The next best thing to being on the water is listening to the Bite Me podcast. Hosted by longtime Texas saltwater fishing legends John Lopez, with Capts. Scott Null, Dean Thomas and Caleb McCumber, it offers the best in inshore and offshore saltwater fishing insight.
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If you think going fishing is just about catching fish you should probably take a hard look at what it is you are trying to get from the experience of fishing. Fishing, for me, has been a life long endeavor in personal growth, self reflection, learning and the pursuit of personal happiness. It has been an escape when things were very difficult in my early years. It has been my sanctuary when I needed a break from just about anything. It is also one of the most enjoyable hobbies that I have e ...
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All about changing conditions ... and the most sentimental inanimate objects you still cherish
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* Capt. Mark Nichols from DOA Lures on muddling through jighead options (and an eye on a potential world-record trout) * Inanimate objects from your fishing past that mean the most to you * Just how shallow does your boat run. And how to find out. * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Pros and Cons of fishing with your significant other
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* One good trout enough to hammer away at a spot for hours? * Fishing an incessant high tide * Is rod sensitivity that important? * "Streaks" that are more likely to hold fish * WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Defining "The Search" amidst prolonged warm temperatures and super-high tides
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* Why Corky season is a real thing right now * What exactly should be lubricated on your boat and trailer * If you had to start saltwater fishing all over again * Transitioning from fresh water fishing to saltwater * What a week in the life of a tournament fisherman is really like * WWSD? WWPD?De către John P. Lopez
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A big pair of reasons to laugh. Plus, poachers, cheaters, high winds and having the right plan
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* Discouraged about dirty water, erratic winds and unseasonably high temps? We got ya. * Managing high winds in different scenarios * If you go this far to cheat and poach, you deserve what you get * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?De către John P. Lopez
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So about that hot autumn fishing ... what exactly will get it to turn on
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* Knowing the "magic" water temp for action to heat up * The "Annnndreww" story * When the wind isn't worth it to pole, plus how to play the first big NW "dump" * When the crazies are out and dealing with duck season * How to know your prop needs adjustment * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Overrated or nah? Plus do knots affect lure behavior? And Boatramp Confessional
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* Capts. Scott and Caleb dispel myths ... or are they? * How knots affect different baits * Seagrass problems and prospects * The strangest fish you never expected to catch there * Kayaking questions, answeredDe către John P. Lopez
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Boat dock -- yes, we said dock --safety. And a return to glory days?
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* What is your "white whale" elusive fish? * Good news, kinda, for habitat degradation * Better news for oyster reefs and mangroves * Signs to look for when fishing the far-too underfished Intercoastal Waterway * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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How Milton will change habitat, fisheries ... and lives.
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* How the Captains continue to evolve as fishermen * What guides see that prompt moves and change strategies * When exactly you should throw Corkys * Making the most of October's fishing bliss.De către John P. Lopez
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Shark near-misses, chicken on a ... boat? And Hurricane Helene aftermath
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* Mark Nichols from DOA lures joins the fellas for terrific conversation. * Near-misses fishing around sharks * How Florida is holding up and the fishery begins to recover * Returning to a bay you haven't fished in a while * Favorite types of people to have on your boat * Chicken on a ... boat? And other interesting finds.…
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One for the books: Bite Me community comes through in every way
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* A Casting Contest controversy? Of course * $46,000 raised, a new boat for a listener and all the buzz * When all you're catching is undersized fish * How the captains handle suggestions * Knowing when to mark a spot and why * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?De către John P. Lopez
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On the Feeding Frenzy, bull reds, shallow-water specs and ... luminaries?
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* When bait is lying * Navigating the duck-hunter/fisherman on-water relationship * Why go back to a spot later in the day? * Where and how to get that 40-inch-plus bull red * Shallow water always best for big trout? * If you're headed to the Feeding Frenzy, WWSD/WWDD is for youDe către John P. Lopez
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The boys really brought the entertainment and information this time
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* The latest on TS Francine and what it will mean to the fishery short- and long-term * Leeward vs. Windward nonsense and information * Now this is real trash * Innovations that changed the game for better, and worse * Best approach with that hint of fall in the airDe către John P. Lopez
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If you're short on fishing etiquette, how are you on common sense?
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* So why exactly were so few tagged redfish caught? * Prop scars and short-sighted newbies * If there are ladyfish there must be trout ... right? * Best matches for rod lengths and the bait you're throwing * Boat Ramp Confessional * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Terrific fishing on the way. And the Captains' favorite part of a day on the water
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* Water temps could dip slightly * How much reel does the average fisherman really need? * How to handle fish you don't normally target * "Attention-getters" for shoreline redfish * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?De către John P. Lopez
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"If it wasn't for my dad ..." Acknowledging the influences
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A chance to win a pair of Chris Stapleton tickets, plus: * "If it wasn't for my dad ..." * What a tailing redfish area looks like * The internal struggle to make a long run, plus knowing why you're moving * Behind the scenes at iCast * When bait behavior means something and when it does not * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?…
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What started out as a problem-solving episode ... went south fast
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* Yeah. You can use drones to drop baits. Sometimes. * Why feeding habits are seasonal * The best on-water fixes to common problems * Is this the smartest way to act? * All about blue redfish tails * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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This is why we fish. What a week it could be ... and why.
