Podcasts about amberjacks

Listen as Captain Jim Green and Rachel Staples discuss some current events in the Gulf of Mexico, including the Rice Whale petition for a speed zone, the restructuring of the fisheries management plan for Amberjacks and what's going on with Red Groupers.

Jacks are a family of fish that comprise some of the hardest fighting gamefish in the ocean. Jack Crevalle, Yellow Jacks, Horse Eye Jacks and Amberjacks are commonly associated with this family but other fish like Lookdowns, Pompano, and Permit are also in the family. Dr Mike Larkin returns to deliver an incredibly informative conversation all about Jacks.  This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off Salt Strong Insiders Club: https://bit.ly/RowlandMembership LMNT Electrolytes Special Offer: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TomRowland If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at Tomrowlandpodcast.com Learn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites:  Saltwater Experience Into the Blue Sweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Tanner talks about some Jupiter Amberjacks, Canaveral croakers and some Canaveral trouts.  Tim found the trout in Tampa and almost found the turkey in the Pan Handle.  The Fish of the week is the banded rudderfish. Some More updates on Florida Fish Madness.

Today we have Lauren Sarasua (@laurensarasua) who's a spearfisherman out of Florida. She has a popular YouTube channel and IG page. We cover: Targeting 100lb amberjacks Spearfishing in Florida Check out more from Cast & Spear: Subscribe to the Cast & Spear Podcast Check out our Weekly Fishing Newsletter Watch our YouTube videos Follow our Instagram Watch our TikTok videos Like our Facebook Page

On today's show we talk with Capt. Lionel James, host of Lion's Tales on Waypoint TV out of Destin, FL. We get a quick offshore report from a recent trip he took. No surprises there, the usual bag of triggerfish, red & vermillion snapper and Amberjacks were brought to hand. We also get a report on the FWC's first annual Redfish Summit. Basically it's a day of scientific data and group breakouts where each region of the state gets to discuss any localized issues that are effecting their redfish populations. It will be really cool to get a first hand account from the progress they make with this program and the data they uncover by involving the local anglers. Be sure to check out the premier of Lion's Tales on Waypoint TV. If you have a smart device connected to your TV (like Roku or Apple TV) or have a smart TV, you can download the Waypoint TV app for free. It is also available in the Apple and Android App Store for your phones and tablets. It really is a cool on demand streaming platform for people that like to hunt and fish, so check it out!

In this episode, Capt. Tom Roller stops by the Guide Post on his way to the water to pick up some popper flies for Amberjacks and talk about fishing in North Carolina. The crew discusses the variety of the inshore and nearshore fisheries in NC, how getting involved in conservation and policy is received in the guiding culture, the future outlook for cobia and Willy's obsession with lizardfish.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

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The Best Wahoo Fishing Lure-Swimming Diving Plugs Replacement Hooks Targeting wahoo on the troll in the Florida Keys using deep diving swimming plugs is very effective.  The following are few of the most popular lure manufactures that sell swimming diving plugs for wahoo fishing: Rapala Yo-Zuri Halco Williamson Deep diving trolling plugs are very good wahoo lures, especially during the fall fishing calendar months in the Florida Keys.  Why? As the water begins to cool down, the bait migrations arrive in the Florida Keys. Following the bait migrations will be Sailfish, King Fish, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and even Yellowfin Tuna. Catching wahoo on large deep-diving swimming plugs is a very effective way to target wahoo during annual fall Florida Keys bait migration. A deep diving plug trolled at speeds between 7-12 MPH matches the hatch of a fleeing bait fish trying to escape a predator during the Florida Keys bait migration(action brings action).  Swimming plugs trolled deep at faster speeds will catch you not only wahoo, but also numerous Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna as well. I have caught several Black Groupers and even large Amberjacks while fishing for wahoo using trolling plugs when targeting wahoo in the Florida Keys. Replacement Treble Hooks If you plan on purchasing any of these name brand trolling plugs listed above then I highly recommend replacing the manufacturer treble hooks with high quality replacement treble hooks before using them for wahoo fishing. My personal favorite replacement treble hooks for all swimming plugs is the Owner Stinger ST-66TN Stinger Treble.  I will never put another a trolling plug in the water without replacing the manufacturer hooks with these Owner ST-66TN brand replacement trouble hooks. Owner Stinger-66 Treble Hooks The Owner Stinger-66T Treble hook should be the standard Treble Hook on all trolling plugs. 4X strong, these are a beast of a treble hook! Considered an automatic upgrade for virtually any factory rigged saltwater lure. Features include a short shank, three super sharp "power points," and a corrosion-resistant vacuum-tinned finish. Features include: 4X strong short shank three supersharp "power points" corrosion-resistant vacuum-tinned finish Learn more about the wire line I use for for wahoo fishing by listening to my tackle tip podcast by clicking here

