Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

Florida's fisheries are under pressure, and Captain Rick Ryals talks with CCA Florida's Brian Gorski and Duke Energy's Eric Latimer about redfish and trout restocking, habitat restoration, tripletail research, eelgrass recovery, and how anglers can help protect the future of fishing in Florida.

Captain Rick Ryals runs the coast with the latest Florida fishing reports, starting in Costa Rica before covering Northeast Florida, Stuart, Miami, the Keys, the Gulf Coast, Big Bend, and the Panhandle. This week's episode also looks ahead at the biggest threats to the fishery, from sharks and bait pressure to water quality, growth and technology.

The big topic this week: a developing Florida hatchery program for redfish, sea trout, and tripletail. Captain Rick asks guides from around the state whether they would support it, and the response is loud and clear.

Before the next hot bite, it's time for a full gear check. We're talking rod guides, reel grease, line inspection and the small fixes thar prevent big failures when that trophy fish hits. Let's discuss!

From gin-clear flats to stained backwaters, we talk about what it all means for the bite.

This week the drum are stealing the spotlight across Florida's inshore waters, this is your week to tune in and chase the boom! Let's discuss!

Welcoming Royall Blue Yacht Sales to the show to discuss the rising costs of purchasing a new boat. To in so you don't drain your livewell. Let's discuss!

Surviving The Florida Freeze! This week Florida is dealing with the coldest weather of the year, and it is changing everything on the water. We're breaking it down. Let's discuss!