In this episode of Deepwater Legends, Nathan Bernhard interviews entrepreneur and Last Cast Charleston Charter Owner - Lance LeHew, who shares insights about his innovative fishing products, including the Trolling Mate Bucket, Coastal Apparel, and Fish Flags USA. The conversation covers Lance's fishing adventures, the realities of boat maintenance, and his upcoming Caribbean trip. Listeners gain valuable tips on fishing techniques, the importance of quality gear, and the entrepreneurial spirit behind Lance's ventures.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lance LeHew and Trolling Mate Bucket

03:01 Innovative Fishing Solutions: Trolling Mate Bucket

05:34 Coastal Apparel: Merging Fashion with Fishing

08:57 Fish Flags USA: Elevating Fishing Presentation

11:50 Fishing Adventures: Techniques and Experiences

14:44 The Joy of Fishing: Favorite Species and Lures

17:56 Boating Preferences: Center Console vs. Sportfish

20:36 Viking Maintenance: The Real Costs of Ownership

23:54 Fishing Colors and Strategies: Current Trends

32:27 The Cost of Luxury Fishing

36:32 Navigating Maintenance Challenges

36:58 Planning the Ultimate Caribbean Adventure

45:00 Balancing Business and Adventure

49:38 The Joy of Fishing Flags

56:12 Innovations in Fishing Gear

Takeaways

The Trolling Mate Bucket is designed to prevent tangled lures.

Coastal Apparel features designs based on actual catches.

Fish Flags USA offers high-quality, durable flags for fishing enthusiasts.

Wahoo is a favorite catch for Lance due to its thrilling bite.

The Viking boat offers comfort and speed for fishing trips.

Boat maintenance can be significantly more expensive than center consoles.

Planning a Caribbean adventure involves both fishing and exploring local cultures.

Lance emphasizes the importance of customer satisfaction in his businesses.

Fishing flags serve as a great souvenir for clients and enhance their experience.

Quality fishing gear can make a significant difference in success on the water.