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Capt. Pauly Ross is quickly becoming one of the most respected young guides in the Florida Keys, and for good reason. At just 24 years old, he's already earning a reputation that many seasoned captains spend a lifetime building. Born and raised in Islamorada, Pauly grew up on the deck of the Relentless, the legendary offshore fishing vessel captained by his father, Paul Ross—an icon in the sportfishing world with seven Gold Cup Sailfish Series titles to his name. The Ross family name carries serious weight on the water, and Pauly is honoring that legacy while forging his own path in the backcountry and tarpon arenas. With a quiet confidence and humble nature, Pauly operates with the precision, calm, and instincts of someone twice his age. He's a natural guide—sharp-eyed, tactical, and relentlessly focused on giving his anglers the best possible shot. Pauly's list of accolades is already impressive. He's a multi-time winner of the Poor Boys Tarpon Tournament and a champion of the Herman Lucerne Backcountry Tournament. His name is consistently in the mix during tarpon season, where he's recognized as a serious threat across all the major tournaments. Although, the most amazing accomplishment, I believe, is that he recently caught a super slam (Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Snook, & Redfish) solo on fly in one day! I am not sure anyone has done that to date - but could be wrong. But accolades only tell part of the story. What sets Pauly apart is his work ethic and presence on the water. Whether poling through skinny flats or chasing rolling tarpon at dawn, he brings the same level of preparation, quiet intensity, and deep respect for the sport every day. His guests quickly realize they're fishing with someone special—a guide with both heart and heritage. Capt. Pauly Ross represents the next generation of elite Florida Keys fishing. And if his early success is any indication, he's just getting started.
Episode 164, Dean brings back some beers from Islamorada Brewing from a trip to the Florida Keys. Cheers Big Ears!Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast! We hope you have as much fun listening as we do making them. We appreciate every listen, comment, and subscription. Email us at beerclubpodcast@gmail.com and we might read your comments in an upcoming episode. Help support us at the Beer Club Podcast store at https://beerclubpodcast.myspreadshop.com#beer #beerclub #beerclubpodcast #bestnewpodcast #whatsinthefridge #WITF #beeroftheweek #newandnoteworthypodcast #bestpodcast #drinklocal #craftbeer #beertasting #youtubepodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #beeradvocate #drinklocal #beer #beerreviews #beerranking #IPA #stout #lager #paleale #porter #pilsner #ale #westcoastipa #americanipa #blackipa #coldipa #hazyipa #DIPA #XPA #blondeale #amber #wheat ale #belgaintripel #islamoradobrewing #channelmarker #gofish #tropicallyimpaired
El ahorro te permite cometer errores. Esta es una de las muchas enseñanzas que me llevo de la charla con Juan. Cuando presidía Telefónica, fue tildado de arrogante por decir que la compra de Antena 3 representaba “solamente 17 días de cash-flow”. Seas una empresa o una familia, el flujo de caja positivo ofrece la libertad máxima. Te permite explorar y, por tanto, equivocarte. Este es, al final del día, el lujo definitivo. El escenario opuesto sería la deuda. La vida se vuelve más estresante en ella, quedándote sin margen de error. El problema de la deuda, desde mi perspectiva, es que reduce el número de opciones futuras y eso impacta en tu grado de desarrollo. Si mañana se presentara una oportunidad inesperada, no podrías ir a por ella, teniendo esas horas ya ocupadas con compromisos previos. Vivimos en una economía azarosa y la lección de Juan es que pelees por tu libertad de movimientos, añadiendo activos que generen rentas. La mejor manera de explorar este mundo incierto es con flujo de caja positivo.Me gustaría agradecer al Bastardo Hostel por permitirme grabar esta entrevista en sus magnífica instalaciones. La del Bastardo es una propuesta revolucionaria en el campo de la hostelería. Si tienes que hospedarte próximamente en Madrid, ese es tu sitio. Mi agradecimiento también a Víctor López. La serendipia sigue curiosos patrones. Juan buscaba restaurante en Sevilla. El recepcionista del hotel le habló de Islamorada. Una vez allí, le gustó tanto el sitio que preguntó quién llevaba eso. Salió el nombre de Víctor. Juan conoció a Víctor, Víctor me habló de Juan y hoy sale publicado este podcast. Todo lo que tenemos es nuestra reputación. Ese es el activo que proteger. Víctor ofrece servicios jurídicos a empresas desde su firma lbo.legal. El episodio 161 de Kapital (¡Better call Victor!) es uno de mis podcasts favoritos del presente curso.Índice:1:35 Las cartas negociadoras de Trump.12:47 Subir precios un 3%, incrementa beneficios un 20%.19:46 El flujo de caja positivo te permite explorar.28:05 Confianza ciega en la visión del líder.32:13 Buscar el talento dentro de la compañía.39:07 Decisiones organizativas por instinto.44:45 El poder de Musk en no pedir nada.48:47 Que el último euro se lo quede otro.55:07 Cuando dices algo, lo cumples.1:01:34 La sabiduría de Toni Nadal.1:05:52 Encuentro fortuito en Islamorada.1:13:18 Un CEO toma una decisión importante al año.1:20:38 Burbujas en mercados financieros.1:29:31 Proyectos de futuro.1:34:28 Viajar para regresar.Apuntes:The art of the deal. Donald Trump.Power. Jeffrey Pfeffer.Todo se puede entrenar. Toni Nadal.Discurso de graduación en Dartmouth. Roger Federer.
My guest on the show today is with John Rotonti, Portfolio Manager at Islamorada Investment Management. John very recently joined Islamorada Investment Management running their Industrial and Infrastructure portfolio, and he's been actively researching and dissecting about the electrification of everything plus anything housing related. We jump in headfirst on his investing philosophy and checklist/criteria when looking at this swath of companies. And for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies during today's podcast, I am not a shareholder in any of them. For more information about Islamorada Investment Management, please visit: https://www.islainvest.com/ You can Follow John Rotonti on Twitter/X: @Jrogrow We're excited to announce that we'll be partnering up with MicroCapClub for our full slate of investor conferences in 2025. Ian Cassel and his team at MicroCapClub have not only built and fostered the best community of MicroCap investors, but it's arguably one of the best investing communities, period. We couldn't be more thrilled to leverage our expertise in curating and hosting large scale MicroCap conferences, and teaming up with MicroCapClub to put together world class conferences for the MicroCap community. First up, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS in partnership with MicroCapClub will be held on April 22-24, 2025 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Registration is now live, please visit: https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113149/conference_home.html. See you in Vegas! Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I've provided the link in the description if you'd like to subscribe. You'll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft
Let's face it, the wind can often make or break your fishing trip. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the NE Wind here in The Keys and then also show you how I look at it on SatFish so you can get a better grasp on how it may affect your fishing trip too. Thanks for listening! Things I mentioned in the episode: I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. My code for $20 off is GOODKARMA https://www.satfish.com If you wish to schedule a private 1:1 Zoom call with me to learn SatFish, or other questions you may have to better help you dial in where you fish- use the link below for more info: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key largo, Tavernier, Islamorada areas- https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for rates and other info. All Good Karma Sportfishing courses and communities, including Wahoo Winter Bait Strategies, on this site: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Interested in The Good Karma Fishing Club? This is a private paid monthly community on Zoom and Voxer App. Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com to set up a call. Recreational only. The Good Karma Patreon that I mentioned is below. There are three membership tiers- "Best Of" is Free Insider $5 a month Rigging Crew 2.0 is $25 a month Link is below: / goodkarmasportfishing
Capt. Greg Dini is a highly respected flats fishing guide with expertise in saltwater fly fishing and light tackle angling. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, he developed a love for fishing early on, spending his high school years honing his skills in Mosquito Lagoon. This passion led him to the University of Miami on a Division I baseball scholarship, where he further refined his angling techniques in the bountiful waters of South Florida. After transferring to Tulane University in New Orleans, Captain Dini immersed himself in the Louisiana marshes, dedicating thousands of hours to this iconic fishery. His commitment to the sport has earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled and respected guides in the region. Greg is a founding guide at Flywater Expeditions in Islamorada, Florida, where he continues to share his wealth of knowledge and passion for fishing with clients. Alongside guiding, he is also a published photographer and videographer, capturing the beauty and essence of the fishing world through his lens. In 2023, Dini and his angler Evan Carruthers triumphed in both the prestigious Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament and the Don Hawley Tarpon Tournament, solidifying their place as a formidable force in the competitive fishing world. Beyond his professional pursuits, Greg is a devoted family man who cherishes time with his wife and three children. This is his story - we hope you enjoy!
Are you having a hard time finding wahoo and black fin tuna? Are you looking to improve your catch rate in general and find more fish? Do you know about SatFish and if so are you using it regularly? I cover these questions and more. Thanks for watching and listening! Connect more on https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for charter information here in The Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada and Tavernier Florida. I am a proud affiliate for SatFish and use it daily. In addition to this YouTube/podcast episode, I share about it regularly in my many online courses and fishing communities and you can also schedule a private Zoom recorded 1:1 with me to target your area. My $20 off affiliate code for SatFish is GOODKARMA. Check out https://www.satfish.com and sign up. Striker is my preferred apparel line- best quality of any brand on the market. Their jackets are keeping me warm on and off the water, love their gloves and the shirt I am wearing. My affiliate link is: https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9 All Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs are here: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Join one of the three Patreon Tiers I mentioned with the link below: / goodkarmasportfishing -Best Of is Free -The Insider $5 a month -Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 $25 a month (includes The Insider) My IG is @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Good Karma Fishing Club is a monthly private fishing community which is on Zoom and Voxer. Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com to discuss further information. Recreational only.
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!
