In this podcast Capt. Marlin Scott host of  “From the Water Show”  talks to Capt. Pete Peterson about expecting the unexpected here in the Florida Keys. Now what exactly does this mean?  Well you never know what to expect out on the water plain and simple. You may be snapper fishing and have big cobia come up in your slick, as Capt. Pete explains, but no matter what the case is you need to be ready. Anything can happen at anytime. Listen in as Capt. Pete gives us the tools we need to take advantage of these unexpected opportunities.

Here in the Florida Keys, certain events happen more often than others, events that can only make us watch in awe and amazement. In this podcast Capt. Marlin Scott talks to Capt. Dave Schugar about one of these events that He and his charter had the privilege to experience. It involves a not so lucky Swordfish and one big hungry Mako Shark. Listen in and hear an amazing story that most people only dream of seeing!

In this podcast “From the Water Show” host Capt. Marlin Scott talks to Capt Craig Eubank about Kingfish off Key West. Ever  wonder why they’re called smoker kings? Well hook up on one and you will shortly see! Blistering runs and skyrocketing jumps are just a few things these fish have in their arsenal. Listen in as Capt Marlin and Capt Craig speak the Kingfish lingo that will give you the info that you need know to land a fish you’re dying to catch, tune in!

In this podcast we have Capt Chris Burns talking about his first trip out to the Dry Tortugas. For those of you who have never been to the Dry Tortugas it is certainly an amazing experience , if you’re looking for an adventure this is the place you want to be! Exploring the fort, the island sunset, not to mention the best fishing around, there’s nothing else like it! Listen in as Capt. Chris tells us about his first time out to the fort and see if you want to make this your next fishing trip.

Fishermen, marina operators, and charter boat captains rallied in Washington DC last week to protest what they call excessive fishing regulations that will be putting them out of work.

NOAA, the national Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, which enforces the Magnuson-Stevens Act has already closed some areas  and intends to close others to stop overfishing.

Many coastal communities have been negatively impacted by these closures since their primary economy depends on the fishing industry.  From fishermen to restaurants and other marine related business owners, they are all feeling the heat.

Not that anyone is interested in fishing any species into extinction, the problem is the data that is being used as the basis for these bans is flawed – “out of date and scientifically suspect” is how Rep. Henry Brown, R-South Carolina puts it.

Listen in as Capt. Marlin Scott of From the Water Show interviews Capt. Ralph Delph of Key West and get his take on this issue and how it affects our community.

How do you know what charter is right for you and your group? There is a mass variety of fishing available here in the Florida Keys, and so many things to choose from, but you don’t have to choose just one thing. In this pod cast we have Capt Greg Sosnow giving you your options. What you do is up to you, Capt Greg explains how to break up your trip so you have the time to do all the things you want to do out on the water. Whether its Sailfish in the morning or the snapper bite in the evenings its all up to you! Listen in and learn how optimize your on the water fishing adventure.

We can’t stress enough how important is to keep up on the changes like this if you are a captain, charter or commercial so that you don’t run into a problem.

Photo courtesy of Dreamcatcher Charters

Capt. Steve Lamp who regularly takes clients out on trips to the Dry Tortugas tells us about what it’s like out there and what kinds of fish you can expect to catch.  The Dry Tortugas and the Marquesas have always been one of our favorite places to fish.  Miles and miles of pristine water filled with fish that are always a little bigger than what you find closer to home!

Photo Courtesy of Big Kahuna Charters

Listen in as Capt. Chris Robinson (pictured on the left) goes into the fine details of the art of Permit fishing.  There has never been a better storyteller than the Big Kahuna!

In this podcast, Capt. Marlin talks with Capt. Chris Johnson about yellowtailing.   This is just one of those things you just gotta do when you come to the Florida Keys.  Capt. Chris explains where to go and how to chum them up.  If you want to do something fun, especially with the family, this is it!

Listen as Capt. Dana Banks talks to Capt. Marlin Scott about sailfishing in Key Largo.  It is prime time for sailfish.  Capt. Dana tells us how he does it, what kind of bait he uses and the spots to go in the Upper Keys.

In this podcast, Capt Marlin Scott talks with Capt. Phil Thompson about catching pompano in the waters around Key West.  The pompano is a colder water fish, so this is the time of year that you’re going to start seeing them.  Capt. Phil talks about where to go to find them and what the best technique is to catch them.  These are a great fighting fish and they really are good to eat!  If you haven’t fished for pompano before, I highly recommend that you give it a try!

Capt. Steve from the Mr. Z with a nice Black Grouper

Capt. Craig Eubank who charters out of Key West once again delivers the goods.  He spoke with Capt. Marlin Scott this morning on the show about live baiting the wrecks off of Key West.  When Capt. Craig gets the mic he isn’t afraid to share the secrets of his success on the water.  The best thing, I think, about listening to him talk is all the other information he manages to throw in there about life in Key West.  This time he talks about the realities of being a charter captain here.  Priceless.  You can type his name into the search bar at the top to find more from him.