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Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

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Tune in every week as host Capt. Rick Ryals checks in with regional angler experts to get their take on what's biting now and what you should planning for. He also shares helpful intel to help you get the most of your day on the water.

Episodes
354
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr
On air since
2019
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

354 episodes, newest first

  1. The Clever Catch Chronicles!

    Episode 367

    Show notes

    The Clever Catch Chronicles! We are going to go around the coast to all of our captain tonight and see what their thoughts are on the idea of fish getting smarter! 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 367

    [2:49] Tropics Report

    [8:49] Northeast Report

    [20:00] East Central Report

    [27:31] South East Report

    [33:30] Southwest Report

    [40:11] West Central Report

    [48:17] Northwest Report

    [52:48] 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

    54 min
  2. The Cost of Tight Lines!

    Episode 366

    Show notes

    The Cost of Tight Lines! We will talk to all of our captains about what they have been catching an then get their thoughts on the rising costs in the marine industry. 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 366

    [1:34] Tropics Report

    [7:03] Northeast Report

    [18:45] East Central Report

    [26:26] South East Report

    [32:26] South Report

    [37:19] Keys Report

    [41:31] 10,000 Islands Report

    [48:30] Southwest Report

    [54:31] West Central Report

    [1:00:06] Panhandle Report

    [1:04:08] 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

    1 hr 5 min
  3. Preserving and Prolonging our Favorite Species!

    Episode 365

    Show notes

    Preserving and Prolonging Our Favorite Species! We will go around the Florida coast tonight and see what species each captain would like to see better protected. 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 365

    [1:37] Northeast Report

    [11:05] East Central Report

    [20:38] South East Report

    [25:51] South Report

    [31:00] Keys Report

    [34:26] 10,000 Islands Report

    [40:15] Southwest Report

    [44:24] West Central Report

    [50:17] Northwest Report

    [58:05] 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

    59 min
  4. Fall Fishing Countdown: Florida Edition!

    Episode 364

    Show notes

    Fall Fishing Countdown: Florida Edition! We will be asking all our captains what they like to do different for the fall 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 364

    [1:21] Tropics Report

    [6:08] Northeast Report

    [15:01] East Central Report

    [22:03] South Report

    [27:06] Keys Report

    [30:34] Southwest Report

    [37:26] West Central Report

    [41:46] Northwest Report

    [53:46] Panhandle Report

    [57:54] 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

    59 min
  5. The Red Snapper Storm!

    Episode 363

    Show notes

    The Red Snapper Storm! With our offshore captains we discuss the absolute mess that Florida has made of the Red Snapper seasons and with our inshore and nearshore captains we talk about the amazing tropical forecast we have had this season. 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 363

    [2:24] Tropics Report

    [11:54] Northeast Report

    [17:45] South East Report

    [22:36] South Report

    [31:13] Keys Report

    [33:31] Southwest Report

    [40:19] West Central Report

    [47:07] Northwest Report

    [54:29] 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

    55 min
  6. Back to the Honey Hole!

    Episode 362

    Show notes

    Back to the Honey Hole! We will ask our captains how long they like to wait to go back to a spot so they do not over fish 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 362

    [1:34] Tropics Report

    [6:00] Northeast Report

    [12:53] East Central Report

    [20:40] South East Report

    [25:20] South Report

    [31:08] Keys Report

    [35:33] 10,000 Islands Report

    [43:48] Southwest Report

    [49:07] Northwest Report

    [56:46] Panhandle Report

    [1:00:08] 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

    1 hr 1 min
  7. Tomorrow's Waters

    Episode 361

    Show notes

    Tomorrow's Waters! Asking all of our talented captians what their fears are for the future of our 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 361

    [2:24] Tropics Report

    [14:05] Northeast Report

    [19:27] East Central Report

    [25:33] South Report

    [32:52] 10,000 Islands Report

    [39:45] Southwest Report

    [44:47] Northwest Report

    [54:49] 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

    56 min
  8. Passing the Rod

    Episode 360

    Show notes

    Passing the Rod! What are our captians doing to give back to the fishing community that has allowed us to have some of the best jobs in the world. 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 360

    [1:18] Tropics Report

    [6:32] Northeast Report

    [21:44] East Central Report

    [28:35] South Report

    [32:40] Keys Report

    [35:14] 10,000 Islands Report

    [43:43] Southwest Report

    [46:51] West Central Report

    [56:33] Northwest Report

    [1:02:55] 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

    1 hr 3 min
  9. The Future of Florida Fishing

    Episode 359

    Show notes

    The Future of Florida Fishing! Going to ask all of our captains their thoughts on the future of our fisheries and what we can do to improve them. 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 359

    [1:57] Tropics Report

    [6:14] Northeast Report

    [15:02] East Central Report

    [25:49] South East Report

    [33:16] South Report

    [41:26] 10,000 Islands Report

    [48:41] Southwest Report

    [54:31] West Central Report

    [1:00:31] 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

    1 hr 2 min
  10. Rules on the Water: A Captains Perspective!

