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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!

Good Karma Sportfishing Good Karma Sportfishing

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    • 4.6 • 70 Ratings

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!

    How deep are the Mahi Mahi and New Seasickness Prevention Tip

    How deep are the Mahi Mahi and New Seasickness Prevention Tip

    Mahi Mahi fishing during the month of May can be when the magic happens and I'm digging into just how deep you need to go to find them. It's not just about the fish though – I've got a sea sickness prevention tip that I have been hearing has been a game changer for those that are prone too sea seasickness.
    Click on my Amazon Affiliate Link Below to buy the Hion Motion Sickness Glasses
    https://amzn.to/3w4PBMK
    Connect with Captain Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Coaching at Good Karma Sportfishing for more insights and adventures.
    "NEW"8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS Online Fishing Courses with QA Sessions Super excited to announce the new beyond the basics of fishing the reef 8 week intensive Wreck and Live Bottom mutton snapper and grouper(depths 200 feet plus) fishing program!
    To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co...
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. First 2 Weeks Real-Time Grouper Log 55-190 feet
    Behind the scenes look at the my first 2 weeks of May- Grouper Fishing Shallow Water 55-190 feet. 
    This is a Voxer chat for real-time information (listen only). That's all the details I am willing to share publicly about this course. If you want to learn, then sign up today. 
    *Voxer is a free app that is very easy to use. You can listen when you feel like it or have time. You can have the notifications on or off. Imagine a walkie talkie- but this offer is listen only.
    Important- As with all techniques, it may or may not work for you or your style of fishing. You may have to make a few "tweaks" of your own. I make zero guarantees that it will work for you and no money-back guarantees (no refunds). 
    Click Here to Purchase
    GSK Private Fishing Club
    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 on the link to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial • How to Catch Wahoo-A Secret Wahoo Fish… Get $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Visit https://www.satfish.com/
    Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys 
    https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/
     

    • 22 min
    Navigating Business and Personal Growth Through Florida Sportfishing

    Navigating Business and Personal Growth Through Florida Sportfishing

    In this podcast we talk about where the ripples of Florida Keys sportfishing meet the waves of business innovation and personal development. 
    In this series, Melinda Van Fleet and I cast light on how the principles of sportfishing can parallel life's wins and loses. 
    Episode Highlights with Melinda Van Fleet:
    The Confluence of Currents: Explore the dynamic intersection of business trends in sportfishing with actionable strategies for growth and resilience. Beyond the Bait: Delve into personal development themes, learning how patience, perseverance, and adaptability in fishing can reflect in our personal and professional lives. Navigating Through: Melinda Van Fleet and I shares stories of success and setbacks, embodying the essence of navigating through changing tides with wisdom and gratitude. Special Segment: A heartfelt note on gratitude, reminding us of the importance of appreciating the small catches in life. Extra Casts:
    LinkedIn Insights: Discover the depths of sportfishing's impact on business through a highlighted post from Stephanie Vatalaro. View Post Here Visual Voyage: Watch an inspiring YouTube video mentioned by Capt. Ryan that captures the essence of our discussions. Watch Here Thank you for listening.  Connect with Captain Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Coaching at Good Karma Sportfishing for more insights and adventures.
    "NEW"8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS Online Fishing Courses with QA Sessions
    Super excited to announce the new beyond the basics of fishing the reef 8 week intensive Wreck and Live Bottom mutton snapper and grouper(depths 200 feet plus)  fishing program! To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: 
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/mutton-snapper-fishing-tiles-queen-snappers-and-groupers
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. 
    The GKS Private Fishing Club 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. 
    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 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/
     

