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame. Listen as we sit down and talk about fishing, world records, early Destin, Indian artifacts and more!