Deep In The Hunt of Texas - Pete Kaple: The Skiff Wanderer

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.