Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2, Ep. 69: Custom Skiffs and Boat Talk with Louis
Release Date: 01/08/2026
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Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2, Ep. 69: Custom Skiffs and Boat Talk with Louis
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On today’s episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, we welcome Louis back to the show for a return appearance to talk boat builds, custom skiffs, and what life has looked like since his last time on the podcast. We kick things off by catching up on how business has been going and breaking down several new boats Louis has sold and built since we last spoke, including some unique setups and standout modifications. Louis walks us through the process of building a bass boat version of a skiff, what made that project different, and whether he’s had a chance to fish it with the owner yet. We spend...
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Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2, Ep. 67:Fly Fishing Florida, Hosted Trips, and Building the Captains Collective Podcast with Hunter
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On today’s episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Hunter, a Florida-based fly angler, trip host, and the voice behind the Captains Collective Podcast. We kick things off with Hunter’s early fishing roots and what pushed him to transition from conventional tackle to fly fishing. From there, we talk about what makes his corner of Florida unique compared to other fisheries around the state, and how local waters have shaped his approach to fishing and guiding. Hunter opens up about his background in ministry and how that chapter of his life influenced his decision to start...
info_outlineOn today’s episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, we welcome Louis back to the show for a return appearance to talk boat builds, custom skiffs, and what life has looked like since his last time on the podcast. We kick things off by catching up on how business has been going and breaking down several new boats Louis has sold and built since we last spoke, including some unique setups and standout modifications. Louis walks us through the process of building a bass boat version of a skiff, what made that project different, and whether he’s had a chance to fish it with the owner yet. We spend time digging into the Bird of Prey build — what makes that boat special, the thinking behind running dual micro Power-Poles, and why smaller anchors sometimes make more sense than the biggest options available. Louis also shares some of the wildest customization requests he’s seen recently. Outside of the shop, we talk about whether he’s had time to get back on the water himself, what fishing has looked like lately, and we wrap things up with Louis’ five picks for the Trout Tunes Playlist. @Macuch_Craft on instagram https://www.macuchcraft.com/