Latest Kingfish Podcast Episodes
Wave Wisdom: Captains on Height vs. Interval
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - September 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsNow 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 [email protected] and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 212 [1:38] Tropics Report [7:29] No...
No Bait? No Problem! Best Tactics for Artificial Baits
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - September 21, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWith 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? ...
Avoiding Oversaturation: Should Fishing Charters be Limited Entry?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - September 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsThe 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...
Time on the Line: What Hours Should You Be Fishing?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - September 07, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsGrouper, 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 [email protected] and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 209 [1:20] ...
Great Fishing Continues & the Mullet Run is on the Way!
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - August 31, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsMahi 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 [email protected] and we'll answer your questions on the air. Outline of Episode 208 [1:11...
What's Our Most Underrated Fishery? It's Not What You Think...
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - August 24, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsCaptain 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? Emai...
Fishing is on FIRE!
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - August 17, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWeek 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...
Tag Me In: A Solution for Red Snapper?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - August 10, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWe 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 ...
The Weather is Hot, the Fishing is Hotter!
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - July 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsGiant 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? Le...
The Top 5 Recreational Fish in Your Area
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - July 20, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsFlorida 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? ...
Tips & Tactics for Fishing in Hot Waters
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - July 13, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIt'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 ...
Unexpected Life-Saving Additions to Your First Aid Kit
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - July 06, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIt'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@flo...
What's Your "Ol' Reliable" Species?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - June 29, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsSome 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?...
Time to Fish the 3 B's: Beach, Bottom & Backcountry
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - June 22, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWho'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...
Cause for Concern: Can Kingfish Handle the Tournaments?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - June 15, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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...
Look to the Skies: How Birds Can Help You Catch More Fish
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - June 01, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWhen 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. D...
All Hail the Mighty Silver King, Sir Snapper & Prince Pomp
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - May 25, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIf 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 shower...
Making Waves: Most Impactful Fishing Innovations of Our Generation
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - May 18, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsTwo 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? E...
Debris, Dusty! We Have Debris! Florida's Recent Tornado Woes
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - May 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsBonus points if you got that reference in the title. This week Captain Jon Earhart details his harrowing experience of being trapped on his boat in the middle of a tornado before it ultimately capsized. He offers some helpful advice on what to do when you find yourself in unpredictable situation...
Tackle Talk: Captains Rank Their Top Fishing Gear
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - May 04, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsThere have been many innovations in fishing tackle and gear over the years, but some completely changed the game when they were introduced. When items like braid, fluorocarbon, ultra-sharp hooks and new drag systems were released into the market, the sport of fishing was forever altered from tha...
One Lure to Rule Them All: The Ultimate Artificial Bait Showdown
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - April 27, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsYou can only choose one! Which lure are you taking? This week we talk about our most "precious" artificial baits and debate which we would pick to be our designated "One Lure," in our official artificial bait showdown. Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email rick@floridasports...
The Weather is Heating Up, But is the Bite Following Suit?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - April 20, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIt's getting hot! Has the departure of cold fronts triggered the feed? Rick also has a few questions for the guys about regulations. Over the years we've seen thousands of regulation changes, but which new rules have been the best for our captains? Let's discuss! Do you have a question about f...
Bait Frenzy: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - April 13, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsToo much bait? Does the limit even exist? This week we assess how the spring bait migrations are moving along and discuss whether or not there's such a thing as "too much bait." How much is too much and what can you do to make your offering stand out in a sea of others? Do you have a question ...
Chasing Legends: Fishermen Reveal Their World Record Ambitions
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - April 06, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsThis week we delve into our fishing fantasies and talk about the world records we pray to the piscary gods for. The answers might surprise you! If you could go down in history for any angling record, what would it be and why? Do you have a question about fishing in your area? Email rick@florid...
Untapped Waters: How to Break Out of Your Fishing Rut
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 30, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWe all have our favorite spots, setups, baits, etc. But is being comfortable more of a curse than a blessing? Do we stop learning and developing new skills? Do we cease to adapt and discover new opportunities? Well, yes. So how often should you be testing new waters and trying new tactics? This ...
Episode 188: Untapped Waters: How to Break Out of Your Fishing Rut
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 30, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWe all have our favorite spots, setups, baits, etc. But is being comfortable more of a curse than a blessing? Do we stop learning and developing new skills? Do we cease to adapt and discover new opportunities? Well, yes. So how often should you be testing new waters and trying new tactics? This ...
Episode 187: The Great Bait Debate: Do Big Baits = Big Fish?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 23, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsYou know the old adage, big bait = big fish. But does this actually hold true? I've seen a massive gator trout swallow a mid-fight hooked 14" redfish whole, with poor Spotty's tail still poking out of the mouth of the trout once retrieved. I've also seen a 42" snook eat a 2" DOA curl tail soft p...
The Great Bait Debate: Do Big Baits = Big Fish?
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 23, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsYou know the old adage, big bait = big fish. But does this actually hold true? I've seen a massive gator trout swallow a mid-fight hooked 14" redfish whole, with poor Spotty's tail still poking out of the mouth of the trout once retrieved. I've also seen a 42" snook eat a 2" DOA curl tail soft p...
Oops! Most Common Mistakes Anglers Make
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 16, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIf you didn't come out of the womb with a rod in hand, it's likely you've committed one of these fishing faux pas. Rick and the captains talk about the biggest mistakes they see new fishermen making out on the water and how you can avoid being "that guy." Do you have a question about fishing i...
Episode 186: Oops! Most Common Mistakes Anglers Make
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast - March 16, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIf you didn't come out of the womb with a rod in hand, it's likely you've committed one of these fishing faux pas. Rick and the captains talk about the biggest mistakes they see new fishermen making out on the water and how you can avoid being "that guy." Do you have a question about fishing i...
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