Good Karma Sportfishing

How to Troll in Sargassum Grass: Weedless Mahi Rigging and Trolling Tactics Episode Summary Are you completely exhausted from reeling in "salad" instead of dolphin? The traditional clean-water offshore trolling playbook is officially dead. In this podcast I am shared numerous mahi mahi trolling tips for fishing heavy sargassum weed.  Due to the unrelenting easterly trade winds, the Great Atlantic...

I first started watching The Spanish Fly with Jose Wejebe when I was in college. Watching his show was a bright spot in my life especially if I couldn't go fishing. When my wife, Melinda, and I moved to The Florida Keys, we had the honor of meeting him at an event in Key West... So, being able to record this podcast with his daughter Krissy Wejebe... Well, it was special and very appreciated Thank...

Mutton Mania 2026: The Super Spawn Is Here! With Wrestlemania season officially in full swing, it's time for the real "main event" on the reef: Mutton Mania. In this episode, Captain Ryan Van Fleet dives into the high-stakes science of targeting Mutton Snapper. I walk you through the new blog where I talk about the importance of the learning the science of fishing for mutton snappers. We break dow...

Bermuda Blood & Wahoo Grit  Feat. Phoenix Bowers 1 Hour and 17 Minutes. Zero knots. No apologies. I sat down with Phoenix Bowers, a guy who's been riding with this podcast for seven years and actually knows what the hell he's doing on the water.  Phoenix doesn't just fish; he executes. His entire game is built on efficiency —stripping away the fluff to make every second on the water count. He's be...

Stop Chasing Ghosts: SatFish Tactics & The Jumbo Yellow Eye Secret(Again) Episode Overview If your fishing strategy involves refreshing Instagram to find your next spot, you've already lost. A 15-degree temperature drop doesn't care about a "like" from last Tuesday, and that "hot report" you saw in a South Florida Facebook group is already froze out. In this episode, I'm breaking down the  SatFish...

  Is it 1985 or 2026? Because the air in Chicago hasn't felt this electric since Coach Mike Ditka was roaming the sidelines in his famous sweater vest. Did you see Walter Payton :) I did in all those players. The smiles gave it away.  In this episode, I am breaking down the legendary  Bears vs. Packers rivalry and how the city of Chicago has finally found its soul again.  For years, critics looked...

Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Has been my motto and tagline since day one. In fishing, you also need to be trying new ideas on and off the water. My courses and communities also subscribe to that mindset. So, I finally found a home for an idea that I had back in 2020 during Covid-19 when I launched The Good Karma Rigging Crew and the Good Karma Sportfishing App. During the years of when th...

You're at your dock, focused on filleting some Florida Keys yelloweye and vermilion snapper you just caught a few hours ago at the Islamorada Hump.  You're in the zone, filet knife in hand, when two FWC agents surprise you from behind. That heart-stopping, "oh-crap-did-I-do-something-wrong" feeling is something every angler knows.  But here's the thing: not every FWC inspection is a bad one.  Stic...

In this podcast I want to share an article that I truly consider one of the best I've ever read , for so many reasons. It's a classic from the legendary Captain Peter B. Wright , titled " Things You Need to Know About Seabirds ." I find myself re-reading it year after year. Peter, who we lost in 2023, was a titan in the fishing world. His articles were always simple, no fluff, straight to the poin...

Welcome to another episode of Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast  In this podcast, I diving deep into The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Advanced Sonar. Love it or hate it, the Omni advanced sonar has taken competitive fishing by storm. It's revolutionized how anglers compete—but not without stirring up a fair share of controversy. The Omni sonar game-changer that levels the p...

What is a great bait to use for mutton snapper and picky dolphin aka mahi mahi? Flying Fish. Not only are they fun to watch, always bringing a smile to my charter clients and myself, but also great bait to use. IF, you can catch them or find them to purchase. I share from an incredible article written by Sid Dobrin "The Fishing Professor" that was featured in an old issue of Florida Sportsman Maga...

Where can you find good no fluff fishing tips? Start to learn how to dial in and find more fish without digging through a bunch of video? How can you learn from some of the best fishing captains who are not on YouTube? I'll tell ya! This has been one of my secret tips for many many years- I read magazines. And Florida Sportsman is one of those. This Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast episode shares t...

