Meet Captain Anthony Corder

Captain Anthony Corder has never met a stranger — a gift passed down from his dad, Doyle Corder, a four-time national champion shotgun shooter. Growing up, Anthony crisscrossed the country with him, learning to hunt, fish, and connect with folks from all walks of life.

In his teens, two passions hit hard: fishing and music.

He picked up a guitar, hit the road, and toured across the U.S. — playing everything from country to funk and soul. But no matter how far the stage took him, his heart always stayed close to the water.

Later, Anthony found his rhythm behind the soundboard, becoming a respected music producer and sound engineer for legends like Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, and others. But when the water called louder than the monitors, he made it official — earning his USCG Master 100-Ton License and stepping full-time into life on the water.

As a licensed captain, he began guiding in the Galveston Bay complex, specializing in trophy flounder, bull reds, and bay adventures. His skill and passion soon led him to the PRL World Redfish Series, where he landed a Top 10 finish and cemented his rep as one of the coast’s most dialed-in anglers.

That’s when Hook South was born — a creative media and music studio blending his love for fishing, storytelling, and sound.

But in 2024, the tides shifted once again.

Anthony followed a deeper call to Pelican, Alaska, one of the most remote fishing towns on the planet — and launched something new:

A real, unscripted TV series called Pelican2Pelican, documenting raw life, untamed nature, and unforgettable people on the edge of the map.

He’s not guiding anymore.

He’s filming, producing, and telling the stories that happen when good people chase big fish and big moments in wild places.

🎣🎥 From flounder lights in Texas to halibut runs in Alaska… the heart stays the same:

Pray. Mix. Fish. Repeat