Name: Chasin' The Sun: Unconventional Tarpon
Uploaded: 2022-01-07T16:00:00-08:00
Duration: 20 min
Description: Fly-fishing master Meredith McCord joins Capt. Justin Leake and uses unfamiliar tackle to chase tarpon along the beach. Can the veteran fly angler land a silver king on conventional gear? The answer is spectacular!

When Capt. Justin Leake puts local firefighter Kevin Lolley on his first Panama City Beach tarpon, it's a spectacular display of being in the right place at the right time…. and skill.

Chasin' The Sun

Tarpon On Fire

When word gets out Jack Crevalle is in a feeding frenzy, Justin and fellow Captain Kyle Pitts speed down the Inter-coastal Waterway to find them doing just that.

Jacks Be Boiling

Justin invites DOA pro Ed Zyak to test new lures in Panama City Beach, but conditions make finding fish a challenge, just as they like it.  Meanwhile, Travis visits an escape room and gets much-needed help to break out.

Puzzle Plans

With the annual tarpon migration about to happen, Justin and his friend Ricky get distracted trying to find a school of redfish in the crystal clear water right off Panama City Beach

Beach Red Tarpon

When Capt. Harris of Team Aquatic speeds offshore from Panama City Beach to do some deep drop fishing for grouper, Justin learns new techniques and appreciates the efficiency of electric reels and a fast boat.

Electric Offshore

Bill Carson of Humminbird joins Justin to school him on his new "One Boat Network" unit and finds a mahi mahi feeding frenzy off Panama City Beach.

One Boat, Many Fish

Capt. Justin Leake takes country music's Tyler Farr out for a little R&R and the pair lands fresh dinner for Tyler’s family vacationing in Panama City Beach.

A Fish Too Farr

Capt. Travis returns to Panama City Beach and joins Justin on a perfect beach sight fishing day.  But the morning proves the fish didn't get the memo. Experience tells them to head to the jetty & deeper water until the beach redfish are ready to eat.

The Jetty until they're   Ready

The depth of the struggle determines the value of your success.  DOA pro Ed Zyak returns to Panama City Beach to experience shallow water nirvana with Justin.  But Mother Nature will make them earn their catch.

Born from Struggle

Life hasn't always been all about fishing for Justin. Growing up, he trained with wakeboarding world champion Andrew Adkison, who just returned from winning gold at the Pan American Games. They head out to catch some fish and some air.

Wake Fish

Justin plans the 1st offshore trip in his new Dorado 25 with Capt. Ed Zyak.  Wind, water and apex predators challenge the capabilities of the boat, gear and their ability to catch fish.

Challenge Accepted

Capt. Travis heads out with "Choppy" from Panama City Dive Center to visit some prime spearfishing & dive sites.   Then we see if we can catch them topside.

Dive Dive Fish

We finally do a blooper & outtakes show.  It's not as easy as it looks sometimes….or ever. These guys are like herding cats in boats. Where's Travis? And other things we have seen on the water but never before shown.

Bloopers & Outtakes

Pluto

Fly-fishing master Meredith McCord joins Capt. Justin Leake and uses unfamiliar tackle to chase tarpon along the beach. Can the veteran fly angler land a silver king on conventional gear?  The answer is spectacular!

Unconventional Tarpon

Celebrating the great times achieved with the late Captain Travis Holeman; looking to the future with a renewed passion for adventure.

Life of Travis? And Beyond

Capt. Justin Leake takes redfish tournament pro Fred Meyers out of his comfort zone to talk trash and chase tarpon just a few hundred yards off a lively Panama City Beach.

Fish On Smack

Capt. Justin Leake and champion angler Meredith McCord explore public waypoints and attempt to land a world record amberjack on light line; Panama City Beach 's backyard is the site of an epic battle in the first of two amazing episodes.

Chasin' A World Record - Part 1

Renowned angler Meredith McCord and Capt. Justin Leake continue their quest for a line class world record; when struggles begin the moment they leave the dock, grit and lady luck ensure an epic day ends in grand style.

Chasin' A World Record - Part 2

When Capt. Justin Leake attempts to blend in with the crowd aboard a local head boat, he finds friends, talented deckhands and a heck of good time.  Then we learn how industrial trash is being used to create artificial reef treasures.

Headboat Bonanza

A fishing and lifestyle series highlighting the amazing diversity in and around the emerald gulf waters of Panama City Beach, FL

Unconventional Tarpon

Season 7, 6 episodes

Chasin' The Sun

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Unconventional Tarpon

Season 7, 6 episodes

season 7 (6 episodes)

Chasin' The Sun

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