Fish have fins, they swim.- Capt. Ryan Most folks just focus on spots and don't keep up to date with other tips and techniques that will help them catch more fish- especially flag yellowtail. This Good Karma Sportfishing podcast episode shares my biggest yellowtail tip- the one the majority of anglers mess up, intermixed with a lot of other great yellowtail snapper fishing tips too. Thanks for lis...

Best dead bait tips for mutton snapper fishing. Florida Keys, South Florida and beyond. Are you: -Still trying to get a bite?  -Figure it out? -Follow someone around? (Yes, I see you and know you are struggling.) -Getting tired and frustrated? Well, in this new Good Karma Sportfishing podcast episode, I share my top three dead bait choices for mutton snapper fishing, why I use them, and the scienc...

Are you looking to add tuna tubes to your boat so you can catch more wahoo? I have been digging into the topic myself and found a lot of information out there that is confusing or overwhelming, so I am sharing where I am at and what I have found out. All things on my website- blogs, charter information, courses, communties, etc. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

Let's face it, the wind can often make or break your fishing trip. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the NE Wind here in The Keys and then also show you how I look at it on SatFish so you can get a better grasp on how it may affect your fishing trip too. Thanks for listening! Things I mentioned in the episode: I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. My code for $20 off is GOODKARMA https://www.s...

Catching fish in the cold weather can sometimes be a challenge. This podcast shares an updated Florida Keys fishing report in conjunction with fishing tips and advice on how to catch more fish in the cold weather- time of day, lures, bait and more. These tips will help you fish smarter, catch more fish and have fun! Thanks for tuning in- Anytime you're fishing it's all good!  Capt. Ryan New Good K...

Are you having a hard time finding wahoo and black fin tuna? Are you looking to improve your catch rate in general and find more fish? Do you know about SatFish and if so are you using it regularly? I cover these questions and more. Thanks for watching and listening! Connect more on  https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for charter information here in The Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada and T...

Do you use wire leaders to help you catch more wahoo? How do you know when to use wire leaders? Do you bright or dark wire? Long or short leaders?  This podcast kicks off with a Florida Keys Fishing report and then I share my updated experience on slow trolling with wire leaders for wahoo, what I use, why I use it and my thoughts in general. Thanks for listening!  Interested in booking a fishing c...

Wahoo and more wahoo and Fishing report for The Florida Keys I covered a lot in this new podcast/YouTube. ____  Have you signed up for SatFish yet? https://www.satfish.com and my affiliate code for $20 off is GOODKARMA. Don't miss my NEW! Wahoo Winter Strategies 8 Week Intensive Program. We start 1/7/24 and all lessons/QAs are emailed. Questions get asked in the private Facebook group and it's a g...

How do you troll for grouper? What are some tips for how to catch grouper? Trolling Motors Trolling plugs and lures What hooks should you use for grouper? SatFish and more. Took this YouTube/podcast "old school" as my Christmas present to you. Check out my website for all my blogs as they will help you. I write my own blogs (without using AI like the majority of blogs you see now) based on 13 year...

How can you catch wahoo using live bait? What are some live bait tips I can use to catch more fish? What are the best wahoo fishing tips? What is the best advice to help me catch more fish? How can you catch more fish in South Florida?  This power packed Good Karma Sportfishing video is loaded with tips on how to live bait, rig, use titanium for rigs, what swivels to use and more to help you catch...

What are some of the best fishing trip memories you have? Do you like to share fishing trip stories with your buddies? Did you ever have to borrow fishing gear or let someone borrow your fishing gear? This Good Karma Sportfishing podcast talk about some of my fishing stories and memories- starting my fishing charter business in The Florida Keys, moving down to The FL Keys in 2009 during the recess...

What are the easiest ways to catch sailfish? What bait should I use to catch sailfish? Where do you catch sailfish in The Florida Keys? Should I use a dredge to catch sailfish? Do I have to fly a kite to catch sailfish? Can I use ballyhoo to catch sailfish? What are the best ways to catch sailfish? What time of day can you catch sailfish? Can you cast for sailfish? What type of leader and reels do...

Are you looking to learn more about how to rig ballyhoo? How to tie ballyhoo rigs yourself? How to catch more wahoo with ballyhoo? How to slow troll ballyhoo for wahoo? How to make titanium leader for ballyhoo rigs? How to have more set-ups for trolling wahoo and other fish species? In this episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing and Coaching Podcast I share one of my top notch blogs that I just wr...