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* Will Capt. Dean forgive me? * A hot, slow bite. Adjust accordingly. * Doesn't anyone want to catch a tagged redfish? * It's beachfront and jetties time * What to know wading solo * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Come for unreal insight on baits and tactics ... stay for some of the best fish stories you'll hear
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* Legendary saltwater fisherman Mark Nichols joins the podcast with terrific insight on artificial baits and techniques. * Plus, three, four, five (?) remarkable fish stories. * WWSD?De către John P. Lopez
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Another huge Feeding Frenzy announcement, plus detailed tactics for redfish schools
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* Scott, Dean and Caleb with real-world experiences post-full moon * Don't choke when you see tailing redfish * What to do when working bait is BIG mullet * Explaining "fishy" waterDe către John P. Lopez
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Huge announcement on the Feeding Frenzy ... you truly won't want to miss this one
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* Hard-headed with one bait or nah? When teaching a newbie goes wrong * Bite Me karma ... tag, you're it * What makes the captains tune in or tune out from a spot or pattern? * A tragic reminder for all of us * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?De către John P. Lopez
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How Hurricane Beryl affected fishing habitat and prospects
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*Beryl was a nasty one ...the Bite Me crew talks in-detail about how much some things will change and what to expect from Gulf Coast bay systems. *Insight Dean, Scott and Caleb are getting from their vast network of captains and fishermen *Short- and long-term effects *When we get back on the water: What to do, how to approach the game and fish beh…
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What Hurricane Beryl's unpredictability means for the fishery
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Also ... * Now this is a Casting Contest: Dean, Caleb and Scott will battle it out * The wildest request the Captains have ever received * Flounder ... a game fish? And why other species don't have similar "runs" * The most consistent big trout the hosts have caught now and then * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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What those brutal high tides did to the fishery and when things get back to normal.
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* Learning shallows and cuts when you're not with a guide * What if you see all kinds of different bait? * Boat Ramp Confessional: That's not where a trolling motor is supposed to go * A catch-and-release dilemma * WWSD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Capt. Dean: "The craziest (bleep) I've ever seen on the water"
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* Terrific insight on rod building, the intricacies of rods and how it affects what we do from master rod builder Collins Illich * The wildest thing Capt. Dean ever has seen on the water, which is saying something * Perhaps the greatest big-trout fisherman in America with big-trout insight you don't want to miss * WWSD? WWDD?…
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When the topics get all four hosts riled up at some point
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That storm, “just came out of nowhere.” Um. No. Things you should know. Are you sure you remember the basics of fishing with natural baits? Caleb admittedly stinks at this. What the heck are we supposed to do with these water temps? Yo, Facebook guy. A word, please.De către John P. Lopez
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The Bite Me Feeding Frenzy is set!
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* Details on when, where and all the great things planned for Feeding Frenzy II * Are hot spots seasonal? * Here come the tarpon: Everything you should know * If Bite Me was a Family Feud episode * When you see a stranded boater * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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Cleaning fish in the kitchen, old baits in the laundry and keeping the stink off barstools
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* Fishing things we do that or significant others hate * Interpreting what TPWD reports really are saying * Fishing on a budget: When prices are high, what the Captains recommend ... or not * It's complicated: Best winds for jetty/beach front fishing. * WWSD. WWCD. WWDD.De către John P. Lopez
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Can the Captains figure out where the $120,000 fish was released?
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*Strategies when there is overwhelming boat traffic *Reasons you may have lost that fish *A redfish is a redfish is a redfish? *If a guide posts it on Facebook it must be true. Right?! *Mangroves and chord grass on the way back' *WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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"Don't tell my wife" ... or that Caleb story
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* It's about to turn on, isn't it? * Are we overthinking soft plastics? * Pros and Cons: T-Tops, fishing platforms and towers * Exactly how to push back into a marsh or back lake * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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The more Capt. Dean got agitated, the funnier it got ... and Caleb was no help
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*Bays most affected by freshwater runoff and when things should get right *Fishing etiquette at an all-time low? Let's ask Dean *Best advice for making sure you're not THAT guy *Who says top-water color doesn't matter? A case study *WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?De către John P. Lopez
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"I wake up every morning and fish excellence."
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* Events, tournaments and the Bite Me presence* Ranking the best months of the year for fishing * Gold standard lures everyone should throw at some point * Yay or nay: Obsessing over a "secret" spot * Tailing redfish are still a thing: How to approach them, stay on them and what to throw*WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?…
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When the stink is real. How to approach schooling reds. What kind of summertime bite to expect.
