Your host Christian Bacasa speaks with Erik Schmitt in this Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episode. Creator of the Texas Tarpon Collaborative and avid angler. Erik is bringing awareness to the tarpon population and all it has to offer—working with groups to spread the word and preserve the silver kings. Now available on WAYPOINT TV - www.waypointtv.com Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Business, Pinterest, and YouTube. Contact Information: @texastarponcollaborative www.texastarponcollaborative.org This Episode's Sponsors: This episode is proudly sponsored in part by the following: Angler's Coffee - www.anglerscoffee.com - @anglerscoffeeco - Business owners and anglers, Angler's Coffee has been on the leading edge of coffee for over 40 years. Lidrig - Innovative products for fly fishing created by Scott Wilday with a by the people and for the people approach, enveloped by customer feedback. More than nippers, go take a look at www.lidrig.com or @lidrig Dupe a Fish - Register Now; we aim to have a comprehensive list of service providers that can guide you in selecting the perfect trip for you and your party. Book a trip now and have your own adventure of a lifetime! www.dupeafish.com and @dupeafish Like the Podcast, Show Us: Leave a review! - Here is how I know you will love this podcast and the guests; please share, like, and support this episode. Do you have an excellent idea for a guest or an Episode? Please let us know. You can reach the team at www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com. We are also very social where you can find a ton of great fly-fishing content, giveaways, tips, and more follow us on Instagram @flyfishinginsiderpodcast or see our Facebook page Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices