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We returned to the Darien Jungle for round two at Tropic Star Lodge, a 60-year-old fishing resort well known as one of the best places to catch big billfish (especially black marlin) on the planet. Creators Ryan Morie, Tyler Wald, John McLean, and Tony Faggioni spent a week at the lodge, capturing one of the best pelagic bites of their lives. Where else can you catch over two dozen sailfish in the morning and pop for yellowfin tuna in the afternoon? Several team members even got to follow the lodge’s tradition of walking the plank after catching their first billfish. The fishing, the food, and the culture all combine to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Ryan Morie (@ryanmorie)
Ryan Morie is a full-time content creator based out of southeast Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida, Ryan served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. During his time on active duty he was able to document some outstanding fisheries near the bases on which he served. He now creates a wide variety of fishing content that documents both local and international adventures.
Tyler Wald (Suns Out Fishing)
Tyler Wald is a full-time content creator born and raised in Miami, Florida. Tyler has known from the age of 5 that fishing is his undeniable passion. After spending his 20s working sales jobs he decided to take a leap of faith and pursue that passion in hopes of creating a fulfilling career. He now creates a diverse array of fishing content showcasing his adventures on the water both local and abroad!
John McLean (Big John Outdoors)
At 6 feet 9 inches tall, “Big” John McLean was the tallest goalie to ever play professional hockey. Forced to retire due to injuries in 2017, he founded a guide service, Big John Shark Fishing Adventures. He is very active in shark conservation and tagging sharks through NOAA’s Apex Predator Program.
Tony Faggioni (FishGum)
Tony Faggioni is known as the “mad scientist” of fishing for inventing a fishing bait, FishGum, and creating a YouTube channel of the same name. Faggioni challenges anglers to try new things to become better anglers and draws on his experience growing up on the Panhandle of Florida.
We’re planning more of these! If you’re a creator who is interested in joining our team, please contact Executive Producer Phil Hollandsworth. If you’re a sponsor interested in integrating products or services into these shoots, please contact our publisher, Scott Salyers.