Wahoo and more wahoo and Fishing report for The Florida Keys I covered a lot in this new podcast/YouTube. ____ Have you signed up for SatFish yet? https://www.satfish.com and my affiliate code for $20 off is GOODKARMA. Don't miss my NEW! Wahoo Winter Strategies 8 Week Intensive Program. We start 1/7/24 and all lessons/QAs are emailed. Questions get asked in the private Facebook group and it's a great way to learn even more about wahoo- bait, lures, live bait and more. Perfect addition to the Wahoo Game Changer 11 video lessons that get emailed to you (manually in 24 hours or less). OR The Ballyhoo 3 Way to Rig online course. All my courses and communities are at: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Interested in the Good Karma Fishing Club? This private recreational only monthly club meets once a month on Zoom and then includes a Voxer App Group for more "real-time" updates and to answer your questions. $244 a month. Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com All other questions about courses email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com. My NEW Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon Group is at / goodkarmasportfishing Book a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Islamorada or Taverner? check out my website https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Capt. Ryan
How do you troll for grouper? What are some tips for how to catch grouper? Trolling Motors Trolling plugs and lures What hooks should you use for grouper? SatFish and more. Took this YouTube/podcast "old school" as my Christmas present to you. Check out my website for all my blogs as they will help you. I write my own blogs (without using AI like the majority of blogs you see now) based on 13 years of experience as a full-time charter captain in the Florida Keys. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com I am an affiliate for SatFish https://www.satfish.com and my code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. The grouper blog I showed you is on their website. I am also an affiliate for Gulfstream lures. https://gulfstreamluresusa.com/collec... The shirt I am wearing in the video is from Striker. I highly recommend their apparel and wear it daily. Their jackets, gloves, shorts, pants and shirts are incredible and wash up very well. My Striker affiliate link: https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9 All courses I mentioned: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... The NEW Patreon Community I mentioned: / goodkarmasportfishing The "grouper in the grass" photo on my blog was taken by: German Fucaraccio and you can follow him on IG @gefuseas. If you are in the Keys, make sure and stop by Tavernier Creek Marina's bait and tackle shop as I mentioned. They are stocked up with the tackle I use. Email me for booking a fishing charter in the FL Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier or Islamorada goodkarmaryan@gmail.com All questions about fishing courses and communities email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Thanks for listening- Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Capt. Ryan
Send us a textWe recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys ! This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you ! There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes. In this second of two episodes, we'll talk about the trip back from Key West and and overnight stay in Islamorada, as well as a fun stop we made in the Everglades on our way back to our home in Tampa.Our Links :Subscribe to our Newsletterwww.FloridaTravelFanatics.comOur YouTube ChannelInstagramTwitterMonthly $$ contribution to help support our PodcastJoin our Facebook GroupEmail : contact@FloridaTravelFanatics.comMel's Hot Dog Restaurant near Busch Gardens TampaTampa Citipass (great price on 5 major attractions in Tampa)Local Miami news story about the new Publix with boat dock in Hollywood Beach VisitFlorida.com article about Holiday Boat Parades in FloridaFloridaRambler.com comprehensive list of Holiday Boat Parades in FloridaTrans Siberian Orchestra websiteRagged Edge Resort and Marina, IslamoradaMangrove Mike's breakfast cafe, IslamoradaHistory of Diving Museum, IslamoradaClyde Butcher's Everglades Photography GallerySupport the show
Every scuba diver must visit this location at some point in their life. My only regret is not going sooner. We noticed that it's just as mind-blowing to non-divers and kids as it is to certified divers. I also believe it inspires many to go and get involved in the world of scuba diving. In this interview, I speak with the executive director, Lisa Mongelia while at the DEMA Show. She not only gives us some foundational history, but some of the most interesting points and facts about the museum itself. I also found the little hidden Playmobile divers to be wildly fun, in an Easter-eggy kinda way! The history of Diving Museum is a first-class operation with extremely fine attention to detail. This is every diver's bucket-list destination, and it's perfectly situated in the Florida Keys, on Islamorada. From sound effects to things you can touch, we got the vibe of being transported somewhere else. I was shocked at the number of dive helmets and suits that exist out there and loved the timeline and facts along the floor as we walked from one exhibit to the next. They displayed everything from earliest Seibe Gorman dive helmets to the Mark V, as well as all regular scuba diving milestones and even the submersible Jim Suits (atmosphere dive suits). This was one of my all-time favorite maritime attractions, and I will be back! PS I think what really makes this one pop is tha fact that it's right in between SO much scuba diving (between Key Largo and Key West). It just fits. Contact the History of Diving Museum: https://divingmuseum.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDivingmuseum https://www.facebook.com/divingmuseum/ https://www.instagram.com/divingmuseum/ 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 (305) 664-9737 info@divingmuseum.org — Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Tim Choate is a pioneering force in Billfish Conservation and one of the most influential figures in the world of sport fishing. Growing up in Islamorada, Florida, Tim was introduced to the world of blue-water fishing by his close friend, Bucky Stark. His passion for marlin fishing quickly became an obsession, leading him to set numerous records that left the sport stunned. In 1995, his boat Magic caught an astonishing 2,140 billfish in a single year. Choate's fishing adventures took him to the Great Barrier Reef, where he spent five years honing his skills. In 1982, alongside Captain Peter Wright, he helped land the season's largest black marlin, weighing an impressive 1,212 pounds. While Tim's early career was defined by record-breaking catches and an insatiable drive to land the biggest fish, his passion eventually shifted toward conservation. Witnessing the detrimental impact of commercial fishing on marlin and sailfish populations, Tim became a key advocate for their protection. His efforts culminated in the passing of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012, which banned the commercial sale of marlin and sailfish in the continental U.S. In addition to his legislative work, Tim co-founded the Billfish Foundation, an organization dedicated to highlighting the economic and ecological value of recreational sport fishing over commercial harvesting. He was also an early advocate for circle hooks, pushing for their use long before scientific studies proved their effectiveness in reducing fish mortality from gut-hooking. Tim's contributions to the sport and conservation were recognized with numerous honors, including: 2012: Frank Johnson Trophy for Personal Achievement in Advancement of Big Game Sport Fishing, awarded by Guy Harvey Outpost. 2013: IGFA Conservation Award. 2016: Inducted into the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Hall of Fame. Tim Choate's legacy is one of unmatched dedication to the preservation of billfish and the broader marine environment, and his impact continues to be felt by anglers and conservationists alike.
How can you catch wahoo using live bait? What are some live bait tips I can use to catch more fish? What are the best wahoo fishing tips? What is the best advice to help me catch more fish? How can you catch more fish in South Florida? This power packed Good Karma Sportfishing video is loaded with tips on how to live bait, rig, use titanium for rigs, what swivels to use and more to help you catch more wahoo. It's wahoo season now in South Florida, The FL Keys and likely other places too. I catch wahoo consistently and help others do the same. Click the link below to read the blog I mentioned in the podcast video: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com... I also offer a wide variety of ways you can further expand on yoru wahoo fishing knowledge. The knowledge I share is from my experience as a full-time charter fishing captain in The Florida Keys for 13 years. Tavernier, Islamorada and Key Largo. My clients who fish with me and are in my courses and communities know. So don't miss out! https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Email me to book a charter or inquire about my private monthly fishing club Good Karma Fishing Club which is on Zoom and Voxer. goodkarmaryan@gmail.com For The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0, Wahoo-Game Changer and The Ballyhoo Three-Way Course I mentioned click the below link: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com Join the NEW! Patreon Group: https:///www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing. The Tackle Shop I mentioned in the video and blog is How Ya Reel In Tackle in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. My code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. https://www.satfish.com Shirt by Striker Brands- top notch quality apparel. Affiliate link below: https://strikerbrands.com/?avad=39764...
What are some of the best fishing trip memories you have? Do you like to share fishing trip stories with your buddies? Did you ever have to borrow fishing gear or let someone borrow your fishing gear? This Good Karma Sportfishing podcast talk about some of my fishing stories and memories- starting my fishing charter business in The Florida Keys, moving down to The FL Keys in 2009 during the recession and having gratitude to my friends Todd, Capt. Al and others in The Keys who helped me along the way.My parents are in that bucket- more on that another time. If you love fishing, like I do, and it also helps with your mental health, you will appreciate this episode and hopefully say thanks to others in your life who you enjoy fishing with! Thanks for listening and sharing. Capt. Ryan Good Karma Sportfishing & Educational Programs links I mentioned in the podcast are below: The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0. A monthly private Facebook community with lessons and online help in regards to all things rigging, lures, line, knots, brine and more: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Website for charters, blogs, and all other fishing courses and information: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com to book a fishing charter in The Florida Keys (Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada) or for information on my monthly private Fishing Club which is on Zoom and Voxer. Take advantage of more FREE fishing tips by clicking on the link below and also be the first to receive information about my specials and other fishing tips: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c... IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Thanks again! Anytime you're fishing it's all good!
What are the easiest ways to catch sailfish? What bait should I use to catch sailfish? Where do you catch sailfish in The Florida Keys? Should I use a dredge to catch sailfish? Do I have to fly a kite to catch sailfish? Can I use ballyhoo to catch sailfish? What are the best ways to catch sailfish? What time of day can you catch sailfish? Can you cast for sailfish? What type of leader and reels do you need to catch sailfish? How can I safely release a sailfish? And more on this fishing podcast! Yep, I covered a lot in this under 20 minutes no "b.s fluffy stuff" fishing podcast. The thumbnail for this fishing podcast is the pic from my first sailfish fishing in Cancun (Isla Mujeres) back in 2008. Yep, it was an experience and I treat this fish as special and take great care to release sailfish safely, which I talk about in this fishing podcast. And I showed you a Navionics screen too along with some tips on where to catch yellow tail, grouper, muttons, and sailfish in The Florida Keys. I am a USCG fishing charter boat captain for 13 years and share my knowledge on this fishing podcast to help you learn how to shave time off your learning curve and have fun too. As mentioned, The Good Karma Fishing Club is an exclusive monthly fishing tips club (Zoom and Voxer) for recreational anglers only- email me for the details goodkarmaryan@gmail.com The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 is a monthly online (Facebook) private group that is next level to the other groups with the ability to ask questions along with monthly trainings for fishing tips on rigging baits, line, lures and more. Only $25 a month. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Interested in fishing with me in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier or staying in Marathon? email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com My website is https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Courses: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... My fishing blogs are top notch and not just AI fluff. Check them out on my website Good Karma Sportfishing. How to Catch Sailfish blog: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com/how-to-catch-sailfish-in-south-florida-the-easy-way/ Wish to learn How to Master the Day? Click the link for a FREE Guide and be part of my mailing list for more weekly fishing tips. https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c...
