Catch ‘Em Up

Who needs a boat! We decided to take a more casual camping trip with the family in Sebastian, FL, hitting the dock at the camp and our go-to fishing spots in the surrounding areas, We hooked trout, snapper, snook and... pompano?

Who needs a boat! We decided to take a more casual camping trip with the family in Sebastian, FL, hitting the dock at the camp and our go-to fishing spots in the surrounding areas, We hooked trout, snapper, snook and... pompano? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think kayaking alone is challenging enough, add fishing to the mix. Scotty D managed to hook up a few fish while exploring the Tampa Bay waters, his first experience doing so on a kayak, making for a pretty comical venture.

If you think kayaking alone is challenging enough, add fishing to the mix. Scotty D managed to hook up a few fish while exploring the Tampa Bay waters, his first experience doing so on a kayak, making for a pretty comical venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has been 8-YEARS since Scotty drew gator tags, of his own, but things are looking up for the 2023 season. As someone who has been harvesting gators for over 25 years, guided haunts in recent, we are sharing recent hunts while discussing the importance of population control, the dangers that come along with the hunt, safety measures you should take, and everything you need to know about tagging a bull. 

It has been 8-YEARS since Scotty drew gator tags, of his own, but things are looking up for the 2023 season. As someone who has been harvesting gators for over 25 years, guided haunts in recent, we are sharing recent hunts while discussing the importance of population control, the dangers that come along with the hunt, safety measures you should take, and everything you need to know about tagging a bull.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The prestigious Bimini Wahoo Mayhem Tournament in the Bahamas is an invite only entry, Scotty D and the guys got the opportunity to fish it following several successful years of placing in local tournaments here in South Florida. What was supposed to be an epic weekend of fishing in crystal clear waters quickly took a turn with rough seas and challenging obstacles.

The prestigious Bimini Wahoo Mayhem Tournament in the Bahamas is an invite only entry, Scotty D and the guys got the opportunity to fish it following several successful years of placing in local tournaments here in South Florida. What was supposed to be an epic weekend of fishing in crystal clear waters quickly took a turn with rough seas and challenging obstacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode should be called “Boats and Bros" as I missed yet another slot snook opportunity while Scotty and the guys hit up Stuart, FL for some inshore fishing. Their plans for some end of season snook took a turn due to weather conditions, but still managed to hook up on some short ones, a few snappers, and salt cats that made for a very entertaining trip.   

This episode should be called “Boats and Bros" as I missed yet another slot snook opportunity while Scotty and the guys hit up Stuart, FL for some inshore fishing. Their plans for some end of season snook took a turn due to weather conditions, but still managed to hook up on some short ones, a few snappers, and salt cats that made for a very entertaining trip.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sebastian, FL is known for its diverse fishing, wildlife and unspoiled beauty. Long Point Park campground is on an island in the Indian River Lagoon is near the Sebastian Inlet, a marine ecosystem and where we spent our weekend fishing for Snook, Whiting, and Seatrout. From gusty winds and dropping temps to Moriah's PB Slot Trout and sandbar hangs made for an unpredictable venture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sebastian, FL is known for its diverse fishing, wildlife and unspoiled beauty. Long Point Park campground is on an island in the Indian River Lagoon is near the Sebastian Inlet, a marine ecosystem and where we spent our weekend fishing for Snook, Whiting, and Seatrout. From gusty winds and dropping temps to Moriah's PB Slot Trout and sandbar hangs made for an unpredictable venture. 

Scotty decided to switch things up this year and take a different approach during the pre-spawn crappie bite and boy did it pay off. In this Ep we'll share how he's done things in the past and what he did different to pull in so many fish, break things down in "tackle time" and why I missed all the fun while our son Lando had the best first experience at the south end of Lake Okeechobee, FL. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

