+ The bitter and better about taking kids fishing. + Strategizing the next several months of unpredictable winds: What to throw. Salinity swings. Wind-driven bites. Fishing the windward or leeward side. + Scattershooting Gulf Coast fishing news: Bob Hall Pier, a "superboat" for TPWD and we lost a great one.

+ Staying true to your goal. + Patterns the captains noticed this week. + The most memorable fight you ever had with a fish. + It’s looking like a great weekend to get out.

* Capts. Scott, Dean and Caleb with a unique look into Port O'Connor, East Matagorda and the Coastal Bend.

Taking advantage of the low tides. And we’re not just talking fishing. Restoration or resignation? The Gulf’s oystering issue at a crossroads. Mitchell’s Cut getting a much-needed makeover. Other things you wish could get done in the waters we fish.

Newsdump: A fish kill? Catching the exact same fish three times. And the Boat Show had it licked. Happy February: Taking advantage of weather windows. Best setups for memorable kids trips.

The dumbest "noble" thing you've done on the water. The risky side of booking a guide sight-unseen. Can fish really be “lure-shy?”

+ Dumb boaters. And all that it entails. + The one that got away, but shouldn’t have. + Just how bad is the oystering problem on the Gulf Coast?

+ Formulating a gameplan when wind direction constantly changes. + Seeing Whooping Cranes just got a lot easier. + Why sometimes the bite is aggressive and sometimes it’s not. + How the boys would play the double-hookup dilemma.

How to approach fishing spots when it’s crowded. Tipping guides … Lopez knows. Really. What are you most anal about on your boat?

When persistence pays Up-close look at what marine shield film can do Inside free-dive spearfishing The Mother Of All Boat Ramp Confessionals Wanna help Anglers Anonymous stock its shelves? Getting the most out of your electronics

If you could bring back one fishing “toy” from your youth. Wading shorelines with lots of bait activity. Best tips targeting big trout this time of year … including for the boatless. How to approach working birds to keep the bite active.

Clarity on new drone laws The “burning” question on shorelines The most detailed underwater mapping ever: Yay or nay WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

+ Capt. Caleb got in my head and it went about how you thought. + Onward through the fog? And how to handle getting trapped in the muck. + What the Captains consider their “perfect” rod, reel, line, leader, jighead and lure setup.

Obsessing over tracks, spots and marks? Don’t be that guy. Some real “Lane Kiffin moves” in fishing. Sleep in: Midday tides could be epic. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

The Egret Secret. Why you can, "just feel" when it’s gonna turn on. What a bumper shrimp season means for artificial-bait fishermen. Dean on Thanksgiving being the “worst holiday of the year."

The time to fish is now … and why Peculiar redfish behavior with these drastic tide movements Good news from incessant high tides Is gameplanning more weather-driven this time of year? WWSD?  WWCD? WWDD?

Tragedy strikes again: The most perilous places on the water are also the easiest places to take for granted How should tournament cheaters be reprimanded? And all-time cheating stories. Is Louisiana’s fishing future hanging on by a thread? The pogy conundrum. Best places to truly, “get away from it all.”

* Why it pays to listen to the Bite Me podcast. Those who did, took advantage. * Why bailing on smaller trout can be a mistake -- especially this time of year. * Overrated or Underrated: Midday fishing? Any color will work? Grinding? Older-styled baits? Casting distance? Rod length?

*"This one looks right." * The captains offer great details on one of the most prime times to fish the Gulf Coast -- including how Lower Coast bay systems are affected. * Where would you want your ashes spread? Our guys share their blissful places. * How expanding your fishing horizons can make you a better fisherman.

* Is there a sweet spot for Jackplates? * Netting stories. * Start with a topwater or subsurface? * All GoPros created the same? * And revisiting the story about my jon boat that once belonged to preschoolers.

* Mike Williams and tarpon fishing * The evolution of soft plastics * Saltwater fly-fishing pioneers * Plugging and old-school wade fishing * How Scott and Dean were at the forefront of the kayaking revolution * Influencers before influencing was a thing * Topwaters, Paul Brown and Corkys.

+ Things you wish younger fishermen could experience + Do falling tides affect bait in passes like they do drains? + What to look for when strategizing marshes + Things to know when transitioning from a kayak to a boat

* An unfortunate state record triple tail story. * Is it a question of unproven guides? Or trust them? * Caught up too much in electronics. * Where should the Bite Me guys go on a fishing trip ... together.

* What happens when you get 500 fishing buddies together in one place. * Where the Captains were this week and how they did. * Here today, gone tomorrow. Making the most of a fickle bite. * Patience vs. Frustration. * Beachfront could be hot into late-October.