Are you looking to learn more about how to rig ballyhoo? How to tie ballyhoo rigs yourself? How to catch more wahoo with ballyhoo? How to slow troll ballyhoo for wahoo? How to make titanium leader for ballyhoo rigs? How to have more set-ups for trolling wahoo and other fish species? In this episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing and Coaching Podcast I share one of my top notch blogs that I just wrote about How to Slow Troll for Wahoo Using Rigging Ballyhoo. The fishing blog about ballyhoo is very detailed and like nothing else out there. I include a lot of secret nuggets, fishing videos and things that I have learned fishing over the years to help you learn more about slow trolling with ballyhoo for wahoo, mahi mahi and tuna. You can use these ballyhoo rigging techniques in South Florida for fishing or in other parts of the world that have access to ballyhoo for fishing. I am going to be talking about brine secrets this week on my private community The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0. Knowing how to brine ballyhoo has been a big game changer for me over the years and yes there are brine secrets. Click below for more info and to join: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/co... I cover a lot in this no fluff podcast video about how to use ballyhoo and troll for ballyhoo to catch more fish. Click here to read it and learn these fishing tips now: https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/slo... I mentioned my stellar ballyhoo course- Ballyhoo Three Way online course. Here is the link so you don't miss it. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... Link for all my courses which will help you catch more fish without wasting time, money, and energy: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... I have some awesome fishing freebies too if you want to still fill your boots: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c... Ready to come to The FL Keys and catch some fish with me? Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Marathon. Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com after checking out the rates on my website https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
"He's not gonna tell you $hi!" I remember when my dad said that to me about the old guy at my grandparents lake house in WI that always caught fish. Hindsight, good for him. He worked for it and deserved to keep his secrets. I learned Gatekeeping 101 at an early age and earned my knowledge. This Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast covers a lot of ground- no b.s. fluffy watching me clean fish for 20 minutes at the dock while I tell you how "blessed and lucky I am to live in The Florida Keys." You don't need that, you need to know how to plan your fishing trip so you have a great day, use tools- like SatFish, And for Gods sake, if you are a fishing charter captain- watch your back! You are allowed to have secrets. You earned them too. Enjoy the podcast! Looking to book a high quality fishing charter in The Florida Keys (South Florida, Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Tavernier) where you get to reel in your own fish and be hands on? Check out my website: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Wish to be part of The Good Karma Fishing Club? email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com there is application process and this is only for recreational anglers. Email me if you are a charter captain and interested in private coaching. Single sessions or packages available to help you. Rigging Crew 2.0 is for recreational only. All other courses and communities I mentioned: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/co... I am a proud SatFish affiliate and use it every day. If you do not have it yet, you are missing the fish. I share a lot of tips to use it in my podcasts, blogs, courses and communities. Code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. https://www.satfish.com All my blogs are also on my website and not created with AI like everyone else. So check them out- they are also free to help you. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com... FREE Fishing Tip PDFs to help you even more: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c...
This episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast tops off a blog I wrote for SatFish.com this summer. I primarily talk about mahi mahi, but you can use these tips and the knowledge I share about SatFish for wahoo, mutton snapper, tuna, grouper, and anything else you fish for wherever you fish. I shares some highlights from the SatFish fishing blog as well as some new additional fishing tip nuggets and an incredible underwater video I shot showing a school of mahi mahi and a bucket that had sargassum weed on it. Once you see things like this in the water, it explains a lot. What is sargassum seaweed? Check out this blog from the NOAA website: https://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/sargassum.html Read the SatFish blog I wrote and am referring to: https://www.satfish.com/using-satfish-charts-to-target-mahi-mahi-during-the-summer-heat/ I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. Use my code GOODKARMA for $20 off. https://www.satfish.com Thanks for listening! Interested in booking a fishing charter with me in The Florida Keys? SouthFlorida. Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com In the podcast I also mentioned The Good Karma Fishing Club. This is a private monthly club that is more like a fishing mastermind. There is nothing else out there like it. It is on Zoom and Voxer. I started the club in January 2023. Email me at support@goodkarmasportfishing.com if interested in applying. There is no public link and this is for recreational anglers only. Other courses, programs and communities (such as Wahoo-Game Changer and The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0): https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses Apparel by Striker Apparel Brands. My affiliate link is below. Their apparel is incredible and definitely need to get the Stryk gloves too. https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9
When I discovered SatFish in August 2022, it truly helped me up my game. I was struggling with the conditions in The Florida Keys and as a full-time charter boat captain, that's not a good thing. In this episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast, I share about a recent blog I wrote for SatFish about how to Find and Catch More Wahoo in The Florida Keys. Also a lot about eddie's, and how I use SatFish in relation to eddie's. Truth be told, you can easily use anything I share, especially this blog, toe learn how to find and catch fish wherever you live, whatever you fish for and any level. Here is the link for the SatFish blog: https://www.satfish.com/in-depth-guide-to-finding-and-catching-wahoo-in-the-florida-keys/ I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. Use code GOODKARMA for $20 off. Interested in learning more about how to catch more wahoo consistently? Join my Wahoo- Game Changer online program. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/how-to-catch-wahoo-consistently-the-game-changer-course There is even an entire lesson dedicated to helping you use learn for to use SatFish to find spots where you fish. The Wahoo- Game Changer Program is geared for any level and wherever you fish. Not just The Florida Keys. Thank you for listening, liking, and subscribing. Interested in a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier area (Upper Keys). Check out my website: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com and email me at goodkarmaryan @gmail.com Interested in learning more about what other online courses I offer or private fishing communities? https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses The email for more info is support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Capt. Ryan
Want to know some rigging secrets? Learning how to rig and also have someone that can help answer questions along the way is a main focus of The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0, which relaunched this past June. The private monthly paid FB community is only $25 a month (no long-term commitment) and is full of videos (live and pre-recorded) and Q & A's to help you catch more fish consistently as well as save time, money and frustration on the water. In this podcast episode I share a little bit about how The Original Rigging Crew was started back in 2020 and why I had to end it in Oct. 2023. So far, since we started back up, I have shown how to make a high quality seawitch, rig a cigar minnow, rig squid, lure and tackle tips and ideas, a new crusher rig I developed, and more. In this podcast episode, I also share a ball bearing wind-on secret tip that I will be sharing even more about in the group and allow the members to ask questions. You may have to listen more than once to hear the buried treasure in the episode. #justsaying Click here to join The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/good-karma-the-best-florida-keys-private-fishing-club Want to get in on the Wahoo- Game Changer Program I mentioned? https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/how-to-catch-wahoo-consistently-the-game-changer-course FREE Conquer The Day Mental Mastery Blueprint: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/blueprint I am a proud affiliate for SatFish https://www.satfish.com Code GOODKARMA for $20 off. Book a charter in The FL Keys? Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada area. email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com More info in general: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
Podcast version that was released on YouTube August 26th. Jam packed episode which includes a Florida Keys fishing report, fishing tips throughout the video and more information about my wahoo program Wahoo- The Game Changer and The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0. You want to make sure and tune in for the entire episode as I baked a lot throughout the podcast/video. Some tips have to do with spear divers, sea turtles, bait, and finding fish. And yep, I said what I said about spear divers. Want to download a FREE video with another wahoo tip? I mentioned it in the podcast: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c... Interested in learning more about Wahoo - Game Changer or the Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0? Click the link below for all my courses and programs: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/co... Ready to book your charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier area? https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Charter requests- email goodkarmaryan@gmail.com Ready to book a 1:1 session, get private fishing coaching or have a question about a fishing course or fishing community? email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Follow me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Proud affiliate for SatFish. Code GOODKARMA for $20 off. I use SatFish daily and review it in all my courses.
Parker and Jon (joined by some special guests) recount their recent trip to South Florida and discuss a distillery they visited in Islamorada (in the Florida Keys). They managed to bring back a number of spirits from this distillery as well as some fun stories.
Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2lemBCvOFacJordan Hall rejoins the show to talk about our upcoming Art of the Tamada event in Islamorada and dives into what exactly is happening right now in history. The levels of technology, power, and knowledge are unprecedented, but what does that mean for us?Get tickets to the latest Art of the Tamada event feat. Jonathan Pageau and Jordan Hall: https://first-things.org/aotTailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/homeFind articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant
Full episode kicked off with a new lure from Gulfstream Lures and how I rigged it with BKK Hooks and Baitstrips. My affiliate links for the 12 oz Gulfstream lures below. Yellow https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=46124346802458&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z Pink-White https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=44588459786522&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z White https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=44588459852058&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z I will be showing more detail on the rig and have a LIVE QA in the Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 monthly private community that is hosted on Facebook and only $25 a month. Click for more info and to join: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/good-karma-the-best-florida-keys-private-fishing-club Next up was fishing with the new moon and spawn. Interested in learning more about Solunar and Tide Planning? My online course will help you at any level, no matter where you fish and is only $22. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/solunar-and-tide-fishing-trip-planning-secrets SatFish is my go-to platform for planning my fishing charters. https://www.satfish.com Affiliate code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. I consistently share more about SatFish as well as CMOR and Navionics in all my courses and the new How to Catch Wahoo Consistently- The Game Changer Course starts this week and goes through the end of September. More information and to sign up for the wahoo program: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/how-to-catch-wahoo-consistently-the-game-changer-course Thanks for watching and giving a thumbs up! Connect on IG @ goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Email me for fishing charters in The Upper Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Free PDF on How to Conquer the Weather: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/weather Email about courses at support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Capt. Ryan
Wahoo is a coveted fish that is on many anglers bucket lists let alone anglers that fish regularly wish to learn how to catch more wahoo consistently. I understand because wahoo is my favorite fish to catch and eat too. I have learned a lot about how to catch wahoo over the years of being a charter boat fishing guide in The Florida Keys and this episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast shares my insights on wahoo lure color colors and how to catch more wahoo. Here are the links for what I talked about in the podcast episode: Thanks for hitting the subscribe, like, and comment. FREE Secret Wahoo Tip: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/wahoo The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 Private Monthly Facebook Community: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections Wahoo- Gamer Changer Course Series: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections Blogs and other information at https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com SatFish https://www.satfish.com My affiliate code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com to book a charter. Florida Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada area. All course inquiries email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com
"Fish don't have calendars." I kick off this week's episode of The Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast with a Florida Keys (Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier) fishing report (mahi mahi, mangrove snappers, and cubera snappers) that leads into how to use SatFish to increase your catch. SatFish is an incredible tool that I use every day- fishing or not. And my quick tutorial in this podcast video will help you learn how to use it too. Still not signed up? https://www.satfish.com and my affiliate code for $20 off is GOODKARMA. The fishing report I share also takes into account the moon cycle which can you learn more about with my $22 online course Solunar and Tide Planning. And Conquer the Weather is a FREE PDF that can help you as well. Click below. https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/weather My preferred way to mahi mahi aka dolphin (but not flipper) here in The Florida Keys is trolling. And for that, I use sea witches. If you wish to create your own, I recommend joining The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 monthly online Facebook community ($25 a month) as I just put in a great video sharing how to make your own sea witch. But, if you don't wish to, or you are like me and choose to mix it up, try some of the cool lures I shared in this video from Gulf Stream Lures. They withstood the hair pull test live on this video which could have been a disaster for my recording if they didn't. The quality is incredible- hair, head, tying, so I am super excited to use these on the water and report after. And I close on some straight up facts about my fishing charters (I have been a captain here in The Florida Keys since 2011) and my podcast which is coming up on a six year anniversary (August 2018). Thank you to all my clients and guys listening to the episodes! https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com All courses and The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com Questions about any courses or the Rigging Crew 2.0 email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Charters only - email - goodkarmaryan@gmail.com Follow me on: IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys https://www.instagram.com/goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys/ (@goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys) • Instagram photos and videos FB @goodkarmafishingcharters https://www.facebook.com/GoodKarmaFishingCharters LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-van-fleet-goodkarma/
Drew Moret is a highly acclaimed skiff guide and the son of fishing legend, Sandy Moret. You can only imagine his childhood growing up with that DNA in the Sport Fishing Capital of the world, Islamorada, Florida. Sandy's friends are the who's who in the flats fishing game; Steve Huff, Flip Pallot, Chico Fernandez, Stu Apte, Billy Knowles, and many others. The inspiration to be somebody in fishing was everywhere you looked. All the kids of that generation became great fishermen and if you loved to fish, guiding was the door to financial security. Drew took to tarpon in a big way. The bonefishing was off the charts during these formative years, but Drew became a backcountry genius knowing when and where these silver kings would be, showing their voracious bite to a well placed fly. Regardless of the time of year or the weather, he'll be looking for the poon and most likely he'll find them. He prides himself on fishing for tarpon year round, although he can do it all. From cobia fishing on the wrecks, to tailing redfish and sunning snook. On todays podcast, we cover a number of adventures from the life of a Megalops addict!
