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  • Bermuda Blood and Wahoo Grit

    Bermuda Blood and Wahoo Grit
    Feb 6 2026
    Bermuda Blood & Wahoo Grit

    Feat. Phoenix Bowers

    1 Hour and 17 Minutes. Zero knots. No apologies.

    I sat down with Phoenix Bowers, a guy who's been riding with this podcast for seven years and actually knows what the hell he's doing on the water.

    Phoenix doesn't just fish; he executes. His entire game is built on efficiency—stripping away the fluff to make every second on the water count. He's been listening to me tell it like it is since 2019.

    We riffed on efficiency of fishing for wahoo and snapper.

    You either get it, or you don't.

    Follow him on IG @ringdownbermuda

    Book a fishing charter with me- Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada: www.goodkarmasportfishing.com IG is goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys My 3 Monthly

    Communities: The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 (via Patreon) THE Angler's Edge (via Patreon) The Good Karma Fishing Club Mastermind (email to inquire).

    www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    All courses also on my website under Courses including the NEW! Next Level-Winter Time Planers/Downriggers and Live Bait Winter Wahoo

    If you do not have SatFish yet, you are missing fish. My affiliate code is GOODKARMA to get $20.00 off www.satfish.com.

    I use it in all my courses and THE Anglers Edge, so if you join those you will naturally learn more on how to best use it and be able to ask questions.

    Book your private charter: https://goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Get the Wahoo Course: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com

    Location Data: • Region: Upper Florida Keys (Key Largo / Tavernier) • Launch Point: Tavernier Creek Marina • Coords: 25.0063° N, 80.5218° W

    Departing from: Tavernier Creek Marina & Pilot House Marina. Captain Ryan Van Fleet shares the science behind finding the perfect Wahoo and Snapper spots in Key Largo, FL.

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    1 h et 17 min
  • Finding Fish Using SatFish After the Cold Front

    Finding Fish Using SatFish After the Cold Front
    Feb 1 2026
    Stop Chasing Ghosts: SatFish Tactics & The Jumbo Yellow Eye Secret(Again) Episode Overview If your fishing strategy involves refreshing Instagram to find your next spot, you've already lost. A 15-degree temperature drop doesn't care about a "like" from last Tuesday, and that "hot report" you saw in a South Florida Facebook group is already froze out. In this episode, I'm breaking down the SatFish Course curriculum to show you how to find your own path. I summarize the core takeaways from Lessons 1 and 2, and give you a high-level preview of what's dropping in Lesson 3. So, this next level intensive with Dr. R. Jeffrey Barr PhD Chief Scientist and Head of Product for SatFish which is part of BD Outdoors is next level. If you are not using a product like SatFish, this is also a great way to get introduced and start to learn how it can help you find more spots and improve your catch rate. They have a free trial code to use during the duration of the course. Dr. Jeff Barr shares more in this video on what you will learn. Click here for all the course details and get signed up! https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... My affiliate code for SatFish is GOODKARMA. www.satfish.com You can also check out my website for SatFish blogs and my YouTube channel and free Patreon for even more tutorials and examples. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com I also share few other "nuggets" for finding fish after a "real" cold front. How to Catch Jumbo Yelloweye Snapper Back by popular demand: I'm revisiting the "Sauce" for catching jumbo Yellow Eye Snappers in high-pressure zones. I've been talking about this this method since this podcast launched years ago, and there's a reason sharpest listeners have been quiet about it—it works. Learn more? Check out my new wahoo blog. https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/the... I have a lot of great content that can help you catch more fish consistently. / goodkarmasportfishing Book a fishing charter with me- Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada: www.goodkarmasportfishing.com IG is goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys My Monthly Communities: The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 (via Patreon) THE Angler's Edge (via Patreon) The Good Karma Fishing Club Mastermind (email to inquire) All courses also on my website under Courses including the NEW! Next Level-Winter Time Planers/Downriggers and Live Bait Winter Wahoo If you do not have SatFish yet, you are missing fish. My affiliate code is GOODKARMA to get $20.00 off www.satfish.com. I use it in all my courses and THE Anglers Edge, so if you join those you will naturally learn more on how to best use it and be able to ask questions. Unlike generic vlogs, Good Karma Sportfishing uses real-time SatFish data and proven science-based tactics. Book your private charter: https://goodkarmasportfishing.com Get the Wahoo Course: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com Location Data: • Region: Upper Florida Keys (Key Largo / Tavernier) • Launch Point: Tavernier Creek Marina • Coords: 25.0063° N, 80.5218° W Departing from: Tavernier Creek Marina & Pilot House Marina. Captain Ryan Van Fleet shares the science behind finding the perfect Wahoo and Snapper spots in Key Largo, FL. 📍 Key Largo Fishing Spot Location: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?a... #KeyLargoFishingSpot #KeyLargoFishingCharter #GoodKarmaSportfishing #FloridaKeysFishing #TavernierFishing
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    17 min
  • Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers- For the Love of the Game

    Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers- For the Love of the Game
    Jan 11 2026
    Is it 1985 or 2026? Because the air in Chicago hasn't felt this electric since Coach Mike Ditka was roaming the sidelines in his famous sweater vest. Did you see Walter Payton :) I did in all those players. The smiles gave it away. In this episode, I am breaking down the legendary Bears vs. Packers rivalry and how the city of Chicago has finally found its soul again. For years, critics looked down on Caleb Williams questioning their style, his swagger and attitude, and whether he had the right "mojo" to lead any NFL team. Caleb Williams was treated like an fishing expensive lure that looks good on the shelf but can't catch a thing in rough water. But look at him now. We're diving into how the right mentorship has unlocked his potential. It's a reminder that in football—and in fishing—you don't have to change your nature to succeed; you just need the right environment and a good mentor that understands you. When the city gets behind you and the right coaches believe in you, you stop playing "safe" and start playing like a legend. Same holds true in fishing. We also explore why this rivalry brings out the absolute best in sports. While Chicago brings the urban grit, the Packers draw from the collective energy of the entire state of Wisconsin—a "small-town" force that fuels a global powerhouse. It's a clash of cultures and you gotta love that! In this episode: The Culture Shift: Why Chicago finally feels like a "Ditka-era" football town again. Silencing the Doubters: How Caleb proved that with the right mentorship, you can be exactly who you are. State vs. City: How the Packers' statewide energy forces the Bears to elevate their game. The Fisherman's Perspective: Why the best Bears seasons—much like the best fishing trips—require patience, the right "fishing spot," and a whole lot of heart. Science-Based Sportfishing & Education | Key Largo, Tavernier & Islamorada 🎣 BOOK YOUR TRIP: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com 🎓 FISHING COURSES: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com 🎧 PODCAST: Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast (Available on all platforms) ABOUT THIS Podcast & GOOD KARMA SPORTFISHING If you found this podcast while searching for "South Florida fishing," "Keys fishing vlogs," or general fishing entertainment, you have found something entirely different. Unlike the typical fishing influencers or "South Florida Fishing and Florida Keys " style channels that fish for "likes". Good Karma Sportfishing is dedicated to the science, strategy, and specific tactics needed to catch trophy fish in the Florida Keys. I am Captain Ryan Van Fleet. I am not a YouTuber; I am a professional Owner-Operator with 16+ years of experience guiding in the Upper Florida Keys. The Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast Launched in August 2018, this is an "underground" resource kept secret by many serious anglers. No fluff, no "dock talk"—just real tips, stories, and tactical advice on Wahoo trolling speeds, wire rigging, and reading the water. CONNECT WITH CAPTAIN RYAN Website: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com Instagram: / goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys Email: goodkarmaryan@gmail.com Anytime you're fishing, it's all good. INFLUENCERS FISH FOR LIKES. I FISH FOR DINNER. There is a massive difference between fishing for a camera and fishing for a cooler. My techniques aren't designed to look cinematic on Instagram; they are designed to be efficient, science-based, and productive. While others guess, I rely on oceanographic data, stabilization technology, and biological logs to guarantee the best possible shot at a trophy Wahoo, Mutton Snapper, or Grouper. THE GOOD KARMA DIFFERENCE: TECH & COMFORT We operate the most technologically advanced charter experience in the Upper Keys. We don't just go where the fleet goes; we use data to find our own fish. A Seakeeper-Equipped Charter in the Upper Keys. W run the legendary 24' Good Karma and the 37' Inilesor Catamaran. Our flagship vessel features a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization system. This technology spins at high speeds inside the hull, actively counteracting waves and reducing boat roll by 96%. Why this matters: If you want to fish hard but your spouse or kids are worried about seasickness, this is the only boat for you. We offer a stability that generic fleets like Sea Spirit simply cannot match. 2. Science-Based Strategy (SatFish & Minn Kota Quest) We utilize real-time SatFish oceanographic data to track Chlorophyll breaks, Sea Surface Temperature (SST) edges, and current flow. Combined with the precision of the Minn Kota Quest trolling motor, we stay pinned on the spot while others drift off the bite. 3. 100% Private & Owner-Operated I do not hire fishing mates. When you book with me, you get me. I work with you 1-on-1. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS & GEOTAGS We depart from two strategic locations in the Upper Keys to maximize our fishing time. We service clients staying in Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada...
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    14 min
  • Getting The Edge in Fishing

