Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

What is the cost of keeping the boat in ship shape? Captains discuss what it takes to keep up with the boats maintenance needs. 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 292 [1:42] Tropics Report [4:36] Northeast Report [11:15] East Central Report [18:25] South East Report            [21:10] South Report [29:03] Keys Report [34:30] Southwest Report [37:42] West Central Report [42:00] Big Bend Report [49:44] Northwest Report [54:32] Panhandle Report [57:50] 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

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 reports each week Yamaha Outboards • Shimano Fishing • Tournament Master Chum • D.O.A. Lures • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  

The Mid-January Saltwater Breakdown! Join the team as they discuss the cold water fishing of Mid-January. 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 327 [1:37] Tropics Report [3:25] Northeast Report [11:43] East Central Report [21:10] South East Report            [21:10] South Report [23:50] Keys Report [29:28] 10,000 Islands Report [37:58] Southwest Report [42:39] West Central Report [48:27] Big Bend Report [48:27] Northwest Report [1:01:58] Panhandle Report [1:05:27] 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  

Before We Leave The Dock! Rick brings up the safety question to the local guides, captains discuss pre-launch safety checks. 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 326 [2:02] Tropics Report [6:41] Northeast Report [14:38] East Central Report            [22:00] South Report [27:13] Keys Report [32:39] 10,000 Islands Report [41:22] Southwest Report [47:05] West Central Report [57:07] Northwest Report [1:01:06] Panhandle Report [1:04:03] 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  

Off The Bite, On The Bolts! If it's slow and you can't go, what boat projects are you fixing in your down time. 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 325 [2:29] Tropics Report [5:16] Northeast Report [10:19] East Central Report [18:33] South East Report            [22:12] South Report [27:11] Keys Report [31:58] Southwest Report [37:52] West Central Report [44:25] Northwest Report [50:46] Panhandle Report [55:54] 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

The Best Migration of 2025! Closing the log book on 2025 captains discuss what species performed best this 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 323 [1:14] Tropics Report [5:06] Northeast Report [10:32] East Central Report    [20:24] South East Report                     [23:03] South Report [30:40] Keys Report [35:25] Southwest Report [40:28] West Central Report [47:45] Big Bend Report [54:48] Northwest Report [1:03:24] Panhandle Report [1:03:51] 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 • D.O.A. Lures • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats

Hooked Through The Holidays! Tune in for a trip around the state to see how the December bite is going to be. 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 321 [1:40] Tropics Report [3:40] Northeast Report [10:56] East Central Report            [18:31] South Report [24:06] Keys Report [30:00] 10,000 Islands Report [36:45] Southwest Report [42:07] West Central Report [49:06] Big Bend Report [55:02] Northwest Report [58:51] 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

Snowbird SpotCast! Where migrating fishermen meet migrating fish! Your winter fishing headquarters. 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 321 [1:46] Tropics Report [5:55] Northeast Report [10:58] East Central Report [17:59] South East Report            [23:12] South Report [25:21] Keys Report [30:26] 10,000 Islands Report [37:49] Southwest Report [41:40] West Central Report [49:34] Big Bend Report [59:14] Northwest Report [1:03:48] 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

Let's circle back to the hook! Join us as we discuss what species are best targeted with a circle hook vs. a traditional J hook. 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 320 [2:09] Tropics Report [8:07] Northeast Report [12:25] East Central Report [19:55] South East Report   [28:34] 10,000 Islands Report [34:30] Southwest Report [39:06] West Central Report [6:07] Big Bend Report [54:55] Northwest Report [58:14] 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

Hooked On Gratitude-This week we are giving thanks Florida style, We'll share what local captains are thankful for on the water this year. Family, freedom, friends and plenty of fish on the line. 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 320 [1:54] Northeast Report [6:59] East Central Report [13:31] South East Report            [18:29] South Report [26:57] Southwest Report [34:11] West Central Report [44:50] Big Bend Report [52:24] Northwest Report [57:08] 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

