Mudfish Adventures

About Mudfish Adventures

Hey, I am Capt. Steve Stubbe, I have been working and playing on the water since 1977 from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Canadian tundra – hunting, fishing, working, a member of several bass clubs, fishing tournaments, guided for the Sunshine kids fishing tournament (fresh & salt water) for several years and attended seaman schools. I was a regular guest on The Bob Stevenson's Outdoor Show (610 Sports in Houston) for three years. My wife (Tamie) and I were given the opportunity to start our own radio show. I was the host of an AM radio talk show in Houston on Saturday mornings for 52 weeks. This call-in talk show was named TechReps and was based on technical pros talking about mechanical repairs and the outdoor sporting goods industry. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot. I was traveling to Venice, Louisiana for work and noticed a boat running in a canal with heavy vegetation and logs and this boat operator did not slow down. That's when I said to myself "I need to find that boat manufacture (GatorTail)! That's the boat I need for Toledo Bend Lake". I called the GatorTail factory and with their boat building guidance they built me a custom boat to my specifications. It's mind blowing all the places I could see from my fiberglass boat but just couldn't get there. Now my GatorTail boat can get me there. This rig has changed the way I fish. Let me take you there! When I took my friends out fishing they would always mention that it was more like an adventure than fishing. This inspired me to start Mudfish Adventures, LLC fishing guide service so other people could experience the beauty of the backcountry of Toledo Bend Lake. I am able to guide a two person party to the fishing flats and backcountry (with no boat pressure) on Toledo Bend's Palo Gaucho area and the Mid Lake area. Capt. Scooby specializes in Bass on The Fly or conventional fishing. Book your trip today, call 1-844-MUD-FISH.

Publisher

Mudfish Adventures

Category

science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2023

Latest episode

12 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Inside the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit | Derek York on Outdoor Media and Fishing

   Recorded at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at Pintail Hunting Club in Garwood, Texas, this episode of the Mudfish Adventures Podcast features Derek York, founder of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, host of the Impact Outdoors Podcast, and owner of Spot Stalker Guide Service along the Texas coast. Derek shares the story behind the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, a unique gathering that brings together podcasters, filmmakers, conservation leaders, and outdoor storytellers from across North America. Over several days, guests collaborate, record podcasts, fish, shoot skeet, and showcase films during the Hunt Fish Podcast Film Festival, highlighting some of the most compelling conservation and outdoor stories being produced today. The conversation explores how the summit has grown into a hub for outdoor media collaboration, featuring guests from organizations like Wild Sheep Foundation, Women Hunt, Heroes on the Water, and Texas coastal conservation groups. Filmmakers and conservation storytellers gather to share new documentaries, short films, and stories that highlight wildlife conservation, outdoor heritage, and the people working to protect natural resources. Beyond podcasting and media, Derek also discusses his life as a Texas coastal fishing guide, running Spot Stalker Guide Service in the Galveston Bay complex. The episode dives into redfish fishing, speckled trout conservation, tarpon along the Texas coast, and the importance of responsible boating and habitat protection in fragile coastal ecosystems. From outdoor storytelling and filmmaking to conservation issues and fishing adventures, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique gatherings in the outdoor media world. Topics covered in this episode The origin of the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit Bringing outdoor podcasters and filmmakers together The Hunt Fish Podcast Film Festival Conservation storytelling and outdoor media collaboration Texas coastal conservation and oyster reef restoration Redfish, trout, tarpon, and nearshore fishing in the Gulf Life as a fishing guide on the Texas coast Why outdoor media matters for conservation awareness Whether you're a podcaster, angler, hunter, filmmaker, or conservationist, this episode highlights the power of storytelling, collaboration, and community in the outdoor industry.

2. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Hunting and Fishing Without Limits | Chad Waligura and Able Outdoors

   Recorded at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit, this episode of the Mudfish Adventures Podcast features Chad Waligura, founder of Able Outdoors, a television series and media platform dedicated to helping people with disabilities experience hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Chad's life changed dramatically in 1986 when a diving accident left him a quadriplegic, but rather than stepping away from the outdoors he loved, he found new ways to stay involved. Through determination, supportive friends and family, and adaptive equipment, Chad rediscovered how to hunt, fish, and continue living a life connected to nature. Today, Chad shares that journey through Able Outdoors, a show streaming on CarbonTV and YouTube that highlights adaptive outdoor adventures and the inspiring stories of other hunters and anglers living with disabilities. The program demonstrates that with creativity, persistence, and the right mindset, the outdoors is accessible to everyone. In this conversation, Chad shares stories from the field, including guiding and hunting with people facing a wide range of physical challenges, filming hunts with adaptive equipment, and even taking a blind hunter duck hunting—an experience that showed how different senses can transform the way someone experiences the outdoors. The episode also dives into Chad's goals for the future of Able Outdoors, including expanding the show, mentoring other adaptive hunters, and documenting an ambitious wheelchair Grand Slam turkey hunt across North America. From duck hunting and fly fishing to adaptive equipment and inspiring stories of resilience, this episode highlights how the outdoors can change lives and bring people back to nature—no matter the obstacles. Topics covered in this episode Chad Waligura's journey after becoming a quadriplegic The mission behind the Able Outdoors TV series Adaptive hunting and fishing techniques Filming outdoor adventures for CarbonTV Hunting and fishing with disabilities A blind hunter's first duck hunt The adaptive Grand Slam turkey hunting goal Inspiring others to reconnect with nature Whether you are a hunter, angler, conservationist, or simply someone who believes in the power of perseverance, this episode shows how the outdoors can inspire resilience, purpose, and community.

3. 

   11 Mar 2026

   Saving Texas Oyster Reefs & Fly Fishing History | Chuck Naiser on Conservation and the Future of the Gulf

   Recorded at the 2026 Hunt Fish Podcast Summit at Pintail Hunting Club in Garwood, Texas, this episode of the Mudfish Adventures Podcast features legendary Texas fly fishing guide Chuck Naiser, founder of the nonprofit conservation organization FlatsWorthy. Chuck has been fishing the Texas coast since the late 1960s and guiding anglers for decades out of Rockport, Texas, where he became known for pioneering shallow-water sight casting for redfish on fly rods. His work helped shape modern fly fishing along the Texas coast and earned him recognition in the Perry R. Bass Marine Fishing Hall of Fame at the Rockport Maritime Museum. In this conversation, Chuck shares stories from the early days of coastal fly fishing—when anglers explored remote islands on foot, discovered untouched flats, and learned the behavior of redfish through experience rather than technology. But the discussion goes far beyond fishing. Chuck dives into the growing challenges facing Texas coastal ecosystems and explains why protecting habitat is critical to the future of fisheries. Through his nonprofit FlatsWorthy, Chuck has worked to address issues like habitat damage, fishing pressure, and oyster reef destruction in Texas bays. One of the most significant conservation victories discussed in the episode is the protection of the Mesquite Bay complex, where efforts led by Chuck and conservation partners helped establish a 75,000-acre oyster sanctuary designed to protect vital reef habitat that supports fish populations and stabilizes coastal ecosystems. Chuck also shares his philosophy of "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," a simple way to think about conservation by asking what the ecosystem looked like in the past, what it looks like today, and what it will become if current trends continue. From fly fishing history and redfish on the flats to large-scale conservation battles along the Texas coast, this episode offers a powerful look at what it takes to protect the waters we love. Topics covered in this episode The early days of fly fishing for redfish in Texas Exploring untouched coastal flats before modern technology The impact of fishing pressure and habitat loss Oyster reef destruction and the Mesquite Bay conservation effort The mission of the FlatsWorthy nonprofit organization Why habitat protection is critical for the future of fisheries Chuck Naiser's conservation philosophy: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Whether you are a fly angler, saltwater fisherman, conservationist, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode highlights why protecting habitat today ensures that future generations will still have fish to chase tomorrow.

Who has been a guest on Mudfish Adventures

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Purdy
• Zach Dorman
• Bill Batson
• Keller Batson
• Eden Batson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60