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A podcast dedicated to locating, catching and the conservation of Redfish. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

Matthew Parrish


    • Oct 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES

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    The Empty Stringers Podcast is an incredible resource for any angler, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out. Hosted by Matt, who is a passionate and knowledgeable fisherman, this podcast focuses on all things redfish and shallow water fishing. I initially discovered this podcast through the Salty Yak Podcast and I'm so glad I did.

    One of the best aspects of The Empty Stringers Podcast is Matt's expertise and enthusiasm for redfish. He has a wealth of knowledge about finding and catching these elusive fish, and he breaks down each aspect of the process in a slow and methodical manner that is easy to understand. Whether it's finding the right marshy areas, deciphering bird activity, or using the right bait, Matt covers it all. He truly wants to help his listeners become better anglers.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its entertainment value. Matt's storytelling abilities are top-notch, and he takes you along with him as he goes out on the water. It feels like you're sitting around a campfire with a cold drink in hand, listening to an old friend share their fishing adventures. This personal touch adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode.

    As for downsides, one thing to note is that this podcast mainly focuses on redfish and shallow water fishing. While this is great for anyone interested in those topics specifically, it may not be as appealing to anglers looking for information on other types of fish or different types of fishing environments. However, if redfish are your passion, then The Empty Stringers Podcast is perfect for you.

    In conclusion, The Empty Stringers Podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in redfish and shallow water fishing. With Matt's expertise and storytelling abilities, each episode feels like a personal lesson from a close friend. Whether you're new to saltwater fishing or have been doing it for years, there's something valuable to learn from this podcast. So grab a cold drink, sit back, and enjoy the journey with Matt as he helps you become a better angler.



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    Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 1:04


    It's time! Go subscribe to The Redfish Network. That's the only place to find my podcast from now on. Thank you guys for listening. I've got the same show at the same time each week, just a different channel to subscribe to! Appreciate you guys listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    Fishing Before and After Fronts S3 EP7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 40:14


    How does a cold/cool front change a redfish's behavior? Let's discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    fishing fronts
    King Tide Explained S3 EP6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 39:05


    Have you noticed the insane high tide over the past week? We'll get into how, when and why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    king tide
    Caught The Bug S3 EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 32:45


    New fly rod! Schooling redfish in the marshes. Red tide, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    caught schooling
    The Redfish Network S3 EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 77:09


    This week Drew Turner and I sat down and talked about schooling redfish. We get deep into the weeds. Also, big announcement about the Redfish Network! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    network redfish
    The Domestic Coordinator S3 EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 55:56


    The Fall pattern is on! Get out there and catch some fish. This week I have my wife on the podcast to help us understand why wives don't like it when their husbands fish all the time LOL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    You Don't Have To Fish Deep S3 EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 36:34


    Even if Summer temps are out of control, if you find shrimp in the shallows, you'll find lots and lots of redfish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    deep fish
    Crappy Trip S3 EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 47:37


    What can I say? Sh*t happens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Rod Talk With Drew Turner S2 EP 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 70:54


    Drew is the host of the Paddler's Playbook Podcast and the owner/builder at Turner Rod Co. He loves to chase redfish in shallow water and is a wealth of knowledge on the rods that help us do just that. Find him at @redfishdrew on Instagram, Redfish Network on Facebook and Turner Rod Co. on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    One Whole Year of The Empty Stringers Podcast S2 EP33

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 31:19


    What a cool ride so far. Thank you guys for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    empty one whole year stringers
    Trading Morning for Evening S2 EP32

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 20:59


    Fishing was great in the mornings last week but this week it'll be the evenings. Listen in to hear why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    trading fishing
    Marsh Blockers and Potlickers S2 EP31

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 44:34


    I got potlicked and marsh blocked, all in one week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    All About Belly Crawlers S2 EP30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 34:45


    Recapping this week's trip and explaining why redfish crawl on their bellies in the ultra shallow water and what they are actually doing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    recapping belly crawlers
    What To Expect On a Guided Trip (with Me) S2 EP29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 28:57


    At the beginning of next week I'm launching my guide website and I'll start booking for the fall. Here's what to expect on a trip with me. No Bananas, please. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    GRS #2 Recap S2 EP28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 44:08


    From the pre fishing to tournament day, here's how it went down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    Redfish Like It Hot I Guess S2 EP27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 34:56


    Just when I think I've figured it out, they do something unexpected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    redfish
    Picking The Right Boat : Hot Fishing Tip : Fish Consumption Warnings S2 EP26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 57:40


    The Basics of selecting a boat that's right for you. How to catch reds in these insane temps. Fish consumption warnings from TPWD. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Summer Time Water Temps S2 EP25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 30:54


    Rising water temps will have an effect on the backwater marshes. In this episode we talk about ideas to combat it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    GRS Youth Division Recap S2 EP 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 39:33


    My boy Reed and I participated in the Galveston Redfish Series Youth Division Tournament this past weekend. This episode is dedicated to recapping our day on the water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Matt Stinks At Fly Fishing S2 EP23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 37:38