Learn How to Catch to Mutton Snapper in the Florida Keys using these tips and techniques. Ball Bearing Swivels In previous podcasts I mentioned that I used the SPRO brand power swivels(50lb-80lb) for constructing wind-on leaders for targeting Mutton Snappers, but a few months ago I made the switch to the Diamond Brand Ball Bearing Swivels(50lb-70lb.) I made this change because I was seeing way too many SPRO swivel failures and was seeing an increase line twist problems resulting in leader failures. I have been extremely happy since I made the switch a few months back from SPRO to the Diamond Brand Ball Bearing swivels especially when using use long leaders(50-100ft) and heavy weights.   I basically eliminated the line twists problems I was having and I have not yet seen swivel failure since I switched from SPRO Power Swivels to Diamond Ball Bearing Swivels.    If you want to learn more about selecting the right swivel for the application I highly suggest reading this article https://georgepoveromo.com/content.php?pid=50 To extend the life of the ball bearing swivels and get the most of out their performance,  I spray them with a little WD-40 out of the box, then after each trip the swivels get sprayed down with hot water and hit again with WD-40 prior to the next fishing trip. The Diamond Ball bearing swivels added another level of confidence to my Mutton Snapper fishing game, they have also saved me a ton of money but extending the life of my fluorocarbon leaders. I purchase mine from Melton Tackle Product Description: Diamond Rotary Ball Bearing Swivels are the finest ball bearing swivels manufactured today. Welded eye rings for added strength and both ends of the swivel rotate individually to eliminate any chance of line twist. They cost 12.59 for a pack of 6. One pack will last me me month, it just depends on how many times I snag the bottom which maybe once every 3 charters. https://www.meltontackle.com/diamond-rotary-ball-bearing-swivel.html Bait Buttons For Mutton Snapper Presentation is everything when it comes to live bait fishing for Mutton Snappers, these fish can be very finicky.  I just recently found a product online called Bait Buttons (https://www.baitbuttons.com/) These little buttons keep the live baits and dead baits locked and stable on the hook. It is very hard for frisky live baits baits such as the pilchard or live ballyhoo to wiggle its way off the hook or flip back over the hook resulting in a fouled up bait with it pegged on the hook with a bait button.  On a recent Mutton fishing charter trip my clients were getting more Mutton Snapper bites and the hook up rate drastically improved. We also landed a couple nice Yellow Jacks and caught a very nice African Pompano along with a few Amberjacks using the bait buttons. I had been using several types of materials(soft beads, rubber bands and zip ties) to keep live baits and dead baits from sliding up and on the hook and the line, until I found the Bait Buttons. For detailed instructions on how to use the bait buttons just click on the link below. This link will show you exactly how I use the buttons when hooking a live pilchard on the hook for target Mutton Snappers  https://www.baitbuttons.com/techniques/live-minnows I also had a chance to test out the Bait Buttons for Yellowtail Snapper fishing using dead bait. It is extremely tough for any fish to rip a bait off the hook with this this bait button. It keeps the bait pegged on the hook. Below is young client of mine with the first batch of jumbo size Yellowtail Snappers he caught using the bait buttons. We used only 6 tiny pieces of bonito the entire trip which his basically un-heard of when it comes to flat lining for Yellowtails to catch these Jumbos, not to the mention he lost another 5 or 6 Yellowtails to the Sharks and the Barracudas on this trip. I encourage you to try the Bait Buttons out. You can order these directly though the Bait Button Website: https://www.baitbuttons.com/buy-now/original/I am using two different styles of bait buttons: BIG GAME Bait Buttons-Larger Hooks Pre-loaded Dispenser (with 25 buttons)-Cost is $8.89 Original Bait Buttons-Smaller Hooks Pre-loaded Dispenser (with 100 buttons)-$8.89 Make sure you read the product descriptions carefully before ordering. To save time I preload the bait buttons on the hooks  before I go fishing. Captains Choice Pure Sardine Chum Should have been using this chum years ago, It is 100% natural Sardine chum and it awesome!  This chum is now my number one choice of chum for Yellowtail Snapper fishing in the Florida Keys.  The fish love sardine oil in the Captains Choice chum  The ballyhoo and speedos go nuts for this stuff so if you are planning on visiting the Florida Keys and are planning on catching your own bait using a cast net or by using a Ballyhoop, then I highly recommend using Captains Choice.   Captains Choice is used by the a majority of the commercial fishing fleet through out the Florida Keys as their chum of choice for targeting Yellowtail Snapper.   For bulk orders you can contact Robert at 305-815-8290, but if you need just one or 2 blocks below are list of current tackle shops in Miami and the Upper Florida Keys that sell Captain Choice. This stuff is hard to find.  Miami Area Bird Road Bait and Tackle 4048 Sw 94th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 (786) 773-3030  Captain Jax Bait and Tackle 490c E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 (786) 300-5362 Upper Florida Keys  Captain Bad's Tackle 103100 Overseas Hwy #43, Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 451-2248 Wild Willys Witches Can not say enough good things about Willy and his Witches. His customer service is outstanding. He works with his clients one on one and wants to make sure you get the Witch you want for the application.  His Sea Witch lure heads are absolutely perfect! The paint and tie jobs are the best I have seen on the market.  The one lure all dolphin fishing must order from him is his blue or crystal orange head 3/4 oz or 1/2 oz head. You can catch several dolphin on this lure before it begins to show signs of wear. You can place a custom order through by contacting Willy through is facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wildwillyswitches/df. I am working on testing a couple new lures Willy created for me, that I will reveal in the near future, so stay tuned.

