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Good Karma Sportfishing
by Good Karma Sportfishing
Welcome to the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast. I started this podcast in August 2018 as a way to share sportfishing tips and insights from The Florida Keys.My motto since I started my charter business in 2012 has always been, "Anytime you're fishing it's all good!" and I hope that you share in my fishing passion and obsession!Thanks for listening and subscribing-Capt. Ryanwww.goodkarmasportfishing.com
Episodes
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Wahoo and Mutton Snapper
No long show notes. Those that get it will. Programs mentioned in Podcast Your Vault(Introductory Price) The New Mutton Crusher Rig(s)! Advanced Wahoo Playbook 2026-2027 Capt. Ryan
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Fishing Spots, Social Media & Mental Health— Why Awareness Matters
After thousands of days on the water, you stop seeing isolated incidents and start seeing patterns. And captains and anglers may be thinking their own thoughts, but they're actually absorbing the state of what everyone is consuming on social media. Have you ever considered protecting your…
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Business, Marketing, and Fishing Trends We Saw at ICAST 2026
Why would someone stop and look at your brand? What brand ideas are working and where are there some gaps? What ideas did we see and get inspired by at ICAST 2026? How can you build your brand in the new memory economy? Do you have an ecosystem built or are you still relying on the same marketing...
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How to Troll in Sargassum Grass: Weedless Mahi Rigging and Trolling Tactics
How to Troll in Sargassum Grass: Weedless Mahi Rigging and Trolling Tactics Episode Summary Are you completely exhausted from reeling in "salad" instead of dolphin? The traditional clean-water offshore trolling playbook is officially dead. In this podcast I am shared numerous mahi mahi trolling...
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Jose Wejebe- The Spanish Fly & Fishing- Memories, Updates, Foundation w/ Special Guest Krissy Wejebe
I first started watching The Spanish Fly with Jose Wejebe when I was in college. Watching his show was a bright spot in my life especially if I couldn't go fishing. When my wife, Melinda, and I moved to The Florida Keys, we had the honor of meeting him at an event in Key West... So, being able to...
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The Science of Mutton Snapper Fishing
Mutton Mania 2026: The Super Spawn Is Here! With Wrestlemania season officially in full swing, it's time for the real "main event" on the reef: Mutton Mania. In this episode, Captain Ryan Van Fleet dives into the high-stakes science of targeting Mutton Snapper. I walk you through the new blog…
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Bermuda Blood and Wahoo Grit
Bermuda Blood & Wahoo Grit Feat. Phoenix Bowers 1 Hour and 17 Minutes. Zero knots. No apologies. I sat down with Phoenix Bowers, a guy who's been riding with this podcast for seven years and actually knows what the hell he's doing on the water. Phoenix doesn't just fish; he executes. His entire...
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Finding Fish Using SatFish After the Cold Front
Stop Chasing Ghosts: SatFish Tactics & The Jumbo Yellow Eye Secret(Again) Episode Overview If your fishing strategy involves refreshing Instagram to find your next spot, you've already lost. A 15-degree temperature drop doesn't care about a "like" from last Tuesday, and that "hot report" you saw…
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Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers- For the Love of the Game
Is it 1985 or 2026? Because the air in Chicago hasn't felt this electric since Coach Mike Ditka was roaming the sidelines in his famous sweater vest. Did you see Walter Payton :) I did in all those players. The smiles gave it away. In this episode, I am breaking down the legendary Bears vs.…
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Getting The Edge in Fishing
Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Has been my motto and tagline since day one. In fishing, you also need to be trying new ideas on and off the water. My courses and communities also subscribe to that mindset. So, I finally found a home for an idea that I had back in 2020 during Covid-19 when…
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Dockside Snapper Inspection: My Florida Keys FWC Experience
You're at your dock, focused on filleting some Florida Keys yelloweye and vermilion snapper you just caught a few hours ago at the Islamorada Hump. You're in the zone, filet knife in hand, when two FWC agents surprise you from behind. That heart-stopping, "oh-crap-did-I-do-something-wrong"…
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Finding Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Marlin with Seabirds
In this podcast I want to share an article that I truly consider one of the best I've ever read, for so many reasons. It's a classic from the legendary Captain Peter B. Wright, titled "Things You Need to Know About Seabirds." I find myself re-reading it year after year. Peter, who we lost in…
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Omni Sonar
Welcome to another episode of Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast In this podcast, I diving deep into The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Advanced Sonar. Love it or hate it, the Omni advanced sonar has taken competitive fishing by storm. It's revolutionized how anglers...