Do you have a blueprint that works to find fish consistently? Most anglers do not have a blueprint. They just hop in their boat, head out for the day, and hope to find some debris. Unfortunately, everything is changing so rapidly now that this "strategy" is very outdated. This episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching Podcast shares, via video, SatFish views and what I look for that contributes to my success on the water with my fishing charters. I share examples of The Florida Keys, however these SatFish examples can be used to understand how to create your own blueprint, the why behind things, for your where (you fish). I highly recommend SatFish and am an affiliate. My 8 Week Courses also share more about how to use SatFish so check them out as well. https://www.satfish.com $20 off code is GOODKARMA The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 is a monthly online Facebook Community and I talk about it more in this episode. You can find all my courses and fishing charter information on my website: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com "Courses" tab for the course info. You can also sign up for my FREE Conquer the Day one page mastery blueprint where I share how I prep the day of and what I am thinking about: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/blueprint I fish out of The Upper Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier. Email me at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com to schedule your next fishing trip here in The FL Keys.
The Wild Sheep Foundation is growing and is pleased to announce the formation and official charter of the Southeast Chapter of WSF! The mission of the Southeast Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation is to build a community of conservationists to raise resources in support of scientific wild sheep management practices and habitat improvement. This is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the healthy populations of North America's sheep herds. We are a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing our passion for mountain hunting, educating the public and youth about the sustainable use of mountain resources, and highlighting the important role hunters play in wildlife conservation, regardless of where we live. Sheep Fever co-host Gray N. Thornton visits with SE Chapter Steering Committee member Patrick Morse of Ponte Verde, Florida, on why the chapter was started, its goals, plans, and events for the coming year, as well as the inaugural chapter banquet in May/June of 2025 in Islamorada, FL which will coincide with the Chapter & Affiliate Summit XVII. While the chapter will serve members from Louisiana to Virginia and down to Florida, membership is open to everyone. Join us today! For membership options: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/memberships/chapters-and-affiliates/southeast-wsf
In this podcast I share favorite overcast sky lure colors for targeting dolphin. It is jam packed with tips and a few gold nuggets I "buried" in this one, but you have to listen closely to find it. Click on the link below to recieve a Free copy of Conquer the Weather Mastery Blueprint which will help either guide you or give you an extra nugget or two so you can learn how to improve your catch with various condtions. https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/weather Fishing courses and The New Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 Monthly Online Facebook Community link below: The Best Florida Keys Fishing Courses and Seminars. – Good Karma Fishing Tackle Satfish is my go-to platform for all things. https://www.satfish.com Code GOODKARMA for $20 off. I am an affiliate. Tackle Room UV Seawitch Hair Below is my affliate link for UV hair. I buy all my UV hair from the Tackle Room. https://thetackleroom.com/products/uv-sea-witch-hair?variant=19845145591905&aff=4 Super exciting update is being chosen to be an instructor for https://www.inthespread.com. I had a great day last week fishing with the owner of In The Spread, Seth Horne. I have been a member myself for a long time and I highly recommend this platform as there is a wealth of fishing knowledge information from a lot of other fishing captains in various countries— not just the US. I will share more when my video on mutton snapper goes live. Ready to book your charter for July on? Something big is coming! Email me for fishing charters in The Florida Keys (Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada) at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com All fishing course inquiries email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com
"These are tricks I have learned from getting my a$$ kicked." I kick off this jam packed episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast with a new course announcement. I've been wanting to create a new online course because I haven't in awhile and this one is loaded with tools, tips and nuggets for any level of angler. Solunar and Tide Trip Planning Secrets— All Levels Here are a few of the highlights: What to look for "first" and then put the puzzle together. Top secret charter info for the best catch rate. How and Why a YouTube video on moon phases isn't always accurate. What do I consider my "Bible" and when I use it (more advanced tip). Four tools, including tidal coefficients, and I break it down to make it easy. Buying this course will be the course that other anglers don't want you to have. The course is pre-recorded with lifetime access $22. Click here to purchase. Other updates are my latest fishing report for The Florida Keys and my Satfish addiction. Satfish is my go-to platform for all things. https://www.satfish.com Code GOODKARMA for $20 off. I am an affiliate. Super exciting update is being chosen to be an instructor for https://www.inthespread.com. I had a great day last week fishing with the owner of In The Spread, Seth Horne. I have been a member myself for a long time and I highly recommend this platform as there is a wealth of fishing knowledge information from a lot of other fishing captains in various countries— not just the US. I will share more when my video on mutton snapper goes live. And, in this podcast, I also shared about a mutton snapper fishing removable lead sinker bridle system that will be of great help to you this summer that you can purchase through The Tackle Room. I would look to use this in conjunction with my Mutton Crusher Course for maximum results. I am an affiliate for The Tackle Room and highly recommend buying your tackle from them. Purchase your pre-made removable weight bridal through the Tackle Tackle Room by Clicking here The Tackle Room is also a sponsor of the Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0, so if you are interested in being a member of the crew, you get a special club discount. The Best Mutton Snapper Rig is the Mutton Crusher Course, in my store, that I mentioned for maximum results. Click below to purchase. The Best Mutton Snapper Rig – Good Karma Fishing Tackle Ready to book your charter for July on? Something big is coming! Email me for fishing charters in The Florida Keys (Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada) at goodkarmaryan@gmail.com All fishing course inquiries email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com Fishing courses and The New Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 Monthly Online Facebook Community link below: The Best Florida Keys Fishing Courses and Seminars. – Good Karma Fishing Tackle
Segment 2, May 18th, 2024 So what's been happening this spring & looking forward what's happening this summer? Alex Flowers has grown up in Scouting. Now he joins Carolina Outdoors-host, Bill Bartee, to talk about two of the high adventure camps of Boy Scouts of America & the upcoming name change of the organization to Scouting America. Show Highlights: Sea Base focuses on aquatic sports for Scouting like scuba diving, sailing, & snorkeling Flowers worked at this Islamorada, location in the Florida Keys over the spring All they need to bring is a positive, mental attitude & sun screen Philmont is 140,000 acre working ranch that has more traditional sports of backpacking, camping, and climbing It is the largest, summer adventure camp in the world Flowers was in the room during the announce name change of BSA to Scouting America The Scouting America moniker will take affect in February 2025 during the organizations 115-year anniversary The Boy Scouts organization counts more than 1 million members between the ages of 5 and 21.Things You'll Learn by Listening:Local Charlotte outfitter, Jesse Brown's, has helped Scouts prepare for summer camps for the past 54-years. Stop by for a boot fitting, backpack or rain gear before your Scout trip. A summer camp requirement is comfortable footwear & wear sun protective clothing.