    • 32 min
    Permit Fishing and Bait

    Permit Fishing and Bait

    In this podcast I talk about springtime permit fishing on the Florida Keys wrecks and share the best fishing spots for permit from Key Largo to Marathon. 
    I also share a few tips as to what you should look for before you buy bait(shrimp, pinfish, pilchards, crabs, mullet) from a South Florida/Florida Keys baitshop tank. 
    Also provide non-sponsored recommendation for a baitshop in Homestead, Florida that provides quality live and dead bait. 
    Florida Keys Bait-Live Pinfish
    Tavernier Creek Marina now has live pinfish on the weekends. These sell out quickly, so stop in on Friday's and get them while they last. 
    NEW 8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS Late Season Wahoo and Early Season Dolphin-Deep Drop(golden tiles, grey tiles, queen snappers, yellow eye snappers and more)
    Super excited to announce this new beyond the basics of late season wahoo, early season dolphin/Deep Drop(golden tile, grey tiles queen snappers, yelloweye snappers)8 week intensive  fishing program! To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: 
    Click on the link below to purchase:
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/spring-wahoo-dolphin-deep-drop-golden-tiles-queen-snappers-and-groupers
    The course starts on April 4th 2024
    Price goes up on Saturday March 30 2024
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. 
    And More Benefit from my personal experiences and expertise, including what has not worked for me and new ideas to try. And the best part about this type of container is the questions that others ask. 
    Things you may not have thought to think of asking or trying—others tend to ask. Discover unique information that may not have crossed your mind before. 
    The GKS Private Fishing Club
    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 on the link to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial • How to Catch Wahoo-A Secret Wahoo Fish… Get $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Visit https://www.satfish.com/ 
    Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys 
    Courses, Blogs and more on my website www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    • 15 min
    Rougher Weather Ballyhoo Rigging Secrets and Blackfin Tuna Outrigger Tip

    Rougher Weather Ballyhoo Rigging Secrets and Blackfin Tuna Outrigger Tip

    Learn how I like to rig my ballyhoo on windy/rough weather days. These are special old school tricks that I was taught years back by a charter captain in North Carolina.
    Also I share a special tip for running lures out of the outriggers for blackfin tuna. It is not what you think.  Added a bunch of spring time fishing tips. 
    Appreciate all you guys that have signed up for so far the new course!
    NEW 8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS Late Season Wahoo and Early Season Dolphin-Deep Drop(golden tiles, grey tiles, queen snappers, yellow eye snappers and more)
    Super excited to announce this new beyond the basics of late season wahoo, early season dolphin/Deep Drop(golden tile, grey tiles queen snappers, yelloweye snappers)8 week intensive  fishing program! To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: 
    Click on the link below to purchase:
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/spring-wahoo-dolphin-deep-drop-golden-tiles-queen-snappers-and-groupers
    The course starts on April 4th 2024
    Price goes up on Saturday March 30 2024
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. 
    And More Benefit from my personal experiences and expertise, including what has not worked for me and new ideas to try. And the best part about this type of container is the questions that others ask. 
    Things you may not have thought to think of asking or trying—others tend to ask. Discover unique information that may not have crossed your mind before. 
    The GKS Private Fishing Club
    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 on the link to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial • How to Catch Wahoo-A Secret Wahoo Fis… Get $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Visit https://www.satfish.com/ 
     
    Stuff I mentioned that I use Podcast 
    Seawitch Hair by the Tackle Room Affliate Link
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/lure-making-supplies/products/sea-witch-hair-build-your-own-wahoo-and-dolphin-lures
    Pre-Made Planer Bridal Affliate Link 
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/wahoo-fishing-gear/products/fishing-planer-bridle-kit
    Smaller In-Line Sinkers for bridal system to help hold your baits in the water-Affliate Link
    https://amzn.to/4agTSLU
    Rubber Core Sinkers for the Ballyhoos "You Know What" so the tail stays in the water-Affliate Link
    https://amzn.to/3VDat8b
    Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys 
    Courses, Blogs and more on my website www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
     

    • 23 min
    Catching My First Florida Keys Marlin Fishing Alone

    Catching My First Florida Keys Marlin Fishing Alone

     
    In this podcast I talk about how I caught my first Florida Keys Marlin fishing alone off the Key Largo, Florida.  
     
