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Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast

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Florida
Fishing
Redfish
Trout
Costa Rica
Sailfish
Tarpon
Snook
Marlin
Snapper
Fishing Regulations
Fishing Reports
Fishing Techniques
Wahoo
Northeast Florida
Mahi
Red Snapper
Blue Marlin
Cobia
Flounder

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.

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Latest Episodes

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 qu... more

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 ai... more

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... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

David Boreas
Captain reporting from Northeast Florida
Northeast Florida fishing community
Episode: Passing the Rod
David Hoefert
DNH RV Center representative (advertiser)
DNH RV Center
Episode: Florida After Dark
Rob Young
Naval architect, Young Boats representative
Young Boats
Episode: Florida After Dark
Ray Rocha
Dean of Miami Charterboat Captains
Miami charter fleet
Episode: Florida Fishing Face-off : Color, Scent or Action
John Erhart
Captain, Stuart/Southeast Florida report
Stuart, Southeast Florida reporting
Episode: The Local Bite
Tyler Massany
Captain, Destin/Pensacola Gulf report
Destin/Pensacola Gulf reporting
Episode: The Local Bite
David Borees
Captain, Northeast Florida report
Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast
Episode: Fishing Through the Weeds: Florida's Sargassum Bloom
Ray Rosher
Captain, Miami report
Miami fishing scene
Episode: The Hot Fish and the Not Fish
Captain Ray Roachert
Miami report captain
Miami fishing community
Episode: Fish Don't Read Calendars!

Host

Captain Rick Ryals
Host of the Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast; frequently identified as Captain Rick Ryals; affiliated with Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast and Florida Sportsman Magazine.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Great Fishing Report

    As always, great report and discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris T T
    United States7 months ago
  • The Best Fishing Report

    Gee I hope yall keep up this podcast til I’m old and grey. Weekly listener here in NE Florida for years and just love every bit of this podcast. With Florida being the fishing capital of the world, and some of the best fisherman in the state talking on one show, I consider this the pulse of the fishing world. Don’t ever quit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Castin and Blastin N Florida
    United States9 months ago
  • Best fishing podcast

    I’m very impressed with Rick’s Florida podcast, the attention to details and realtime feedback and EDUCATION is priceless, amazing how much you learn on one episode

    For me living in Phoenix and visiting Stuart Florida several times a year, my planning is now from the podcast

    Note: learned to get to be friends with a fishing guide and hang out with him on is day off…….fish-on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPRCHEF
    United States2 years ago
  • Florida

    Thanks for all of the valuable advice! Please keep the episodes coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nnnnmmmnmmmmmmmmmm
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Need to add someone from steinhatchee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Russ W1
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate cross-regional coverage and actionable tactics for inshore/offshore angling.
Some listeners urge broader regional representation and more consistency in episode cadence.
Listeners praise practical, on-the-ground fishing insights and timely bite reports.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tomorrow's Waters
Q: What concerns you the most about the Costa Rican fishery looking 10 to 15 years down the road?
The guest expresses a cautious outlook, noting proactive government resource protection and confidence in governance, with ongoing concerns about long-term sustainability but belief that governance will help maintain resources.
The Future of Florida Fishing
Q: Do you see regulation and stock improvements translating into better fisheries in the future, or will pressure continue to squeeze the resource?
Stock improvements in redfish and cobia show promise, but many species require continued habitat work and zone-specific management to maintain gains and avoid overfishing, especially with rising population and habitat loss.
The Future of Florida Fishing
Q: Crystal ball question: is fishing going to be better in five to ten years or not as good given the growth?
There's cautious optimism driven by ongoing restoration and smarter limits on certain species, but overall fishing will depend on habitat, enforcement, and how well we adapt to increasing boating traffic.
The Future of Florida Fishing
Q: With the amount of people moving to Florida every day, look five to 10 years. Are we going to have better fishing or are we going to hammer the resource until it's almost unfishable?
Regulatory changes and habitat projects give me optimism that some key species will hold steadier or improve, but population growth will keep pressure high, so thoughtful management and public involvement are essential to shape a sustainable path.
Florida Fishing Face-off : Color, Scent or Action
Q: What's more important for trout, color, scent, or action?
Action is most important for trout, with scent and color playing supportive roles depending on water clarity and bait presentation.

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The show delivers weekly Florida coastal fishing updates from a rotating slate of regional reporters and captains, blending on-the-water reports with practical tactics, gear tips, and regulatory chatter. Episodes commonly cover current bite conditions, hotspots, and seasonal patterns across the state, with occasional international segments and sponsor-driven product mentions. A standout feature is the continuity of a broad, state-wide surveillance of both inshore and offshore scenes, often tying together weather effects, habitat discussions, and policy debates in an accessible, actionable format for anglers, guides, and charter operators.

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