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Capt. Dean and John, fresh from Costa Rica, share a few great and not-so great stories. Plus, seagrass degradation, explaining and capitalizing on redfish and trout movement and what kind of summertime bite we should expect.De către John P. Lopez
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The Offshore Show: Everything you need to know
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Capt. Greg Verm joins the show, along with Nick Haddad from Release 'Em Right. * Equipment, mapping, baits, rigging and more for big-time and part-time nearshore and offshore fishermen * What and where to go for snapper, Mahi, kingfish and ... year 'round targets like Wahoo and Swordfish * Plus, a terrific program to learn and receive (free) ventin…
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Drones on the bay, finding mid-bay reefs and ... is it potlicking?
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* What is right & what is legal re. drones.* One Has To Go: + Drifting or fishing jetties/beachfront + Spinning reel or baitcasting? + Sunglasses or hat? + Tacos or Camera/phone? + Casting distance or accuracy? * How to find mid-bay reefs. * Are we in summer mode yet?* WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?De către John P. Lopez
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Huge announcement re. S.T.A.R. tourney redfish release ...
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Choosing the right skiff for your needs Keep pushing into the back lakes or an ambush point? A cautionary tale wading in mud Tips to plan a trip when dragging the boat from inland What in the heck is "Poopy River?" When wind direction changes drastically. WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…
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Hosts on the water, with each other. What could go wrong?
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* Thoughts and observations from a day on the water ... with each other. * Trout change is here. What will the impact be? * Explaining artificial lure bites and why they can change * What you need to know if you really want a tarpon * What is a desal plant and how does it affect fishing? * Where to fish when wind direction changes and/or strengthen…
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Bite Me podcast: Spring bait sizes, effects of high tides and Boat Ram Confessional
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* A rule of thumb on bait size and jighead weight in the spring * How high tides affect approach and the bite * Bait hatches and cycles, explained *What de-salination plants could mean long-term. * Boat Ramp Confessional... that's not how the door is supposed to close! * What Anglers should know re. trout tags and fees * Are Captains licenses worth…
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What tournaments will look like with new trout size and bag limits | Bite Me Podcast
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Wayne Davis checks in from Port Mansfield Throwing the right topwater bait, and setting the hook The Captains come clean: Real cast-to-hookup ratios One has to go: + Trolling motor, power pole or GPS? + Live well, raised console or jackplate? + Drift socks, knife or phone? WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice…
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Beware ”Pro Staff” | Bite Me Podcast
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The biggest fishing influences in your life ... not called Dad. How to adjust to Spring's unpredictability when you're going no matter what. Are dolphins more brazen because of ... us? Do's and Don'ts when fog hits. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo…
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Fishing adages we believe | Bite Me Podcast
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Warming water temps means .. what? Lure choice at night. What to know about launching a boat solo. Seagrass solutions. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Bite Me Live Album: Live from the Fishing Show | Bite Me Podcast
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Lots of questions on bag & size limits. Unique traits in different bay systems. Croaker's future. Cedar Bayou update and future. If the Captains had to catch a big trout tomorrow To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.…
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So you want to get into kayaking? | Bite Me Podcast
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So you want to get into kayaking: The captains w/a detailed, in-depth discussion to set you up. Keys to February's success. Fishing Show primer and a good time to help w/ crab trap cleanup. Best way to fish strong tide. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear…
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Bite Me friends taking care of listeners | Bite Me Podcast
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These aren't your daddy's cat hulls. Salinity Now: How to fish bays with runoff and changing salinities. Galveston/West Bay/Trinity tutorial. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Special Bite Me episode: Trout bag and size limits | Bite Me Podcast
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Capt. Scott takes us into the commissioner's meeting. What the limits will mean for anglers and guides. Answering skeptics' concerns. What about redfish? Future and effects To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Are shallow-water flats a no-go? | Bite Me Podcast
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What we know post-freeze re. fish kills. Trying new things ... or old things you forgot about. Pompano, Sheepshead and cringing captains. Speak now re. TPWD trout recommendations. Does light boat traffic affect fish movements? WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea…
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Impact of hard freeze | Bite Me podcast
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Strategies for trout and redfish when temps begin to rise. Making the most of winter fishing even if you don't wade. The Dallas Cowboys of fishing. What exactly is a "pattern?" WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca…
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Huge winds, big coldfront, huge opportunities | Bite Me Podcast
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For the boat-challenged: Spots and tips. Pros and cons of scents and scented baits. Does jig head weight matter THAT much? Flatsworthy ... effective conservation The five lures and colors we rely on most. WWDD? WWCD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad …
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Too much too soon on bag limit proposal? Or a sign of how badly it’s needed? | Bite Me Podcast
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The subtle signs you should not ignore searching for fish. How the captains make the most of bad conditions. Rapid-fire scenarios and how the captains respond to them. WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices…
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Finding trout while sifting through other species | Bite Me Podcast
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Best line test for different inshore scenarios Deep-dive into all things inshore fly-fishing with Capt. Scott. Pros and cons of switching to lithium batteries on your boat. Single-drops on Corkys and topwaters as effective? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y…
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Trusting your gear and how the Captains manage to stay on the water | Bite Me Podcast
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Myths and facts when fishing working birds. Too reliant on electronics? When a prop and skeg are not "fine". When to know inside the jetty or outside? WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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