    We've got a lot to catch up on folks. I tried like hell to catch a red on the fly but it just wasn't in the cards this week. Lots of shenanigans to recount and of course a fishing report from several trips out this past week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Interview With Kaylor Little S2 EP22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 74:29


    Kaylor Little is the owner/operator of Castaway Customs. In this interview we learn how to care for our Seadek, the ins and outs of small business ownership and we peak behind the curtain at her very personal struggle with Bell's palsy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    When The Tide is Slack Fish Clear Water S2 EP21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 27:08


    I recap last week's trip and dive into what I think is the best way to handle a slack tide. Also, we revisit what it actually means when someone says they had a great day on the water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Be Aware Of Your Surroundings S2 EP 20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 34:13


    Priorities of a redfish, coupled with changing conditions in the marsh can confuse us and make us second guess our game plans. This episode dives into several ways to think about these things and how heavy to weigh each condition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Mosquito Island Recap S2 EP19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 29:37


    Everything from rescue missions to tailing redfish. We had a blast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    island mosquitos
    Mud Slide S2 EP19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 28:04


    How Shallow Can I go?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    slide
    Redfish Are Like People S2 EP18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 40:55


    Other than the arms and legs, and teeth and stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    like people redfish
    Pecking Order S2 EP17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 34:54


    This episode is for the birds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    pecking order
    Conversation With Cary Beason S2 EP16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 56:12


    Cary is the creator and host of The Salty Yak Podcast and has created a community around that media that fills the needs of veteran anglers and new comers alike. He's a friend and a mentor in the podcast realm. Hope you enjoy our conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Conversation With Brian Little (Part 2) S2 EP15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 25:41


    Beware, we talk a lot of trout fishing on this redfish podcast during part two of our conversation. What can I say? The man knows big trout and his passion is contagious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    conversations brian little
    Conversation With Brian Little (part 1) S2 EP14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 49:46


    Brian Little is the owner/operator of Ultralight Boatworks, where he has designed and built a cutting edge line of all aluminum poling skiffs called, Sabine Skiffs. He has just released a new carbon fiber Sabine Skiff and continues to innovate and create in the skiff building realm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    When The Flow Is Slow S2 EP13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 34:58


    How to fish a slow moving tide, and maybe just avoid it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    Mistakes Were Made S2 EP12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 44:20


    This week Chris and I sit down to remember some of our not so great moments out on the water. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Tourney Recap/How to Fish The High Winds S2 EP11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 28:29


    Well, we caught fish, but not heavy ones. Also, the wind is blowing like crazy. How to deal... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    fish winds tourney
    Conversation With Kevin Franklin S2 EP10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 38:21


    The Skunk is over. Redfish were caught! This week Kevin Franklin and I recap our trip out on the water and explore other facets of the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    conversations skunk redfish
    Paul's Secrets S2 EP9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 32:36


    Spring actually is here. (told you so). But, we don't know how to catch fish in spring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    The New Sabine! S2 EP8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 42:34


    The New Sabine! S2 EP8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    Winter Pattern vs. Spring Pattern S2 EP7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 27:28


    Spring is upon us. How will the pattern change once it's here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    spring pattern
    How Fresh is Too Fresh? S2 EP6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 22:31


    Can you catch redfish in brackish water? How does the rain affect the marsh? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    fresh
    Cold Water Tactics/Why You Need a Transducer S2 EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 39:00


    Catching Redfish in cold water conditions. Reasons why you absolutely should install and use the transducer with your GPS/fishfinder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Fuel Line Failure/Navigational Tip S2 EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 29:32


    Paul and I got off to a rocky start this past week but ended up catching some fish. I also decided to share Rule 17 with you from the Navigational Rules of The Road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Mud and Shell S2 EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 24:52


    Reds are near mud and shell but scattered out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    reds
    Sleepy Redfish/Boat Ramp Port-a-can S2 EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 31:17


    Redfish have been in a coma on the flats. Also, Don't ever use the boat ramp port-a-can. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    This Is Me Being Wrong S2 EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 27:18


    Well, I was wrong about water levels, displayed poor boatsmanship and got skunked. Good riddance 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    The Water is Gone EP 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 38:52


    The water blew out with the front, so now what?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    water
    Water Temperature and Shallow Redfish EP18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 33:47


    This week we discuss cold water temps and their effects on shallow water red fishing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    When Tide Meets Wind EP17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 24:56


    When a SE wind meets an outgoing diurnal tide it creates a slow flow and a grind on the water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    wind tide
    Capt. Matt?? EP16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 39:53


    This week I recap the process one must undertake to get a captain's license. I also talk about a trip this week where we found the reds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Step By Step On How I Plan My Trips EP 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 32:52


    We get way into the weeds on tides and water levels and winds. If you haven't been on the water in a while this episode will help you plan your next trip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    When January Shows Up To Thanksgiving EP14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 18:36


    It's cold and wet. That's all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

    thanksgiving
    When The North Wind Blows We Goes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 40:21


    Don't be a sissy and hide from the cold. The fish are biting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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    Lost in the Marsh EP 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 37:41


    Well, Paul and I got lost, kinda, but we caught fish. Even one on the fly. Then Chris and I got the full moon curse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emptystringers/support

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