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S4E11: Captain Ron Seidle — Captain Ron’s Rod and Reel Combos



What started as a next chapter turned into something much bigger.

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Ron to talk about building his business right here on Pine Island 🏝️—from designing and testing his own rods and reels to working closely with manufacturers to bring his vision to life.

The result? The Pine Island Special 🎣—quality, affordable gear that’s opening the door for more people (especially younger anglers) to get out on the water and enjoy the sport.

If you’ve been on the island, chances are you’ve seen his bright orange tent set up near The 🦅 Eagle’s Nest Restaurant or at local weekend events. Stop by, say hello—he truly loves talking fishing 🐟 and hearing your stories.

“I don’t let there be a problem. If someone’s not satisfied, we work it out… because this is supposed to be fun.” — Captain Ron Seidle, Captain Ron’s Rod and Reel Combos

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at: pineislandexperience.com

📧 We’d love to hear your thoughts: pineislandexperience@gmail.com


S4E7 Tristan Carter—The Proper Palm Cottage Bakery



🌟 The Cottage Bakery Pine Island Fell in Love With

What happens when a chef moves to the island and asks one simple question: What can I create here that people will love?

In this episode, we sit down with Tristan Carter, founder of The Proper Palm Cottage Bakery. From his kitchen in Pine Island, Tristan releases online menus that islanders eagerly wait for—and when the menu drops, the orders come pouring in.

From artisan breads 🍞 to unforgettable cinnamon rolls, cookies 🍪 and celebration cakes 🎂, Tristan shares how his cottage bakery quickly became part of many islanders’ weekly routines.

As Tristan says, “Food brings us together.”

This is for the people who live here. It’s just something beautiful. I wanted something that, …it is something you buy just to eat for breakfast but it still has a beautiful moment to it. It’s a pink box or a white box but it has time and something that has taken time to it with a bow over it. It just feels like you are enjoying something for yourself.  It’s just a soft moment.  That’s all I wanted for it.

Tristan Carter

🎧 Listen on any podcast app or at pineislandexperience.com

📧 We’d love to hear your thoughts: pineislandexperience@gmail.com

🌐 Order online at theproperpalm.com 🎀🦩🍰