Secomd of a two part series of Bass Fly Fishing.
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Secomd of a two part series of Bass Fly Fishing.
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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.
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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.
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Part two of our Tarpon Fishing series.
Next Show rigging yourboat for Tarpon fishing.
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Captain Rick Grasset Nearshore and More
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:
Captain Keiland raps up the show with new gear reviews from Rail Riders and Rhodan trolling motors.
Captain Rick Grasset has two websites:
http://www.snookfin-addict.com/
http://www.flyfishingflorida.net/
Captain Rick Grassett is an active member of:
http://www.mangrovecoastflyfishers.com/
http://www.ccaflorida.org/
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Winter Grouper Fishing with Capt Blake Smith
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!
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Sight Fishing Big Reds on Mosquito Lagoon with Mike Rathgen
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.
Mike is the Florida East Coast Rep for Beavertail Skiffs
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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.
Sebastian Snook Fishing with Rodney Van Horn
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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.
Tournament Redfishing with Capt Blake Smith
Best places to hunt for reds when the water is warm.
Hummingbird and Navionics App
Fishing the Mangroves.
Falling Tides.
Working the Skitter Walk.
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Snook Beach Fishing with Capt Tom Van Horn
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
For more information about Capt. Tom Van Horn’s guide service use this link: http://www.irl-fishing.com/
And he can be reached through our friends at Coastal Angler Magazine.
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Snook Fishing with Capt Rick Grassett
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.
Captain Rick Grassett can be contacted at (941) 923-7799
He has two informative websites which are linked below!
http://www.flyfishingflorida.net/
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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.
Jamaica Fishing with Capt Blake Smith

Captain Blake Smith witt Monster Snook
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Sight Fishing Gear for Shallow Water
Captain Keiland Smith tells Co-Host Allen Wyatt about his favorite gear for shallow water fishing.
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Captain Kenny Olsen on Minnesota Sight fishing
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.
http://www.angleryoungangler.ca
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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
Fla Guides Assoc Pat Kelly and Gulf Oil Spill
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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.
Sight Fishing with Captain Mike Gardner
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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.
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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.
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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
Capt Keith Kalbfleisch on Bass Pro Show, Cobia, and Fly Fishing
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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 Outdoor Expo Mark Fisher Beavertail P2
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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.
Winter Mosquito Lagoon with Mike Rathjen P2
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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 .
Winter Mosquito Lagoon with Mike Rathjen P1
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