Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

Mangrove snapper, redfish and snook steal the show on the fishing scene, while flounder wiggle their way into the conversation when the guys are posed with a controversial question. 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 245 [1:52] Tropics Report [4:15] Northeast Report [7:45] East Central Report [12:33] Southeast Report [17:18] South Report [22:12] 10,000 Islands Report [27:26] Southwest Report [31:49] West Central Report [39:03] Big Bend Report [47:53] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • Tournament Master Chum • D.O.A. Lures • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats

Fishing regulations are a fickle thing. We believe some too strict, and some are too lax, which can cause ripple effects down the road. Are any of our fisheries in danger of collapse? 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 244 [2:08] Special Guest Doc Kellogg [8:21] Tropics Report [13:55] South Report [22:51] Keys Report [26:48] 10,000 Islands Report [32:59] Southwest Report [36:08] West Central Report [42:52] Big Bend Report [46:55] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats

Sometimes you see something that just makes you shake your head... and sometimes you're the one on the receiving end of the head shake. Are you guilty of committing any of these fishing faux pas? 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 243 [1:42] Northeast Report [9:18] East Central Report [15:45] Southeast Report [17:59] South Report [23:49] Keys Report [25:55] Southwest Report [30:06] West Central Report [35:30] Big Bend Report [43:36] Northwest Report [46:51] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

New boat, who dis? Shopping for a used vessel? Here's the most important things you need to know before beginning your search. 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. A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

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 238 Tropics [1:47] Northeast [6:24] East Central [11:47] Southeast [18:30] South [23:56] Keys [41:31] 10,000 Islands [48:45] West Central [54:59] Big Bend [58:37] Panhandle [1:06:52]  Wrap Up [1:10:32] A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

Spring is in the air. We've got our ear to the waves and we're dishing out 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 236 Tropics [1:37] Northeast [5:40] East Central [13:59] Southeast [17:07] Keys [22:18] 10,000 Islands [30:54] Southwest [38:00] Big Bend [46:51] Northwest [51:38] Panhandle [56:43]  Wrap Up [1:01:21] A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

When it comes to planning our days around fishing, it's best to have all the facts. Here's what you need 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 235 Tropics [1:33] Northeast [6:16] East Central [13:20] Southeast [19:29] Keys [23:51] Southwest [32:20] Big Bend [43:20] Northwest [47:47] Panhandle [53:50]  Wrap Up [56:12] A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

To catch your limit or to limit your catch? That is the question. 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 234 Tropics [2:28] Northeast [8:33] East Central [17:50] Southeast [25:19] South [31:09] Keys [38:00] 10,000 Islands [44:22] Southwest [52:11] Big Bend [57:27] Northwest [1:05:19] Panhandle [1:10:37]  Wrap Up [1:13:14] A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick discusses if treble hooks help or hurt your chances of landing your catch. Also, one of our captains says a crew caught over 60 sailfish in one day! Can you guess which region it was it? Tune in to find out! 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 233 Tropics [1:32] Northeast [4:43] Southeast [11:48] South [16:32] Keys [22:36] 10,000 Islands [28:29] Southwest [34:57] West Central [38:20] Big Bend [41:24] Northwest [44:09] Wrap Up [48:27] A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week. Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

If you could choose any boat to fish with, what would you choose and why? That is the question Rick asks our captains across the state this week. They also give their weekly fishing report around! Let's discuss! Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email rick@floridasportsman.com and we will answer your question on the air! Outline of Episode 231 Tropics [1:26] Northeast [8:25] Southeast [14:31] South [17:32] 10,000 Islands [27:39] Southwest [37:24] West Central [41:27] Big Bend [47 :46] Northwest [55:54] Panhandle [1:05:11]  Wrap Up [1:09:08]  A BIG Thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week.

What factors should you be looking for to locate hungry fish? Capturing dinner becomes even more difficult when you find yourself in unknown territory. This week we break down how you can find success in foreign 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 229 [2:29] Northeast Report [11:08] East Central Report [19:38] Southeast Report [24:12] South Report [28:09] Keys Report [33:56] 10,000 Islands Report [41:08] Southwest Report [43:37] West Central Report [47:42] Big Bend Report [54:35] Panhandle Report [56:20] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys do some tackle talk. What signifiers should you keep an eye on to know when it's time to renew your terminal tackle? 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 228 [1:38] Tropics Report [11:30] Northeast Report [20:40] Southeast Report [26:46] South Report [35:20] Keys Report [41:39] 10,000 Islands Report [48:17] Southwest Report [51:40] West Central Report [59:49] Big Bend Report [1:09:15] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys talk about how you can find success on even the coldest days of the year with some simple tweaks to your fishing styles. 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 227 [1:09] Tropics Report [7:15] Northeast Report [14:36] East Central Report [20:07] Southeast Report [26:20] 10,000 Islands Report [37:52] Southwest Report [40:59] Big Bend Report [50:38] Panhandle Report [54:17] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick chats with returning guest CCA Florida STAR Director and self-proclaimed "Queen of Conservation" Leiza Fitzgerald to talk all about fish tagging! 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 226 [1:51] Special Guest Leiza Fitzgerald [20:15] Northeast Report [28:09] East Central Report [39:10] South Report [55:25] Keys Report [1:00:57] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys take a look back at 2023 and share new gear we thought was worth the hype last 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 225 [2:01] Northeast Report [7:50] East Central Report [13:27] Southeast Report [17:52] Keys Report [24:36] Southwest Report [29:42] West Central Report [36:55] Big Bend Report [42:05] Northwest Report [48:19] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys talk about what species they would like to target more in next 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 224 [1:28] Tropics Report [7:05] Northeast Report [13:36] Southeast Central Report [16:57] South Report [22:53] 10,000 Islands Islands Report [28:42] Southwest Report [35:38] West Central Report [41:26] Big Bend Report [45:56] Panhandle Report [49:30] 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

Are your spots all fished out? How can you hunt down productive waters in your area? This week Rick and the guys cover tactics they use to locate new spots to 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 223 [1:22] Tropics Report [5:46] Northeast Report [17:24] East Central Report [21:48] South Report [27:50] Florida Keys Report [34:57] 10,000 Islands Islands Report [40:45] Southwest Report [45:05] West Central Report [47:42] Big Bend Report A BIG thanks to each of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to bring you these reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys ruminate on what gifts they wish would be bestowed upon their 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 222 [1:58] Tropics Report [7:12] Northeast Report [12:05] East Central Report [20:02] South Report [33:46] Florida Keys Report [41:23] Southwest Report [45:00] West Central Report [51:34] Big Bend Report [58:19] Florida Fishing 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick and the guys share which weather apps they rely on for the most accurate forecasts to plan their days around. 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 221 [1:37] Tropics Report [5:19] Northeast Report [10:09] Southeast Report [15:26] South Report [21:36] Florida Keys Report [27:09] Southwest Report [34:00] West Central Report [40:12] Big Bend Report [47:39] Panhandle Report [53:12] Florida Fishing 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses

This week Rick asks each captain to assess the state of the most impactful fisheries in each of their respective areas. Are these pivotal species struggling or succeeding? 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 220 [1:18] Tropics Report [3:46] Northeast Report [11:12] East Central Report [16:54] South Report [26:11] Florida Keys Report [33:08] 10,000 Islands Islands Report [38:44] Southwest Report [42:22] West Central Report [49:17] Big Bend Report [55:54] Panhandle Report [1:01:13] Florida Fishing 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 Outboards • Shimano Fishing • D.O.A. Lures • Tournament Master Chum • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  • Academy Sports + Outdoors • Ocean Waves Sunglasses