  How to Vertical Jig for Tunas, Snappers, Groupers, Wahoo, Amberjacks, Golden Tile Fish and Wahoo.  In this podcast I reveal new vertical jigging tips including a secret vertical jigging technique that I have not shared publicly on instagram or facebook. The new "secret technique" is guaranteed to catch you more Blackfin Tuna when you vertical jig the Islamorada Hump.  Here a few tips to help you get started or improve upon your vertical jigging game. My Jigging Set Up I use Shimano Twin Power 8000. It is an extremely light weight reel with awesome drag and ultra fast retrieve.  Perfect for my style of jigging. I prefer speed jigging. It is easy to do with the right equipment and its great work out.  Rods: Have Rods custom built for jigging that match your style. Rods need to be extremely light weight and built to match your style of vertical jigging.  I use rods built by Adrenaline Rods. You can visit www.adrenalinecustomfishingrods.com  There is so much information out there about jigging ones.  To keep it short and simple- Order one for Tuna Fishing and order one capable of handling a big Amberjack/Grouper. Do your home work. If you have questions about my rods just email me.  Terminal Tackle Set Up  I spool my reels used for jigging with 40 lb. braid line. The vertical jigs I use on my fishing charters perform at their best tied to 40 lb. braided line.  I double the braid line using a Spider Hitch knot.  I always make a double line line. This doubles the strength of braided line and allows me to target big Amberjacks using lighter line.  Using an Improved Bristol Knot, I connect top shot of Fluorocarbon to the braid double line. Connect your fluorocarbon leader to the solid ring on the jig using whatever knot you feel comfortable with. As I said in previous podcasts I do not offer terminal end knot recommendations. Tie the jig to solid steel ring using any knot you feel comfortable with. Also sharpen over the counter manufacture assist hooks before use.  Always and I mean always test your knot, especially if you are targeting large fish. Sometimes you get a bad spool of fluorocarbon or you hit a bad spot on the braid.  Testing knots will catch this. I always and I mean always test my knots no matter how much confidence I have in them.  I always double check my work and the manufactures work. It has saved the day more than once. I guess old habits are hard to break.  Vertical Jigging can provide non-stop action. When I arrive at a vertical jig spot, I like to take some time to figure out the drift. Prior to starting the day. I review my past drift tracks on the the fishing spots by using historical track logs saved by date in my Atlas Track database. This saves me a lot of time. I check the wind direction in the morning then review a couple possible drift patterns based on what I “think” the current maybe doing.  I have to be mentally prepared and having historical drift patterns based on wind and current direction saves me a lot time. I know now which spots are worth fishing and which spots I should avoid based on historical data. Once I  determine which way our drift will carry us across the spot, I calculate our drift speed. After calculating the drift, we start 100 yards ahead of the fishing spot we plan on jigging.  Once I hit a point of reference on the GPS that I marked (as a drop point).  I then let the angler drop vertical jig. Now with the Seakeeper, I turn the boat broadside so two anglers can safely jig. One guy can safely jig off the bow and one guy can jig off the back near the helm.  Dialing In For bottom dwelling fish such as snappers and groupers. The angler will let the jig stay on the bottom for a few seconds, bounce it off the bottom 3-4 times that will give the fish a chance to investigate and at times the fish will pick it up and eat the jig. Think like a spear diver when it comes to jigging the bottom around wrecks. Spear divers brush the bottom of the ocean surface with their hands generating clouds of sediment and religiously use underwater lights and flashers to attract fish such as grouper, wahoo, snapper and cobia into their kill zone.  The jig bouncing off the seafloor creates vibratory sounds and “clouds” of sediment/sand.  