Ryan Doxey

Ryan Doxey

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sit down with Captain Ryan Doxey to talk about a lifetime spent offshore. Growing up in the Texas fishing world, Ryan worked his way from dock kid and deckhand to captain, tournament fisherman, lure maker, tackle shop owner, and more. In our conversation, we discuss the early experiences that sparked his passion for offshore fishing, the path his career has taken over the years, and what he's learned from fishing some of the world's premier bluewater destinations. We also talk about how Doxey Lures grew from a personal passion into a respected name in the offshore community before diving into Texas' developing offshore FAD program, the challenges of building a network from the ground up, and what it could mean for the future of Gulf fishing.

Capt Patrick Ivie

On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I’m sitting down with Captain Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy out of Orange Beach, Alabama. From starting out as a dockhand in the charter business decades ago to becoming one of the Gulf’s most accomplished tournament captains, Pat has built a career spanning charter fishing, private boats, cobia tournaments, blue marlin tournaments, and a long list of wins and close calls along the way. Over the years, he’s won everything from cobia tournaments and blue marlin tournaments to the Gulf Coast Triple Crown — while living through the kind of highs, heartbreaks, and unbelievable twists that seem to follow a lifetime spent chasing fish offshore.

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.