Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

Before We Leave The Dock! Rick brings up the safety question to the local guides, captains discuss pre-launch safety checks. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 326 [2:02] Tropics Report [6:41] Northeast Report [14:38] East Central Report             [22:00] South Report [...

Off The Bite, On The Bolts! If it's slow and you can't go, what boat projects are you fixing in your down time. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 325 [2:29] Tropics Report [5:16] Northeast Report [10:19] East Central Report [18:33] South East Report             [22:12] S...

The Best Migration of 2025! Closing the log book on 2025 captains discuss what species performed best this year. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 323 [1:14] Tropics Report [5:06] Northeast Report [10:32] East Central Report     [20:24] South East Report                 ...

Hooked Through The Holidays! Tune in for a trip around the state to see how the December bite is going to be. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 321 [1:40] Tropics Report [3:40] Northeast Report [10:56] East Central Report             [18:31] South Report [24:06] Keys Rep...

Snowbird SpotCast! Where migrating fishermen meet migrating fish! Your winter fishing headquarters. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 321 [1:46] Tropics Report [5:55] Northeast Report [ 10:58] East Central Report [17:59] South East Report             [23:12] South Report...

Let's circle back to the hook! Join us as we discuss what species are best targeted with a circle hook vs. a traditional J hook. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 320 [2:09] Tropics Report [8:07] Northeast Report [12:25] East Central Report [19:55] South East Report    [...

Hooked On Gratitude-This week we are giving thanks Florida style, We'll share what local captains are thankful for on the water this year. Family, freedom, friends and plenty of fish on the line. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 320 [1:54] Northeast Report [6:59] East C...

What are you missing in your own backyard. Captain rick askes the local captains about what kind of nature activities happen in their area that ordinary people do not take the time to notice. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 319 [2:27] Tropics Report [6:42] Northeast Re...

Cold Front Catch-Up! Thie week we discuss how the sudden cold snap is shaking up Florida's inshore and offshore bite Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 318 [2:16] Tropics Report [5:50] Northeast Report [12:43] East Central Report [17:59] South East Report             [21:...

A Dangerous Situation, Captain Rick discusses keeping your cool on the water during dangerous situations, there is always a way home and it's the captain's job to find it! Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 317 [2:11] Tropics Report [8:01] Northeast Report [15:44] East Ce...

Take A Trip With Rick! Let's follow along with Captain Rick Ryals as he makes his weekly trip around the sunshine state to figure where the fish are biting. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 316 [1:44] Tropics Report [7:48] Northeast Report [11:47] East Central Report [2...

Reel Time, Real Seasons! Grab your calendars and get ready to plan your year. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 315 [1:19] Northeast Report [7:08] South East Report             [10:10] South Report [13:31] Keys Report [18:25] 10,000 Islands Report [24:20] Southwest Repor...

The Deep Release! Dive into the art and science of bringing reef fish back home the right way. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 314 [1:25] East Central Report [5:43] South East Report             [11:45] South Report [19:46] Northwest Report [27:48] Florida Wrap-Up A BI...

The Wind Wins Again! Join Florida's local captains as they discuss the good and bad of fishing after another windy week in the sunshine state.   Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 313 [2:22] Tropics Report [8:04] Northeast Report         [14:07] South Report [25:51] Keys...

Hooked Or Headed Home! Join Florida's local captains as they discuss if fishermen become better when the bite is slow verses when its hot!     Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 312 [1:59] Northeast Report [9:11] East Central Report             [17:08] South Report [21:52...

The Marlin Mystery! Did we run out of Marlin or did we run out of Marlin fishermen? Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 311 [1:56] Tropics Report [2:22] Northeast Report [9:31] East Central Report [15:45] South East Report             [26:34] South Report [32:53] 10,000 Is...

Trout Lines And Guidelines! Is it time to put a slot on the speckled trout? Tune in and see what Florida's charter captains have to say. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 310 [1:59] Tropics Report [4:07] Northeast Report [11:25] East Central Report             [18:02] So...

Beneath The Rising Tide Let's uncover what is moving below the surface and figure out if the surface is rising. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 309 [1:57] Northeast Report [06:38] East Central Report             [13:28] South Report [20:53] Keys Report [23:30] 10,000 I...

When It's Out Of The North, The Forecast Goes South! Captains discuss Florida's crazy weather and way's to still get your catch!   Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 308 [8:11] Tropics Report [1:48] Northeast Report [12:20] East Central Report             [23:28] South Re...

New Tech, Old Habits: Rethinking Florida fishing. Captains discuss what could be left to discover and new approaches to catching.   Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 307 [2:34] Tropics Report [7:40] Northeast Report [14:10] East Central Report [22:03] South East Report  ...

Fish Have Tails And So Do The Fisherman! Take a trip around the state and see what Florida charter captains have to say about fishing in their local waters. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 306 [1:50] Tropics Report [8:18] Northeast Report [14:40] East Central Report [2...

Advice From Above! Florida captains discuss how watching the birds can help you find the fish! Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 305 [1:15] East Central Report [7:52] South East Report             [9:38] South Report [18:56] Keys Report [21:45] 10,000 Islands Report [28:...

The Ocean Owes Us Nothing! Florida captains discuss their catches and whether or not they should be allowed to sell them. Rick also asks about their feeling on selling recreational fish. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 304 [1:43] Tropics Report [4:51] Northeast Report...

Cobia Lines & Gulf Signs! Captain Rick may be closer to finding the elusive Cobia in this late summer heat wave. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 303 [2:14] Tropics Report [4:42] Northeast Report [12:30] East Central Report [20:09] South East Report             [24:10]...

The Gift Of The Guide! Captain Rick discusses the topic of how to become a fishing guide and how to stay a fishing guide, Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 302 [1:49] Tropics Report [5:40] Northeast Report [12:28] East Central Report             [22:28] South Report [28:...