Two back-to-back father & son fishing trips made for some good eating as Scotty and his childhood friend Bryan got their boys on Lake Okeechobee for bluegill fishing, pulling more catfish on that trip, folloed by a second trip on with our son Landon putting his baseball bubbdy TJ and his dad (coach Tim) on the fish for an epic bluegill fishing fest. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We got up to Sebastian, FL for a family camping and fishing trip at Sebastian Inlet State Park, and it was a more than memorable trip. From pulling in snappers, trout, redfish and more, to experiencing the worst no see ums attack, all just days before Hurricane Ian made land fall on our gulf coast. While we didn't get much on our coast, our friends from Pine Island across the state through Vero and Sebastian were effected. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We're talking the many ways to catch a verity of snapper from mangroves and muttons, land or offshore, and "tackle time" talk on what you'll need and how to rig your rod too. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We're taking you into the commercial fishing world with our first guest, Josh, whose dad got both him and Scotty D. fishing for money right out of high school. They're sharing what goes into commercial fishing, the catch, profit, and chaos that would unfold on these trips. LIKE. SHARE. & SUBSCRIBE! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube Guest: Josh Harris - Owner MJHS, LLC Josh Harris-Facebook

Our friends and family ask a lot for fresh fish, but they don't understand what goes into catching them. In this episode we're breaking down 3 recently requested fish (grouper, trout and bass), and breaking down the process that goes into landing them. And hopefully this helps you land them too. LIKE. SHARE. & SUBSCRIBE! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

Nothing like a trip to the Florida Keys, especially when it's a bachelor party! Scotty D hit our favorite bridge on Cudjoe Key for a snapper frenzy and got out on a double charter for some deep drop fun with the boys where they landed a ton of fish, including one he's never seen or caught. LIKE. SHARE. & SUBSCRIBE! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We're going offshore in this episode chatting about what Scotts been catching on his charters during the "winter bite", and the excitement that comes from landing a billfish... also a little tac-tip when coms to targeting these fish. LIKE. SHARE. & SUBSCRIBE! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We're back! After some major equipment issues and studio renovations the Catch 'Em up Podcast is back, and boy did we miss this. Since we were MIA for a couple months, we're doing a 2021 recap ep. picking up where we left off. From a failed snapper & snook trip, thanks to Scotty D, to Lake Okeechobee where I lost the biggest bass of my life (also because of Scotty D), and where he slayed the Crappie using a jig on his new rod. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

The "mullet run" in South Florida means it's a good time to go fishing, but NOT so good to be in the water when they're coming through, we'll explain. This episode is all about the mullet run, the snook, snapper, tarpon and other fish you'll catch on 'em, and we get a little into the pros and cons of pier vs boat fishing and the crazy stuff that goes down when both collide! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

Scotty D had some recurring charter guests (Miffy and Leslie from Louisiana) out this week, getting them on the water for an epic day of Mahi fishing and helping get their mind off the rebuild and recovering they've had to endure after being hit with TWO major storms. Them folks over in Louisiana are the kindest it comes, to think that they've had so much going on and still thought of our fishing team by gifting us with some delicious cajun jerky, custom koozies, budan sausage, and... head-hog cheese? Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

Offshore fishing talk takes a turn when Scotty D. shares what he found inside a Mahi he filleted this week and we address a major problem we're seeing off our coast in West Palm Beach, FL. Trash is increasingly taking over our oceans and effecting our marine life, we're sharing what we see on our waters first-hand, and discus what we can do to better protect our marine life. Moriah has recently gotten the radio station she works for (New Country 103.1 WIRK) to get involved and have teamed up with the Beach Bucket Foundation. We'll be doing our first beach cleanup on October 10th, 2021 at Ocean Reef Park stating at 8am... if you're in the area we encourage you to join us, or get involved with an organization in your area. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

The struggle is real when it comes to trying to land a slot snook! In this episode we're breaking down the legal limit and crazy odd window of opportunity there is to catch a snook as Scotty goes over the proper tackle when fishing live or artificial, and we try to stay on track while sharing some stories of failed and successful "Snook Fishing" trips. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

No matter if your fishing the mangroves, off a bridge or seawall, or on a boat dropping led off the reef, you're in for a good time when it comes to snapper fishing. In this ep we're talking the many ways to catch these delicious fish and what you'll need when it comes to caching mangrove, mutton, yellowtail snapper and more! Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

Things got a little crazy, again! But as you know we don't hold back in these episodes of what we call "Campfire Talk" as we share stories of what goes down when you mix drinks around a campfire. From hill jumps on the golf cart, to dropping tents and learning about what Scotty D calls "Lumberjack Olympics" ...there's really no rhyme or reason to these stories other than a good laugh. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

Got a chance to fish the 2nd Annual Paws & Reels Dolphin Tournament benefitting Amber's Animal Outreach, a non-profit organization Amber started when she was 13-years-old focusing on saving dogs that are being abused, neglected, and/or euthanized at high-kill shelters. The struggle was real for us having fished this tournament with a different team, Reel Xtreme, it being a strictly dolphin (Mahi Mahi) tournament, and doing so in a small window of time. Please SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media: Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

