Join the Awesome Fishing Crew in the Florida Keys for some fast saltwater action. Capt Z is a guide with World Wide Sportsman. Fishing on the Atlantic side, Captain Keiland, Capt Z, and Cindy catch Black Fin Tuna, Dolphin and Tile fish, Bonita. Amixed bag produces a great day on the water.
Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith discuss the cool new products from Rapala at the ICAST Show. Listen here or dowload form the iTunes store.
Rapala introduced several new series at this show, and Captain Blake shares his inside information on the new gear!
Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith attend the largest Fishing Show on the Planet. And this is an Industry Only Event! All the best Mfgs and Fishing Stores are in attendance. Join the AFR crew for a tour around ICAST.
Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith check out the new Sunglasses from Costa Del Mar at the ICAST Show. Costa Del Mar has been a long time sponsor of AFR. The guys find the new polarized 580P sunrise lenses.
Victoria Smith with Captain Rick Murphy at the Marine Supply Show 2012
Host of Sportsman Adventures, Captain Rick Murphy, joins the crew of Awesome Fishing Radio. Capt. Rick is always personable, and just like you see him on TV. Perhaps he is even more fun! Capt. Keiland Smith and Capt. Blake Smith spend a few great minutes with this friend of the family.
Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith take time with Frank Sargeant at the Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo. Frank Sargeant is a prolific writer in many publications, and he is the founder of the the biggest outdoor show in Florida. Always a good friend of AFR.
Captain Keiland Smith Talks to his favorite fly line manufacturer, Monic. They produce a floating clear fly line which is ideal for night time snook fishing. There are also clear intermediat lines, and customized tapers for fresh water and salt water fishing. Unique technologies to make fly fishing more productive, and more fun.
Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith speak with Scott Gimbert, from Mudhole (Rodbuilding.) Mudhole has been a long term friend of Awesome Fishing Radio, and it was fun to catch up with them at the Expo.
Capt Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith are at the Tamapa Tribune Outdoor Expo for the next several shows. They interviewed old friends and new friends about gear ofr fishin (of course!)
In this edition, Awesome Fishing speaks with Brandon Powers of TFO (Temple Fork Outfitters)They discuss the conventional saltwater rods designed by Gary Loomis and fly fishing fly rods designed by Lefty Kreh. TFO rods have a repuation for making high quality and economical rods for Salt or Fresh. TFO has one of the best warrantiy programs in the industry. Click the logo to see the TFO website.
This show is hosted by Captain Keiland Smith and Captain Blake Smith.
This is part 1 of 2 shows. Captain Keiland and Allen Wyatt talk about the pleasures aof catching Bass and Bluegill on the fly. How many of us drive by great lakes and ponds onthe way to fish. In Central Florida, there are literally hundreds. And it is a great way to get your kids fishing too.
Rigging your Boat for Tarpon fishing. Catching and fisghting the Silver King takes more than just muscle. Equiping your gear and boat the right way makes all of the difference when the fish runns all of your line off, or you have found the perfect spot. Solutions are simple if you know them. Captain Keiland shares his years of experience on the subject.
One of our most informative shows with Captain Rick Grassett from Sarasota, Florida. He fishes nearshore and inshore in the late fall and catches several species that are great fun and tackle busters. Allen and Rick discuss the fun of catching ‘trash’ fish; and about Rick’s recent tournament which helped raise funds for Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers and CCA.
Most important are Captain Rick’s methods of using and rigging DOA jigs and plastics as well as the Rapala Skitterwalk. And also, the secret fly-Grasset’s Snook Minnow:
Grassetts Snook Minnow
Captain Keiland raps up the show with new gear reviews from Rail Riders and Rhodan trolling motors.
Did you know that you don’t have to go offshore to catch Florida’s famous Grouper. Even a small flat bottom boat will do the job in the winter. This show is load with info on inshore grouper fishing during the winter months. Captain Blake Smith has been catching and eating a lot of Grouper for the last few weeks. He uses a couple of techniques including live Pinfish and Grunts, and also trolling Rapala plugs. Rigging your gear for big fish is important because occasionally you’ll catch a true Goliath!