    Episode 358

    Show notes

    Rules on the Water : A Captains Perspective! Asking all of our captains around the state what rules they would like to see added to our Florida waterways. 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 358

    [1:47] Tropics Report

    [8:37] Northeast Report

    [18:32] East Central Report

    [28:46] South East Report

    [33:28] Keys Report

    [38:56] 10,000 Islands Report

    [49:33] Southwest Report

    [54:29] West Central Report

    [1:02:34] Northwest Report

    [1:10:44] 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

    1 hr 12 min
  11. Florida After Dark

    Episode 357

    Show notes

    Florida After Dark! We will go around the coast to all of our captains and see what bites the best for them after dark and what doesn't. 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 357

    [1:52] Northeast Report

    [10:00] East Central Report

    [18:55] South Report

    [24:14] Southwest Report

    [29:52] West Central Report

    [33:47] Northwest Report

    [42:54] Panhandle Report

    [47:41] Florida Wrap-Up

    48 min
  12. Florida Fishing Face-off : Color, Scent or Action

    Episode 355

    Show notes

    Florida Fishing Face-off : Color, Scent or Action. We will be going around the state of Florida and asking question about presentation to fish, and whats more important to our captains. 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 355

    [2:23] Tropics Report

    [8:32] Northeast Report

    [18:54] South East Report

    [25:19] South Report

    [31:15] Southwest Report

    [37:15] 10,000 Islands Report

    [44:17] West Central Report

    [50:28] Northwest Report

    [1:01:41] Panhandle Report

    [1:06:17] 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

    1 hr 7 min
  13. The Flounder Comeback, Fact or Fiction

    Episode 354

    Show notes

    The Flounder Comeback, Fact or Fiction. We will be asking our captains if they are seeing any improvements in the flounder fishery, after the new regulations, or if we need to readdress. 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 354

    [1:50] Tropics Report

    [10:48] Northeast Report

    [21:43] East Central Report

    [30:13] West Central Report

    [39:28] Northwest Report

    [47:03] Panhandle Report

    [56:11] 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

    57 min
  14. Kingfish Limits, Tournaments, and the Future of the Fishery

    Episode 351

    Show notes

    Kingfish Limits, Tournaments, and the Future of the Fishery! We will go around the state and discuss some possible changes for our tournaments that could help our fish populations. 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 353

    [2:35] Tropics Report

    [12:19] East Central Report

    [24:42] South East Report

    [29:56] South Report

    [39:44] Keys Report

    [44:18] 10,000 Islands Report

    [52:05] Southwest Report

    [58:11] West Central Report

    [1:03:45] Northwest Report

    [1:08:59] 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

    1 hr 10 min
  15. The Local Bite

    Episode 352

    Show notes

    The Local Bite. Florida captains share their home waters and talk about specific problems, fixes or fish numbers in their specific areas. 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 352

    [1:01] Tropics Report

    [7:18] Northeast Report

    [13:05] East Central Report

    [25:05] South East Report

    [29:14] South Report

    [38:34] 10,000 Islands Report

    [46:22] West Central Report

    [52:14] North West Report

    [1:02:35] Panhandle Report

    [1:06:45] 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

    1 hr 7 min
  16. Knot Your Average Fishing Show

    Episode 350

    Show notes

    Knot Your Average Fishing Show. Going to talk around the Florida coast with all the great captains and see what their favorite go to knots are and why. 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 351

    [2:36] Tropics Report

    [12:15] Northeast Report

    [13:27] East Central Report

    [21:07] South East Report

    [25:12] South Report

    [38:07] Keys Report

    [44:32] 10,000 Islands Report

    [48:52] Southwest Report

    [53:18] West Central Report

    [59:17] 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

    1 hr
  17. Florida Fishing Playbook

    Episode 350

    Show notes

    Florida Fishing Playbook! Proven tips, local knowledge and winning techniques to help you catch more fish in Florida. 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 350

    [2:14] Tropics Report

    [8:44] Northeast Report

    [14:10] East Central Report

    [23:06] South East Report

    [30:51] Keys Report

    [34:28] 10,000 Islands Report

    [40:46] Southwest Report

    [45:27] West Central Report

    [53:50] 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

    55 min
  18. Little Anglers, Big Adventures

    Episode 349

    Show notes

    Little Anglers, Big Adventures. Some tips about taking kids fishing for their first time, so they will always want to go again. 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 349

    [3:04] Northeast Report

    [11:41] East Central Report

    [18:09] South East Report

    [24:10] South Report

    [31:52] 10,000 Islands Report

    [40:47] Southwest Report

    [46:33] West Central Report

    [54:55] Northwest Report

    [1:02:35] 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

    1 hr 5 min
  19. The Hot Fish and the Not Fish

    Episode 347

    Show notes

    The Hot Fish and the Not Fish. We go around the coast of Florida and see what fish produced better then expected and what fish did not!! 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 348

    [1:48] Tropics Report

    [7:31] Northeast Report

    [13:14] East Central Report

    [21:21] South East Report

    [27:15] South Report

    [33:34] Keys Report

    [39:42] 10,000 Islands Report

    [45:30] Southwest Report

    [51:17] 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

    52 min
  20. Fishing Through the Weeds: Florida's Sargassum Bloom

    Episode 346

    Show notes

    Fishing Through the Weeds: Florida's Sargassum Bloom. One of the craziest seasons for the sargassum bloom we have ever seen and how it effects fishing. 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 347

    [2:13] Tropics Report

    [5:52] Northeast Report

    [7:55] East Central Report

    [12:47] South East Report

    [26:57] Keys Report

    [28:35] 10,000 Islands Report

    [34:56] Southwest Report

    [40:14] Northwest Report

    [47:14] Panhandle Report

    [51:03] 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

    52 min

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