If you ask Jesse Males and crew, a day catching Machaca, drinking a few cold ones, and dining al fresco on the banks of a remote Costa Rican River is up there with the best day of your life.

BOTE Presents //signaling silver Photography: Sean Murphy Videography: vantage point media STORY BY: CAPT. STEVEN DOUGHERTY Few fish can match a tarpon’s acrobatics, strength and stamina. With skills that have evolved over millions of years while surviving a range of drastic climate changes, the mighty silver king can stem the strongest tides, elude fearless predators and overtake hapless prey with ease. However, widespread changes in their populations and movements signal significant issues throughout the coastal landscape of Florida and beyond. Although a catch-and-release fishery in many regions of the world, tarpon populations face many challenges and represent a significant adversary...

Murph, the founder of the Gatorproof Alliance, became obsessed with discovering something impervious to the strength of a gator. After finding the KULA 5 Cooler, nothing else ever came close. After years off the grid, the time had come to put the KULA 10 to the ultimate test.

Devoted to a mission, Murph becomes consumed by the idea of finding a product that can endure the “pure power” exerted by an alligator’s bite. After countless disappointments, he has finally discovered his perfect match—the KULA Cooler.

The term “pura vida” has been present in Costa Rica’s vocabulary for over 50 years. It translates to ‘pure life’ or ‘simple life’. However, it’s more than just a phrase. It’s a way of life.

"Insane. Off-the-rails. Creative genius." Three words BOTE Founder, Corey Cooper, uses to describe Sean Murphy. Now, the BOTE team has put together a 400+ page book that no other brand has attempted. Enjoy seeing the [r]evolution of BOTE through Sean's lens.

BOTE Presents //Ohana Photography: Sean Murphy Videography: Tyler Trant Director: Wil Beaucher Producer: Skye Bailey The Big Island of Hawaii spans 93 miles wide and encompasses beautiful colored-sand beaches and lush rainforests. There lives Leilani Kaiawe-LaCuesta. A true Hawaiian whose lineage dates back to the 1700s. She lives and breathes her heritage and respects all that have paved the way for her. Leilani spends her time doing what makes her happy. She crafts traditional Hawaiian goods and gifts them to those she feels are worthy and who will truly represent her work. After taking us through her life and day-to-day...

BOTE Presents //taloa Story: amber scheelPhotography: Sean Murphy Videography: COLORBLIND MEDIA From growing up surfing daily to becoming a Hollywood artist turned family man - Chris Taloa's deep appreciation for his homeland of Hawaii and mentality of always remaining pure of heart has shaped his life and how he shares it with the world. He embodies the true spirit of Hawaii from the culture to the sport of surfing, his love for all things water, and the spiritual vibe that brings people from all over the world. He believes the mix of people it attracts is one of the best...