Our friend, Mike Rathjen has been catching some monster Redfish in Mosquito Lagoon this fall. It has been so good, that they filmed a TV show! Recently Mike picked up a fly rod with great succes. He suggests several flies that have been working well. And he shares some of the places on Mosquito Lagoon that are producing monster redfish. The guys have a great time joking around in this show.
This show on snook fishing could be called the “Inlet Show.” We spend quality time talking to Rodney Van Horn about his snook fishing around Sebastian Inlet, and also Canaveral and Fort Pierce. Rodney uses specialized techniques when rigging, and he likes to make his own jigs. The tackle is heavy duty, but so are the fish!
Tides, when and where to fish are key to Rodney Van Horn’s success with big snook, and he shares many of his techniques with us.
Join Capt Blake for some summertime action on the water of Tampa Bay, Chasing Redfish for a tournament with Captain Granger Haranamis. Tips for working your artificials and “matching the hatch.” Because of the warm summer water, some of the tips are particularly helpful.
Installment Two of Awesome Fishing Radio’s series on Snook fishing.
If you like snook fishing, Captain Tom Van Horn shares insight into catching snook on the Beach. Tom is owner of the Orlando Edition of Coastal Angler Magazine, and professional guide in the Indian River Lagoon and nearshore around Canaveral Inlet and Sebastian Inlet. Long time friend of Awesome Fishing Radio. This show covers a lot of material and is one of our best! Here’s what is inside this edition of Awesome Fishing Radio
Fall brings the mullet run-how this impacts our fishing.
Captain Rick Grasset joins the Awesome Fishing Radio Crew to talk about Snook Fishing. Capt. Grassett fishes from Tampa Bay North to Charlotte Harbor South with most of his fishing done in the Sarasota area. He is an Orvis Endorsed guide and works with CB Outfitters. While we know him as a fly fishing guide he is equally good with light tackle. This show features insight into night time snook fishing and what flies and to use, and salt water light tackle fishing. We spend some time on redfish and gator trout and how they can be a pleasant bonus when mixed into our snook fishing.
Snook Fin Addict Catches Tarpon
Captain Rick Grassett can be contacted at (941) 923-7799
He has two informative websites which are linked below!
We are talking to Captain Keiland’s son, Blake Smith-New Captain and Newly Wed. Jamaica honeymoon is also a fishing trip. Blake, you found the perfect bride! Blake shares the adventure and gives advice for anglers wanting to fish in Jamaica.
Awesome Fishing Radio talks about fishing with Captain Gabe in two locations. We start the show in Key West and finish on the water for Tarpon in Sarasota. Captain Gabriel Lippert is close friends with new Captain, Blake Smith ( Keiland’s son.) For more information about Captain Gabriel Lippert (we know him as Captain Gabe)f or fishing in Key West, Sarasota, or Engelwood Florida, use the link below:
Awesome Fishing Radio interviews a new friend, Captain Kenny Olsen, about sight fishing in Minnesota. It is obvious that Captain Olsen is passionate about all anglers in the boat seeing what is happening under the surface and shares his insights. Muskie and Smallmouth Bass are favorite topics in the segment.
To contact Captain Kenny Olsen for more information on his guide service and Minnesota fishing, his phone number is (612) 759-3131 and his website is http://www.jawbaits.com/
Captain Kenny Olsen is President of the Angler Young Anglers organinzation. The main objective of the AYA is to introduce and educate young anglers to competitive sport fishing in a fun environment surrounded by family and friends. For more information see the link below.
Pat Kelly, President of Florida Guides Association, shares his insight in to the Gulf Oil spill. It effects the Fishing Guide industry in ways that are obvious and not. At this time, with only Pensacola showing tar balls, the industry is still suffering badly.
For more information see the Florida Guides Association website with detailed info not normally seen on TV. http://www.florida-guides.com
Florida Guides Association
Pat Kelly has been a long time friend of Awesome Fishing Radio and we thank his for his service to the guide industry of Florida, and the active role that he takes in the conservation of the state of Florida.