    Getting The Edge in Fishing
    Sep 7 2025

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Has been my motto and tagline since day one.

    In fishing, you also need to be trying new ideas on and off the water. My courses and communities also subscribe to that mindset.

    So, I finally found a home for an idea that I had back in 2020 during Covid-19 when I launched The Good Karma Rigging Crew and the Good Karma Sportfishing App.

    During the years of when the App was in good use, we learned it was a lot to add various features. At the same time, more ready-made apps hit the market. The nature of innovatio. So I side-lined the idea I had to create a online fishing community with a credit based system.

    When we started Good Karma Sportfishing on Patreon in December of 2024. We had an open mind and took it one step at a time. Now, coming up close to a year, it's a great platform and it could house the idea.

    Welcome into the Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs World:

    THE Leader's Edge.

    It's a FREE part of being in our Patreon Group and is open to recreational anglers no matter where you fish- location or boat/bridge/kayak/river/lake.

    Join the Patreon and get access to the Community where you can post and get credits.

    https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    The details and rules are in the community as a post. So make sure and read those when you sign up.

    Other important share in the podcast is about Jeff Perez and his win in Marco Island this past weekend in The Salt Strong Fishing Tournament. Congrats Jeff! He has a YouTube channel @Projectreel.

    Thats all for this podcast!

    Thanks for listening and joining the Patreon.

    htpps://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    There is a lot in my Patreon including:

    -Free "Best Of Library"

    -Courses including the NEW! Behind The Scenes which I mentioned.

    -The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0

    -THE Angler's Edge which is the vest online spot finding community. NO AI.

    Email me to book a charter (check out my website first for rates and info) goodkarmaryan@gmail.com

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan

    https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com
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    15 min
  • Dockside Snapper Inspection: My Florida Keys FWC Experience

    Dockside Snapper Inspection: My Florida Keys FWC Experience
    Aug 27 2025

    You're at your dock, focused on filleting some Florida Keys yelloweye and vermilion snapper you just caught a few hours ago at the Islamorada Hump.

    You're in the zone, filet knife in hand, when two FWC agents surprise you from behind.

    That heart-stopping, "oh-crap-did-I-do-something-wrong" feeling is something every angler knows.

    But here's the thing: not every FWC inspection is a bad one.

    Stick around as I relive my surprise dockside FWC inspection at Tavernier Creek Marina.

    Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? I have two boat options- both are listed on my website. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs has the fishing report for you for The Florida Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Marathon, South Florida.

    https://www..goodkarmasportfishing.com Join the Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    For the "Best Of" Free Tier, The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 $25 a month and THE Angler's Edge $50 a month. All other courses and private Zoom call information on the website. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
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    8 min
  • Finding Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Marlin with Seabirds

    Finding Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Marlin with Seabirds
    Jul 8 2025

    In this podcast I want to share an article that I truly consider one of the best I've ever read, for so many reasons. It's a classic from the legendary Captain Peter B. Wright, titled "Things You Need to Know About Seabirds." I find myself re-reading it year after year.

    Peter, who we lost in 2023, was a titan in the fishing world. His articles were always simple, no fluff, straight to the point. He had opinions, yes, but never in an overbearing way that shamed anyone.

