Eternal Fishing

You just watch that line and if you see it move right to left, front or back, almost nine times out of ten you've got a fish on — that's when Garrett sets the hook.

Host Kyle interviews new charter captain Garrett Brown on practical sheepshead tactics (fiddler crabs, small hooks, tight-to-structure bottom drops, gear and licensing) and reflects on 1 Kings 19’s gentle whisper as a reminder to listen for God's subtle voic...

Host Kyle interviews Clark Bartee of High Ground Outfitters, a nonprofit that offers free fly-fishing day trips and retreats for pastors and ministry leaders across the Appalachian region. They discuss the therapeutic power of fly fishing, the ministry’s origin story, and practical details about guided trips, gear, and fly patterns.

The episode highlights why pastors need rest and community, how tailwater rivers provide year-...

Host Kyle interviews Captain Ricky Kellum, a Jacksonville, NC charter guide known as the “Speckled Specialist,” about targeting speckled sea trout, winning tournaments, and the techniques that work best—especially live shrimp, slip corks, topwater and the slick bait.

Ricky also shares his faith story, how fishing shaped his life, and how his relationship with Christ changed his priorities. Practical tips include w...

Host Kyle interviews Larry Woodrow Ross, a survival specialist, fly-fishing guide, author, and photographer who shares decades of outdoor experience. Topics include fly casting on moving water, achieving a dead drift, fly tying, hunting, primitive craft and survival techniques, and the role of photography in storytelling.

This episode connects the fishing lessons to Romans 8:28, using the "mending the line" metaphor to explain how ...

In this episode Kyle interviews E.J. Stern, an Orvis‑endorsed fly fishing guide, about catching wild brown trout on Virginia’s Smith River — covering techniques, gear, fly selections, trip logistics, and how he guides anglers of all skill levels.

The episode weaves in a biblical perspective, reflecting on nature as testimony to God’s handiwork and drawing life lessons from guiding, seasonality, and stewardship.

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Part two of a call with veteran freshwater striper angler David Ward covering how he scouts new lakes using depth readings and topo features, targets drop-offs and channels, and chooses trolling, spoons or umbrella rigs. He shares tackle choices, seasonal patterns, how wind and overcast conditions affect the bite, and personal stories including trophy catches.

The host connects the fishing lessons to a spiritual reflection on Exodu...

Pastor Kyle interviews South Carolina striper angler David Ward about his decades of experience fishing Lake Santee, Lake Moultrie and other lakes — covering trolling techniques, lure choices (chartreuse favorites), ideal depths and troll speeds, schooling topwater action, and seasonal regulations. Interwoven with the conversation, Kyle reflects on Jeremiah 29:13 and draws parallels between persistent fishing and seeking God ...

Host Kyle interviews twin brothers Chris and Nick Parrish about their journey from high school fishing team members to Virginia State BassMasters champions who qualified for the national tournament.

The brothers share tournament memories, their top five bass lures (wacky rig, topwater spook, spinnerbait, jig, chatterbait/drop shot), tips for new anglers, and how lessons like patience and mentorship shaped both their fishing and fai...

Pastor Kyle interviews Captain Peter from Morehead City, NC about taking soldiers offshore on a 76-foot Viking through Operation Resolute. They discuss techniques like teasers, dredges, electric reels, sonar, and the bait-and-switch method for marlin and other pelagic species.

The episode shares memorable fishing stories, practical offshore tips, and how these trips help chaplains and soldiers build relationships that draw out deep...

"And there wasn't a whole lot of teaching going on; you just kind of had to keep your knife sharp, mouth shut, your eyes open, take it all in."

Kyle interviews Captain Everett Silver about his life as a commercial fisherman out of Murrells Inlet, SC — discussing longlines and ball rigs, bait and crew work, and the heavy impact of changing quotas and regulations on his livelihood.

The episode explores resilience and perseveran...

Host Kyle interviews his dad, a Murrells Inlet flounder expert with over 40 years of experience, who shares practical tips on tides, water temperature, bait selection (finger mullet, mud minnows), and techniques like the Carolina rig, slow trolling, and night gigging.

They recount a recent outing that produced a 22.5" keeper, cooking methods, family memories, and a brief spiritual reflection tying basic fishing knowledge to core fa...

Pastor Kyle interviews Captain Stephen Flook Jr. with Unashamed Adventures about sight-fishing redfish in coastal South Carolina. Stephen shares practical tips—fish low tide, look for birds and jumping mullet, present an artificial shrimp about five feet ahead, and use popping corks, topwater lures, or flies to trigger strikes.

The episode also covers Stephen’s journey to guiding full-time, fly-tying, kid-friendly chart...