This action draws the attention of big fish from hundreds of yards of way.If the angler does not draw a strike he will then lift the jig 5-10 ft. and repeat the process. If the bottom dwelling fish do not cooperate, the angler starts working the jig higher up into the water column. Lifting the jig 30-50 ft. then dropping it back down. Big Amberjacks roam this area. If the angler does not hook up he must either increase or decrease the jigging speed. Vertical Jigging can be extremely exciting, but it is takes a lot of work and practice to get the technique correct. The angler must be in good shape when it comes to vertical jigging as it requires a lot of stamina and cardio. Once you feel a fish strike a jig from 300ft down, I can almost guarantee that no matter how tired you are, you will be running on pure fishing Adrenaline! You also have to get a rhythm down…let the reel do the work. The Shimano Twin Power does the trick for me. It is expensive but man can that thing jig up the Tunas with little work.  It is ultra light weight and do not tire out.  Fish Get Picky..Truth I am going to use the Amberjack as an example. Amberjacks do not eat just anything and are not always hungry!  The Amberjack will shut down and not eat due to fishing pressure so you have to use your brain to get them to eat. I have done several side by side tests over a two year period when I owned Jimyjigs USA and found the Amberjacks to be one “cranky” fish.  Anyone can catch them when they are biting, but when they are not biting that is when I challenge you to go to the next level and figure it out. A commercial Amberjack fisherman will tell you the same thing, they get “cranky” at times and you gotta work for them.  Yes, I believe color does matter with Amberjacks and vertical jigs. My secret jig is a chartreuse jig with a blue eye, The Blue around the eye is secret technique used by commercial Amberjack fisherman in Mexico. When fishing the Islamorada Hump, the fish tend to really key in on smaller jigs that highly reflective in silver color, on dark days the jigs that have super glow out fish the ones that do not. Purple, Blues, Silver, Golds and Chartreuse jigs tend to work very well on the Islamorada Hump.  Some days color just does not matter, nor the type of jig you use.  I have my best luck with Tunas using a silver colored 80-100 g jigs on days when the current is light. On days when it is ripping I have to beef up the jig size to 150 g-225 g jigs and even carry an ample supply of 300gram jigs.   Look around you especially when you are fishing the Islamorada Hump and check out what the Tunas are eating. You can see the bait fish in the water on most days. Try to match the Hatch.  Bait Strip Secret-Add Some Flair to the Your Vertical Jig Something new that I have not talked about yet or shared with anyone until now is my secret to catching Blackfins on the hump using Bait Strips. I attach a holographic bait strip to the vertical  jig hook and then I tie small cable tie on the hook to keep it in place so it does not tear off the hook.  As the jig falls this silver holographic artificial jig strips gets crush! Like I said earlier Tunas on the humps, especially if the fleet of boat is tossing out pilchards for live chum, get turned on to silver/white a silver and light color. In the sunlight this silver color down deep catches light reflection… not to mention the action of the bait strip attached to the jig is crazy! You have to purchase a pack of bait strips and try this out this winter. Its awesome!  Check out the photo my favorite vertical jig rigged with bait strip in my show notes.   Fluorocarbon Leaders Matters when it Comes to Vertical Jigging I always and I means always use Fluorocarbon for the abrasion resistance and the stealth. Fishing is mental, I have confidence in every jig I put down with a Fluorocarbon Leader.  Use 30 lb.-40 lb. for Black Fin Tuna and Mutton Snappers Use 80 lb. -100 lb. for Amberjack and Big Groupers.  Just telling you like it is even if you don’t like it. Thanks for listening now got get yourself some vertical jigs.  The best vertical jigging spot in South Florida is the Islamorada Hump.   

