Cameras Off / Outdoors

Host: Jamie Howard / HowardFilms
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HowardFilms presents Cameras Off. Season 1: The Angling Life. Sparked by candid conversations between takes when the cameras were off, we now share the stories in a podcast. Season 2: The Adventurous Life. Those inspired inspired take their own road - Living adventurous lives, inspired by the great outdoors. Season 2 guests include NFL players, Outdoor TV Hosts, Trackers, National Geographic photographers, Fishing guides, Game wardens, Adventurers and more. To learn more, suggest an idea or a guest contact: info@howardfilms.com or visit HowardFilms.com (Intro narration: Adamflaherty.tv).

  1. 3d ago

    ARNO MATTHEE: AFRICAN EXPLORATIONS

    Arno Matthee : Gone + Fishing. Before Africa's Seychelles became one of the world's great fly-fishing nations, Arno Matthee was exploring it further. An unexpected opportunity out of South Africa gave him a start. And, he never looked back. From early days exploring the legendary flats of the Seychelles—where he stalked Giant Trevally and Bonefish, on the outer islands, and cracked the code for Milkfish. Then, he turned his attention west, exploring the remote rivers, estuaries, and coastlines of Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, and beyond in search of giant tarpon, tigerfish, and waters few anglers had ever fished. There were no guidebooks. No established lodges. No skiffs waiting at the dock. So Arno started with what he had: a kayak, a fly rod, a machete, a pack of food- and the curiosity to paddle beyond the next bend. Over time, those early expeditions evolved into pioneering explorations that helped establish a giant tarpon fishery, while navigating isolation, difficult logistics, and even the threat of piracy. It's a conversation about far more than catching fish; but the psychological give-and-take rewards, when looking for something off the grid. All episodes: Howardfilms.com #FlyFishing #AfricanFishing #Tarpon #Bonefish #GiantTrevally #Tigerfish #FishingPodcast #Adventure #Outdoors

    ARNO MATTHEE: AFRICAN EXPLORATIONS

  2. Aug 18

    Aaron Adams: Letting the fish speak.

    There are few people who understand the world of bonefish, tarpon and permit from as many angles as Dr. Aaron Adams. Aaron is the Director of Science and Conservation at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and a Senior Scientist at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. But long before the Ph.D. and the research papers, he was an angler — fishing since he was five and developing an early fascination with not just where fish were, but why they were there and what they needed to survive. For more than 25 years, Aaron has worked throughout the U.S. and Caribbean studying fish, their movements and the habitats that sustain them. He has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers and three books, while helping turn that science into real-world conservation. Perhaps most importantly for anglers, he has a gift for taking complicated fisheries science and explaining what it actually means when we're standing on a flat with a fly rod in our hands. We covered a lot, and Aaron was ready! All episode summaries at HowardFilms.com

    Aaron Adams: Letting the fish speak.

  3. Aug 4

    AMI VITALE: Vital Signs

    Today on CAMERAS OFF (link in bio), Award-winning National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and conservation storyteller Ami Vitale has spent her career documenting the fragile relationship between people and the natural world. Photograph the last living pair of northern white rhinos, orphaned, elephants, and pandas being introduced to the wild, as well as the rescue of Rothschild Giraffes trapped on an island. The stories go on and on…Named among the creators of Photography's 21 Most Important Photographs of the 21st Century, her work has helped bring global attention to some of Earth's most vulnerable species—from the last northern white rhinos and orphaned elephants to giant pandas—and the remarkable people fighting to save them. Through powerful visual storytelling, Ami reminds us that the greatest photographs don't simply document history; they have the power to change its course. To see all of the amazing photos and for a chance to make an impact go to AMIVITALE.COM All episode guests bios at HowardFilms.com Thanks to our partners, including: Madison River Fishing Co. Being a dependable source for fly fisherman in the know for over 40 years and to Cross mrfc.com Current Insurance for insuring those who want to protect their passion in the outdoors. crosscurrentinsurance.com #nationalgeographic #photography #endangeredspecies #outdoors #conservation

  4. Jul 21

    Shawn McKay: Mojo Ridin'

    “The Kid” - Keys guide Shawn McKay joins us this week. Trusting the process has yielded some impressive results and the salt life he wished for.  I first met Shawn in Highland Park, Idaho while fishing The Henry’s Fork- his love of  fishing started early in TN., and wound its way through the American West, until he found his calling: Keys Fishing (with an emphasis on Permit). It’s been fun watching his journey unfold. Trout and bass first fueled his passion for fishing at home, and today, he’s testing himself in new ways—including the 2024 IGFA Permit Invitational Championship with his Angler Alejandro “Sand Flea” Vega—(and 2023 IGFA Permit Invitational Runner-ups) while doing whatever it takes to make a life on the flats. This conversation isn’t about trophies though. It’s about the need to explore, learn and discover. Finding Mojo on the water —trusting your instincts, and making the most of a Saltwater education. Where the next chapter of this journey may lead. And a couple of stories worth repeating. #permit #floridakeys #flyfishing #tarpon