    Why do I keep coming back to Peter's work? Sadly, guys like him really don't exist anymore, or they've stopped sharing their insights because of the drastic shift in today's fishing culture.

    And honestly, in today's fishing world, it feels like everyone has a shaming opinion or wants to tell you you're doing it wrong. I'll admit, I've been guilty of that myself in the past. But every single day, I work on not doing that anymore.

    Peter was the exact opposite. He didn't preach; he taught. He didn't shame; he shared. His approach was always about real-world experience, backed by a scientific mind, focused purely on helping you become a better, more responsible angler. That's why I connect so much with his writing: stop shaming people, educate them, and then let them make their own decisions.

    There's something profound about reconnecting with the past through these articles. It's like you can now hear them speak to you. When you're truly searching to get better in life, in fishing, or in anything, those voices will connect with you.

    In this incredible article, Peter, with his signature blend of scientific insight and practical wisdom, dives deep into how seabirds are your ultimate fishing guides. He quotes Captain John Bayliss, one of the best in the business.

    This episode is packed with invaluable knowledge that will change how you look for fish offshore, all through the lens of one of fishing's true gentlemen.

    Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Tavernier, or Islamorada:

    www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    AND The Good Karma Patreon Community is where it's at:

    www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    There are three tiers:

    1. "Best Of"- which is the ultimate online fishing library and it's free.
    2. $25 a month is The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which I started in 2020.
    3. $50 a month is the NEW! Angler's Edge. This is a next level spot finding community for those of you who want an edge.

    Thanks for listening and remember...

    Anytime youre fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan
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    12 min
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Omni Sonar

    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Omni Sonar
    Jun 24 2025

    Welcome to another episode of Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast In this podcast, I diving deep into The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Advanced Sonar.

    Love it or hate it, the Omni advanced sonar has taken competitive fishing by storm. It's revolutionized how anglers compete—but not without stirring up a fair share of controversy.

    The Omni sonar game-changer that levels the playing field or an edge that's reshaping the sport too much? I break it all down, from the incredible advantages to the headaches and heated debates it's sparked among pros and fans alike.

    Here are three things I covered:

    1. Costs- tech and install.
    2. Benefits- do you get an edge?
    3. Problems within the local fishing communities.

    Whether you're a diehard tournament angler, a weekend warrior, or just love the conversation around fishing tech, this episode is for you.

    Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Tavernier, or Islamorada:

    www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    AND The Good Karma Patreon Community is where it's at:

    www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    There are three tiers:

    1. "Best Of"- which is the ultimate online fishing library and it's free.
    2. $25 a month is The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which I started in 2020.
    3. $50 a month is the NEW! Angler's Edge. This is a next level spot finding community for those of you who want an edge.

    Thanks for listening and remember...

    Anytime youre fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan
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    17 min
  • How to Catch Fish Using FLYING Fish as Bait for Dolphin (aka Mahi Mahi) and Mutton Snapper

    How to Catch Fish Using FLYING Fish as Bait for Dolphin (aka Mahi Mahi) and Mutton Snapper
    Jun 6 2025

    What is a great bait to use for mutton snapper and picky dolphin aka mahi mahi?

    Flying Fish.

    Not only are they fun to watch, always bringing a smile to my charter clients and myself, but also great bait to use. IF, you can catch them or find them to purchase.

    I share from an incredible article written by Sid Dobrin "The Fishing Professor" that was featured in an old issue of Florida Sportsman Magazine June 2023.

    And if you haven't listened to last weeks podcast about why I created this new format, go back and listen.

    Thank you to Sid and Florida Sportsman for such a great article!

    If you are interested in learning more about bait and the best ways to catch fish using different bait?

    Join The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which is a monthly online saltwater fishing community. $25 a month.

    https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    And I talk about bait in all my 8 week Intensive Programs.

    Both options have proximity to ask me questions.

    Check out https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for all charter information and courses.

    I fish in The Upper Keys- Tavernier, Key Largo, and Islamorada area. South Florida fishing charters.

    Any other questions that are not fishing charter related email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Thanks for listening!

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan
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    19 min