Tidewater Diaries S2:E2 "No Bull, Just Bates"

In this episode of Tidewater Diaries, Capt. C.A. Richardson travels to Sherman, Texas, to spend time with his good friend Buddy Hughes, CEO of Bates Fishing Co. More than just a visit, it's an opportunity to hear Buddy's story, learn about the passion behind the company, and get an inside look at the people dedicated to building some of the finest fishing reels on the market. Join C.A. as he sits down with Buddy for a conversation about innovation, craftsmanship, and the journey that helped shape Bates Fishing Co. Special thank you to the sponsors of "Tidewater Diaries" Papa's Pilar: https://www.papaspilar.com Power-Pole: https://power-pole.com Sodium Fishing Gear: https://sodiumusa.com The Plantation on Crystal River: https://www.plantationoncrystalriver.com YETI: https://www.yeti.com Discover Crystal River Florida: https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com #fishshimano #hellsbayboatworks #yeticoolers #zmanfishingproducts #powerpoledown #smithoptics #raymarine #sodiumfishinggear #mirrolure #papaspilar #papaspilarrum #powerpux #fishPowerPro #buggsfishing #aquadreamspoons #aquatraction #inshorefishing #flatsclass #captcarichardson #fishingtackle #fishingtips #flatsclasstv #fishingreels #tarponfishing #redfish #snookfishing #speckledtrout #oldflorida #skifflife #saltwaterfishing #hellsbayeldora #hellsbaymarquesa #fishingschool #fishingcoach #paulbrownlures #marshfishing #fishLouisiana #floridaeverglades #crystalriverflorida #floridakeys #mosquitolagoon #texasfishing #fishCharleston #tampabayfishingcharters #saltwaterflyfishing #sightfishing #backcountryfishing #madeintheusa