Brooklyn Fishing Club Podcast

Rufus Wakeman is a legend on the water — a lifelong fisherman, conservationist, and storyteller. From chasing giants to protecting Florida’s ecosystems, Rufus brings passion, grit, and wisdom to every conversation. 

Join Dr. Marty Arostegui — the world’s most decorated angler with over 400 IGFA world records — as he shares incredible tales from his record-breaking adventures. From escaping communist Cuba as a child to becoming a doctor and the first angler to land the IGFA Billfish Royal Grand Slam on fly tackle, Marty’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. 

Join 17-year-old pro bass fisherman Dylan Quilatan as he reels you into his incredible journey from fishing in Central Park to competing in the Major League Fishing (MLF). Dylan shares his personal story, expert tactics for catching largemouth bass, and insider tips to help anglers of all levels up their game. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bass angler, Dylan’s passion and experience will keep you hooked.

Join Southern California fishing guide Fred Klinshaw as he shares expert tips and tales from the water. Specializing in largemouth bass, Fred dives into the challenges of running a charter business, recounts unforgettable fishing adventures, and breaks down the best seasonal tactics to help anglers up their bass game. 

Dr. Aaron Adams serves as the Director of Science and Conservation at the Bonefish Tarpon Trust. He's is responsible for formulating, overseeing, and implementing BTT's science and conservation plan. We discuss migration patterns, fish testing positive for drugs, the staus of tarpon in the Northeast and more. 

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Kirkconnell, a world-renowned spearfishing guide and yacht broker who has spent his career chasing trophy fish in some of the most remote corners of the globe. With 18 world records to his name, Cam has an incredible wealth of stories from the deep—both underwater and on the water. 

Known for his raw lyricism and timeless contributions to Hip Hop, Masta Ace takes you behind the scenes of his storied career and shares personal anecdotes about icons like Old Dirty Bastard, Sean Price, and more. With his influence stretching from the streets of Brooklyn to the ears of modern rap giants like Eminem, this episode is a celebration of hip hop's golden era and the legends who shaped it.

Captain John McMurray is a legendary charter captain who’s been catching striped bass and tuna around NYC for over two decades. He shares stories about his career, close calls with death, challenges of being a charter captain and more. 

Stefan Turko set out on a mission to land a Bluefin Tuna from his kayak and he did just that, accomplishing something that has never been done in the USA (and possibly the world) until now. We have the inside story on this insane catch that happened a two weeks ago, plus information on how he landed it, what lure was used and more. 

Manny Puig is an icon of the outdoor world and he's gone hand to hand (or hand to fin) with some of the most dangerous fish/animals on the planet. He shares stories from his adventures, tips on how to handle wildlife, close calls with death and more. 

Valentine Thomas, the world famous spearfisherwoman, cook, author and mom, joins the show for a second interview. We discuss her travels, how her career has changed since becoming a mother, ideas around conservation and more. 

On this episode we're joined by none other than Chef Brad Leone - a culinary master and all-around outdoorsman. We discuss his two Youtube shows, the challenges of being an influencer, overlooked ingredients and more. 

Captain Abie Raymond is a charter captain out of Miami, Florida. We discuss his fishing career, time spent working with Bouncer Smith, close calls with death, epic catches and more. If you love good fishing stories you won't want to miss this episode!

Alan Elenson is an old school New York City fisherman who has the IGFA line class records for 4, 8, 16 and 20 lb. for Bluefin Tuna. He's gone to extreme lengths to catch these fish, you don't want to miss his story!

Tim Choate, founder of Wild Oceans and a legendary pioneer of sportfishing, joins us to discuss his journey to become the most influential billfish angler since Hemingway. Ray Rosher, a billfishing legend in his own right, joins us as a special guest host to bring you one of our best episodes to date.