Diving or Swimming with Great White Sharks: Experiences You Should Have Podcast Show Notes Diving or swimming with Great White Sharks is on many people's bucket list and I got to swim with this amazing apex predator 8 years ago in 2010. However, this podcast (please listen above) is about Dive Instructor, Sarah Mayte's experience of diving and swimming with Great Whites in Mexico. Sarah's trip was incredible. They saw over 20 different Great White Sharks over the course of 3 days. At one time, they had 6 circling their cages at one time. Sarah was very lucky because when I went at the same time 8 years ago, we saw about 4 Great Whites. Sarah led her dive trip through Jack's Diving Locker and she booked this trip really early and went with a group of friends and coworkers. Their boat had about 30 guests, and 13 of them were part of Sarah's group. Now wouldn't that be a fantastic trip to go on with your friends and family? Where is the Best Place to go to Dive or Swim with Great White Sharks? Not many people know this, but the best place to go for fantastic visibility and a great encounter is Guadalupe, Mexico. It's a tiny island west of Baja Mexico, and it takes about 24 hours via boat to get there, which is why you would go on a small liveaboard boat for this kind of expedition. The worst place to go swimming with Great Whites is the Farallon Islands. You can't chum there and the visibility is low. Many people go to South Africa, however, the visibility isn't very clear and the sharks are hit or miss. The most reliable place to see Great White Sharks is Guadalupe. Photo by Jeff Milisen How Do You Get to Guadalupe, Mexico to Swim with Great Whites? You first fly to San Diego, California, then a bus will pick you up at your hotel. Sarah's bus had a big life-sized Great White Shark on the side of it. They drive you across the border to Ensenada, and you have to walk across the border and get your passport stamped. Then you head to the port, and get on your boat! Photo by Jeff Milisen Then it's about a good 24-hour boat ride to get to Guadalupe. You sleep, eat, dive, and swim right off the boat, the boat becomes your home, hence why it's called a liveaboard. How Long is the Expedition to Swim with Great Whites in Guadalupe? The average time needed for this trip is at least 7 days. It will take up a day to get from San Diego to Ensenada, then 24-hour boat ride to Guadalupe, 3 days with the Great Whites, a 24-hour boat trip back to Ensenada, then your bus ride back to San Diego, and you also need to allow time to get to San Diego from where you live. Budget at least a week if not more for this incredible experience. What is Your Average Day Like at Guadalupe? They opened the cages at 6:30 in the morning, and yes, everyone must use a cage (even though I personally would feel safe without the cage). There was no sun out and the water was cold, about 67-68 degrees. You might be tired, haven't had your coffee yet, but who needs coffee when you're jumping into cold water surrounded by Great Whites. The boat started chumming at 6:30, and the small fish showed up, then the Amberjacks came. About 20 minutes into sitting around underwater in the cage, waiting for the sunrise show up, Sarah, saw a figure and was the biggest one they saw on their trip about 16-18 feet. Her name was Lucy and she has a deformed fin. She's scraped up and ragged because many sharks are. Many Great Whites actually have scars from where Cookie Cutter sharks have bitten them, pretty interesting to see. You spend the entire day in the cage or up on the boat eating and warming up. Photo by Jeff Milisen Sleep, Great Whites, Eat, Great Whites, Eat, Great Whites, Eat Great Whites, Story Telling, then Sleep... not bad at all. The first day they saw 15 Great White Sharks and the second day they saw 10 Great White Sharks. What was Sarah's Favorite Part About the Trip? Sarah's not a photographer and loves watching animal ...

Pete plugs this weekend's Redfish Roundup at Nick's Seafood in Basin Bayou. Amberjacks in the gulf, trout in the bay. Water will be calm and great for fishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Dom hits the road to catch the new local baseball squad, the Monterey Amberjacks.  The Amberjacks are in the independent Pecos Baseball League.  Made up of 12 teams, the Amberjacks join Bakersfield, Tucson, California City, High Desert, and Hollywood in the Pacific Division.  The Monterey Amberjacks will be calling Sollecito Field home on most weekends from now until the end of July so come out and catch a great game for an affordable $10 ticket.  If you don't want to drive to Monterey then you can catch the Amberjacks in Hollister on Mondays at Veterans Memorial Park if they're closer to home for you.  The team even has Monday morning camps for youth in Hollister from 9am-12pm.  Registration is $35 to get your youngster some tips from the pros on how to become a better ballplayer.   It's always great to catch a game in the summertime and the Amberjacks are a solid team to watch on weekends at Sollecito Park!