Catch You Outdoors with Captain Rob Modys

This is a short one. Life got in the way with all kinds of errands and a very full calendar. I'm going to do my best to get back on the water this coming week. May the weather gods be kind.

The winds have finally died down, Fantasy Fest is over and US1 is manageable once again. At least for a while. Winter is coming. Thanks in advance for listening!

This week the interview is with artist Pasta Pantaleo. This is one of the most down to earth and interesting folks I've yet to run into down here in the Keys. We talked art, music, fishing and even football. Thanks in advance for listening!

I had an interview scheduled, but unfortunately it couldn't happen, but we'll try again. On the good side, my fishing friend is in town visiting, so I called and told him to get over here to the studio and let's talk fishing. I hope you enjoy the last minute schedule change.

This was a non interview week, so I ran with fishing. Just about everything you'd ever want to know about using artificial shrimp lures. I've had a ton of success using them and thought I'd pass along some tips.

Local historian Brad Bertelli joined me this past week. He knows more about the history of the Florida Keys than anyone I've met. Tune in and learn, and then be sure to look him up whether you live here or just visiting.

Season 5 has arrived. Some big changes in the show with the addition of more content, interviews and lots of additional Florida Keys information. Listen all the way to the end for a surprise! My special guest is JoNell Modys with Visit Florida Keys tourism. You might recognize her last name.

Yes... there's a fishing report along with a follow up on additional fishin garb. This time it's hats, shoes, buffs and sunglasses. Tune in and thanks for listening! Note! Season 5 starts next week!

It was good to be back on the water after some perfectly awful weather here in the Keys... And the fishing was great, despite a huge king tide. Thanks much for listening!

We are all going to miss Flip Pallot. What an amazing man and voice for anglers. He was the one of reasons that I became a fishing guide. Tune in for my memories of him and also for what's happening down here in the Keys.

News and weather, along with tips about how to stay cool in the crazy hot summer weather of the Florida Keys.

It's been hot and very calm here over the past week. That's about to change, but we could use a nice breeze. Some FWC news and a fishing trip or two are also included this week.

Lots of rain this week, with thunderstorms and winds a blowing. So this week I plotted a to-do list for my bucket list. Thanks much for listening!

The weather is here, wish you were beautiful. Seriously, it's hot down here, but at least we are surrounded by water and we have swimming pools and air conditioning. Thanks for listening!

It's mini season time here in the Florida Keys. Hundreds, if not thousands of lobster hunters are here for 2 days to catch those delicious crustaceans. Regular lobster season opens on August 6th. There's also a fishing report and some happenings down this way. Thanks much for listening!

The winds laid down, the weather improved and we had a great fishing day. Also some local news and upcoming events. Thanks much for tuning in.

The title says it all. Sorry, no fishing this week thanks to rainy and windy weather. But there were plenty of events to cover, so dig in, and thanks for listening.

The weather suddenly cooperated and I managed to do a couple of days on the water. Thanks much for listening!

Thanks much for listening. Some local color and a quick list of what's happening for the 4th of July weekend here in Keys.

Ahhh Summertime. It's here and it's warm! Finished up the visit of my daughter, Jessica, with a day trip to Key West. Made her smile. Thanks for tuning in!

My daughter visited us from Kentucky. We fished, we dined and we explored. Can't wait for her to return! Thanks much for listening.

Ok, the title is a giveaway. There's also some Keys news along with some results from my bait shrimp test. Thanks for listening!

Yes indeed! We finally got rain and lots of it. Hoping to get back on the water soon, but found enough to talk about for this weeks podcast. Hope you enjoy it.

My wife JoNell's birthday fell on Memorial Day this year, so we celebrated her birthday all 3 day in Key West and Islamorada. Fun was most certainly had.

Finally got back on the water in a big way. Three trips over the past week. A few stories to tell, some decent fishing, and a very special place was found with some serious navigation. Enjoy!

The title pretty much says it all, however I'm finally getting back to island time. Fishing should be on the to-do list! Thanks for listening.

The title says it all. It was a stellar week with lots of music, friends and fun.

The Songwriters Festival is this week, so we are headed down to the end of the road. I added some fishing talk this week, and hopefully after the Festival I'll get back on the water. I can't wait!

The weather has been great down here in the Keys. A bit windy for fishing, but that makes for solid days by the pool soaking up the sun. The Spring Break push is over, so come on down while it's a bit less busy.

Yes indeed. I not only had the flu and recovered, it was quickly followed up by my first case of Covid. JoNell joined in on the fun too. But we are both feeling better now, and while it was a bit of a setback, we are finally nearing the end of the big move.

I'm back! The tail end of moving is still happening, but I have connectivity once again. A bit about the move, the island, some fishing and some news.

Finally got back to fishing again. And it was great! Thanks for listening.

Yes indeed.. we've had another cold front blow through and now we have brush fires. Fun times down this way. Thanks much for listening!

An interesting week -- attended a huge redfish restocking release, a resort restoration, and continued packing boxes. Also some fishing and boating tips.

Finally got back on the water and away from my packing duties. And -- it was tough! It seems we are rolling into spring which calls for much higher high tides.

Yes, springtime comes early in the Keys. The fish are biting and the tarpon are on the move. Lots of news in this edition, so tune in and thanks for listening.

The weather is here, wish you were too. Some news, some happenings and some fishing tips. Thanks for listening!

A nice surprise! We encountered pink flamingos on the flats in Florida Bay. And... The fishing was fantastic. Also some fishing tactics talk thanks to the recent Saltwater Sportsman's Seminar Series, and some previews of upcoming events here in the Florida Keys.

A lot has happened over the past 10 days. A new job, a new home and some stories to tell. Thanks for tuning in.

News from the Keys including concert schedules, happenings and some fishing reel information. Thanks for listening!

Fishing was "entertaining" this past week. Lots of fish and lots of fog. Also covered several upcoming events and a visit to a new eatery. Thanks for listening!

A continuation from last week's podcast. This time around I cover locations from Marathon south to Key West. Keep in mind, the list includes only the places I have recently visited. Enjoy!

My wife and I love dining out in the Keys and thought I'd do a two-part rundown of all the places we've visited. This is part one, from Key Largo down through Islamorada. Next week I'll follow up with all locations south of Islamorada through Key West. Enjoy!

Hope you all have a wonderful 2025. Thanks so much for listening! This episode has some lessons learned about fishing and there's a past New Year story at the end.

Did a little fly fishing this past week. Also there's an upcoming weather report. There will be a companion FB post on Wednesday and a video on Vimeo and YouTube as well. Enjoy!

Christmas is fast approaching. Time to get that shopping done. Also covered some of my favorite conservation groups and added some tips for winter fly fishing in the Keys.

The wind in the Keys finally let down and I had a great day on the water. Lots of fish, along with manatees, dolphins and migratory birds.

Finally got to see the amazing holiday light displays in the Key West Harbor area! Also some restaurant reports and stops along the Overseas Highway.

Took a trip to Everglades National Park and stayed a couple of nights at the new Flamingo Lodge. It was fantastic. There's a full report, as well as coverage of my local Key Largo fishing and news.

A little bit of this and that. Also a fishing report from a recent trip, and a bunch of event items here in the Keys.

The title says it all. A small window with no wind opened up and I took advantage of it. It was good to be back on the water. Also, some music news, commentary and getting ready for Thanksgiving.