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How to Catch Fish Using FLYING Fish as Bait for Dolphin (aka Mahi Mahi) and Mutton Snapper
What is a great bait to use for mutton snapper and picky dolphin aka mahi mahi? Flying Fish. Not only are they fun to watch, always bringing a smile to my charter clients and myself, but also great bait to use. IF, you can catch them or find them to purchase. I share from an incredible article...
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Where to Find Great Fishing Tips, Snapper Fishing Tips, and Florida Sportsman Magazine
Where can you find good no fluff fishing tips? Start to learn how to dial in and find more fish without digging through a bunch of video? How can you learn from some of the best fishing captains who are not on YouTube? I'll tell ya! This has been one of my secret tips for many many years- I read...
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Best Yellowtail Snapper Fishing Tips and Myth Busting- Florida Keys and South Florida
Fish have fins, they swim.- Capt. Ryan Most folks just focus on spots and don't keep up to date with other tips and techniques that will help them catch more fish- especially flag yellowtail. This Good Karma Sportfishing podcast episode shares my biggest yellowtail tip- the one the majority of...
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Best Dead Bait Tips for Mutton Snapper Fishing
Best dead bait tips for mutton snapper fishing. Florida Keys, South Florida and beyond. Are you: -Still trying to get a bite? -Figure it out? -Follow someone around? (Yes, I see you and know you are struggling.) -Getting tired and frustrated? Well, in this new Good Karma Sportfishing podcast...
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Best Information on Tuna Tubes for Wahoo Bait and Wahoo or Tuna Fishing
Are you looking to add tuna tubes to your boat so you can catch more wahoo? I have been digging into the topic myself and found a lot of information out there that is confusing or overwhelming, so I am sharing where I am at and what I have found out. All things on my website- blogs, charter...
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How the NE Wind Affects Your Fishing Trip- Fishing Tips, SatFish Tips, Florida Keys
Let's face it, the wind can often make or break your fishing trip. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the NE Wind here in The Keys and then also show you how I look at it on SatFish so you can get a better grasp on how it may affect your fishing trip too. Thanks for listening! Things I...
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Best Cold Weather Fishing Tips and Florida Keys Fishing Report- Wahoo, Mutton Snapper and more
Catching fish in the cold weather can sometimes be a challenge. This podcast shares an updated Florida Keys fishing report in conjunction with fishing tips and advice on how to catch more fish in the cold weather- time of day, lures, bait and more. These tips will help you fish smarter, catch…
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How to Find Wahoo & Black Fin Tuna in Cold Weather Fishing Tips SatFish
Are you having a hard time finding wahoo and black fin tuna? Are you looking to improve your catch rate in general and find more fish? Do you know about SatFish and if so are you using it regularly? I cover these questions and more. Thanks for watching and listening! Connect more on...
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Tips on FISHING with Wire Leaders, Wahoo, Florida Keys Fishing Report
Do you use wire leaders to help you catch more wahoo? How do you know when to use wire leaders? Do you bright or dark wire? Long or short leaders? This podcast kicks off with a Florida Keys Fishing report and then I share my updated experience on slow trolling with wire leaders for wahoo, what I...
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WAHOO Strategies, Bait, SatFish, Fishing TIPS and REPORT
Wahoo and more wahoo and Fishing report for The Florida Keys I covered a lot in this new podcast/YouTube. ____ Have you signed up for SatFish yet? https://www.satfish.com and my affiliate code for $20 off is GOODKARMA. Don't miss my NEW! Wahoo Winter Strategies 8 Week Intensive Program. We start...
