Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

This week Rick and the captains discuss things they're thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving! 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 219 [1:32] Tropics Report [4:11] Northeast Report [12:02] East Central Report [18:39] South Report [25:45] Southwest Report [31:20] West Central Report [...

This week Rick and the captains talk climate change. How has changing weather affected our local fisheries? 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 218 [1:43] Tropics Report [5:46] Northeast Report [12:48] East Central Report [18:08] Southeast Report [20:56] South Report [24:1...

This week Rick and the captains offer advice on when and where you should be launching and fishing in your area. 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 217 [1:03] Northeast Report [8:24] East Central Report [12:35] South Report [16:23] Florida Keys Report [21:03] 10,000 Islan...

This week Rick asks the captains what boat they would invest in if they had to replace their current vessel with a different brand. 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 216 [1:59] Tropics Report [6:01] Northeast Report [9:28] East Central Report [14:46] Southeast Report [18...

This week Rick asks the captains what the most overrated species in their area is and which overlooked fish are some of the criminally underrated. 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 215 [2:27] Tropics Report [4:12] Northeast Report [10:35] East Central Report [16:03] Southeast Report [2...

This week we cover common mistakes we see people making at the boat ramp and tips to make your loading and unloading seamless. 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 214 [1:36] Northeast Report [10:56] East Central Report [16:14] South Report [20:32] Florida Keys Islands Report [26:57] 10,0...

Mullet are on the move, sailfishing is about to take off and gag grouper are coming to a sudden close. Lot's to talk about this week on the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast! 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 213 [1:20] Tropics Report [10:00] Northeast Report [17:32] South Repor...

Now is the time to be out on the water, but what should you be targeting? We're spilling all the secrets... 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 212 [1:38] Tropics Report [7:29] Northeast Report [14:06] East Central Report [22:14] Southeast Report [28:11] South Report [32:23] Florida Keys...

With the mullet showing out the way they are, there's no better time to be on the water than now. But for the artificial guys, how can you ensure you get bites? Knowing what lures and tactics to use in your region is essential. 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 211 [1:26...

The charter fishing industry is certainly a competitive market and more and more new charters seem to be popping up. Rick wants to know if the guys think each region should have an entry cap on how many charters could be in any given area. 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 Episo...

Grouper, tarpon, redfish and more. The cooling water is turning on the bite, but when should you be out on the water? Let's dive in! 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 209 [1:20] Tropics Report [3:59] Northeast Report [9:36] East Central Report [15:48] Southeast Report [19:33] South Rep...

Mahi are out in full force, redfish are abundant and trout are on the feed. Fall is on the horizon— fish and fishermen are both ready! 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 208 [1:11] Tropics Report [4:12] Northeast Report [11:06] East Central Report [16:22] South Report [23:27] Florida Key...

Captain Leiza Fitzgerald pops in to discuss exciting developments in the 2023 CCA STAR Tournament. Rick and the guys also discuss summertime fishing and how we massively underutilize one of our most abundant fisheries as charter captains. 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 207 [3:52] CC...

Week after week, we keep hearing (and feeling) how hot it is. With conditions like that, the smallest shift in weather can trigger a stellar bite. That's exactly what's happening now! From solid mixed bags to mahi in the Gulf, we've got all the details on the action near you. Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your q...

We are deep into the dog days of summer. It's hot and the fish are feeling it, but that doesn't mean they don't need to eat too. This week the guys also discuss the idea of red snapper tags. Would it be a viable solution or another half-baked cash grab like the Goliath tags? Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your qu...

Giant mahi are on the move, sailfish are plentiful and snapper fishing is still going great. It might be hot, but the fish are still hungry. Rick and the guys also talk this week about the next generation of the fishing community. Are kids still interested in fishing in the age of technology? Let's find out! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and w...

Florida encompasses so many unique fisheries, making each region special and a new challenge for anglers. What species should you be targeting in your waters, or in places you are interested in visiting? Tune in this week for all the details. 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 203 [2:05...

It's hot and so is the fishing but you'll need to adjust your tactics to find the bite. Plenty of species are out and about this week if you know where to go. Our captains dish out all the details on tarpon, sailfish, mahi, snook, snapper and more. 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 202...

It's been a STELLAR week of fishing in Florida! Our captains dish out all the details on the bite and dive into unexpected tools they keep handy in their first aid kits that are super important additions for anyone on the water. 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 201 [1:59] Tropics Repo...

Some days, it's just not happening. What species do you turn to when the target of the day isn't cooperating? As charter captains, our podcasters have to get the deck wet by any means necessary, these are the fish they rely on to save the day. 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 200 [2:0...

Who's your daddy? Your "sea daddy," that is. We all have someone who introduced us to the sport of fishing, but the figure who may have gifted you "the bug" looks different to each person. This week we show thanks to all our sea daddies and discuss some wildly varying fishing conditions around the state. There are some good opportunities to be found, but you'll need to know where to look. Remember...

In recent years, king mackerel populations have been on a noticeable decline, as reported by numerous fishermen and captains around the state. Are kingfish tournaments putting too much pressure on our fish? Are new restrictions for this struggling species in order? Let's discuss. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your questions on...

When it comes to fishing in the open ocean, having a lead to help you find fish can make all the difference. But does running down every avian species you come across actually prove fruitful? Are there certain types of birds or behaviors you should be honing in on? Absolutely. Let's discuss. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and we'll answer your...

If catching a tarpon is on your bucket list, now is the time to try for the silver king. Meanwhile, fishing is heating up all around Florida. Snapper and grouper on the reefs, pompano in the sand— everywhere you look, the fishing is popping off! If you can make it out before the afternoon showers, this week is shaping up for some stellar action on the water. Do you have a question about fishing in...

Two weeks ago we ranked some of the best innovations in fishing tackle, but what are the most impactful innovations in fishing technology? Depending on where you fish, how you fish and what you fish for, the answers to this could be endless. 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 195 [2:18]...