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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

This week Rick and the captains discuss things they're thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

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 219

[1:32] Tropics Report
[4:11] Northeast Report
[12:02] East Central Report
[18:39] South Report
[25:45] Southwest Report
[31:20] West Central Report
[36:39] Big Bend Report
[46:25] 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 captains talk climate change. How has changing weather affected our local 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 218

[1:43] Tropics Report
[5:46] Northeast Report
[12:48] East Central Report
[18:08] Southeast Report
[20:56] South Report
[24:17] Florida Keys Report
[31:32] 10,000 Islands Islands Report
[37:32] Southwest Report
[42:04] West Central Report
[47:52] Big Bend Report
[55:08] Panhandle Report
[59:01] 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 captains offer advice on when and where you should be launching and fishing in your area. 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 217

[1:03] Northeast Report
[8:24] East Central Report
[12:35] South Report
[16:23] Florida Keys Report
[21:03] 10,000 Islands Islands Report
[25:36] Southwest Report
[30:29] West Central Report
[37:18] Big Bend Report
[45:56] 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 the captains what boat they would invest in if they had to replace their current vessel with a different brand. 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 216

[1:59] Tropics Report
[6:01] Northeast Report
[9:28] East Central Report
[14:46] Southeast Report
[18:39] Florida Keys Report
[22:39] 10,000 Islands Islands Report
[29:59] Southwest Report
[35:53] West Central Report
[41:12] Big Bend Report
[51:54] 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 the captains what the most overrated species in their area is and which overlooked fish are some of the criminally underrated.

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 215

[2:27] Tropics Report
[4:12] Northeast Report
[10:35] East Central Report
[16:03] Southeast Report
[20:03] South Report
[23:38] Florida Keys Islands Report
[28:09] 10,000 Islands Report
[32:25] West Central Report
[39:04] Big Bend Report
[43:08] Panhandle Report
[46:45] 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 we cover common mistakes we see people making at the boat ramp and tips to make your loading and unloading seamless.

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 214

[1:36] Northeast Report
[10:56] East Central Report
[16:14] South Report
[20:32] Florida Keys Islands Report
[26:57] 10,000 Islands Report
[34:58] Southwest Report
[38:15] Big Bend Report
[42:53] Northwest Report
[47:01] Panhandle Report
[49:01] 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

Mullet are on the move, sailfishing is about to take off and gag grouper are coming to a sudden close. Lot's to talk about this week on the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast!

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 213

[1:20] Tropics Report
[10:00] Northeast Report
[17:32] South Report
[25:00] Florida Keys Islands Report
[30:50] 10,000 Islands Report
[36:20] Southwest Report
[41:07] West Central Report
[48:11] Big Bend Report
[55:02] Panhandle Report
[57:55] 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

Now 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 rick@floridasportsman.com and we'll answer your questions on the air.

Outline of Episode 212

[1:38] Tropics Report
[7:29] Northeast Report
[14:06] East Central Report
[22:14] Southeast Report
[28:11] South Report
[32:23] Florida Keys Islands Report
[37:56] 10,000 Islands Report
[43:02] Southwest Report
[48:17] West Central Report
[55:44] Big Bend Report
[1:04:17] Northwest Report
[1:08:26] 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

With 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? Email rick@floridasportsman.com and we'll answer your questions on the air.

Outline of Episode 211

[1:26] Northeast Report
[9:55] Southeast Report
[12:54] South Report
[21:56] 10,000 Islands Report
[31:01] Southwest Report
[34:38] West Central Report
[41:32] Big Bend Report
[48:08] Northwest Report
[50:58] Panhandle Report
[53:51] 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

The 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 your area? Email rick@floridasportsman.com and we'll answer your questions on the air.

Outline of Episode 210

[1:20] Tropics Report
[2:45] Northeast Report
[12:35] East Central Report
[17:02] Florida Keys Report
[22:43] 10,000 Islands Report
[30:54] Southwest Report
[51:52] Northwest Report
[56:09] Panhandle Report
[58:47] 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