Best Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcasts (2024)

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What started out as a problem-solving episode ... went south fast 1:18:23

1h ago1:18:23

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* Yeah. You can use drones to drop baits. Sometimes. * Why feeding habits are seasonal * The best on-water fixes to common problems * Is this the smartest way to act? * All about blue redfish tails * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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EP 193 Hunting Season Prep & Hot Tips!!! 35:44

5h ago35:44

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Episode 193 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I visit how I am preparing for the upcoming hunting season, experimenting with LEFT helical fletchings, my new Garmin Xero, using Hornady 4DOF, start planning my 2025 hunting season and a little flounder fishing! CHEERS!!By The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast

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This is why we fish. What a week it could be ... and why. 1:15:03

7d ago1:15:03

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* Will Capt. Dean forgive me? * A hot, slow bite. Adjust accordingly. * Doesn't anyone want to catch a tagged redfish? * It's beachfront and jetties time * What to know wading solo * WWSD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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Come for unreal insight on baits and tactics ... stay for some of the best fish stories you'll hear 59:18

14d ago59:18

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* Legendary saltwater fisherman Mark Nichols joins the podcast with terrific insight on artificial baits and techniques. * Plus, three, four, five (?) remarkable fish stories. * WWSD?By John P. Lopez

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Another huge Feeding Frenzy announcement, plus detailed tactics for redfish schools 59:17

23d ago59:17

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* Scott, Dean and Caleb with real-world experiences post-full moon * Don't choke when you see tailing redfish * What to do when working bait is BIG mullet * Explaining "fishy" waterBy John P. Lopez

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Huge announcement on the Feeding Frenzy ... you truly won't want to miss this one 1:02:49

28d ago1:02:49

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* Hard-headed with one bait or nah? When teaching a newbie goes wrong * Bite Me karma ... tag, you're it * What makes the captains tune in or tune out from a spot or pattern? * A tragic reminder for all of us * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?By John P. Lopez

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How Hurricane Beryl affected fishing habitat and prospects 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

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*Beryl was a nasty one ...the Bite Me crew talks in-detail about how much some things will change and what to expect from Gulf Coast bay systems. *Insight Dean, Scott and Caleb are getting from their vast network of captains and fishermen *Short- and long-term effects *When we get back on the water: What to do, how to approach the game and fish beh…

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EP 192 No more Colorado Non-Resident OTC Archery...NO BIG DEAL! 11:10

1M ago11:10

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Ep 192 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I give my 2 cents worth on the non-resident OTC archery elk tags going away in 2025.By The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast

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EP 191 The Arduous Pack Test 11:18

1M ago11:18

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Episode 191 - No mountains where you live to train? Think your ready for your upcoming Western backback hunt?? Give this the ARDUOUS PACK TEST a try! Used as a physical entrance exam for wildland fire crews this test can give you an idea if your physically ready and capable for your backpack hunt! Hope you enjoy the podcast!…

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Arizona September Archery Deer Hunt - What's In My Pack 1:27:30

1M ago1:27:30

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EP 190 - In This episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we look into my pack to see just what I am taking on our Arizona September Archery Deer Hunt. More importantly what I am NOT taking on the trip! I hope ya'll enjoy the podcast!!! Go to the Salty Yak YouTube channel if you want to see the video version! Kifaru Packs Six Moon Design Lunar Sol…

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What Hurricane Beryl's unpredictability means for the fishery 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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Also ... * Now this is a Casting Contest: Dean, Caleb and Scott will battle it out * The wildest request the Captains have ever received * Flounder ... a game fish? And why other species don't have similar "runs" * The most consistent big trout the hosts have caught now and then * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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What those brutal high tides did to the fishery and when things get back to normal. 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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* Learning shallows and cuts when you're not with a guide * What if you see all kinds of different bait? * Boat Ramp Confessional: That's not where a trolling motor is supposed to go * A catch-and-release dilemma * WWSD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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100 Miles A Week Workout Program! 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Episode 189 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I talk aout what kicked me in the shorts to motivate me to get back on a workout program and what my "100 miles a week" workout program looks like!!!By The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast

