Episode 24: Capt. Will Benson - Permit, Cruise Ships, & Conservation

Willy Benson grew up in Sugarloaf Key washing boats for old time
guides after their day on the water. He was a marina kid soaking in
all the information those salty guides would give. Soon after,
Willy rocketed onto the flats of Key West like a comet shooting
across the horizon, blowing rooster tails like contrails off a
jetliner. His insatiable desire made Benson aggressive on the
water, challenging the best fishing holes. He chased fish and
dreams like he had one day left.As he matured, he went from Willy
to Will and during that transition he began to find his calling.
Time has done Benson well! He now has profound respect among his
peers. Incredibly versed, he used his World Angling Company to
showcase his love and Key West's resounding resource, and recently
used its visual impact to show the destruction of the big money
world of cruise ships. Will has filmed and produced some of the
most amazing short films in fly fishing. From his famed Permit
film, “Satori” to “Silver Lining,” Will has an incredible gift at
telling a story through the lens of a camera. Whether you just want
to see some “fish porn” or get pumped up for your last minute trip
down to the Keys, I highly recommend you check out his World
Angling Films. Today, Will speaks about the state of Permit fishing
in Key West, fighting off cruise ships, and how science helps us
paint a clear picture of what’s happening to our fisheries. World
Angling