Subscriber-only episodeIslamorada means "purple island." After all, Isla (island) and morada (purple), right? Think again. Brad explains why that's not how this part of the Florida Keys got its name. He takes Cathy — and listeners — on an armchair journey on why the "morada" in the name dates back to William Krome and Flagler's railroad and means "island home" rather than "purple islands." Take a listen to find out why. Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or comment? Email: cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
I am so ready for springtime and I'm betting my listeners are too! Not much fishing this week, but there is a report. Also covered the CCA Banquet and Auction and the Gigantic Nautical Market, both held last week in Islamorada.
www.atravelpath.com 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Why are the Florida Keys so Special to You? 02:22 Who Should Go to the Florida Keys? 03:40 How Long Should Someone Spend in the Florida Keys? 04:40 What is the Best Time of Year to Visit the Florida Keys? 06:50 The 7-Mile Bridge Drive 07:30 Kid and Pet Friendly Activities 08:34 Flying into the Florida Keys 10:15 Campgrounds in the Florida Keys 13:40 Duval Street 15:20 Nightlife in the Florida Keys 17:00 Dog Friendly Beaches 18:45 Favorite Restaurants and Key Lime Pie 22:40 In & Around the Florida Keys 31:13 Two Complaints about the Florida Keys 32:43 What is One Thing You Can't Leave the Florida Keys without Doing? Laure and Jason on Social: YouTube Facebook Instagram This was the ULTIMATE guide for visiting the Florida Keys! Jason and Laura did a fantastic job explain everything to do, from dining, snorkeling, museums, camping, things to watch out for, and much more. We feel like we have three weeks' worth of activities all planned out! 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Transcript from YouTube hey Jason and Laura welcome back to the travel tips segment of the travel path podcast yes thank you for having us stat nice to talk again yes if you guys haven't heard we had episode 13 Jason lore and their daughter Alexis came on the show talking about their 75-day road trip they took with the three of them and their dog Polly um they talked about everything from the frustrations some of the hurdles and obstacles traveling with children so if you're looking to get into an extended road trip with kids definitely check that one out today travel tips we're talking about one destination they know best so Laura and Jason what are we talking about today the Florida Keys awesome I'm particularly excited about this because that is very high on my list where we're going to end up for a little while at some point this year but tell us why this is such a important special place for you guys I think just it's very versatile I feel like there's just there's a lot out there and there's a lot of availability and um it just it's a great it's a fun place you feel like you're on vacation it's one of those plac as you go and you're like okay I'm on vacation and you can drive there and you can drive there it's accessible I would say and uh you you feel like you are far far away from anything normal absolutely now obviously this is a great vacation destination if you want warm weather this is exactly where you should go but what would you say for someone who wants what type of experience who should go to the Florida Keys well and that's great because like it's be there's Beach there's a lot of water sports but there's tons of like history there as well that's super interesting if people are you know it's not our thing but people just like to go bar hopping I mean you can't beat Deval Street and Key West or fishing a lot of people go fishing is huge um but again she mentioned the history the beaches there's not a ton of beaches actually in the keys people might think oh there's beaches there's not a ton of beaches we'll mention we can mention some few of those that we like and but again it's there's a lot to offer for a lot of different types of people there and a very laid-back Vibe I think that's the biggest thing is you really do feel like you're on vacation when you go I mean just it is very laate back it's not for somebody who wants to climb mountains or anything like that there's not a lot of intense sports to do probably but um I guess snorkeling you know that that can work up a good a good workout but yeah it's definitely like that laidback I want to be on vacation Vibe perfect and sometimes you need that especially you know for us who are doing these extended road trips and you know Are Climbing like you said climbing mountains and just constantly on Trails sometimes it's nice to get that vacation in where you can actually just wind down reset relax get your vitamin D and fuel you a little bit more for those longer trips that we're going to take later to get that full Key West experience how long do you think someone should plan to take their trip there I know for us like we say we want to have at least five days there but you can actually do a day trip go down to Key West and come back you can spend months there it's again it's very versatile with timing is that you know there's tons of stuff to do down there or if you really ever like I only have one day or I only have one evening or two days still do it yeah it's uh just so people realize from Mainland Florida to Key West depending on traffic you're looking between two and three hour drive yeah which really isn't that bad especially if you just want to be able to go down and experience it for a day or a night and then you know head back into like you said the mainland I'm sure we'll talk about it later on but that two or three hour drive is probably worth it just for the keyan Pai alone right it is it definitely is the type of driving that you're going to do there is not like anything else that you can do either so it's it's worth it just to make the drive MH yeah very true what would you say is the best time of year to visit or what time the year do you guys like to go so I will say we have two opinions so this is this will be interesting so I love to snorkel and be in the water but I found that going in the winter for me I don't like being cold the water was so cold I couldn't even breathe in my snorkel mask properly because I kept getting salt water let's let's get this up straight though it's it's maybe cold by Florida standards it's not cold by Lake Michigan standards or anything in the Northeast 70 degrees it's 70 degrees is what the temperature is it's probably a little bit cooler in the winter time than you would might think that it is right so the water itself is 70 degrees on average um in the winter time and for me that's just too cold to I just I was shivering so much so um I now I've only been in the summer the fall and the winter I haven't been in the spring um but I actually really liked the fall even though it's hurricane season so I know you do need to watch the weather but for me the temperature was just perfect it was it about 90 degrees the water felt wonderful and because I love being in the water and Alexis agrees we both really liked the fall even though I miss the Fall colors you know that we have in New England and Michigan we have beautiful fall colors but I really liked going that to my year because of the temperature the summer is very very hot and I haven't been the spring so it could be the actually Springs the best time to go and we just don't know so we haven't been there in the spring so we were actually just there a few weeks ago and it was high 70s low 80s to me I don't think you can get more perfect than that right so if you're just going and not going in the water winter is probably the best time to go because the yeah it's perfect temperature and that's a few weeks ago just for context recording this right now end of January mid January so that's yeah beginning of January yeah yeah we were in Florida right around the same time you were and I you couldn't have paid me to go snorkeling in that water I touched and I was like absolutely not way too cold I was like walking way away from it yeah and well I made myself go in the water I'm like I know I'm like we're here in the Florida Keys and like I need to get in the water but I was like okay I'm in the water there are a couple people with West suits but yeah not many yeah most people just we in their swimsuits Yeah you mentioned that drive to the Florida Keys was a drive you can't get anywhere else what did you mean by that well especially the seven mile bridge that is a very unique Drive you're literally driving over the ocean the views are awesome especially if you're driving near Sunset but I will say up in between kargo and Marathon you may not really feel like you're in the keys you really have to get south of marathon Marathon to Key West where you really are going from one little island to the next Little Island going over all these different Bridges um I think there's over 100 different bridges in the keys that you drive over you get more of a water view more frequently South America okay oh that's a good point now you obviously are traveling with your daughter and your dog most of the time so is that completely accessible I know you said she likes to go snorkeling with you but how do it go with the dog and her when you're down there oh yeah it's actually great there's Key West itself is super dog friendly tons of restaurants um are dog friendly and even the stores at first we were having somebody weit outside with the dogs while the other two P went into the shops and I started noticing I don't see any signs saying no pets allowed on many of the stores and so we started taking the dogs in and everyone the people that worked there were like oh they're so cute so even the stores like so most places you can take your dog in Key West Key West kind of anything goes anyway yeah key again it's that laid-back Vibe where you're just like you know even the mannequins Alexis noticed the mannequins in the store she goes mom their hair is really messed up I'm like it's because anything goes in Key West it doesn't matter if the mannequin is crazy hair that's nice that very relaxed Vibe so transitioning a little bit to um you guys are going to Key West you're probably bringing your Airstream right yeah have you ever flown from home to Florida and we actually recently just looked into it because our we're coming up on our 20th anniversary which is the emerald anniversary so we wanted to kind of do something with Emerald Waters and we were looking into flying directly to Key West and from in in January from Michigan to Key West is about 700 a person so you can fly to Key West you can fly into Marathon um but marathon's even more expensive than Key West so what a lot of people would do is fly into Miami is pretty low cost to do and then drive to the keys but Key West does have a I think a pretty large airport by you know Island standards um there's quite a bit of traffic in and out so if you have the budget for it you can fly directly there just not in our budget right yeah well we want to save the uh funds for those uh excursions and experiences right now when you fly into Miami how far is that drive you're probably looking around three hours because you just never know what kind of traffic you're going to get um even from Miami uh even you know Highway One going down through the keys you never know what you're going to because it's one way in one way out we haven't experienced any horrible traffic there but I know people have right well sounds like whatever your budget is however you want to have your transportation there's a lot of different options yeah you can even take a boat we've never done this but the Key West Express Key West Express leaves from Fort Meers and I think it's aadar that takes you directly to qf well that's arriving in style yeah exactly and it was pretty low cost from what I remember it wasn't a horrible price yeah it was a reasonable cost for you know getting you down to Key West now obviously in Key West there's going to be a ton of different boutique hotels and you know Cottage options when you guys bring your camper what are some of your favorite campgrounds we love state parks just in general Across America and the Florida Keys especially because they're pretty pricey um any you know unless you're in a state park so bah Honda Isa very favorite place to stay they have about 40 campsites total so it's a small Campground and maybe 15 of them are Waterfront so those were are very very nice obviously and we were lucky enough to get a couple of those a couple times ago uh they have cabins there that you can rent they do have cabins and tent camping but if you know I want to make it known that anywhere other than the state parks and anywhere in the Florida Keys you're $200 a night for a campsite or more usually if if you can find anything wow now I have heard that um from some fellow campers that we've come across they said it's very hard to get into those campgrounds that you have to be way ahead of time with booking so how how have you guys experienced that how far Advanced are you looking for your for your campsites it's it is it's it's like you said it's pretty stressful because honestly I would get on at 8 o' the day of that they would open up I did that for a whole month did not get any key sites and I would look at um bahah Honda Curry Hammock and John Penny Camp there's three different state parks I would look at all three of them I start always with theah Honda I couldn't do it it was like over a month I tried so he again he just keeps looking for cancellations and that's how we got we were able to get for nights at bonda and two at John Penny Camp so you really just have to keep on the cancellations because it's very hard to get into people are always cancelling I don't care what the campground is even small campgrounds like I said are only 40 sites at Honda people are always changing in their plans and you will find a cancellation if you can if you stay at it and even if you can get there for you know two nights the staff there like the Rangers are very they're very easy to work with like you just let them know hey we'd like to be here a little longer and just go into the ranger station every morning and check in with them if you only have two nights say hey were there any cancellations and we even um the one time we had one site for five nights but we really wanted a waterfront site because it was just it's so nice and we said for us it's worthwhile to move there for one night and go back to our site and they were actually able to find us a cancellation for a waterfront