That's a wrap on the 2021 Mini Lobster Season! Scotty D got out with the boys on day 1 of the 48hr mini season here in West Palm Beach, FL, and managed to get some bugs in the bag! We're covering it all in this Episode, from the different county restrictions on limit, to size regulation, and different ways to Catch 'em Up. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

We FINALLY got out with our team, Controlled Chaos, to fish the Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout, first time the WHOLE team was able to get back on the water in over a year! We had non-stop action from lines-in to "damn! We're out of bait!" managing to get some Kings, and Mutton Snapper pass the sharks, for an overall amazing day of fishing. Did we place? Listen to hear first-hand how our day on the water played out. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

If you've taken your kids fishing you know it can go one of two ways, it can be the most fun rewarding thing you've ever done, or most miserable stressful thing you ever did. In this Ep. we're sharing the best ways to introduce your kids to fishing with things we've learned over the years of fishing with our 5-year-old son, Landon. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

A few years back we started doing Facebook Live videos trying a wide verity "trash fish", naturally Scotty D thought it would be fun to have his non-fish-eating wife (at the time), Moriah try 'em, and boy did that take off. In this episode we are breaking down the past few years and some of our most memorable fish we've tried as we gear up to relaunch our social media series. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

Things get a wild in this episode of what we call "Campfire Talk", stories of what goes down after a day on the water. From wrestling matches to learning a game of ass quarters, anything can happen when family and friends share drinks by the fire following a day of fishing. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

In this episode we're addressing the spinner shark shared to social media after we got a lot of questions and comments (good and bad) about catching and eating shark. We are breaking down the shark regulations and general population issues here in West Palm Beach, FL, close encounters we've experienced and our overall love we have for these brilliant creatures. LIKE...SHARE...SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on social media: Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

King Mackerel are one of our favorite fish to catch offshore, mostly because you're in for a fight from the moment they hit your bait, to the second that gaff goes in. This episode we're talking about Kings in South Florida and why people give them a bad rep when it comes to taste... we're breaking down the Kingfish and sharing our favorite ways to cook 'em too. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube

It's offshore tounrament season in south Florida, and after a year off due to covid, team Controlled Chaos is ready to drop some lines. This week we share the highs and lows of competitive fishing, how it all started, and what the coming months are looking like. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

This week we're sharing our most memorable moments on Lake Okeechobee. We've had countless trips on the lake, but these few came to mind, including how a trip turned into a rescue mission when we came across a capsized boat. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

We didn't go right or left in this weeks episode of the Catch 'Em Podcast, instead we made a complete U-turn. What started out as bass fishing Lake Okeechobee quickly turned into crazy stories that happen when we're OFF the water just kicking it at the campsite. From early trips to the lake as teens, to wild nights as adults! This week we start the first of many "Campfire Talks" to come. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

Nothing like hitting Sebastian Florida to do a little fishing, even when it's a crazy last minute camping trip full of chaos. We got up there in hopes to land some sea trout, and we managed to do so in the end, but boy did we have a lot of crazy things go down leading up to it... from anchoring up for snapper, to hitting the islands to wade for trout, and hitting the inlet for mackerel, 0verall it was another memorable fishing trip. Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

In this week's episode we're talking two toxic fish in southFlorida, the invasive lion fish, and native checkered puffer. Scotty got out todo some fishing and came across some checkered puffers, this fish can be deadlyif cleaned wrong, since Scotty knows how to clean these delicious little guyshe decided to keep some and share a real story of how things went south after afriend didn't clean them correctly. LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks for listening. Now get out and Catch ‘Em UP! Follow us throughout the week: Moriah Daniels - Facebook Moriah Daniels - Instagram Scotty D - Facebook Scotty D - Instagram YouTube

This week we got out to do a little pompano fishing off Juno Beach in South Florida. Not only did we land a few pompano, but pulled in some Glass-nose and Whiting as well.

Last minute change of plans turns into epic peacock bite when Moriah and Scotty D hit a spot they haven't fished in some time. The trip takes a little detour when their son wants to catch another invasive species in South Florida, the Iguana. Moriah Daniels-Facebook Moriah Daniels-Instagram Scotty D-Instagram Scotty D-Facebook YouTube