What 2022 told us about our fishery and fishing | Bite Me Podcast

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