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Capt. Dean: "The craziest (bleep) I've ever seen on the water" 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

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* Terrific insight on rod building, the intricacies of rods and how it affects what we do from master rod builder Collins Illich * The wildest thing Capt. Dean ever has seen on the water, which is saying something * Perhaps the greatest big-trout fisherman in America with big-trout insight you don't want to miss * WWSD? WWDD?…

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The Colorado Secondary Draw 24:50

2M ago24:50

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EP 188 - In This episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we dive into the details of how to apply for the Colorado Secondary Draw permits! We discuss how the secondary draw works and what I look for when trying to select a hut to apply for! I hope this help you on getting a tag this year!By The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast

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When the topics get all four hosts riled up at some point 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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That storm, “just came out of nowhere.” Um. No. Things you should know. Are you sure you remember the basics of fishing with natural baits? Caleb admittedly stinks at this. What the heck are we supposed to do with these water temps? Yo, Facebook guy. A word, please.By John P. Lopez

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Listener Fishing Questions 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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Episode 187 In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we are going to answer some of the listener fishing questions we have recieved. We are going to talk about what and how much gear to take on a day of saltwater kayak fishing, micro skiffs and jets skis for inshore saltwater fishing, haw to maximize your time on a fishing trip, hammock vs …

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The Bite Me Feeding Frenzy is set! 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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* Details on when, where and all the great things planned for Feeding Frenzy II * Are hot spots seasonal? * Here come the tarpon: Everything you should know * If Bite Me was a Family Feud episode * When you see a stranded boater * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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Using Your Computer to Scout and Plan Your Next Hunt 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Episode 186 In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we dive into exactly how I use the computer to scout and plan my hunts. Its not just OnX and Goggle Earth! I hope this podcast and video helps!By The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast

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Cleaning fish in the kitchen, old baits in the laundry and keeping the stink off barstools 1:16:57

3M ago1:16:57

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* Fishing things we do that or significant others hate * Interpreting what TPWD reports really are saying * Fishing on a budget: When prices are high, what the Captains recommend ... or not * It's complicated: Best winds for jetty/beach front fishing. * WWSD. WWCD. WWDD.By John P. Lopez

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EP 185 Fishing with OnX?!?!?! 23:35

3M ago23:35

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Episode 185 In this episode of The Salt Yak Outdoor Podcast I talk about how I use OnX for fishing! I dive into how I use it for scouting and planning fishing trips. How I use it to find routes around oyster so I am not tearin up the kayak and how it can be super helpful remembering where to turn in the marsh! I hope you enjoy the podcast! Be sure …

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Can the Captains figure out where the $120,000 fish was released? 1:20:47

3M ago1:20:47

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*Strategies when there is overwhelming boat traffic *Reasons you may have lost that fish *A redfish is a redfish is a redfish? *If a guide posts it on Facebook it must be true. Right?! *Mangroves and chord grass on the way back' *WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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"Don't tell my wife" ... or that Caleb story 1:07:42

3M ago1:07:42

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* It's about to turn on, isn't it? * Are we overthinking soft plastics? * Pros and Cons: T-Tops, fishing platforms and towers * Exactly how to push back into a marsh or back lake * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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The more Capt. Dean got agitated, the funnier it got ... and Caleb was no help 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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*Bays most affected by freshwater runoff and when things should get right *Fishing etiquette at an all-time low? Let's ask Dean *Best advice for making sure you're not THAT guy *Who says top-water color doesn't matter? A case study *WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?By John P. Lopez

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The West Boys 2.0 45:14

4M ago45:14

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Episode 184 - This episode finds us once again sitting down with our favorite youth hunters! The West Boys, Colton and Connor and Dad, Chris! These boys love hunting and outdoor adventures and they are great at it! Young men and women like these are the future of hunting! They tell all about there hunting adventures from last season and how the Tot…

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2024 The Salty Yak Pak Total Archery Challenge!!! Remix 1:16:47

4M ago1:16:47

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Episode 183 - Tune in and listen too all of our adventures and stories from the 2024 Total Archery Challenge in San Antionio, Texas! This was the 3rd year for some of the group and the 1st year for a couple! There was even one of our group that had never shot his bow at any 3D target before this! Thank you Emilio, SoTexas Outdoor Podcast, for once …