* The stage is set for Feeding Frenzy 2025. * Can you really find bigger redfish mixed in with smaller ones? * Understanding which gamefish are most visually stimulated. * No boat, no problem. Taking stock in fishing, kayaking and birding options. * The early signs of changing early-Fall patterns.

* Where the Captains were this week. How they did. What they noticed. * When has the water been your best therapy? * There's the law? And then the spirit of the law. * Staying light on your feet this time of year, weather-wise.

* Why sometimes you'll find pompano, dorado and kingfish in bays ... and giant afternoon redfish in skinny, 90-degree water * The first fishing "influencer" in the game. * Are we in "tweener" mode? * All about walking rocks, piers and fishing parks. * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* Finding the motherlode of redfish -- and staying on them for a week * Get a light, dumbXXX * Rules for Feeding Frenzy Casting Contest * Even the Captains never truly stop learning * Will shrimp ever be in danger of being overfished? * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

*More than $100,000 in raffle and auction items confirmed for the Feeding Frenzy. *What the Captains use on beachfront and nearshore. *Are you sure you're using the right apps? *When and where to use leaders, testing them, when to change them and what pound test for various fishing scenarios.

* A bluefin tuna? A mile from the beachfront? It appears that would be a yes. * Explaining an eventful, action-packed weekend on the water * Why sometimes the full moon isn't a deal-breaker * A Boat Ramp Confessional that makes you ask, "How the bleep did that happen?" * WWSD? WWDD?

* Where the Captains were last week, how they did and what they noticed. * What's your best "oh, no" trailering moment? * Clearing the inbox from listeners: Why fish the beachfront if water temps are just as high? Wading vs. fishing dropoffs. Is casting distance more important in the summer? Jetties ... with no trolling motor?

* Capt. Scott recaps three weeks of rescues in the Hill Country * Caleb the potlicker? * Signs for nearshore and offshore glory. * Will the latest Louisiana F&W survey finally lead to better conservation? * Dealing with high water temps and salinity uncertainty.

* Game-changing products shaping the industry * Affecting tone-deaf desalination strategies * How bad days can push you to a new level * Water temps affecting topwater strategies

*What happens when the Bite Me crew's significant others decide to enter a tournament *A heart-wrenching, inspiring and important update from the Hill Country from Capt. Scott *Isabel Tiller from the Sportfish Center at the Harte Research Institute shares fascinating insight on Texas tarpon and snook *WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

*Scott lends a search-and-rescue hand in Comfort *A Bite Me podcast love story *Dean and Caleb cut through the greed and misinformation endangering Baffin Bay *Salinity dilution and sedimentation a threat post-Hill Country floods? *A full moon AND one tide this week. What to do.

This week's "Three Ws": Where the Captains were. What they did. And what they noticed. If you don't think the right braid and leader matter, listen here Dumping the Bite Me inbox: Handling deeply hooked fish. Best lenses for inshore vs. offshore. Superstitions. Weird things clients kept in the box. And securing your boat when traveling.

* A Feeding Frenzy RSVP and raffle update: The big-time items keep rolling in. * Capt. Dean with a Confession. * Major update on Oyster Buyback program. * Holding onto your favorite gear way too long. * What to know on the flounder lifecycle.

* A tagged redfish released live on the podcast has been caught! And some anglers that feel very dumb * A "sound" approach * What we can learn from the life cycles of redfish, trout and tarpon

* Making the most of bad conditions -- and not just weather conditions * It's surf fishing time. What to look for, when to go shallow vs. the third bar and what to throw * What inshore anglers should know when targeting red snapper * "New color, who dis?"

* Pedal vs. paddle? Marketing trends. Finding what fits you best. * Everything you should know about making the most of your kayaking experience -- and catching fish. * And did things get a little salty?

* Hello, summer. What now? * Why coveting schooling redfish is imperative * Are trout limits already leading to bigger fish? * What and where to throw as temperatures heat up * WWSD? WWDD?

* About $200,000 worth of tagged redfish you could catch released live on this podcast * HUGE announcement about the Feeding Frenzy raffle item * The most impressive fishing tournament performance you've ever seen or had * Avoiding "decision paralysis" trying to find 'em

The Bite Me Captains take a deep-dive into everything you need to know when coming across tailing redfish. * From how to approach, where to cast, making the most of the opportunity and making adjustments * What to do and, more important, what not to do * Plus, rod-tip storytime and WWSD, WWCD, WWDD as May winds and temps change.

