Good Karma Sportfishing

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!

  • 17 minutes 31 seconds
    How to Find Wahoo & Black Fin Tuna in Cold Weather Fishing Tips SatFish

    Are you having a hard time finding wahoo and black fin tuna?

    Are you looking to improve your catch rate in general and find more fish?

    Do you know about SatFish and if so are you using it regularly?

    I cover these questions and more.

    Thanks for watching and listening!

    Connect more on https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for charter information here in The Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada and Tavernier Florida.

    I am a proud affiliate for SatFish and use it daily. In addition to this YouTube/podcast episode, I share about it regularly in my many online courses and fishing communities and you can also schedule a private Zoom recorded 1:1 with me to target your area.

    My $20 off affiliate code for SatFish is GOODKARMA. Check out https://www.satfish.com and sign up.

    Striker is my preferred apparel line- best quality of any brand on the market. Their jackets are keeping me warm on and off the water, love their gloves and the shirt I am wearing. My affiliate link is: https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9

    All Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs are here: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co...

    Join one of the three Patreon Tiers I mentioned with the link below:   / goodkarmasportfishing  

    -Best Of is Free 

    -The Insider $5 a month

    -Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 $25 a month (includes The Insider) 

    My IG is @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys

    Good Karma Fishing Club is a monthly private fishing community which is on Zoom and Voxer. Email me at [email protected] to discuss further information. Recreational only.

    26 January 2025, 7:10 pm
  • 19 minutes 21 seconds
    Tips on FISHING with Wire Leaders, Wahoo, Florida Keys Fishing Report

    Do you use wire leaders to help you catch more wahoo?

    How do you know when to use wire leaders?

    Do you bright or dark wire?

    Long or short leaders? 

    This podcast kicks off with a Florida Keys Fishing report and then I share my updated experience on slow trolling with wire leaders for wahoo, what I use, why I use it and my thoughts in general. Thanks for listening! 

    Interested in booking a fishing charter in The FL Keys? check out my website https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for more info and to book a charter. 

    I am a proud affiliate for Striker Brands apparel. Here is my affiliate link. Their apparel is top notch! Jackets, gloves, shorts, pants, tops and more. https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9

    Also for SatFish, which I use daily. My affiliate code is GOODKARMA https://www.satfish.com

    Fishing courses and communities? Including the Wahoo Winter Bait Strategies 8 Week Intensive I mentioned? Click the link below to learn more and sign up. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses

    Interested in The Good Karma Fishing Club? This is a monthly private membership on Zoom and Voxer. Email me at [email protected] to set up a call for a conversation. Recreational only. 

    Are you in the new Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon yet? Click the link below. There are three membership tiers- Free is Best of Content, $5 a month is The Insider and $25 a month is Rigging Crew 2.0.

    https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

    15 January 2025, 9:15 pm
  • 28 minutes 53 seconds
    WAHOO Strategies, Bait, SatFish, Fishing TIPS and REPORT

    Wahoo and more wahoo

    and Fishing report for The Florida Keys I covered a lot in this new podcast/YouTube.

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    Have you signed up for SatFish yet? https://www.satfish.com and my affiliate code for $20 off is GOODKARMA.

    Don't miss my NEW! Wahoo Winter Strategies 8 Week Intensive Program. We start 1/7/24 and all lessons/QAs are emailed.

    Questions get asked in the private Facebook group and it's a great way to learn even more about wahoo- bait, lures, live bait and more.

    Perfect addition to the Wahoo Game Changer 11 video lessons that get emailed to you (manually in 24 hours or less). OR The Ballyhoo 3 Way to Rig online course.

    All my courses and communities are at: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co...

    Interested in the Good Karma Fishing Club? This private recreational only monthly club meets once a month on Zoom and then includes a Voxer App Group for more "real-time" updates and to answer your questions. $244 a month. Email me at goodkarmaryan‪@gmail.com‬

     

    All other questions about courses email [email protected].

    My NEW Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon Group is at   / goodkarmasportfishing  

    Book a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Islamorada or Taverner? check out my website https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com.