Second installment of our Sight Fishing Series. We call our new friend, Captain Mike Gardner, and learn about the fishing in the Newport Harbor and Long Beach Harbor for Spotted Bay Bass, Halibut, and more. We wanted to know some of the tricks to Light tackle fishing as Mike regularly has 100 fish days. He finds spoting the bottom structure crucial. Learn his preferences and ways that he makes these phenominal catches a reality. To see Captain Mike Gardners website click this link.
This is the first in a series about sight fishing. Captain Keiland Smith and Allen Wyatt share insights into sight fishing on the the Florida Flats. Of course, Captain Keiland shares a fishing story, and reviews the new Beavertail Skiff that he has been fishing. Thumbs up to the new Vengeance.
Scott Gimbert joins Awesome Fishing Radio to talk about the new opportunities at Mud Hole-World’s Largest Rod Building Supplier. G.Loomis quit offering their popular rod “blanks” to rod builders as of Jan 1 2010, so what does Mud Hole do? Listen to this show and find our their innovative solution. Also, Mud Hole takes their Rod Building Schools on the road to a city near you. Scott Gimbert describes this innovative approach to Mud Hole schools. Link to Mud Hole.
Fun talking with Lynn Breidenbach about Awesome Fishing Radio. Lynn Breidenbach was the owner of Florida Talks 1570 (which was an AM station in Auburndale FL.) She gave Captain Keiland his first five minutes of air time and what a leap of Faith it was! Lynn Breidenbach speaks about her newest Faith based project.
Captain Keiland and Captain Keith talk about the Spring Bass Pro Show and the events that occur annually. Captain Keith can not help but talk about Cobia fishing. The passion is obvious, as he shares many of his insights. Captain Keith tells us about a new fly that he uses in Mosquito Lagoon. And both Captains discuss how to make a Fly Fishing trip more successful with casting techniques and mistakes to avoid. Link to Captain Keith
Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo Joe Welborne Carbon Marine Part six. Joe Welborne shares his insight into carbon fibre accessories for the shallow water angler. Interesting products that stand apart from the rest of the market. Link to Carbon Marine
Part Five of the TampaTribune Outdoor Expo Interviews with Captain Keiland Smith. Awesome Fishing Radio with Patrick Powers of Coastal Angler Magazine Lakeland Edition. CAM organizes the kids fishing derby at the show and around the state of Florida. Future plans of the magazine are… this is a great segment to hear. Link to Coastal Angler Magazine
Part Three at the Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo, the DOA booth is filled with some of the best Captains of inshore fishing in Florida, all users of DOA products. Perhaps it is the charismatic leader of DOA, Mark Nichols, or his philosophy of producing quality fish-catching lures. In this interview with Captain Keiland Smith, you can hear his enthusiasm and love for catching fish. There are tips on using the Deadly Combo and fishing for Pompano in the surf. Link to DOA LURES
Mike Rathjen, Steve Rathjen, Captain Keiland Smith, and Mark Fisher
Part two of Captain Keiland’s interviews at the Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo hosted by Frank Sargeant. Mark Fisher introduces theVengeance by Beavertail Skiffs. It sounds fantastic for the shallow water salt water angler, as Mark describes the innovative construction and design of the boat. Catch the excitement of thw Vengeance and the boys at Beavetail Skiffs.. Link to Beavertail Skiffs
Tampa Tribune Outdoors Expo and Boat Show, hosted by Frank Sergeant, may be the best show of its kind in Florida. With nearly 50 seminars on fresh and saltwater fishing, fly-fishing, boating, hunting, dog training, kayaking and more from top outdoors experts, the show attracts and maintains a tremendous crowd day after day. Come out, enjoy and stay on top of your game with all of the latest inside tips, tricks, strategies and advice from the industry’s most renowned professionals. Frank Sargeant is great fun with Captain Keiland in this interview.
Part 2 of the show with Mike Rathjen. Equipment to keep live bait alive and your boat quiet. Mike shares his method for fishing live bait in weedy areas. Captain Keiland Smith talks about fishing.
Glad to be back on the air! Captain Keiland Smith and Allen Wyatt talk fishing with Mike Rathjen about Winter Fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon. Great tips on catching huge Gator Trout .