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!

  • 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
  • 17 minutes 9 seconds
    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 [email protected]

    More info in general: https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    8 September 2024, 1:04 pm
  • 23 minutes 20 seconds
    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 [email protected]

    Ready to book a 1:1 session, get private fishing coaching or have a question about a fishing course or fishing community? email [email protected]

    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.

    2 September 2024, 7:01 pm
  • 20 minutes 59 seconds
    Fishing Report, 3 Ways I've GROWN in My FISHING Business and Eminem's "Dear Stan"

    Florida Keys Fishing Report Podcast with some Easter Eggs and an Eminem "Dear Stan" lyric reference to help my fellow captains and what we are all dealing with now-a-days.

    I dive into the top three ways I have grown this year in regards to fishing and owning a charter fishing business in The Florida Keys (aka The Sportfishing Capital of the World).

    1. Adaptability- especially weather
    2. Fishing work life balance/emotional health 
    3. "Dear Stan's" 

    Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching fishes out of Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada Florida. The Upper Keys. Offshore, wreck, reef. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Other things I mention in the podcast:

    Free Conquer The Day" Mental Mastery Blueprint: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/c...

    I am a proud affiliate for SatFish- code GOODKARMA for $20 off https://www.satfish.com

    Follow me on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys

    The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 is a private monthly online paid community on Facebook. It's only $25 a month.

    Click to learn more about this community and my other courses and programs: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/co...

    My wife and business partner Melinda Van Fleet is a coach too: https://www.melindavanfleet.com

    Thanks for subscribing/liking and lmk what you think.

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

     Capt. Ryan

    16 August 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 3 seconds
    NEW MOON FISHING, SatFish, Gulfstream Lure and How I Rigged It to CRUSH Fish, Fishing Report & More

    Full episode kicked off with a new lure from Gulfstream Lures and how I rigged it with BKK Hooks and Baitstrips.

    My affiliate links for the 12 oz Gulfstream lures below.

    Yellow https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=46124346802458&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z

    Pink-White https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=44588459786522&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z

    White https://www.gulfstreamluresusa.com/collections/lures/products/deep-jig?variant=44588459852058&sca_ref=6614503.FGNR8Mm8Kp2Z

    I will be showing more detail on the rig and have a LIVE QA in the Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 monthly private community that is hosted on Facebook and only $25 a month.

    Click for more info and to join: https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/good-karma-the-best-florida-keys-private-fishing-club

    Next up was fishing with the new moon and spawn. Interested in learning more about Solunar and Tide Planning? My online course will help you at any level, no matter where you fish and is only $22. https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/solunar-and-tide-fishing-trip-planning-secrets

    SatFish is my go-to platform for planning my fishing charters. https://www.satfish.com Affiliate code is GOODKARMA for $20 off.

    I consistently share more about SatFish as well as CMOR and Navionics in all my courses and the new How to Catch Wahoo Consistently- The Game Changer Course starts this week and goes through the end of September.

    More information and to sign up for the wahoo program: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections/new-video-tutorials-and-courses/products/how-to-catch-wahoo-consistently-the-game-changer-course

    Thanks for watching and giving a thumbs up!

    Connect on IG @ goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys

    Email me for fishing charters in The Upper Florida Keys- Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier at [email protected]

    https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    Free PDF on How to Conquer the Weather: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/weather

    Email about courses at [email protected]

    Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

    Capt. Ryan

    5 August 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 51 seconds
    What are the BEST WAHOO Lure Colors and How to Catch More Wahoo Consistently- Including SatFish Tip

    Wahoo is a coveted fish that is on many anglers bucket lists let alone anglers that fish regularly wish to learn how to catch more wahoo consistently.

    I understand because wahoo is my favorite fish to catch and eat too.

    I have learned a lot about how to catch wahoo over the years of being a charter boat fishing guide in The Florida Keys and this episode of the Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast shares my insights on wahoo lure color colors and how to catch more wahoo. 

    Here are the links for what I talked about in the podcast episode:

    Thanks for hitting the subscribe, like, and comment.

    FREE Secret Wahoo Tip: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/wahoo

    The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 Private Monthly Facebook Community: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections

    Wahoo- Gamer Changer Course Series: https://goodkarmafishingtackle.com/collections

    Blogs and other information at https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com SatFish https://www.satfish.com

    My affiliate code is GOODKARMA for $20 off.

    IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys

    Email me at [email protected] to book a charter. Florida Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada area.

    All course inquiries email [email protected]

    29 July 2024, 9:11 pm
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