    NEW DEEP REEF 8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS-GROUPERS AND MUTTON SNAPPERS ONLY
    Super excited to announce the new beyond the basics of fishing the reef 8 week intensive mutton snapper and grouper(depths 50-190 feet)  fishing program! To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: 
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/copy-of-8-week-intensive-catch-big-mutton-snapper-and-groupers-in-55-ft-190-ft
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. This intensive course will cover techniques and strategies: Bait Secret Baits Finding Spots-My secrets to finding productive spots not on CMORE MAPS Gear Fising Spots/Spawning Aggregation Spots/Moon/tides/weather and more.
    And More Benefit from my personal experiences and expertise, including what has not worked for me and new ideas to try. And the best part about this type of container is the questions that others ask. 
    Things you may not have thought to think of asking or trying—others tend to ask. Discover unique information that may not have crossed your mind before. 
    The GKS Private Fishing Club
    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 on the link to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial • How to Catch Wahoo-A Secret Wahoo Fis… Get $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Visit https://www.satfish.com/ 
     
    Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys 
    Courses, Blogs and more on my website www.goodkarmasportfishing.com
     
     

    • 14 min
    Time for a Change with Melinda Van Fleet

    Time for a Change with Melinda Van Fleet

    Monthly joint podcast with co-owner of Good Karma Sportfishing, Melinda Van Fleet. In this podcast we talk about change. We have made some changes. Listen to learn more. 
    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.
    Melinda Van Fleet is a sought-after top life and business coach in South Florida, Miami, Coral Gables and The Florida Keys.
    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/
    Manifest Your Dreams and Scale Private Groups on the homepage of my website.
    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
    ***Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com for longer term 1:1 packages.
    NEW DEEP REEF 8 Week INTENSIVE BEYOND THE BASICS-GROUPERS AND MUTTON SNAPPERS ONLY
    Super excited to announce the new beyond the basics of fishing the reef 8 week intensive mutton snapper and grouper(dephts 50-190 feet)  fishing program! To learn more about the course by visiting Good Karma Fishing Tackle click on this link: 
    https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/of-how-to-catch-mutton-snappers
    This product is intended for use by captains, mates, and recreational anglers, as well as YouTube fishing influencers. Its purpose is to enhance catch rates, streamline time and budget, prevent frustration, and provide a delectable meal to showcase on social media. This intensive course will cover techniques and strategies: Bait Secret Baits Finding Spots-My secrets to finding productive spots not on CMORE MAPS Gear Moon/tides/weather
    And More Benefit from my personal experiences and expertise, including what has not worked for me and new ideas to try. And the best part about this type of container is the questions that others ask. 
    Things you may not have thought to think of asking or trying—others tend to ask. Discover unique information that may not have crossed your mind before. Price is $100 per month (four weeks- this year is a leap year so it’s a bit janky). This is a next level intensive course that will be game changing.https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/of-how-to-catch-mutton-snappers
    The GKS Private Fishing Club
    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 on the link to watch my new YOUTUBE tutorial • How to Catch Wahoo-A Secret Wahoo Fis… Get $20.00 off a SATFISH yearly subscription by entering the code goodkarma at check out. Visit https://www.satfish.com/ Connect with me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Courses, blogs and more on my website.
     

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
70 Ratings

70 Ratings

Honduras Honky ,

Very informative

I recently found this show. I have devoured hours of content so far. I’m a Tampa Bay/Marathon fisherman but take away a ton of great tips & tricks from this well presented and informative show. It reiterates stuff I have picked up over the years and gives me some new ideas, for example, yesterday I messaged with Wild Willy’s sea witches and told em to put me together $100 bundle of Capt Ryan wahoo specials. Also ordered some Bait Strips, so many hours of my life stripping out bonitas lol. Great show. Had to search hard to find out how to leave a review, first review ever and I have listened to podcasts daily for years. Keep churning out content Bro
Kerry Hennessy

BP-VT ,

More talking than tips.

You listen to the entire podcast to get one little tip you could’ve read online in 2 min. This podcast is just a little chum to try to get you to purchase the course it seems.

Hydroswfl ,

I wish it were better

I tried for a while, I thought this would be a great show, but it seems to be full of a lot of complaints/lectures about what other people do or don’t do. Also the audio is bad.

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