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"I wake up every morning and fish excellence." 1:10:25

4M ago1:10:25

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* Events, tournaments and the Bite Me presence* Ranking the best months of the year for fishing * Gold standard lures everyone should throw at some point * Yay or nay: Obsessing over a "secret" spot * Tailing redfish are still a thing: How to approach them, stay on them and what to throw*WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?…

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When the stink is real. How to approach schooling reds. What kind of summertime bite to expect. 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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Capt. Dean and John, fresh from Costa Rica, share a few great and not-so great stories. Plus, seagrass degradation, explaining and capitalizing on redfish and trout movement and what kind of summertime bite we should expect.By John P. Lopez

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EP 182 - The Matagorda Island Recap 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Episode 182 - This is the recap of just how our 2024 Matagorda Island kayak fishing/ camping trip went! Me, Roger and Darrel sit down and relive our recent adventure out to Matagorda Island. It was an awesome trip with 25 kayakers and 6 boats! isten in and hear all the stories and adventures of our trip!…

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The Offshore Show: Everything you need to know 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

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Capt. Greg Verm joins the show, along with Nick Haddad from Release 'Em Right. * Equipment, mapping, baits, rigging and more for big-time and part-time nearshore and offshore fishermen * What and where to go for snapper, Mahi, kingfish and ... year 'round targets like Wahoo and Swordfish * Plus, a terrific program to learn and receive (free) ventin…

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Drones on the bay, finding mid-bay reefs and ... is it potlicking? 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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* What is right & what is legal re. drones.* One Has To Go: + Drifting or fishing jetties/beachfront + Spinning reel or baitcasting? + Sunglasses or hat? + Tacos or Camera/phone? + Casting distance or accuracy? * How to find mid-bay reefs. * Are we in summer mode yet?* WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?By John P. Lopez

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Huge announcement re. S.T.A.R. tourney redfish release ... 1:12:32

5M ago1:12:32

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Choosing the right skiff for your needs Keep pushing into the back lakes or an ambush point? A cautionary tale wading in mud Tips to plan a trip when dragging the boat from inland What in the heck is "Poopy River?" When wind direction changes drastically. WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…

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EP 181 - Arizona Spring Bear Hunt Rookies!!! 56:50

5M ago56:50

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Episode 181 - Here is the tale of our first ever bear hunt! We decide to try spring bear hunting in Arizona! It was a great adventure with lots of rookie mistakes and lessons learned! Thanks for listening!!!!By The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast

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Hosts on the water, with each other. What could go wrong? 1:07:15

5M ago1:07:15

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* Thoughts and observations from a day on the water ... with each other. * Trout change is here. What will the impact be? * Explaining artificial lure bites and why they can change * What you need to know if you really want a tarpon * What is a desal plant and how does it affect fishing? * Where to fish when wind direction changes and/or strengthen…

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Bite Me podcast: Spring bait sizes, effects of high tides and Boat Ram Confessional 1:20:02

5M ago1:20:02

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* A rule of thumb on bait size and jighead weight in the spring * How high tides affect approach and the bite * Bait hatches and cycles, explained *What de-salination plants could mean long-term. * Boat Ramp Confessional... that's not how the door is supposed to close! * What Anglers should know re. trout tags and fees * Are Captains licenses worth…

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EP 180 Matagorda Island 6.0 56:36

5M ago56:36

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Episode 180 - Matagorda Island 6.0 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk all about our upcoming Matagorda Island Fishing/Camping Trip! This is our 6th year making the trip out to Matagordao Island to kayak fish for 3 days! Myself, Roger and Trevor set down and discuss what time we are launching, the route we are taking to the …

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What tournaments will look like with new trout size and bag limits | Bite Me Podcast 1:14:08

5M ago1:14:08

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Wayne Davis checks in from Port Mansfield Throwing the right topwater bait, and setting the hook The Captains come clean: Real cast-to-hookup ratios One has to go: + Trolling motor, power pole or GPS? + Live well, raised console or jackplate? + Drift socks, knife or phone? WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice…