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How to Troll for Grouper, Florida Keys Fishing Report, SatFish Blog and More
How do you troll for grouper? What are some tips for how to catch grouper? Trolling Motors Trolling plugs and lures What hooks should you use for grouper? SatFish and more. Took this YouTube/podcast "old school" as my Christmas present to you. Check out my website for all my blogs as they will…
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Best Live Bait FISHING TIPS for Catching Wahoo- Especially in South Florida and The Florida Keys
How can you catch wahoo using live bait? What are some live bait tips I can use to catch more fish? What are the best wahoo fishing tips? What is the best advice to help me catch more fish? How can you catch more fish in South Florida? This power packed Good Karma Sportfishing video is loaded…
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Fishing Trip Stories and Memories- Gratitude
What are some of the best fishing trip memories you have? Do you like to share fishing trip stories with your buddies? Did you ever have to borrow fishing gear or let someone borrow your fishing gear? This Good Karma Sportfishing podcast talk about some of my fishing stories and memories…
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Easiest Way to Catch Sailfish- FISHING in South Florida, The Florida Keys and Beyond
What are the easiest ways to catch sailfish? What bait should I use to catch sailfish? Where do you catch sailfish in The Florida Keys? Should I use a dredge to catch sailfish? Do I have to fly a kite to catch sailfish? Can I use ballyhoo to catch sailfish? What are the best ways to catch…
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Best Ballyhoo Rigging Tips to Help You Catch More Wahoo, Mahi, and Tuna- South Florida Fishing
Are you looking to learn more about how to rig ballyhoo? How to tie ballyhoo rigs yourself? How to catch more wahoo with ballyhoo? How to slow troll ballyhoo for wahoo? How to make titanium leader for ballyhoo rigs? How to have more set-ups for trolling wahoo and other fish species? In this…
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GATEKEEPERS and Secrets, FISHING Report South Florida, Planning Your Fishing Trip TIPS and SatFish
"He's not gonna tell you $hi!" I remember when my dad said that to me about the old guy at my grandparents lake house in WI that always caught fish. Hindsight, good for him. He worked for it and deserved to keep his secrets. I learned Gatekeeping 101 at an early age and earned my knowledge. This...
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Understanding Mahi Mahi and Other Fish- Wahoo, Mutton Snapper and More. BEST TIPS and SatFish
This episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast tops off a blog I wrote for SatFish.com this summer. I primarily talk about mahi mahi, but you can use these tips and the knowledge I share about SatFish for wahoo, mutton snapper, tuna, grouper, and anything else you fish for wherever you fish.…
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How to Find and Catch WAHOO w/ SatFish Satellite Fishing Technology
When I discovered SatFish in August 2022, it truly helped me up my game. I was struggling with the conditions in The Florida Keys and as a full-time charter boat captain, that's not a good thing. In this episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast, I share about a recent blog I wrote for…
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Want to Know Some RIGGING Secrets? Buried Treasure Tips
Want to know some rigging secrets? Learning how to rig and also have someone that can help answer questions along the way is a main focus of The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0, which relaunched this past June. The private monthly paid FB community is only $25 a month (no long-term commitment) and is...
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How to catch MORE WAHOO, Fishing Tips and Fishing REPORT
Podcast version that was released on YouTube August 26th. Jam packed episode which includes a Florida Keys fishing report, fishing tips throughout the video and more information about my wahoo program Wahoo- The Game Changer and The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0. You want to make sure and tune in…
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Fishing Report, 3 Ways I've GROWN in My FISHING Business and Eminem's "Dear Stan"
Florida Keys Fishing Report Podcast with some Easter Eggs and an Eminem "Dear Stan" lyric reference to help my fellow captains and what we are all dealing with now-a-days. I dive into the top three ways I have grown this year in regards to fishing and owning a charter fishing business in The...
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NEW MOON FISHING, SatFish, Gulfstream Lure and How I Rigged It to CRUSH Fish, Fishing Report & More
Full episode kicked off with a new lure from Gulfstream Lures and how I rigged it with BKK Hooks and Baitstrips. My affiliate links for the 12 oz Gulfstream lures below. Yellow…
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What are the BEST WAHOO Lure Colors and How to Catch More Wahoo Consistently- Including SatFish Tip
Wahoo is a coveted fish that is on many anglers bucket lists let alone anglers that fish regularly wish to learn how to catch more wahoo consistently. I understand because wahoo is my favorite fish to catch and eat too. I have learned a lot about how to catch wahoo over the years of being a…
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Fishing, Social Media, YouTube, Mental Health and More w/ Melinda Van Fleet- Joint Podcast
We dive into all things: business strategy, awareness, mental health, emotional health, mental mastery, YouTube, comparison, social media and more. It's jammed- real, authentic, and raw. Melinda also talks about some very important "R" words: —Relatable —Relationships —Relevant —Respect Other…
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How to Choose Fishing Line, WAHOO "Game Changer," Mini Lobster Season TIPS in The FL Keys & SatFish
I cover a lot of ground (or should I say water) in this weeks Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching Podcast. Here are a few of the highlights: -New Wahoo "Game Changer" Course announcement and details. https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/co... -SatFish review and tips. SatFish is my favorite online...
