Florida Fishing Captains Oral History Project
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Alternative Title
John Langfitt and Tris Colket Oral History Interview
Interviewer
Terry Lee Howard
Publication Date
Winter 2024
Date
2024-10-18
Abstract
Terry Howard interviews fishing boat captain John Langfitt about his career in commercial and charter fishing. Langfitt reflects on his early experiences in the industry, describing the various types of boats he has worked on and recounting stories of his fellow fishermen, including Terrel “Pappy” Hayes, the McGauran brothers, and Tris Colket, who joins the conversation. He shares insights into the fish species he has caught over the years, and recounts memorable catches, including one involving an unusually large catch and a close encounter with a porpoise. The discussion also touches on the impact of new fishing regulations, as well as concerns such as contamination, which have affected fish populations. Langfitt highlights the sense of community among fishermen and reflects on the people who have shaped his career, including Thomas McHale and Lennart Schelin.
Keywords
Commercial fishing, charter captain, net fishermen, bycatch, Spanish mackerel, Boston Whaler, Aquasport, Hatteras, Organized Fishermen of Florida (OFF), Tris Colket, Terrel “Pappy” Hayes (unkown-1984), Thomas McHale (1932-2004).
Extent
107:57, 60 page Transcript
Subject: geographic
Fort Pierce, (Fla.), Florida Keys, (Fla.), Guatemala, Jamaica.
Language
English
Media Type
Oral history
Format
Digital only
Identifier
F70-00017-langfitt-john
Recommended Citation
Langfitt, John and Colket, Tris, "John Langfitt Oral History Interview" (2024). Florida Fishing Captains Oral History Project. 19.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_fishing_ohp/19
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