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The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast

Captain Ricky Wheeler
Sport Fishing
Sportfishing
Blue Marlin
Fishing Techniques
Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Billfishing
Tuna
Marlin Fishing
Charter Fishing
Sailfish
Aruba
Ocean City, Maryland
Fishing Tournaments
Commercial Fishing
Guatemala
Wahoo
Bluefin Tuna
Tournament Fishing
Venezuela

There are so many ways to approach your time on the water, and how to obtain that pure feeling of freedom we get when we are on and around the saltwater. I hope to expand everyone’s approach through this podcast by offering an avenue in which you can learn from not only my experiences and stories but also hear from others who have the same passion and love for sportfishing in every respect. I pers... more

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In Episode 85 of The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Jon Henry, captain of the custom sportfishing boat Valentine. Jon's journey through the sportfishing industry has taken him through the ranks from commercial and charte... more

In Episode 84, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Martin Tollefsen of Simrad by Konsberg and Greg Mayer of the "Fishin' Frenzy" out of Oregon Inlet, NC. The topic of this podcast is all things Simrad Omni Sonar from the SY 50 to their new SY60... more

In Episode 83, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Anthony Matarese, Jr, a gentleman who truly is an all-around outdoorsman. Anthony and his family own M&M Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays as well as their 62' Guthrie Sportfishing. boat "Reel ... more

In Episode 82, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Mike Zajac, a gentleman who truly worked his way on up through grit, work ethic, and pure passion for offshore fishing. He has so much time offshore fishing out of Northern New Jersey in the Ca... more

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Martin Tollefsen
Product Manager for Simrad by Kongsberg; specializes in SY50/SY60 Omni Sonar
Simrad by Kongsberg
Episode: Ep. 84 - "Simrad Omni Sonar X Viam AI" w/ Martin Tollefsen & Greg Mayer
Greg Mayer
Owner-operator of the Fishin Frenzy out of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina
Fishin Frenzy
Episode: Ep. 84 - "Simrad Omni Sonar X Viam AI" w/ Martin Tollefsen & Greg Mayer
Anthony Matarese
Anthony Matarese, Jr. from Pennsville, New Jersey; outdoorsman, shooter, and part of the M&M family farming and shooting operations
M&M Farm and Shooting/ Ocean Link partner (as discussed)
Episode: Ep. 83 - "M&M Shooting & Reel Chaos" w/ Anthony Matarese
Mike Zajac
Fisherman with Canyon Runner Fishing Team, longtime mate and crew member
Canyon Runner / Fortuna Runner
Episode: Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac
Worth Farrington
Omni Sonar operator and founder of Omni Sonar School
Omni Sonar School
Episode: Ep. 81 - "Omni Sonar School" w/ Worth Farrington
Zak Smith
Boutique boat dealer and angler, Route 113 Boat Sales
Route 113 Boat Sales
Episode: Ep. 80 - "Boat Tech, Sales, and Fishing" w/ Zak Smith
Matthew Milne
Tarpon and blue marlin captain, Cape Verde and Trinidad specialist
Independent captain / gear and charter operator
Episode: Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne
Chris Huk
Owner and operator of Restless Lady 2, experienced sportfisherman
Restless Lady 2
Episode: Ep. 78 - "Restless Lady 2" w/ Chris Huk
Blaine Birch
Fisherman and sportfishing expert from the Taylor Jean
Taylor Jean, Brielle, New Jersey
Episode: Ep. 77 - "Tournament Trail on Taylor Jean" w/ Blaine Birch

Host

Ricky Wheeler
Host of a sportfishing-focused show with a background in offshore fishing, tournaments, and boat operations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great SportFishing Podcast

    Been catching up all all the episodes this offseason. Ricky does a great job with the guests and his q&a episodes. Feel like I am learning a little something each show. Great work. Worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Csmitty1221
    United Statesa year ago
  • A good listen

    Awesome show with great information and stories. Love listening to the stories and chatter about what goes on and what went on in the past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whalepuck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good saltwater fishing pod

    Trying to educate and international spots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petermek
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    I love to fish, I love boats even more. This podcast has lots of both. For me it’s been a wonderful distraction and highly entertaining. Ricky is clearly passionate and it really comes through in the podcasts. Keep up the great work Ricky!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devinfmc
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen! very knowledgeable and great entertainment

    Captain Ricky and guests are very entertaining and very knowledgable. Keep em coming. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tunaslayer007
    United States2 years ago

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Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac
Q: What are the core techniques and gear lessons you rely on for trolling and chunking to maximize bites on charter trips?
Mike shares specifics on rod and reel choices, line, drag settings, and the importance of matching hatch, color confidence, and boat-specific setups to keep bites coming and clients happy.
Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac
Q: What have you seen and learned from before and what has turned into now? What's your insight?
Mike explains the value of learning from many captains, maintaining humility, continually evolving technique, and building a toolkit by blending lessons from different mentors to stay sharp and adaptable.
Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac
Q: But on the way there, let's start off with who you are, where you're from, and how you got into sportfishing.
Mike describes his start, how he joined Canyon Runner years ago, and how his early experiences, mentorship, and the willingness to learn shaped his long career in offshore sportfishing.
Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne
Q: Where is everybody flying into and what can people expect when they come to fish with you?
Visitors fly into Port of Spain, take a taxi to a cruising hotel, and can anticipate a highly accessible tarpon experience with high-quality bait supply, crew, and the option to stay on a new houseboat project to maximize tarpon fishing time.
Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne
Q: Give us a rundown of who you are, where you're from, and what you're doing now.
Matthew Milne from Trinidad and Tobago, grew up in Tobago, now based in Trinidad. He has deep experience in tarpon fishing in Trinidad and Cape Verde blue marlin work, recently focusing on a new Cape Horn 31 and Tarpon Charter operations, and expanding into a houseboat project to enhance tarpon fishing experiences.

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What is The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on hands-on sportfishing, offshore angling, and the boat life, this show centers conversations with seasoned captains, charter operators, and fishing industry professionals. Episodes weave technical how-tos (trolling, sonar, gear selection, maintenance), business insights (charter operations, client relationships, sponsorships), and travel tales from destinations like Bermuda, Cape Verde, Trinidad, and Panama. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from tournament veterans to gear educators—along with practical, entertaining stories that balance hard-won tips with mentorship and camaraderie on the water. The format often combines actionable advice with behind-the-scenes industry perspectives, making it a strong fit for listeners ... more

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1. Martin Tollefsen
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3. Anthony Matarese
4. Mike Zajac
5. Worth Farrington
6. Zak Smith
7. Matthew Milne
8. Chris Huk

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