Richard Stanczyk | Mill House Podcast - Episode 35

Richard Stanczyk has had a large life as a captain, angler, and business owner. His impact is nothing shy of remarkable. His relationship with Swordfish was a game changer. At one time everyone thought these denizens of the deep could only be targeted in the dead of night. Richard helped evolve this quarry so they could be successfully caught while the sun is high in the sky. Today Richard’s son, Nick, aboard his boat “Broad Minded” is arguably the best sword-fisherman on the planet.
As much as Richard loved to drop lines into the deep for these monsters, his passion for big bonefish is just as rich. Stanczyk had great foresight as well - after purchasing the Famed Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in 1978 and grew it to where it docks over 50 boats today. Legendary in every way, Richard shares his enormous life from Bills to Bones, his family, and his iconic marina. Hope you all enjoy his story…
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[@gspdude7183]

I’ve come to realize at the age of 29 I was born in the wrong decade and I’m an old soul. Great stories! 👌🏼

[@Parmesan300]

You and me both man. I hate envy, but I must admit I’m so envious of this generation and the completely different world/old Florida that they got to experience.

[@captaint4587]

Same here. Would’ve been nice if I was born in 70’s. So I could’ve fished the flats back in the 80-90’s. First time I fished for bonefish in Islamorada was around 2002 and the stories are true, there were a lot of big fish back then. Even when i went down to Duck Key as well.

[@flyninjastv1024]

Probably my favorite podcast of all time. I've watched almost every episode multiple times.
I have one request/suggestion. Are you guys able to sit these legends down together and have them talk about their fishing and or life stories amongst themselves on the podcast? For example Chico and Flip reminiscing about the early days and them running around as kids.
Or Steve and the Linvilles telling the stories of their chase for world records.
I would love to see something like that.
My favorite podcast And and Nick! Always excited to see your content!

[@emowalter1]

That would be amazing!!!

[@johndobson3461]

What A great Pod Cast, Such a Historian of the Keys. Please get him back with his two sons soon !

[@alf9638]

Thanks to the Mill House team for doing these interviews, they really are an amazing record of Florida saltwater sport fishing - the best in the world. Absolutely hooked on these.

[@KeepingitAnalog]

Love it!

[@jakefinn7905]

Another Miami treasure, talk about the complete angler. An incredible legend who can communicate such colorful stories. Thank you.

[@BigDaddyFishingNJ]

I think you only just scratched the surface with Richard much more to hear I am mesmerized by your Podcast listening to those who forged the foundation for what we practice today.

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

Local legend in the keys!

[@jasondill5372]

I’m telling you. This has been my favorite podcast yet. Awesome, just awesome

[@TAFishing]

Good to see you Richard,you gave a guy from England some big Bonefish memories,fly and bait that I will take with me forever. Short,3/4 hour evening sessions poling the flats in pristine conditions searching for tailing Bonefish...waking Bonefish...mudding Bonefish...Cruising Bonefish...I got to experience them all...Thank you for passing such enthusiasm down the line...

[@merrittwhite4189]

The cat’s meow😎😎

[@colleendaloisio4900]

What a great man and a legend

[@traditionfishingcharters]

These just keep getting better and better!!!!

[@kitesurfinggaberodd]

One word, legendary!!!!

[@connorbaird699]

Great podcast! What a legend

[@georgegarcia4551]

Awesome listen 👍🏼

[@9five4]

Wow what a legend

[@grahambouthillier6597]

Best one ever you let him go.Frequently you make it the Andy and son pat on the back cast. Painful usually. refreshing

[@michaeldodd6531]

That was awesome. Great job guys.

[@D3Outdoors]

Wow. Awesome story. Hope y’all are able to get to talk again soon.

[@flyandfishwithfraser]

Great one guys very Enjoyable!

[@alanlutz2250]

Awesome interview

[@kuldadski]

Unforgettable podcast. My good friend Richard is the real deal. What a life.

[@hotactioncustoms7008]

awesome!

[@fishwithandy]

Great Podcast ,That was Brilliant , what an Amazing story , I really hope you do a Snook podcast with him , I bet he's got Hundreds more Awesome stories

[@nedun1939]

Richard, do you remember Andy Mitchell who mated on Capt. Jimmy Albright's big boat?

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

#StanzFam

[@kenyonoutdoors2858]

Thankyou for another great podcast 🎣✌

[@edfouts7635]

To many boats taking to many Small Mahi Dolphin cut the limits 10 per boat for about 3 years if you wanna protect the species and give them a chance grow bigger and more of them.. just my 2c cents.

[@davidtubero7310]

Amazing!!!