  5. Jul 7

    Tom Rowland: Whatever it takes

    I've known Tom a long time. He was an enthusiastic first participant in my experiment of fishing films and believed in the mission. Mini may not realize that he was a well respected fishing guide in the Florida Keys on before he was TV host. He went on to create his own TV series, Saltwater Experience, and he's been in media and angling ever since. We begin our story back in the 1980s as he set find his way on the water, with no playbook. It's been a productive journey with many highlights, including his competitive fishing days, along the way. He even co-founded his own streaming service, Waypoint TV. This is the story of how he got here, and what keeps him going.

  6. Jun 23

    Christiaan Pretorius: Taking his shot

    The art of angling. This is the story of a journey across the planet with a passion for fish, an artistic eye and big fishing dreams. Long before he was chasing giant fish across the globe, Christiaan Pretorius was representing South Africa in international competition at just fourteen years old. Since then, his journey has taken him from the remote wilderness of Kamchatka, Russia—where he spent multiple seasons guiding on the legendary Zhupanova River—to the turquoise flats of the Seychelles, pursuing giant trevally in some of the most demanding conditions on earth. He is a leader in the sport with notable catches in both saltwater and fresh. (i.e. His GT hunts and big Roosterfish story does not disappoint.) Here's a chance to see fish, wild places, and moving water through his unique creative lens. Today, he uses that perspective to help support conservation efforts and indigenous communities around the world through organizations like the Indifly Foundation. In this conversation, we talk about finding purpose at an early age, life in some of the most remote fishing destinations on the planet, the challenges and rewards of guiding, photography, conservation, and why adventure still drives him after a lifetime on the water. #flyfishing #adventuretravel #tarpon

  7. Jun 9

    Bill Dance - The Original

    You may have heard the name, but do you know the man? In this down to earth conversation with the legend of television at 85, we look back at it all. The man, the myth, with the signature orange cap —Mr. Bill Dance. Before he became a household name on television, Bill built one of the most dominant tournament careers in fishing history. He is credited with catching the the first bass in B.A.S.S. history, and went on to win Bassmaster Angler of the Year three times (1970, 1974, and 1977). Since its very first broadcast in Memphis back on January 5, 1968, Bill Dance Outdoors has grown into the longest continuously running national fishing show in America, airing more than 2,000 episodes across networks like ESPN, TNN, and the Outdoor Channel. Bill dives deep into the evolution of professional angling, how he built his television legacy (including saltwater now), and the timeless strategies he uses today. You do not want to miss this conversation with a founding father of modern bass fishing - and teaching! Episode bios, streams and guests at HowardFilms.com.#largemouth #bass #pro #BillDance #bassfishing

  8. May 26

    Carl Navarre Jr. / Front Row to History

    Records, Reefs and Road Trips. Carl Navarre Jr. joins us on the Tarpon Diaries series on CAMERAS OFF to tell it like it is - and what it was. Truths about early Keys and Homosassa flats a few myths busted. A rare opportunity to get a fresh perspective from the kid who was raised by a legend to understand the outdoors. Navarre is Chairman Emeritus of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and is uniquely qualified to share, angling history: From Billy Pate to Steve Huff, the origin of the flats tactics, and who helped in the evolution. Carl followed his father from field to stream to ocean and found his passion. He caught an IGFA fly-fishing world record bonefish that weighed 15 pounds, 1+ ounce (often cited as 15.3 pounds). He landed this trophy fish in the Florida Keys using 20-pound tippet, and and IGFA 36 lb 8 oz record permit still stands as the IGFA 12-pound tippet-class. All episode summaries: Howardfilms.com #tarpon #flyfishing #bonefish

    Carl Navarre Jr. / Front Row to History
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HowardFilms presents Cameras Off. Season 1: The Angling Life. Sparked by candid conversations between takes when the cameras were off, we now share the stories in a podcast. Season 2: The Adventurous Life. Those inspired inspired take their own road - Living adventurous lives, inspired by the great outdoors. Season 2 guests include NFL players, Outdoor TV Hosts, Trackers, National Geographic photographers, Fishing guides, Game wardens, Adventurers and more. To learn more, suggest an idea or a guest contact: info@howardfilms.com or visit HowardFilms.com (Intro narration: Adamflaherty.tv).

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  • Creator
    Host: Jamie Howard / HowardFilms
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Host: Jamie Howard / HowardFilms
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