site we moved over there for the one night and we went back to our other site this that the Waterfront sites are just they're amazing oh like one of the best when you have that Waterfront site you you really don't want to go anywhere you just and bonda the other nice thing about that state park is you have like I love Sunrise I love Sunset and you have a Sunrise Beach and a Sunset Beach so in the mornings we would wake up we go see Sunrise you could do the walk around and then again the walks the beaches are not dog friendly on bajah Honda but you can still walk the whole Little Island there with your dogs so we would do our morning dog walk and um and loop around and yeah to me bah Honda is the best place to Camp so when you guys go just keep keep trying to get BAH Honda yeah it's worth it in terms of booking those campsites are you using websites those Campground websites or is there another website you're using for booking no this the Florida state parks website and we'll put links Below in the show notes for all the resources talked about in Today's Show Now obviously you know it's Key West so there's tons of restaurants there's a lot of bars like you've mentioned where you can hop in and out I'm sure it has a very Lively night life for um the bachelorette parties things like that but as far as families at times maybe not kid-friendly it was when we were there for around Halloween I can't remember the Fest is called but there's some sort of Fan Fest during Halloween where when you drive down dual Street people are not close and dval street is really the street that if you're worried about what your kids might see just don't go down dval street anywhere else is going to be normally okay so we turned onto dval Street and I didn't want to make a big reaction because then kids were gonna want to see everything so I'm like oh hey Alexis did you want to watch a show she's like yeah so we just gave her the iPad the headphones and we just and she she saw nothing well that's a good travel tip so as far as that is there anything else that maybe if you are a f traveling with you know small children that you should kind of avoid in the Key West area it's more just if there's a festival going on because like we walked down toal street just this last time and it was just F dur during the day it's okay you'll might see some things that you may not want your kids looking at and some of the windows but you might take the opportunity to distract them like Laura mentioned right when you see something just oh look at over here there's a chicken because there's tons of chicken CH are walking all over the place so there's always a way to distract them from seeing something you may not want them to see but during the day because everybody I think is sleeping still it's this a totally different vibe Walking Down the Wall Street but when the Sun goes down it changes yeah but again that's just the Wall Street right so the rest of the Key West is still very very kid-friendly for sure and like I said extremely dog friendly for sure awesome so what do you guys like to do at night when that sun goes down we're not really night lifers I'll admit we love to go see Sunset and then but the one night we were out a little bit later we went to Robbie's um to feed the tarpon and that was pretty fun too and then again I I'd read mixed reviews of dogs were allowed or not um but we brought our dogs and they let us go out on the decks to feed the tarpon but the Pelicans were just they were really aggressive bold it was hard to feed the tarpon you know and Alexis is trying to like you know shoe the Pelicans away and they're biting at her feet and everything ply wouldn't even bark at her no ply was hiding behind us we're like P do your job bark at them but one thing I would say about NTI and it never gets talked about the Nik at least not that I've heard is they have a a beautiful night sky yeah the stars there so if you're into you know you know nighttime photography or just stargazing especally at beah Honda it it was pretty nice pretty nice night sky so honestly like if you camp at bajah Honda you can really just stay there for your whole time because there's just there's so much even just right there like if you really just want to take a really late back you know vacation to the keys I mean yeah B Honda is where it's at well they have the snorkel tour there so you can you have an Excursion you can take right from the state park their their dive shop has a small restaurant in there they even sell key lime pie from there um so literally you you you have two or three different beaches there you can check out there's kayak rentals there so like Laura says there's a lot of opportunity just to stay put if you'd like to and it can help save money as well right but I wouldn't recommend that you got to at least go down to Key West you had mentioned there weren't a ton of beaches and going back to talking about the pet friendly activities and we're both frequenters of Honeymoon Island in Duneden which is a dog beach are there any dog friendly beaches in the keys yeah so in like I think it was the marathon area there's Sombrero Beach which is a really pretty nice Beach actually small but there's really pretty palm trees on the beach and yeah that's completely dog fry the dogs can go in the water there's a few others that we didn't go to there's one called an's Beach that's right off of the road that look kind of like a neat spot dogs are allowed there um um but one of our favorite beaches that dogs are kind of allowed at is the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park which is at the you know to of the Florida in Key West there dogs aren't allowed on the Sandy part of the beach are in the water but there's just this beautifully shaded palm tree Beach area that the dogs are allowed so like since Jason doesn't really want to be in the water anyway he would hang out with Polly in that beautiful Beach area shaded and Alexis and I would go in the water and you're really on the beach you you are I mean you you're sitting there looking at you know all the beautiful views that the beach offers and you're still sitting in sand but you may have a nice palm tree over the top of your head keeping you out of the sun right so yeah so it's and to us we feel like that was one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever seen it's one of the nicest beaches out there I think and it's nice too and then if you don't have your dog with you then um the fort Zachary Taylor is a very cool tour to take you can tour the whole Fort and there's just all these really cool little nooks and cranage I mean you could spend a couple hours over there just touring the fort they have historical reenactments sometimes so there just that was like one of our favorite places I think in in Q West was the for Zary Taylor State Park very cool history beaches nightlife dog friendly there's Little slice of everything for everybody cool good stuff transitioning a little bit and talking about food what are some of your favorite breakfast lunch spots or just spots you think you should definitely hit when you're in Key West or the keys area well we are huge key lime fans so we actually found Forbes Top 10 key lime pies we only made it through five of them because um some of them were just a little bit farther for us to drive and we didn't want to make the drive but each one was very very good um I will say Honestly though one of our favorite key lime pies is at Publix oh yeah really the grocery store the the grocery store wow but the one that we went to where was it the Key Lime Pie Bakery in Key West yes we feel according to our t bu is the best right and it said that it was the original key line place from like 1865 but of all the ones we've tried and that wasn't even on the top 10 list yeah some of those lists you wonder who put them together and but that one we really enjoyed it but you can't really get a bad piece of key pie anywhere in the keys um but surpr if you just in Florida you're not in the keys and you like key line pie just go to Publix pretty good Publix has a very good key line pie and then the other thing that's kind of neat too is that each place has her own take on key lime pie you know some will do whipped cream some do the mering some people drizzle it with raspberry chocolate covered um we actually found one we really liked um that was a coconut key lime pie that was probably one of our favorites as well so it's kind of neat so if you're a key lime pie lover just have at it from a restaurant standpoint in kargo we went to this restaurant called The Fish House for for dinner and it had a really nice you know being a sea type Vibe you know it felt like you're on a boat and uh they had really good food as well there and in Key West being airst streamers there's a restaurant called garos in Key West that has the food is cooked in an Airstream and it's all outside seating and they have live music there and then there's like a separate bar that's in like a old Cottage House that the drinks come out of there and the food comes out of the Airstream and really awesome Vibe and pretty reasonably priced for being in t West really good tacos yeah I got like the Fish Taco Trio I had the uh the burger I always from Burger man but uh those are two places that we can highly recommend and it was nice because it was super dog friendly because they had this big sign that says dogs preferred humans tolerated you always know that's going to be good you go in the bar and there was I think three golden retriever laying on the around in the bar by the bar area and yeah it was just yeah super dog friendly and then I know there's a whole list of restaurants that are dog friendly so and one we didn't eat at but we've heard good things about was Sloppy Joe's Sloppy Joe's Bar is a landmark a lot of celebrities are known to frequent that County chz just played a surprise concert there so that that's one that we could recommend there's there's just a lot of options for whatever your taste might be right and we haven't had a bad bad meal in in the Florida no robbes even robbes Robbie's where you feed the tarpon yeah and what was that uh Alam marada that's in Al marado so it's like halfway down the keys they have a good restaurant there we have their key lime pie um outdoor seating right on Waterfront so that's that's another place we'd recommend that place had a lot of neat stuff to check out other than just the restaurant again you can feed the tarpon the fish how was it five bucks for a right yeah for a bucket of fish or something very reasonably priced yeah so yeah I don't feel like can really go wrong because most of the food is you know fresh fish you know key lime pie can't go wrong with that well you guys are definitely making me hungry and now we have our nice list to follow when we get to uh the keys so if you haven't mentioned them already are there any nearby attractions that you want to mention well honestly the other thing too I know not this is not everybody's cup of tea but we went to the Key West Cemetery that was very interesting and very educational like in just the different kinds like the graves are all above um the ground because of the water level and just reading about some of the different people they had some really interesting gravestones like one was a big conch shell one was like a um a bookshelf with books on it of all her favorite books and I don't I I've always really enjoyed going to really old Cemetery like that I don't remember what the year what the year is on it but it's either somewhere in the 1800s I believe well Key West is Florida's first city right a lot of people don't know that but um cool places to check out is merer square uh oh yeah you definitely want to be there for Sunset that's a bucket listing we we just were able to do that this last trip there's three performers that perform right there there usually cruise ship import again it gives you that feeling that you are somewhere far away uh another cool place that we didn't go to that we want to may get to pretty soon as the dry to ugas National Park you have to take a a float plane out there or boat it's the only way to get there but that place is really awesome from what we've seen uh Hemingway houses there and so is the Key West Lighthouse there's a lot of different museums also in Key West for you know whatever your interests are you know there's there's just tons to do in Key like even just in Key West there's just tons to do awesome so you really could spend probably a couple weeks there and have just a bunch of different experience oh yeah and actually when I asked Alexis how long we needed to spend there she's like oh at least three weeks that was her that was her answer I'm convinced that you can spend as much time as you want in almost any place right because there's just there is so much it sounds like and it sounds like you guys just planned our entire 3-we trip down to the Key West and we'll definitely be listening to this podcast when we're making our trip down there cuz yeah this was really really informative yeah oh actually there's one more really cool thing that um you can take the you can actually walk or bike the old seven mile bridge to Pigeon key which you can only Access Pigeon Key by the old bridge now the interesting thing is dogs are allowed on the old bridge but they are not allowed on pigeon key except for one day a year there's sometime in January they do some Ser of a dog fundraiser so dogs are allowed on pigeon Key island but that looked like a really cool thing too it's like I think it's about two miles two miles of the old seven mile bridge like the original one that the train tracks were on um and just even the history of the Overseas Highway is really very interesting I think Modern Marvels Modern Marvels has a good episode about the Overseas Highway that I highly recommend anybody to check out if you're going to be headed down there because it's nice to know how it all came about and there is a hurricane Museum there as well because there was a huge hurricane in the 1930s killed a bunch of people and kind of impacted the Overseas Highway and there's I believe that museum is in is it Marathon or Isa marada I'm not sure which one but that that's there to check out as well the divers Museum divers Museum there's a lot there's a lot to do the list goes on and on yeah we could probably have a three-hour segment on what to do in in the keys the Florida Keys yeah we'll transition into the 321 countdown segment of the podcast the final three questions so what are three things to do around the Florida Keys area one thing