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Real Truths-Leaders, Swivels & Fishing Report- Fishing Podcast
"Fluorocarbon Leader-Is it Worth It? " I kick off this weeks podcast focusing on the myths that fluorocarbon fishing line manufactures might be lying to the consumer and talk about ongoing debate between pink and clear fluorocarbon leaders. SatFish is an incredible tool that I use every day-...
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Florida Keys Fishing Report, Weather, SatFish, New Lures and More
"Fish don't have calendars." I kick off this week's episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast with a Florida Keys (Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier) fishing report (mahi mahi, mangrove snappers, and cubera snappers) that leads into how to use SatFish to increase your catch. SatFish is an...
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How to Find Fish Anywhere Consistently and SatFish Tips
Do you have a blueprint that works to find fish consistently? Most anglers do not have a blueprint. They just hop in their boat, head out for the day, and hope to find some debris. Unfortunately, everything is changing so rapidly now that this "strategy" is very outdated. This episode of the Good...
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Lure Colors for Rainy and Cloudy Day Dolphin Fishing
In this podcast I share favorite overcast sky lure colors for targeting dolphin. It is jam packed with tips and a few gold nuggets I "buried" in this one, but you have to listen closely to find it. Click on the link below to recieve a Free copy of Conquer the Weather Mastery Blueprint which will...
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Jam Packed- Fishing Report Florida Keys, Satfish, In The Spread, Charter Updates, and More
"These are tricks I have learned from getting my a$$ kicked." I kick off this jam packed episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast with a new course announcement. I've been wanting to create a new online course because I haven't in awhile and this one is loaded with tools, tips and nuggets…
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4 Crucial Fishing Tips that Will Help You Catch More Fish Consistently WHEREVER You Fish
In this Good Karma Sportfishing podcast I share four fishing tips that will help you save time and money on the water. AND CATCH MORE FISH CONSISTENTLY WHEREVER YOU LIVE. As I talked about in this podcast here is the link for the: Free Conquer The Day- Mental Mastery Blueprint:...
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Don't Leave Home Without...
In this episode of Good Karma Sportfishing podcast, we dive deep into the essentials of Florida Keys fishing gear that no angler should leave home without. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0 list-none" style="list-style-type: none;" value="1"> ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0...
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How deep are the Mahi Mahi and New Seasickness Prevention Tip
Mahi Mahi fishing during the month of May can be when the magic happens and I'm digging into just how deep you need to go to find them. It's not just about the fish though – I've got a sea sickness prevention tip that I have been hearing has been a game changer for those that are prone too sea...
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Navigating Business and Personal Growth Through Florida Sportfishing
In this podcast we talk about where the ripples of Florida Keys sportfishing meet the waves of business innovation and personal development. In this series, Melinda Van Fleet and I cast light on how the principles of sportfishing can parallel life's wins and loses. Episode Highlights with Melinda...
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Permit Fishing and Bait
In this podcast I talk about springtime permit fishing on the Florida Keys wrecks and share the best fishing spots for permit from Key Largo to Marathon. I also share a few tips as to what you should look for before you buy bait(shrimp, pinfish, pilchards, crabs, mullet) from a South...
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Rougher Weather Ballyhoo Rigging Secrets and Blackfin Tuna Outrigger Tip
Learn how I like to rig my ballyhoo on windy/rough weather days. These are special old school tricks that I was taught years back by a charter captain in North Carolina. Also I share a special tip for running lures out of the outriggers for blackfin tuna. It is not what you think. Added a bunch…
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Catching My First Florida Keys Marlin Fishing Alone
In this podcast I talk about how I caught my first Florida Keys Marlin fishing alone off the Key Largo, Florida. NEW DEEP REEF 8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS-GROUPERS AND MUTTON SNAPPERS ONLY Super excited to announce the new beyond the basics of fishing the reef 8 week intensive mutton…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast. I started this podcast in August 2018 as a way to share sportfishing tips and insights from The Florida Keys.My motto since I started my charter business in 2012 has always been, "Anytime you're fishing it's all good!" and I hope that you share in my fishing passion and obsession!Thanks for listening and subscribing-Capt. Ryanwww.goodkarmasportfishing.com
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