Good Karma Sportfishing

Good Karma Sportfishing
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Good Karma Sportfishing

Welcome to the Good Karma Sporfishing Podcast. I am Captain Ryan Van Fleet your host here in the Florida Keys. Each week I bring you fishing tips, interviews, Florida Keys vacation tips, free fishing seminars, gear reviews and more to help you maximize your fishing trip, catch big fish and overall have fun!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Fishing Trip Stories and Memories- Gratitude

    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!

    16 min

  2. NOV 14

    Easiest Way to Catch Sailfish- FISHING in South Florida, The Florida Keys and Beyond

    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...

    17 min

  3. NOV 9

    Best Ballyhoo Rigging Tips to Help You Catch More Wahoo, Mahi, and Tuna- South Florida Fishing

    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

    18 min

  4. OCT 26

    GATEKEEPERS and Secrets, FISHING Report South Florida, Planning Your Fishing Trip TIPS and SatFish

    "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...

    19 min

  5. OCT 8

    Understanding Mahi Mahi and Other Fish- Wahoo, Mutton Snapper and More. BEST TIPS and SatFish

    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

    18 min

  6. SEP 24

    How to Find and Catch WAHOO w/ SatFish Satellite Fishing Technology

    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

    23 min

  7. SEP 8

    Want to Know Some RIGGING Secrets? Buried Treasure Tips

    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

    17 min

  8. SEP 2

    How to catch MORE WAHOO, Fishing Tips and Fishing REPORT

    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.

    23 min
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Welcome to the Good Karma Sporfishing Podcast. I am Captain Ryan Van Fleet your host here in the Florida Keys. Each week I bring you fishing tips, interviews, Florida Keys vacation tips, free fishing seminars, gear reviews and more to help you maximize your fishing trip, catch big fish and overall have fun!

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