* Feeding Frenzy dates set ... and a live tagged redfish release live on Bite Me * That time a fly tea-bagged Dean. * You don't know what you don't know, personified. * What was that? Spooking fish from a kayak * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* What they say isn't always right * Has the need for speed gone too far on the water * Common denominators for finding fish near shorelines vs. the open bay * WWSD WWCD WWDD

+ High winds and you're on the windward side + Wading in chest-deep water + Super-fast tides + Dead calm and every noise is amplified + When they're catching and you're not * Plus, best approach in vast grass flats * Things guides say during a slow bite

Great insight and fun insight from the Bite Me captains on: *Factors affecting habitat and fishability *Water flow, salinity levels and seagrass restoration *What desalination plants are doing to Gulf bays *Drunks on the boat? We've got stories *Best approach to "beat the crowd"

+ Thoughts and takeaways + Eye-opening details and repercussions + How to handle similar events + Did Capt. Dean really take a angry fisherman on a 14-mile adventure? Caleb addresses running in skinny water, content creators and misconceptions. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* Explaining Bathymetric Data and how it can be a game-changer for inshore and offshore approaches * How to use -- and not use -- shallow-running boats * Best crossover lures from freshwater to saltwater * How CCA dollars are being allocated

* How bay boats these days are just built different ... behind the science and engineering * Not all moon and post-front conditions are the same, especially this time of year. * Lots of rain coming. How it affects different bays * Grim reminders how dangerous can be * So much for disbanding TPWD * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

*Will the oyster license buyback program work? *What Texas bay systems could look like if even 25-percent come back *If you could only have one: Power Pole/Spot lock ... Starlink/VHS ... Light bar/deck lighting *WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* Do some state records deserve asterisks? * The record most likely to fall next * Don't tell grandpa ... age-old lessons that may or may not stand the test of time * Plus, if it sounds as if your host is coming out of his skin, there's a reason for that

Dean may or may not have been on a pain-killer high throughout Using AI on the water … fair or foul? How to put the odds in your favor when you’ve been off the water a while Detailed, in-depth strategies for “fishing the river.” WWSD? WWCD? WIDGTGF? (When is Dean going to go fishing?)

* What you should know if fishing Louisiana fishing tempts you * Did Indian Summer bite us ... and change the bit? * The things that separate truly great rods * How the Bates Reels phenomenon came to be * WWSD? WWCD?

* A lively Q&A from the Houston Fishing Show * How the show and fishing has changed the last 50-years * All about baits, tips and field-testing * What consumers influence in fishing * How downsizing your wade belt offers an edge

* From replacing treble hooks, to re-tying in the midst of a hot bite, to jig head weights, weedless jigs, pace of your retrieve and drift sock ... are you always doing the right thing? * The lengths you've gone to hid your fishing expenses from your significant other. * Capt. Dean update and dealing with fishing-related ailments on the water. * It's Fishing Show time! * WWSD? WWCD?

* Fishing road-trip stories you don't always hear about: Fights, AR-15s, accusations, cheating and bathroom breaks -- in the truck. * The fish are stacking up, if you know where to go * Terrific insight on fishing Louisiana.

* Protecting habitat has reached a crucial stage * "They're making more boats, but they're not making more water." * Reasonable options for oystering * The bliss of kayaking ... and what is your fishing bliss? * WWSD? WWCD?

* Effects on habitat, bait and fish in every bay system along the Gulf Coast * Most recent water temps in bays, what it means and how barges could make things worse * Fishing post-freeze: Approaches, baits and what to look for

* What frigid temps will do to patterns and prospects * If fishing were a playoff bracket * Grass, mud, shell and sand ... best times to fish them * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* Feeling dumb at least six different ways * Now this is a cold front. What it means * Onward through the fog and rain ... what you should know * Using wind direction to your advantage * Something as small as a swivel making a huge difference

* You don't want to miss these profiles on Capt. Caleb McCumber, Capt. Scott Null and Capt. Dean Thomas.

* Re-drifting the best topics: You otter listen * Plus, Dean rants on potlickers, Scott on tarpon and the best big-trout discussion you'll hear.

* Winos, crackheads and look out where you aim * Watching a Boat Ramp Confessional unfold right before your eyes * Water levels have crashed. Now what? * The people who keep us all afloat * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

* One chargrilled oyster post and the Bite Me page goes nuts * Making the right adjustments in cold and wet conditions * What to look for when "casting blind" * Second thoughts when succumbing to peer pressure

If you could tell the Governor one thing about Texas saltwater fishing regulations  Are all tide movements created equal? Making sure that new rod fits you. And choosing the right action, with Sawgrass Rods' Collins Illich When feeding redfish scatter That time you loved being miserable WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* Capt. Mark Nichols from DOA Lures on muddling through jighead options (and an eye on a potential world-record trout) * Inanimate objects from your fishing past that mean the most to you * Just how shallow does your boat run. And how to find out. * WWSD? WWDD?

