Oral History Interview of Captain David Rowsey

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Title

Oral History Interview of Captain David Rowsey

Description

Interview for the Baffin Bay Oral History Project, Captain David Rowsey talks about growing up fishing and getting hooked on saltwater fishing; shifting from being a real estate appraiser to a full-time fishing guide to promote conservation and catch-and-release fishing; changes to lure fishing and tackle over time; his involvement in the citizen science water quality project; brown tides, croaker fishing, and his observations on the changes to Baffin Bay over time; his thoughts on restoring the bay; and some big trout stories.

Creator

Captain David Rowsey

Contributor

Jen Brown

Date

March 13, 2022

Location of Interview

Corpus Christi, Texas

Format

mp3

Extent

1:01:53

Subject

Baffin Bay, Texas
spotted seatrout
fishing
conservation
catch-and-release fishing
brown tide
citizen science
Harte Research Institute

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