The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast

Captain Ricky Wheeler
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There are so many ways to approach your time on the water, and how to obtain that pure feeling of freedom we get when we are on and around the saltwater. I hope to expand everyone’s approach through this podcast by offering an avenue in which you can learn from not only my experiences and stories but also hear from others who have the same passion and love for sportfishing in every respect. I personally love to teach and love to learn, so my goal through this podcast is to do both! I am looking forward to guiding this podcast in a direction to shed light on all things fishing and also all of the peripheral things involved with fishing such as boatbuilding, boating upgrades, tackle, fishing reports, fishing travel, and more. I hope through this podcast that I can help make your lives easier by sharing something helpful with you from my experiences as well as my guests’ experiences and knowledge as well. 

  1. Ep. 84 - "Simrad Omni Sonar X Viam AI" w/ Martin Tollefsen & Greg Mayer

    May 28

    Ep. 84 - "Simrad Omni Sonar X Viam AI" w/ Martin Tollefsen & Greg Mayer

    In Episode 84, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Martin Tollefsen of Simrad by Konsberg and Greg Mayer of the "Fishin' Frenzy" out of Oregon Inlet, NC. The topic of this podcast is all things Simrad Omni Sonar from the SY 50 to their new SY60. We also dive into what the new AI system from Viam does for Simrad Omni users. It's amazing how far technology has come and how this new AI for the Simrad Omni is making it easier for users to utilize this amazing tool. Martin dives into the finite details of the units, and Greg has a ton of first-hand user experience and input from his time using the SY50 on the water with a lot of success. To learn more about this amazing AI Sonar advancement CLICK HERE To reach Martin, you can email him at martin.tollefsen@simrad.com https://www.kongsberg.com/ To reach out to Greg Mayer for a fishing trip on "Fishin' Frenzy" email him at greg@fishinfrenzy.com https://www.fishinfrenzy.com/ If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/ +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram: CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria Billfish Gear: @billfishgear If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    59 min
  2. Ep. 83 - "M&M Shooting & Reel Chaos" w/ Anthony Matarese

    May 14

    Ep. 83 - "M&M Shooting & Reel Chaos" w/ Anthony Matarese

    In Episode 83, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Anthony Matarese, Jr, a gentleman who truly is an all-around outdoorsman. Anthony and his family own M&M Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays as well as their 62' Guthrie Sportfishing. boat "Reel Chaos" that they run charters on out of Ocean City, MD. Anthony shares his story of growing up on a well-known hunting farm located in New Jersey, surrounded by the outdoors, competition, and a lifestyle built around passion. From becoming one of the top sporting clays shooters in the country at a young age to building a life centered around offshore fishing, shooting instruction, and hunting, this episode dives deep into how passions can turn into professions. To fish with Anthony and his crew on the "Reel Chaos" go to: https://mmhunting.com/fishing-charters/ For more information on shooting instruction and hunting at M&M, go to: https://mmhunting.com/ If you are interested in Ocean Link for your boat, reach out to Ricky Wheeler by contacting him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/ BillFish Gear Dock Mat Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Svl9LbsfmDw +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram: CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria Billfish Gear: @billfishgear Anthony Matarese: @a.i.m.shooting If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    1h 16m
  3. Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac

    Apr 29

    Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac

    In Episode 82, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Mike Zajac, a gentleman who truly worked his way on up through grit, work ethic, and pure passion for offshore fishing. He has so much time offshore fishing out of Northern New Jersey in the Canyon Runner Program, which is now the Fortuna Runner Charter Program. His passion shines through in this podcast, as well as his sense of humor. Quite a few great stories in this one, as well as some excellent tuna fishing insight. If you would like to fish with Mike Zajac and the Fortuna Runner Program on a 60' Custom Sportfishing boat out of Point Pleasant, NJ, you can reach them at https://fortunarunner.com/ If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/  +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Billfish Gear: @billfishgear If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    1h 27m
  4. Ep. 81 - "Omni Sonar School" w/ Worth Farrington

    Apr 7

    Ep. 81 - "Omni Sonar School" w/ Worth Farrington

    In Episode 81, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Worth Farrington, and they dive into all things Omni Sonar. Worth is known on Instagram as @omnisonarschool and has some amazing content, as well as has spent a lot of time running Omni Sonars and helping people learn their sonars. He is developing a school to help flatten the learning curve and is also working on a few other things that can make everyone's life easier on the Omni, which is discussed in this podcast. If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/  +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Billfish Gear: @billfishgear Worth Farrington: @OmniSonarSchool If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    50 min
  5. Ep. 80 - "Boat Tech, Sales, and Fishing" w/ Zak Smith