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EP 179 TIME - Our Most Important Asset 39:24

5M ago39:24

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Episode 179 - In the episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about how we spend our time on what is important to each of us. We discuss how spending my limited time on this earth relates to my Western hunting application strategy. Life is short. Spend it with the ones you love and cheerish.…

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Beware ”Pro Staff” | Bite Me Podcast 1:16:20

6M ago1:16:20

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The biggest fishing influences in your life ... not called Dad. How to adjust to Spring's unpredictability when you're going no matter what. Are dolphins more brazen because of ... us? Do's and Don'ts when fog hits. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo…

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EP 178 Bass, Brakes and Bears!!!! 28:07

6M ago28:07

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Episode 178 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we discuss now is the time to go white bass fishing! I take you down the road of my rifle upgrade to include deciding between a muzzle brake and a suppressor and we dive off into my decision to go bear hunting for the first time ever!!! Hope you enjoy the podcast! Besure to join us on …

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Fishing adages we believe | Bite Me Podcast 1:16:15

6M ago1:16:15

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Warming water temps means .. what? Lure choice at night. What to know about launching a boat solo. Seagrass solutions. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Bite Me Live Album: Live from the Fishing Show | Bite Me Podcast 52:00

6M ago52:00

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Lots of questions on bag & size limits. Unique traits in different bay systems. Croaker's future. Cedar Bayou update and future. If the Captains had to catch a big trout tomorrow To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.…

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So you want to get into kayaking? | Bite Me Podcast 1:11:53

6M ago1:11:53

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So you want to get into kayaking: The captains w/a detailed, in-depth discussion to set you up. Keys to February's success. Fishing Show primer and a good time to help w/ crab trap cleanup. Best way to fish strong tide. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear…

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Bite Me friends taking care of listeners | Bite Me Podcast 1:13:36

6M ago1:13:36

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These aren't your daddy's cat hulls. Salinity Now: How to fish bays with runoff and changing salinities. Galveston/West Bay/Trinity tutorial. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Special Bite Me episode: Trout bag and size limits | Bite Me Podcast 1:20:48

7M ago1:20:48

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Capt. Scott takes us into the commissioner's meeting. What the limits will mean for anglers and guides. Answering skeptics' concerns. What about redfish? Future and effects To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad…

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EP 177 Don't be Slippn'!!! 40:57

7M ago40:57

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Episode 177 - "Don't e Slippn" & Sheepdogs Rule!! In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we don't talk fishing or hunting. We talk CONCEAL CARRY! We discuss the mindset of why we should conceal carry. We talk how to carry. Then we talk about some things that you may have never considered. Do you have a "family plan", dry fire practice, w…

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Are shallow-water flats a no-go? | Bite Me Podcast 1:11:18

7M ago1:11:18

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What we know post-freeze re. fish kills. Trying new things ... or old things you forgot about. Pompano, Sheepshead and cringing captains. Speak now re. TPWD trout recommendations. Does light boat traffic affect fish movements? WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea…

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EP 176 Arizona OTC Archery Deer Hunt 2:11:36

7M ago2:11:36

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Season 6 Episode 176 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we take you along on our first ever Arizona OTC Archery deer hunt! We give you day by day up dates on how the days hunt went four Coues and Mule Deer while it is still fresh on our minds! Then we wrap up the podcast while driving back to Texas! This was our best out of state a…

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Impact of hard freeze | Bite Me podcast 1:16:26

7M ago1:16:26

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Strategies for trout and redfish when temps begin to rise. Making the most of winter fishing even if you don't wade. The Dallas Cowboys of fishing. What exactly is a "pattern?" WWSD? WWDD? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca…

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Wild Vittles Podcast!!! Wild Game Cooking For Everyone!!! 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

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Episode 175 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down whith my friend, Chris Smith, and talk about his new podcast, Wild Vittles Podcsat! We talk all thing wild game cooking! As avid outdoorsmen and women we all enjoy the pursuit of the game and fish we chase. Preparing a great meal with that game is Chris' passion and his podca…

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