Hook The Future

As a native of Jacksonville, Florida, Don Dingman—known as Captain Don—has built his life around the ocean, growing up fishing, surfing and diving before becoming a longtime charter captain. As host of the popular television show Hook the Future, he has spent more than 15 years taking kids fishing around the world, delivering world-class experiences while promoting environmental stewardship. Since 2005, he has also led Kids Fishing Clinics at major boat shows and events across the Southeast, teaching thousands of families each year how to fish successfully. Supporting his time on the water, Captain Don partners with ODYSSEY Battery, relying on its dependable power solutions to ensure reliability and performance during his fishing adventures and educational outreach.