What are you missing in your own backyard. Captain rick askes the local captains about what kind of nature activities happen in their area that ordinary people do not take the time to notice. 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 319 [2:27] Tropics Report [6:42] Northeast Report [13:27] East Central Report [23:09] South East Report            [30:12] 10,000 Islands Report [37:13] Southwest Report [43:50] West Central Report [48:38] Big Bend Report [1:01:09] 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  

Cold Front Catch-Up! Thie week we discuss how the sudden cold snap is shaking up Florida's inshore and offshore bite 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 318 [2:16] Tropics Report [5:50] Northeast Report [12:43] East Central Report [17:59] South East Report            [21:27] 10,000 Islands Report [29:18] Southwest Report [33:03] West Central Report [39:51] Big Bend Report [43:59] Northwest Report [51:50] 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

A Dangerous Situation, Captain Rick discusses keeping your cool on the water during dangerous situations, there is always a way home and it's the captain's job to find it! 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 317 [2:11] Tropics Report [8:01] Northeast Report [15:44] East Central Report          [21:58] South Report [25:43] 10,000 Islands Report [34:56] West Central Report [42:00] Big Bend Report [53:01] Northwest Report [58:51] 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 • D.O.A. Lures • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats  

Take A Trip With Rick! Let's follow along with Captain Rick Ryals as he makes his weekly trip around the sunshine state to figure where the fish are biting. 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 316 [1:44] Tropics Report [7:48] Northeast Report [11:47] East Central Report [20:00] South East Report            [23:01] South Report [29:07] Keys Report [31:37] 10,000 Islands Report [38:58] Southwest Report [41:58] West Central Report [50:08] Big Bend Report [57:09] Northwest Report [1:01:56] 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 Conservation, Keys, Meateater, Rowland, Saltwater, Sportsman, bait, boating, boats, fishing, florida, inshore, new, outdoor, outdoors, redfish, redfishing, skills, sportfishing  

Reel Time, Real Seasons! Grab your calendars and get ready to plan your 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 315 [1:19] Northeast Report [7:08] South East Report            [10:10] South Report [13:31] Keys Report [18:25] 10,000 Islands Report [24:20] Southwest Report [28:25] West Central Report [33:12] Big Bend Report [39:15] Northwest Report [44:00] Panhandle Report [47:09] 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

The Deep Release! Dive into the art and science of bringing reef fish back home the right way. 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 314 [1:25] East Central Report [5:43] South East Report            [11:45] South Report [19:46] Northwest Report [27:48] 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  

The Wind Wins Again! Join Florida's local captains as they discuss the good and bad of fishing after another windy week in the sunshine 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 313 [2:22] Tropics Report [8:04] Northeast Report        [14:07] South Report [25:51] Keys Report [30:04] Southwest Report [37:17] West Central Report [44:54] Big Bend Report [54:24] 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  

Hooked Or Headed Home! Join Florida's local captains as they discuss if fishermen become better when the bite is slow verses when its hot!    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 312 [1:59] Northeast Report [9:11] East Central Report            [17:08] South Report [21:52] 10,000 Islands Report [31:01] Southwest Report [38:18] West Central Report [48:20] Big Bend Report [58:56] Panhandle Report [1:02:15] 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 • Tournament Master Chum • D.O.A. Lures • Fishing Nosara / Nosara Paradise Rentals • Young Boats

The Marlin Mystery! Did we run out of Marlin or did we run out of Marlin fishermen? 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 311 [1:56] Tropics Report [2:22] Northeast Report [9:31] East Central Report [15:45] South East Report            [26:34] South Report [32:53] 10,000 Islands Report [36:02] Southwest Report [38:28] West Central Report [45:30] Big Bend Report [52:21] Panhandle Report [56:43] 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

Trout Lines And Guidelines! Is it time to put a slot on the speckled trout? Tune in and see what Florida's charter captains have to say. 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 310 [1:59] Tropics Report [4:07] Northeast Report [11:25] East Central Report            [18:02] South Report [24:22] 10,000 Islands Report [34:00] Southwest Report [37:00] West Central Report [45:33] Big Bend Report [55:29] Panhandle Report [59:48] 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