we super duper recommend is the Robert Was Here Fruit Stand you heard that right Robert was here is the name it was called Robert was here for say I believe they've been operating for about 60 years it's in Homestead Florida it's just outside the Everglade so that's more of you're coming on the east side and they have just the most amazing variety of tropical and exotic fruits and not only that they have the best milkshake we have ever had hands down the best milkshake ever like I got um it's all made with fresh really fresh fruit um I got the coconut lime vanilla milkshake and Alexis is a huge fan of dragon fruit so she literally just got dragon fruit and ice in her smoothie um but the interesting thing too is that they have three turnovers as far as like different fruits so when we were down in October it was a whole different set of exotic fruit in January it was like a whole another set of exotic fruits it's kind of interesting we got to try these things called SEL and pomy and like all these really interesting C you know just very interesting names and very interesting flavors and then when I asked they said also June is another turnover so the big times are like summer winter and fall they have totally different fruits and you can actually just buy the fruit or you can put it into a smoothie or a milkshake but that is hands down a big recommendation and when we go because we're off we're Towing our Airstream either down or back from the keys there's RV parking there as well so don't feel like you can't go there if you're you're towing your rig right and not only that like we always just kind of stop get our fruit get our milkshakes and go but they have tons of stuff around there they have like a little petting zoo um they have different um like a I saw blacksmith little area so they've got a lot of things so it can be like a whole little stop if you want it to be couple other things though I mean you're right there at the Everglades National Park is literally right there and so is Big Cyprus just a little bit further north that's a really cool place if you want to see alligators there's tons of alligators all over the place you want to take an Al those uh swamp boat tours oh yeah you know those are right there check those out highly recommend doing that if you never done that before it's a really great experience so yeah basically is if you're coming down from the East side you know instead of taking the main Highway what's the road that 41 so 41 goes through the big Cyprus area and at every single little turn off that you can go on they have like a little Boardwalk you can see alligators like all over the place it's just it's really a cool kind of aspect of like getting down there and like we've talked about wanting to spend the night there we haven't yet but it's definitely a there's multiple there's multiple campgrounds along 41 between Naples and Homestead that you can you can spend time there if you'd like to and I highly would I highly recommend that like say we want to do that just for airb rides or if you want to hike Che ey alligators just a different vibe there oh yeah again it's a just that laid-back Vibe even in that at the national park there is super laidback and actually I talked to a lady at the visitor center I guess her and her husband don't sleep very well they said they were out kayaking at 2 the morning and they saw a cougar like just steering right Florida pan oh I'm sorry Florida panther yeah they have signs all over the place for Florida panther Crossing even when you're in Naples which is you know a high-end area they have signs everywhere Panther Crossing and the lights are flashing you know like you're gonna see one at any second so we we've watched we haven't seen any but I bet if you drove at night there's a slight chance you might see going across the road that's cool it's cool how informative this episode has been in terms of things you've done but at the same time you're talking about things you want to do so you've been here so many times you have so much experience here but there's still a ton of things left to do that's great so so in terms of three things around the park I have the Everglades National Park the Robert Was Here Fruit Stand and then the Big Cypress swamp why I got kind of one more so we can kind of combine those two but um kaying through the mang gr now you can do this at John Penny Camp State Park um I actually haven't gotten the opportunity to do it because the first time we were there there was eoli in the water which kind of brings up another point that very good at monitoring the water to make sure it's safe for people to go in they're constantly checking the you know bacteria levels um but there's also a lot of other independent places where you can kayak the mangr and even take your dog with you as well and I think that to me that's it's on my bucket list of of kayaking the mangr giant Penny Camp is another place that you that offers offshore snorkeling opportunities we weren't able to do that because of weather both times that we were there but they do have it and it's supposed to be really good and they have the glass bottom boat tours which is nice when you go through the state park it's only like $30 a person whereas if you go go to an independent you know person it's going to cost a little bit more so that's a pretty low cost activity to do what are two complaints somebody might have or not necessarily complaints but things they wish they prepared for before visiting the Florida Keys I think one of the the biggest thing preparations is a mental thing like sometimes you can research a place and all you see are the most beautiful things you know something that kind of happened with us at Glacier too where all we saw these all these amazing views and like it's not all amazing views there are just Woods which are beautiful but the same thing with the Florida Keys like when you you kind of expect that it's all going to be the seven mile bridge kind of look we're really driving from you know up until Marathon it kind of just looks like Florida does you know there's just you don't really see the water that much once you get to the seven mile bridge to Key West that section is you know that's that has that feel the Florida key you see the water you go to these little Islands but that was something that especially for Jason he was kind of like whoa this is the Florida Keys like it was kind of like a little bit of a shock to him because he was expecting seven mile bridge and like all these water views the whole time where it really is from Marathon to Key West is where you get those views so that was one and I think the other one which I know we touched on a little bit was the cost is that you know if you can get into a state park and utilize a state park it's great but the campgrounds are super expensive hotel are super expensive flying they're super expensive so you you can do it on a lowc cost budget but it can also be a very expensive thing to do yeah those are great tips it's planning ahead and then managing expectations in terms of getting into the Florida Keys yeah now we talked about a lot today and I mean a lot but if you were to leave the Florida Keys what is the one thing you cannot leave the Florida keys without doing and we we kind of had different answers on this I also agree with this his answer but for me you have to snorkel because part of like the Florida Keys is getting in the water that's part of the cool thing about the Florida Keys is that has all the coral reefs that are surrounding you know all the Florida Keys I know he had something that I also agree with but you can't go without going to Key West and you know visit the southernmost point um get to your picture by that it's a large like a buoy that's on land if you're not familiar with it there's always a line to take a picture so be prepared do that cross that off your bucket list go to m Square for the sunset and I think that'll complete the trip perfect now any you start talking about snorkeling any favorite snorkel spots in the Florida Keys well I found I know I gu you never got to do a boat tour because it just never worked out in our schedule so I hear that those really are the best if you can go to a boat tour but if you are just snorkeling um by yourself and you're just going to Beach Fort zre Taylor State Park they have four different little sections of rocks and when you when you s those rocks and we saw so many different fish we saw jellyfish we saw Alexa saw an octopus even at the one little section but to me that place was like just magical like you really like I said you felt like you were swimming in an aquarium it was absolutely beautiful and that was one place you can go that you don't have to take a snor boat tour or to now do you guys bring your own snorkel gear or do you know if there's a place you can rent them if you're just flying in for the weekend so John Penny Camp State Park and beia Honda offer all rentals and you can purchase things there as well and there's also tons other dive shops in the area as well yeah I would say like every every little section of shops you'll have you know scuba and snorkeling gear key lime pie and you know it's kind like you kind of see the same things like over and over so yeah there's tons of places to buy things or yeah the state parks rent them and I'm sure even other places rent them as well perfect yeah awesome wow yeah this was a ton of information here everything from from cruise ship location snorkeling spots restaurants dog places um yeah thank you guys a ton for coming on and and sharing your experience and your advice on planning a trip to the Florida Keys we definitely have a full itinerary for sure good good well we looking forward to seeing that video that's right awesome Jason and Laura thanks again for coming on the show and once again if you haven't heard the first episode episode 13 of the travel path podcast they talked about their 75-day road trip across the country how they did that with their daughter Alexis and all the cool things they saw out there so give that a listen and one more time Jason Laura where can my audience find out more about you guys so we are on YouTube as Adventures of Mom Dad girl and a little white dog we're also on Facebook with that same name and then on Instagram um as idesa Airstream but I will admit that I'm not a big social media person so you can find me best on YouTube I try to I try to answer my comments as much as I can Perfect all right we will link those channels below Jason and Laura thanks again thank you thank you
Daytime swordfishing began in Venezuela when Aquiles Garcia and Captain Oscar Benito Marcano used a bag of rocks to get their bait down to where these prized fish swim in extreme depths during daylight hours. In 1997, on the La Guaira bank many Captains started to target these billfish with confidence. It wasn't refined until two brothers, Richard and Scott Stanczyk started to consistently catch them in the Florida Keys around 2002. But it was Richards son, Nick, that took the swordfish game to new heights catching an estimated 2,000 fish with a personal best of a 757lber. Nick grew up on the docks in the sport fish capital of the world (Islamorada) and began catching snappers before he could walk. He later attended the University of Miami but always knew he was going to make his living on the water. Nick has gained a massive audience in the last 8 years with social media and marketing himself as the guy that consistently catches broadbill swordfish. Currently he is taking more time off spending time with his family and growing his YouTube and Stanz fishing apparel line. Although, if you want to catch one of these monsters of the deep he still remains one of the top captains in this genre of fishing. On todays podcast, Nick talks about his family's relationship with swordfish and his profound legend of catching them...
It was a busy week with trips to Key West and Islamorada, but not for fishing! Maybe next time. A concert instead, and a fishing seminar. Now its time to kick back and relax on island time.
Mitch Howell has had a very interesting life on and off the water. At a young age, Howell's family was failing him so his grandparents took the helm and raised him. His world was coming at him in different directions very quickly. He would eventually find profound joy and success in fishing. It was one of our sport's great heroes, Flip Pallot, who would be Mitch's greatest influence and mentor years later. We have heard numerous stories on this podcast how fishing has saved many of our guests lives, and here, Mitch will document a similar story stemming from a different kind of carnage. Mitch found invigoration with fishing and he eventually carved his way to the podium many of the Florida Keys most prominent tournaments. And, too, Mitch had incredible dexterity. He could do damage with a fly rod as well as a spinning rod or bait caster. Inshore or offshore, he could do it all! Today, we talk about how tackle shops were the hang out spots of the past, fishing with Mark Krowka, Flip Pallot, & Billy Pate, and how there was no challenge quite like the big bonefish of Islamorada. Thanks for coming on, Mitch!
The So Fly Crew sit and chat about taking your first saltwater fly fishing trip. As anglers of the north used to freshwater fishing, they too never realllly thought it would be possible to one day fish salty places. BUT, they have now gotten some experience doing it and offer some tips and advice from what they learned on those first few trips. Mitch and Aldo also chat to guide Capt. David Dinsmore of Islamorada, Florida. David talks about what you can expect on your first guided saltwater day, how best to prepare, and what he thinks makes an epic day on the water. BOOK DAVID for a day of fly fishing: https://dinsmorefishingcharters.com/ Find David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captdaviddinsmore/ Packing hooks on flights in Canada and the United States: Canada - hooks 6cm or less https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/fishing-hooks-measuring-less-6-cm USA - 'Small flies is ok to carry on.' https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/small-fishing-lures#:~:text=Sharp%20fishing%20tackle%20that%20may,in%20your%20carry%2Don%20baggage. Thank you to our sponsors: Redington: https://farbank.com/pages/redington Chums: https://chums.com/en-ca Costa: https://www.costadelmar.com/wcs/shop/AjaxLogonForm?myAcctMain=1&catalogId=10501&langId=-24&storeId=13501 Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic's 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.
