Episode 14: Capt. Jeff Maggio - The Lunker Dog

Many people know Jeff Maggio as a social media fishing celebrity
but the few people who really know his true core will tell you that
Jeff is a passionate, heartfelt, real guy who takes his job very
seriously. Lunker Dog, as many people call him after coining that
name himself, is not only one of the best inshore bait guides in
Broward & Dade County but just an all around upbeat, enjoyable
person that will constantly make you laugh.The Mullet Run in South
Florida is a spectacle to see with thousands and thousands of bait
being pushed down with colder temperatures and monster tarpon,
snook, and jacks. Jeff is THE man when it comes to fishing around
the mullet run. If you are looking for a quiet, remote fishing trip
with back bays, mangrove shorelines, and herons flying low over
your head, this is not your ideal trip. The Mullet run is complete
insanity - non stop action with vessels coming at you in all
directions while dodging 8/0 treble hooks being flung from shore.
Everyone wants in on the action and for good reason.In the last
couple of years, there has been a dramatic rise in sewage leaks in
the state of Florida. Most recently, a couple of leaks in Broward
County caused millions of gallons of sewage to be spewed in the
Intracoastal waterways leaving thousands of fish dead and our
precious waters ruined. Jeff has been using his voice to hold the
city and elected officials accountable for their actions. He has
spearheaded a couple of protests and has worked tirelessly to help
people understand the disasters that are happening in our own back
yard.I really enjoyed our conversation with Jeff. He is an intense
fisherman with a fiery heart for conservation. I can’t wait for the
next time we get to fish together. If you'd like to hear more from
Jeff, check out his podcast - Reel Guy Podcast