    Thanks for listening and subscribing!

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan

    6 January 2025, 1:24 pm
  • 34 minutes 51 seconds
    How to Troll for Grouper, Florida Keys Fishing Report, SatFish Blog and More

    How do you troll for grouper?

    What are some tips for how to catch grouper?

    Trolling Motors

    Trolling plugs and lures

    What hooks should you use for grouper?

    SatFish

    and more.

    Took this YouTube/podcast "old school" as my Christmas present to you.

    Check out my website for all my blogs as they will help you. I write my own blogs (without using AI like the majority of blogs you see now) based on 13 years of experience as a full-time charter captain in the Florida Keys. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    I am an affiliate for SatFish https://www.satfish.com and my code is GOODKARMA for $20 off.

    The grouper blog I showed you is on their website. I am also an affiliate for Gulfstream lures. https://gulfstreamluresusa.com/collec...

    The shirt I am wearing in the video is from Striker. I highly recommend their apparel and wear it daily. Their jackets, gloves, shorts, pants and shirts are incredible and wash up very well.

    My Striker affiliate link: https://www.alnk.to/5Q5QfR9

    All courses I mentioned: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.co... The NEW Patreon Community I mentioned:   / goodkarmasportfishing  

    The "grouper in the grass" photo on my blog was taken by: German Fucaraccio and you can follow him on IG @gefuseas.

    If you are in the Keys, make sure and stop by Tavernier Creek Marina's bait and tackle shop as I mentioned. They are stocked up with the tackle I use.

    Email me for booking a fishing charter in the FL Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier or Islamorada goodkarmaryan‪@gmail.com‬

    All questions about fishing courses and communities email [email protected]

    Thanks for listening-

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan

    24 December 2024, 2:57 pm
  • 34 minutes 15 seconds
    Best Live Bait FISHING TIPS for Catching Wahoo- Especially in South Florida and The Florida Keys

    How can you catch wahoo using live bait?

    What are some live bait tips I can use to catch more fish?

    What are the best wahoo fishing tips?

    What is the best advice to help me catch more fish?

    How can you catch more fish in South Florida? 

    This power packed Good Karma Sportfishing video is loaded with tips on how to live bait, rig, use titanium for rigs, what swivels to use and more to help you catch more wahoo. It's wahoo season now in South Florida, The FL Keys and likely other places too.

    I catch wahoo consistently and help others do the same.

    Click the link below to read the blog I mentioned in the podcast video: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com...

    I also offer a wide variety of ways you can further expand on yoru wahoo fishing knowledge. The knowledge I share is from my experience as a full-time charter fishing captain in The Florida Keys for 13 years. Tavernier, Islamorada and Key Largo.

    My clients who fish with me and are in my courses and communities know.

    So don't miss out! https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Email me to book a charter or inquire about my private monthly fishing club Good Karma Fishing Club which is on Zoom and Voxer. goodkarmaryan‪@gmail.com‬

    For The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0, Wahoo-Game Changer and The Ballyhoo Three-Way Course I mentioned click the below link: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com

    Join the NEW! Patreon Group: https:///www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing. 

    The Tackle Shop I mentioned in the video and blog is How Ya Reel In Tackle in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    I am a proud affiliate for SatFish. My code is GOODKARMA for $20 off. https://www.satfish.com Shirt by Striker Brands- top notch quality apparel.

    Affiliate link below: https://strikerbrands.com/?avad=39764...

    3 December 2024, 10:21 am
  • 15 minutes 50 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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!

    21 November 2024, 7:03 pm
  • 16 minutes 57 seconds
    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...

     
    14 November 2024, 7:12 pm
  • 18 minutes 25 seconds
    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 [email protected] after checking out the rates on my website https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    9 November 2024, 7:08 pm
  • 18 minutes 52 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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...

    26 October 2024, 9:24 pm
  • 18 minutes 27 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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

    8 October 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 42 seconds
    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 [email protected]

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Capt. Ryan

    24 September 2024, 8:46 pm
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