Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

It's Cold Out, But the Sheepshead Don't Care, Captain Rick receives great reports from around the 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 276 [1:24] Tropics Report [4:31] Northeast Report [12:36] East Central Report [23:35] South East Report             [28:34] South Rep...

To Many Boats or Not Enough Fish!, Captain Rick wants to know. 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 275 [1:05] Tropics Report [4:42] Northeast Report [14:00] East Central Report           [21:00] South Report [27:05] Keys Report [35:40] 10,000 Islands Report [44:15] Southwe...

Outline of Episode 274 [1:52] Tropics Report [6:28] Northeast Report [12:01] East Central Report           [17:54] South Report [21:48] Keys Report [29:14] 10,000 Islands Report [29:23] Southwest Report [37:24] West Central Report [45:43] Big Bend Report [54:46] Northwest Report [57:28] Florida Wrap-Up A BIG  thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these repo...

Hooked On The Holidays! Take Captain Rick's sleigh ride around Florida to see what fish the captains are wishing for! 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 273 [1:50] Tropics Report [5:56] Northeast Report [11:23] East Central Report             [17:37] South Report [25:45]...

So You Want To Be A Charter Boat Captain?   Listen to the pro's before you quit you day job. 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 272 [1:14] Tropics Report [5:06] Northeast Report [10:16] South East Report             [16:27] Keys Report [22:46] 10,000 Islands Report [34:38...

The New Captain's Compass:   Tips to help new boaters to a successful day one on the water. 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 271 [1:54] Tropics Report [7:38] Northeast Report [12:33] East Central Report [22:19] South East Report             [25:33] South Report [31:10]...

Boat Ramp Battle:   Captain's share suggestions on   how to improve you launching skills . 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 270 [1:09] Tropics Report [8:02] Northeast Report [15:17] East Central Report [19:43] Southeast Report [28:33] Keys Report [31:38] 10,000 Islands...

If In Doubt Go For Trout!:   Rick poses the question asking if the technology genie is out of the bottle and have we gone to far. 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 269 [1:37] Tropics Report [3:25] Northeast Report [11:43] East Central Report [21:10] Southeast Report [23:5...

Outline of Episode 268 [2:21] Northeast Report [8:25] East Central Report [15:08] South Report [21:11] 10,000 Islands Report [25:49] Southwest Report [31:14] West Central Report [36:45] Big Bend Report [44:11] Northwest Report [47:00] Panhandle Report [49:47] Florida Wrap-Up A  BIG  thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboa...

  Heroes On The Water : Honoring veterans through Florida's great outdoors. Captains propose fishing adventures for those who served. 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 267 [1:45] Northeast Report [7:09] Tropics Report [9:03] East Central Report [16:34] South Report [20:4...

Wind Warriors:   What's your secret to fishing success on a blustery day?   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 265 [1:49] Tropics Report [6:41] Northeast Report [11:52] East Central Report [19:26] South Report [25:30] Keys Report [28:08] 10,000 Islands Report [33:51] Sout...

Captain Rick poses the question to local captains if they think the fish prefer sound or scent in muddy 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 264 [1:46] Tropics Report [5:15] Northeast Report [12:06] East Central Report [18:39] Southeast Report [23:54] Keys Report [29...

Tree stands or boat ramps, where should you be headed this week? Time To ask the local guides, 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 263 [1:44] Tropics Report [2:10] Northeast Report [11:39] East Central Report [21:19] Keys Report [24:15] 10,000 Islands Report [32:21] Southw...

Florida captains discuss the aftermath of hurricanes and how the fisheries adapt and thrive following the impact of the storms. Let's discuss! [1:21] Tropics Report [7:49] Northeast Report [14:47] East Central Report [18:40] Southeast Report [23:02] South Report [24:59] 10,000 Islands Report [37:10] Big Bend Report [44:16] Florida Wrap-Up Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  r...

Florida's is in the bullseye but the fish do not seem to care, Captains that made it out after Helene share some great reports, 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 262 [2:16] Northeast Report [9:43] Southeast Report [13:14] Guest Report [24:23] Southwest Report [27:23] Wes...

Florida's top charter captains share their thoughts on how fish can or can't learn and change their behavior, 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 261 [1:13] Northeast Report [9:06] East Central Report [13:46] South Report [19:42] 10,000 Islands Report [20:06] Southwest Rep...

As the mullet migrate south and redfish fire up across the state, captains debate which species will still be thriving a decade from now, Lets'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 260 [1:23] Tropics Report [7:25] Northeast Report [12:00] East Central Report [18:25] Southeast R...

Beyond regulations, what are the key concerns captains have about the future sustainability of Florida's fisheries? Also Snook, Redfish and Mahi-Mahi are hitting hard right now, Lets'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 259 [2:10] Tropics Report [4:18]Northeast Report [9:15] E...

Captains share their thoughts on what regulations they would like to see changed or modified to better protect the fishery. They also report on strong catches from all around the state, Lets'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 232 [1:28] Tropics Report [6:54] Northeast Report...

Where do Florida captains go for fishing vacations and are you almost ready for West Coast Grouper season Lets'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 257 [1:38] Tropics Report [8:10] Northeast Report [13:40] East Central Report [18:03] South Report [25:03] 10,000 Islands Report...

In the aftermath of Debbie, captains share their thoughts of fishing the falling and rising barometer and dive into what's biting in the muddy waters, Lets'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 256 [1:11] Tropics Report [4:28] Northeast Report [9:08] East Central Report [13:08]...

Are the swirling winds enough to change our summer fishing patterns, Will the fall bait migration start early?   Lets'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 232 [1:42] Tropics Report [3:58] Northeast Report [7:36] East Central Report [11:18] Southeast Report [15:00] South Report...

Captains discuss if hotter summers are causing bigger thunderstorms around the state and diving in to reports of Cobia from New York to Miami, Lets'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 254 [1:36] Tropics Report [4:04] East Central Report [10:08] Southeast Report [14:07] South...

Do Porpoises have Florida captains flipping out? Do these smart mammals have things figured out and have they become a detriment to the local fisherman. Lets'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 232 [1:18] Tropics Report [6:55] East Central Report [12:55] Southeast Report [16:3...

Cast off with Florida's top captains as they debate the fine line of boundary limits in fishing tournaments and hook into thrilling tales of reeling in Vermilion snapper, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna and more – because the sea has no limits! 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 25...