Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

Rick and the gang discuss if treble hooks are still sought after or are they something best left in the past. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Down...

This week we talk to our captains about what species regulations they would like to address and how. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Download  for...

This week we talk about what separates a good charter captain from the others? Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Download  for the best tips of the...

Cobia have been struggling and regs are tightening. With an increased minimum size limit and reduced bag and boat limits, how do captains feel about these changes? Their answers might surprise you. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your...

To rock up or to run, that is the question. All fish have survival instincts that make them tougher to catch, some more so than others. This week we touch on how different species fight and why that is. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in...

How do you make your bait irresistible? This week Rick and the guys discuss ways you can make your bait stand out among the rest. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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 questi...

This week Rick and the guys discuss the what changes they have seen in their regions since Hurricane Ian ripped through Florida last week as well as ways you can help with relief efforts no matter where you live. To read more about how you can help, see our full write-up here: https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/hurricane-ian-aftermath-how-can-you-help-relief-efforts/465231 Tune in for the...

This week Rick and the guys discuss their favorite tried and true fishing knots that never fail. What is you're go-to fishing knot? Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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 ai...

East Coast anglers, would you be willing to report every red snapper caught on your boat if it gave us a chance at a real season? This week Rick and the guys discuss what new ideas we can bring to the table to help save our fisheries without complete shutdowns. Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Actio...

Over the years we have passed some great regulations that protected the future of many of our favorite species, eg. redfish, cobia, snook, mullet, sailfish, etc., but that is not always the case. *cough, red snapper in the Atlantic, cough, cough* read more here: https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/call-to-action-stop-bad-from-getting-worse/464359 https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/r...

We have some very real forces working against our way of life, including three new proposals that are worrisome for anglers. We talk to our captains about these new proposals and how they could affect the future of fishing in Florida. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question...

After a whiff of fall, Rick asks the guys which species are going kick up the most in the coming weeks. It's time to gear up to get ready for some of the best fishing of the year, and here's how to do it! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Em...

This week Rick and the guys identify their "new frontiers". As guides, our crew often find themselves fishing a lot of the same waters, not allowing for exploration of many extracurricular fisheries. We discuss what fisheries we'd like to dive more into in this episode of the podcast. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sports...

This week Rick and the guys tackle the topic of tarpon on the East Coast and red snapper in the Gulf. Are you seeing more or less tarpon than usual? Does a longer red snapper season affect out-of-season bycatch? Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fi...

This week Rick and the guys talk evolution. Do fish learn? Have the fish you depend on adapted to your methods? Does fishing pressure during seasonal events cause fish to be more on alert? Let's discuss! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Ema...

This week Rick and the guys discuss the controversial new talks of TOTAL bottom fishing closures. Would you rather see areas with complete closure or more select season closures on bottom fishing? Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  ric...

This week Rick and the guys discuss which regulations they believe need to change. If you could change one regulation, what would it be? Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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 t...

This week Rick and the boys discuss what environmental changes they anticipate most for some of the best fishing of the year. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Dow...

This week Rick and the boys discuss how to change up your tactics when fishing in warm water. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Download  for the best tips of the...

This week Rick dives into local ecological issues that affect their areas. We also welcome a new captain to our roster, the South Florida fishing legend Captian Ray Rosher! Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  ...

One for the dads. This week Rick and the guys discuss their favorite fishing stories their share with their fathers. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Download  fo...

This week we need to get serious and talk about the important stuff... dinner. We determine what is the best eating fish and how each Captain prepares their prized dish. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email  rick@floridasportsman.com  and...

This week Rick and the guys discuss where they think their local fisheries will be in the next 10 years. Will we be catching more snook farther north? Will our reefs be overrun by currently protected species? Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast. Do you have a question about fishing in your area...

This week Rick and the guys discuss how warming waters affect local fish behavioral changes. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep-dive discussions in this week's episode of 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! Download  for the best tips of the t...

This week Rick and the guys discuss how kingfish tournaments affect their population numbers. Their answers might just surprise you. Tune in for the best weekly fishing reports and deep dive discussions in this week's episode of 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 a...