Happy New Year! In this monthly joint podcast episode, my wife, Melinda Van Fleet, and I share about our 2024 New Years Day morning with Capt. Brian McCadie and his wife Capt. Elizabeth McCadie aboard their glass bottom boat called Transparensea. We were invited to attend The Blessing of The Fleet 2024 which is an annual event held New Years Day morning at Whale Harbor Marina in Islamorada, Florida. Their glass bottom boat is located at Robbie's Marina in Islamorada, Florida. We had a great time and we share about our adventure and why you should book a trip with them next time you are in The Florida Keys or if you live in The Florida Keys. Please connect with Transparensea Glass Bottom Boat on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/glassbottomboatsofislamorada/ Read the article Melinda Van Fleet wrote about Transparensea and Capt. Brian and Capt. Elizabeth McCadei in The Weekly https://www.keysweekly.com/42/islamoradas-transparensea-brings-a-glass-bottom-a-nighttime-attraction/ Book a trip with Transparensea glass bottom boat in Islamorada, Florida at Robbie's Marina https://www.glassbottomtour.com/ New for 2024 Purchase a 1 Hour Coaching Call with Capt. Ryan Join me, Captain Ryan, for a live, exclusive one-on-one fishing course. Each session is as unique as the individuals I teach - no two courses are exactly the same. Our sessions are tailored to your specific interests and goals. We'll journey beyond the surface-level knowledge often portrayed in YouTube tutorials and fishing shows, delving into the specific areas of angling that you wish to master. Remember, this exclusive one-on-one fishing course with me, Captain Ryan, is more than just a learning experience. It's an investment in expanding your understanding of predictive analysis tools used in angling. It's a gateway to a deeper understanding and appreciation of fishing for what you wish to target and catch more consistently. It's about saving you time and money by teaching you the skills and knowledge you need to make the most out of every fishing trip. My one-on-one fishing course is designed to provide personalized guidance, practical tips, and professional insights, all aimed at enhancing your fishing skills and knowledge. Check out my new wahoo fishing tip on my YouTube Channel. Click here My Onnit Affiliate link for 20% off and more by signing up for texts and emails- click here. About the GKS Fishing Club In 2020, I started a private fishing group called The Rigging Crew. That has since evolved to another group called Good Karma Fishing Club. Each month, 2x a month, I host a Zoom call (which is recorded if you can't make it live) where I share what's going, new ideas, things I have learned and allow for a lot of discussion and QA. Each call is about 1 ½ hour long. The cost is $279 a month. SATFISH OFFSHORE I have been finding the wahoo along the edge of the reef using SATFISH OFFSHORE: Learn my secret to finding wahoo using SATFISH by clicking here to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial. Click here to watch and learn about wahoo fishing secrets Recieve $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Click here Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Courses, blogs and more on my website. Connect with Melinda Van Fleet: Melinda Van Fleet helps busy leaders and business people achieve next level results (i.e. make more money, feel good) faster while spending less time, frustration, and money on other services/courses/programs that don't produce the results you desire. She is an Intuitive Energy Business & Leadership Mentor, certified life & business coach, certified Ahai 7D Energy Practitioner, Human Design Coach, and bestselling author, host of The Success Codes Podcast and business owner with her husband Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching. An ordinary life & business coach helps you manage time…Melinda helps you collapse time. Connect further: https://www.melindavanfleet.com https://www.instagram.com/melinda_vanfleet/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJOVOytOhi7yjcibU6o26g https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-van-fleet/ Ahai 7D Energy, Human Design, 1:1 Coaching Book a 1:1 Private One Hour Session: https://calendly.com/melinda-33/60min Personalized Activations- LIVE and with Ahai 7D Energy https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/EG6QEA3532EU8 Two Mastermind Options: The Wealthy Women's Society (WWS) Where Wealth and Success is a Way of Being A private online monthly women's business growth community. https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/private-1-1-mentoring-coaching-consulting-options-copy-1 New Codes Collective Mastermind (NCC) THE Quantum Community for Your Life & Business https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/wealthy-women-s-society-wws-copy
Betsy Bullard has an amazing heart filled with the love of fishing, her friends, and the insatiable desire to save the Everglades. At a very young age, her father helped her catch her first fish that would eventually direct her empowering life in fishing. I first recognized her beauty when she worked many of the Key's Fly Tournaments as a weigh master. Before she found her footing in Islamorada, Fl she owned and operated the Golfito Sailfish Rancho in Costa Rica. But when she experienced sight fishing on the flats in the Florida Keys, she was “Toast." Betsy ran the Herman Lucerne tournament and also fished in many of the men's tournaments against some of the best in the game. Her biggest competitive achievement might have been when her and Wesley Locke won the Sail Fly tournament in Guatemala. Bullard is relentless when it comes to conservation and restoring the Everglades. As an honorary board member of Bonefish Tarpon Trust and a tireless worker for Captains for Clean Water she was one of hundreds that showed up on the Senate floor demanding the destructive SB 2508 bill be vetoed by Governor DeSantis. They were eventually victorious. It takes a real ground force, a movement to do such things and Betsy is always up front leading these all important charges. Betsy Bullard, in our book, is true inspiration!
Mark Krowka the most victorias inshore tournament guide the Florida Keys has ever seen joins the Reel Guy Podcast this week. Old school Fort Lauderdale native tells his story of the evolution of fishing in South Florida. Learn how Mark Krowka influenced the Lunkerdog at a very young age and hear the stories of Captain Norm and his Dad fishing with Mark. All this week on the Lunkerdogs Reel Guy Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to Islamorada in the Florida Keys to talk with Capt. David Dinsmore of Dinsmore Fishing Charters! Capt. David loves poling the famous flats in the Islamorada for Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. We talked with him about what it takes to target these challenging fish on fly and light tackle. Tune in to learn more about flats fishing in the Keys! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss our local fisheries as well as opportunities to the north and south of our home waters of PA/NJ. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest, send us a message! Otherwise, we appreciate all the likes, shares, follows and subscribers as it helps us grow! Help us get the word out, hit that share button! Where to find Tide Chasers on Social media: Instagram: @tide_chasers Facebook: www.Facebook.com/tidechaserspodcast Hosts: Khoa @thatasianangler Bobby @fishingwithaphd Lee @ljssurfing Tyler @tmwilczek Guest: Capt David Dinsmore IG@david_dinsmore IG@dinsmorefishingcharters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Lockyear is manager of the Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City, Florida. He made his living as a musician from the late 80s until the early 2000s, first as a keyboardist for the band My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and then as the frontman and songwriter for the Electric Hellfire club. They toured extensively in the U.S. and recorded five full-length albums. He then put music aside and moved to Key West to start over in 2005 and has now been a museum professional for 17 years. Thomas has served as curator at the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, and at Historic Pigeon Key. He was then Executive Director of the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada before taking on his current role at Museum of the Everglades.
Nick Stanczyk and his family have helped engineer an evolution in catching BEHEMOTH Swordfish in thousands of feet of water during the day! Its hard to even visualize and to wrap your mind around but many days, Nick makes it looks easy. Even when he finds a way to stick a 757 lb. Swordfish that almost capsized the boat! He has also become a Youtube star in his spare time by collecting millions and millions of views on his videos. He's a true renaissance man and a staple of Islamorada along with his family's world famous Bud n' Mary's marina. Bud n Mary's is one of the best and most famous marinas in the world and we were lucky enough to sit down with Nick in his dad's office and hear his thoughts on anything and everything. Check it out!!! Check out Ball and Buck right here ⬇️ https://ballandbuck.com/ Tiktok - @Youngpageviews Instagram - @Youngpageviews Twitter - @Youngpageviews
Richard Black is that man that came a long as a young kid and changed what fishing greatness looked like. At 17, while still in school studying for his degree in marine biology, he had his captains license and was already out-fishing most of the seasoned professionals. His wow factor was real. Richard refined his craft at a blistering speed. His fishing dexterity became legendary; he could fish the gulf stream and the reef as well as the the flats around his home near Islamorada. He is proficient from Chokoloskee to Key West, Miami to the Bahamas. It wasn't uncommon for him to catch a number of Sailfish in the morning, run home, change boats and go release a number of redfish, snook and bonefish in the same day. Any tournament Richard Black is in, it's a given he'll be there at the buzzer. Richard's wife, Brooke Denkert, daughter of well known guide Dave, is a marine biologist as well. The whole family has fishing and water in their DNA. His home is filled with highly sought after tournament wins and most importantly, he's an incredibly nice guy…. You'll love this kid!!
The guys make a '50s classic hailing from the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida.RUM RUNNER RECIPE1oz/30ml Light Rum1oz/30ml Navy-Strength Rum1oz/30ml Banana Liqueur.5oz/15ml Blackberry Liqueur2oz/60ml Pineapple Juice 1oz/30ml Lime Juice.5oz/15ml GrenadineAdd ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with skewered brandied cherry and pineapple wedge.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is it about the great outdoors? It's joyful, liberating, powerful, calming and soulful all at once. It's also healing. Ali finally gets to talk to her obsession, The Ebony Anglers, a powerhouse trailblazing group of Black fisherwomen about their experience with competitive deep sea fishing. Its foundation and summer camps, Black Girls Fish and Black Boys Boat were created to make sure all kids have access to nature's healing powers. Bonus, the ladies share #BreakingNews with Ali! And then Ali connects with her clamming soul sister New York Times food column writer Melissa Clark about their clamming and foraging addiction. It sounds like hunting and gathering, fishing and foraging, being outside and in nature feeds our primal souls. If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) **Go Ask Ali has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show Episode! Please vote for Ali and the whole team at https://bit.ly/415e8uN by April 20th, 2023! Links of Interest: Ebony Anglers Ebony Anglers on YouTube Ebony Anglers on Instagram Oysters in the Form of a CSA (New York Times) Melissa Clark on Instagram Melissa Clark Food Column, A Good Appetite (New York Times) Melissa Clark, Cooking With the Three Sisters (New York Times column with clamming) How to Shuck an Oyster CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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