    Mar 18

    Ep. 80 - "Boat Tech, Sales, and Fishing" w/ Zak Smith

    In Episode 80, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Zak Smith of Route 113 Boat Sales. Zak has a pure passion for boats, fishing, and boating, and it shines through in this podcast. He dives into the latest boat tech from Seakeeper Ride, electronics, engines, and everything boats to fishing out of Ocean City, MD, for white marlin, as well as a little spearfishing. They also dive into his fishing travels to some pretty amazing locations.  You can link up with Zak at https://rt113boatsales.net/ or his social media handles below. If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/  +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Billfish Gear: @billfishgear Zak Smith: @thatboatguy Rt 113 Boat Sales: @rt113boatsales If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    51 min
  6. Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne

    Mar 4

    Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne

    In Episode 79, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Matthew Milne. Matthew has spent his entire life being obsessed with fishing. Growing up in Trinidad & Tobago, it was only natural that he would gravitate towards chasing tarpon. As he grew that passion took him offshore, where he fell in love with fishing for blue marlin in locations throughout the Southern Caribbean, Madeira, and Cape Verdes as well as currently spending the Spring months fishing for billfish in Cat Island, Bahamas.  As he has started a family, he has set his roots back in at home in Trinidad. Matthew has started running tarpon charters over the last few years in arguably the #1 location to fish for tarpon in the world. If you want to fish with Matthew aboard a 31' Cape Horn center console with all the bells and whistles, you can reach out and book a trip at https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/trinidadtarponfishing or email him at MatthewMilne94@gmail.com. You're sure to get a memorable experience fishing with him for tarpon in Trinidad. If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ +Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/  +Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Matthew Milne: @milfroy Billfish Gear: @billfishgear If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    1h 6m
  7. Ep. 78 - "Restless Lady 2" w/ Chris Huk

    Jan 27

    Ep. 78 - "Restless Lady 2" w/ Chris Huk

    In Episode 78, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Chris Huk, the owner and operator of the 50' Henriques Charter Boat named Restless Lady 2, hailing out of Ocean City, MD. They dive into tuna fishing in the Middle Atlantic, charter fishing in MD and the Florida Keys, swordfishing tips and tactics, and much more.  If you want to go fishing with Chris on Restless Lady 2 in Ocean City, MD, or Tailwalker in Marathon, FL, you can reach him via DM on Instagram @Capt.Huk or reach out to him at for the same or to have him help you buy or sell your next boat at 302-382-5325 If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Chis Huk: @Capt.Huk If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    57 min
  8. Ep. 77 - "Tournament Trail on Taylor Jean" w/ Blaine Birch

    Jan 6

    Ep. 77 - "Tournament Trail on Taylor Jean" w/ Blaine Birch

    In Episode 77, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Blaine Birch, the Captain of the 62' Viking "Taylor Jean" about their year in 2025 fishing in tournaments from FL, Bahamas, and up the East Coast up to New York. What they accomplished in top tournaments finishes consistently and winnings totaling over $700,000 is nothing short of impressive. Blaine gives us a look inside what their schedule was like, how they managed it well enough to continue to be on top in nearly every tournament, and how each tournament played out. To fish with our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, on his 60' Sportfish EUPHORIA out of Atlantic City, NJ for Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, Mahi June-November and Black Sea bass and Striped Bass November-December, go to: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/newjerseyfishing If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email: RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.com Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors: +Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/ +Euphoria Sportfishing - https://www.euphoriasportfishing.com/ For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com Follow the following on Instagram:  CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler  Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria  Euphoria Sportfishing: @EuphoriaSportfishing Blaine Birch: @BlaineBirch If you like this podcast, please be sure to click that FOLLOW button and also spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends or whatever social channels you are on and/or leaving a great review.  We appreciate your support.

    1h 54m
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There are so many ways to approach your time on the water, and how to obtain that pure feeling of freedom we get when we are on and around the saltwater. I hope to expand everyone’s approach through this podcast by offering an avenue in which you can learn from not only my experiences and stories but also hear from others who have the same passion and love for sportfishing in every respect. I personally love to teach and love to learn, so my goal through this podcast is to do both! I am looking forward to guiding this podcast in a direction to shed light on all things fishing and also all of the peripheral things involved with fishing such as boatbuilding, boating upgrades, tackle, fishing reports, fishing travel, and more. I hope through this podcast that I can help make your lives easier by sharing something helpful with you from my experiences as well as my guests’ experiences and knowledge as well. 

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  • Creator
    Captain Ricky Wheeler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast
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