39. Fishing with the Dixie Chicken

Captain Jim Travers travels up and down the eastern seaboard, catching fish and living off the checks he makes from rod-and-reel commercial fishing. He's a familar figure at the boat ramps and harbors throughout New England in the summer, in the mid-Atlantic in the late fall and spring, and even Florida in the winter. In this episode, Chris Megan sits down with Captain Jim, better known as Bird Dog or Dixie Chicken in his fishing circles, to discuss what he's experienced since pulling up his roots and spending his life following the fish. First, Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi briefly recap some of the new fishing gear they saw at the 2024 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades. The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997 by boating industry legend and former Boston Whaler executive, Bob Dougherty, Everglades revolutionized the boat-building industry with the invention of the RAMCAP process for one-piece, unsinkable hulls. Respected for its renowned hull ride, Everglades builds center console and hybrid boats from 24 to 45 feet that make a statement about the status and savvy of their owner. Everglades has an unparalleled reputation for superior safety, performance, and quality. For more information about Everglades Boats visit https://www.evergladesboats.com/OTW Podcast Theme Music by:Joey CalabriaTimmy LowmanBilly PetersArtie AllsoppRogerio DaSilvaDon WilliamsDante D’Amore