Podcast

Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast

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The next best thing to being on the water is listening to the Bite Me podcast. Hosted by longtime Texas saltwater fishing legends John Lopez, with Capts. Scott Null, Dean Thomas and Caleb McCumber, it offers the best in inshore and offshore saltwater fishing insight.

Episodes
110
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

110 episodes, newest first

  1. Behind the scenes of a large managed game property.

    Episode 463

    Show notes

    As hunting season takes off, most of the off-season work is done -- or should be. Capt. Dean Thomas takes us through everything necessary to get started the right way on management land.

    17 min
  2. Upgrading your ride: Repowering vs. Pre-owned vs New boat.

    Episode 462

    Show notes

    Sometimes the best way to upgrade your new ride is with a repower and re-do. Sometimes, it's not. J.T. Koshy from The Boat Yard explains the factors that should weigh into your decision.

    11 min
  3. Cold-weather wading and fishing gear tips ...

    Episode 461

    Show notes

    Eventually, the winds and temps will hit. Here is what the Bite Me guys use and recommend.

    13 min
  4. Were simple times better? And good ideas gone bad.

    Episode 460

    Show notes

    Plus ...

    • Back to the future scouting.
    • How to know when to drift, wade or anchor.
    • Here goes Capt. Dean again: “I got touched. Twice.”

    1 hr 7 min
  5. Tourniquets, bandages and other crucial items for the outdoors.

    Episode 459

    Show notes

    From stingray barbs to potentially catastrophic accidents, longtime first aid expert Steve Earwood joins us to talk about things that literally could save your life.

    25 min
  6. Next generation monofilament and all about leaders.

    Episode 458

    Show notes

    John Whelan from Seaguar lines and leaders joins to explain the ins and outs of fluorocarbon and monofilament leaders. Plus, innovations that flat-out are stronger and more sensitive.

    21 min
  7. What you should and shouldn't share with other anglers. And what constitutes a real "dump."

    Episode 457

    19 min
  8. Time for boat limits instead of individual limits?

    Episode 456

    Show notes

    • A message to guides.
    • Things you do that might lose a fish.
    • Fishing culture differences in Texas, Florida and Louisiana.
    • The most unique WWSD, WWCD and WWDD you've ever heard.

    1 hr 8 min
  9. All about gun safes: Details matter.

    Episode 455

    Show notes

    Caleb Lindner shares insight on what to look for in a gun safe, the difference in the details and the importance of getting it right.

    21 min
  10. What to do -- and not do -- to avoid trailering disasters.

    Episode 454

    Show notes

    The great Scott Pinkley shares insight, preventive measures and what to do if trailering issues happen.

    12 min
  11. The most redneck thing you've ever done or seen ...

    Episode 453

    Show notes

    • Expectations on a guided trip.
    • Things you should never say on a boat.
    • Should you still keep a journal?

    1 hr 11 min
  12. When the allure of bow hunting calls your name ...

    Episode 452

    Show notes

    An excellent conversation with Capt. Scott Null on bow hunting, as the season has begun and a longtime love for the game is rekindled. And with some basic setups and strategies, how to capitalize on opportunities.

    35 min
  13. Behind the fishing app game and development.

    Episode 451

    Show notes

    Capt. Caleb McCumber on what makes a fishing app great. And everything that goes into it.

    25 min
  14. 418 episodes in and the boys bring it as strong as ever:

    Episode 450

    Show notes

    • Are gas prices affecting what we love to do?
    • About all that rain along the coast …
    • Mornings getting a little crispy: It’s on.
    • Acceptable or Unacceptable?

    1 hr 9 min
  15. White wing season update. Plus previewing and scouting duck season with Capt. Aaron Cisneros

    Episode 449

    Show notes

    With white wing season in full swing and duck migrations already happening, Capt. Aaron Cisneros updates and offers insight on what's happening -- and setting up for the best duck season.

    21 min
  16. Explaining gear ratios and what's best for you. Plus, when kids want to throw artificials.

    Episode 448

    Show notes

    Capt. Scott offers insight on which gear ratios might be best for how you prefer to fish. Plus, getting kids into throwing artificial baits.

    17 min
  17. It’s enough to make you giddy. And Capt. Dean: “Something touched me.”

    Episode 447

    Show notes

    • Hello, October … and fish know it.
    • I wish there was a class for that.
    • Myth-busting? “You’re working it too fast!”

    1 hr 8 min
  18. Bow fever is here: Capt. Dean sets you up and puts odds in your favor

    Episode 446

    Show notes

    Bow hunter extraordinaire Capt. Dean Thomas offers tips on reading behavior depending on the time of the season, setting up the right way and what to do to put odds in your favor.

    33 min
  19. Texas Gulf offshore insight from one of the best ...

    Episode 445

    Show notes

    The great Capt. Cole Seckman of Reveille Sportfishing recaps the offshore season, offers insight on the overall health of the fishery and offers tips and strategies from fishing anchored shrimp boats to what species to target at different depths.

    29 min
  20. Cameras on the boat. And storytime: “Did you remember the _____?”

    Episode 444

    Show notes

    • It’d be a lot more fun if it wasn’t for the tournament.
    • Deciding where to start when everything is on the table.
    • Getting bullish on redfish.
    • Old-school tricks that still work

    1 hr 8 min