Sole-Man Sportfishing - Experiences and Transformation for San Francisco Youth.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Captain Don "Sole-Man" Franklin, a longtime San Francisco Bay fishing guide and the heart behind Sole-Man Sportfishing. Don has been fishing the San Francisco waters for over 41 years and has spent the last 14 leading unforgettable charters from iconic Fisherman's Wharf.
During their conversation, Don shares his journey from childhood fishing trips with his father to running one of the Bay Area’s top fishing operations. He reflects on the lifelong passion that steered him toward the water, the evolution of SF’s fishing scene, and the joy of teaching the next generation of anglers through innovative youth fishing camps sponsored by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks.
DISCUSSION
04:35 Discovering Passion for Fishing
07:20 Fishing Adventures with My Dad
12:20 Recreation and Police Youth Program Merge
13:46 Later Start Boosts Day Camp Success
17:58 "Safe Boating Basics for Beginners"
21:11 No Knives for Kids Policy
24:05 Exploring Don's Website and Instagram
28:23 Joyful Experiences and Sharing
32:39 Fishing Passion: A Lifelong Journey
37:53 Whales Breaching Near San Francisco
39:57 Sole-Man Fishing Adventures
LEARN MORE
To learn more about Captain Don and Sole-Man Sportfishing, visit his website at https://solemanfishing.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/solemanfishing.
To learn about the Rods & Reels Camp, visit San Francisco Recreation & Parks for more information and current camp opportunities.
NEXT STEPS
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KEYWORDS
Captain Don Franklin, Sole-Man Fishing, Fisherman's Wharf, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview
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