* One good trout enough to hammer away at a spot for hours? * Fishing an incessant high tide * Is rod sensitivity that important? * "Streaks" that are more likely to hold fish * WWCD? WWDD?

* Why Corky season is a real thing right now * What exactly should be lubricated on your boat and trailer * If you had to start saltwater fishing all over again * Transitioning from fresh water fishing to saltwater * What a week in the life of a tournament fisherman is really like * WWSD? WWPD?

* Discouraged about dirty water, erratic winds and unseasonably high temps? We got ya. * Managing high winds in different scenarios * If you go this far to cheat and poach, you deserve what you get * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

* Knowing the "magic" water temp for action to heat up * The "Annnndreww" story * When the wind isn't worth it to pole, plus how to play the first big NW "dump" * When the crazies are out and dealing with duck season * How to know your prop needs adjustment * WWSD? WWDD?

* Capts. Scott and Caleb dispel myths ... or are they? * How knots affect different baits * Seagrass problems and prospects * The strangest fish you never expected to catch there * Kayaking questions, answered

* What is your "white whale" elusive fish? * Good news, kinda, for habitat degradation * Better news for oyster reefs and mangroves * Signs to look for when fishing the far-too underfished Intercoastal Waterway * WWSD? WWDD?

* How the Captains continue to evolve as fishermen * What guides see that prompt moves and change strategies * When exactly you should throw Corkys * Making the most of October's fishing bliss.

* Mark Nichols from DOA lures joins the fellas for terrific conversation. * Near-misses fishing around sharks * How Florida is holding up and the fishery begins to recover * Returning to a bay you haven't fished in a while * Favorite types of people to have on your boat * Chicken on a ... boat? And other interesting finds.

* A Casting Contest controversy? Of course * $46,000 raised, a new boat for a listener and all the buzz * When all you're catching is undersized fish * How the captains handle suggestions * Knowing when to mark a spot and why * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

* When bait is lying * Navigating the duck-hunter/fisherman on-water relationship * Why go back to a spot later in the day? * Where and how to get that 40-inch-plus bull red * Shallow water always best for big trout? * If you're headed to the Feeding Frenzy, WWSD/WWDD is for you

* The latest on TS Francine and what it will mean to the fishery short- and long-term * Leeward vs. Windward nonsense and information *  Now this is real trash * Innovations that changed the game for better, and worse * Best approach with that hint of fall in the air

* So why exactly were so few tagged redfish caught? * Prop scars and short-sighted newbies * If there are ladyfish there must be trout ... right? * Best matches for rod lengths and the bait you're throwing * Boat Ramp Confessional * WWSD? WWDD?

* Water temps could dip slightly * How much reel does the average fisherman really need? * How to handle fish you don't normally target * "Attention-getters" for shoreline redfish * WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

A chance to win a pair of Chris Stapleton tickets, plus: * "If it wasn't for my dad ..." * What a tailing redfish area looks like * The internal struggle to make a long run, plus knowing why you're moving * Behind the scenes at iCast * When bait behavior means something and when it does not * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

* 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?

* 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?

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

* 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" water

* 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?

*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 behavior. *Scouting beachfronts and bays hen going in, "blind" * WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

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?

* 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?

* 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?

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.

* 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?

* 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.

*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?

* 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?

*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?

* 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?

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.

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) venting and descending tools for reef fish

* 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?

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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

* 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 strengthens * 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

* 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 it? * 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

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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the boat-challenged: Spots and tips. Pros and cons of scents and scented baits. Does jig head weight matter THAT much? Flatsworthy ... effective conservation The five lures and colors we rely on most. WWDD? WWCD? 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

The subtle signs you should not ignore searching for fish. How the captains make the most of bad conditions. Rapid-fire scenarios and how the captains respond to them. 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best line test for different inshore scenarios Deep-dive into all things inshore fly-fishing with Capt. Scott. Pros and cons of switching to lithium batteries on your boat. Single-drops on Corkys and topwaters as effective? 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

Myths and facts when fishing working birds. Too reliant on electronics? When a prop and skeg are not "fine". When to know inside the jetty or outside? 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lures that make uncommitted fish strike. When fly-fishing is the only way to go. Why chumming is not done in Texas. Would it work. When a prop needs to be reworked -- and when you might be overthinking it. 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

When all else fails, improvise: Ingenious ways to fix on-water issues. Would you rather? Paddle Tail or Rat Tail? Middle of jetties or end of jetties? Go three months without fishing or a month without sexy time? Cut bait or live shrimp? Wade barefoot or fish offshore in 10-foot swells? Throw the same topwater all day? Or the same plastic? How often should you fish to make getting a boat worthwhile? 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