Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast

* Proper trim and jackplate tips in deep water. * What to make of the Galveston fish kill. * Wildest hookup/landing stories.

Ryan Barr from The Barr Kennel -- a longtime trainer and hunter -- offers great training and preparation advice and guidance for you and your hunting dog as dove season is upon us and duck season on the way.

Hawaii's Kimi Werner, who has spent a lifetime free-diving and spearfishing offers terrific insight on the sport, what it takes to excel and targeted species.

Plus … Heartbreaking reminder of perils on the water. Changes that have been good for the fishery.

One of the best duck guides anywhere, Capt. Chuck Uzzle offers insight on everything from what hunters should be doing now, to migrations, educating yourself on identifying ducks and the fisherman-duck hunter dynamic.  

The great Tim Stamps and Jason Law from Coastal Fishing Gear and Wade Right share tips and insight on wading solo. Plus, with boat prices soaring, extending the life of your boat by protecting your hull.

Are there laws for that? - Sunken boats - Prop scars -Tying off to a buoy - What really can be done for not adhering to a no-wake zone? Being ready for all fishing possibilities.

Capt. Chris Bird and Warden Trey Kram join Bite Me to discuss an array of topics, including questions many anglers and hunters have asked. And a few wild war stories are shared as well.

From Trinity Bay to East and West bays and everything in-between, Capt. Clint offers great insight on how the system is fishing now and tips on making the most of it. We also delve into the tournament scene.

Best approach for beachfront guts and jetties Unwritten Rules of fishing A live bait shortage? Why we might dodge tropical activity.

A fascinating conversation with Capt. Scott Null, whose award-winning photography passion has helped make him an even better hunter.

Capt. Pat Riley, who donated a five-day fishing and excursion trip on the five-star Unwined to the Bite Me Feeding Frenzy, gives a unique glimpse into how the other half lives. And fishing in luxury.

Reasonable suspicion to board your boat? Underrated conditions on the water. Best modifications of lures. Surf fishing insight.

Renowned dog trainer Ethan Pippitt joins to discuss every aspect of having and working with hunting dogs -- from off-season tips and training to the very special relationships and hunting stories.

The Boat Yard's J.T. Koshy joins to take us through some key elements in the search for a pre-owned boat.

Huge Bite Me broadcast news. Don't be scared off by the rod brand name. We have blue water! Why some bays, "get hot."

Capt. Dean Thomas with insight on affordable night vision viewers, knowing what to look for when taking bucks and the best, affordable options for newbies or occasional hunters.

From Power Pole issues, to trolling motors not deploying and more, J.T. Koshy from The Boat Yard shares insight on getting some potentially frustrating issues corrected. 

Head-turning products from iCast How Bertha will affect fishing Analyzing the health and future of tarpon and snook in Texas with researcher Isabel Tiller

Jaco Swanepoel, whose family has been a leader in conservation and management of safaris for generations, takes us behind the scenes of one of the preeminent safari destinations in the world. Deeply entrenched in the Limpopo region of South Africa, Swanepoel offers insight like few others.

The great Capt. Kevin Beach, with a deep dive into Venice tuna fishing, gear, setups and why the fishery is healthier than ever.

The fellas share those times fishing trips got derailed. Literally.

Targeting jacks. Check-in from iCast A new-and-improved Sargent?

The one and only "Uncle" Cary Marcus shares thoughts on why many Gulf Coast anglers hold a grudge against spinning reels .... and should they?

Longtime revered guide Marcus Canales joines the Bite Me podcast for insight on what's happening and what to do on South Texas ranches this time of year. Plus, what to learn and what to expect as the 2026 season inches closer and insight on high-fence herds.

Skinny-water navigating strategies. Strangest requests the captains have gotten. Data-center water usage on notice? Dealing with dolphin cramping your style.

Dean Thomas joins the Bite Me podcast to talk about dealing with the New World screw worm, which has invaded a neighboring ranch. Plus, the things they don't tell you about managing a high-fence game ranch.

J.T. Koshy from The Boat Yard joins the podcast to discuss all the little things you sometimes can forget, but shouldn't. Plus, proper servicing and tips on keeping your boat tip-top.

+ Why don’t saltwater fishermen wear lifejackets while running? + Is freshwater fishing more innovative than saltwater? + Making lures effective in the summertime.

Rancher Jordan Beeman joins the podcast to discuss the New World Screw Worm, dealing with its dangerous invasive nature properly and more. Managing hogs on a ranch, big buck stories and, of course, Akaushi beef.

One of the best in the business, Capt. Aaron Cisneros, joins the podcast to chat about the allure of the Lower Laguna Madre, plus tactics and insight on targeting memorable fish.

Longtime hunter and game management professional, Marcus Poffenberger of Bellville Meat Market, joins the Bite Me podcast to discuss everything from hunting high-fence ranches, to exotics, game you didn't know was delicious and "the why" of management.

When the storm, “comes out of nowhere.” Setting you up for blue-water days. Does summer make you miss winter. Miss winter yet?

CCA Texas advocacy director Shane Bonnot joined the Bite Me podcast to discuss the hottest of hot-button topics: Effects, costs and pros and cons of desalination plants along the Gulf Coast. Bonnot also updates with the latest on the oyster license buy-back program.

From one of the most successful remote offshore operations in Australia to dominating the global lure market, Damon Olsen has a story. And now, that story has begun to separate itself in the Gulf Coast soft plastics world. Olsen joined the Bite Me podcast to discuss the remarkable history of his fishing journey, lure design, the meticulous detail that separates some lures from others and his scented soft plastic baits.

Sargassum is here. Is it a good thing? Talking basics: Surf fishing and knots. What you would change about today’s fishing culture. If the captains knew where a tagged redfish was released. WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

The great Cary Marcus takes us down memory lane -- and the impact pioneering lures had on what we throw now.

+ What lateral lines are. And what they do. + Kayak fishing pricing itself out? + The worst boat ramp etiquette you’ll hear.

Capt. Scott Null has turned 80-acres into a hunting and outdoors haven. He shares tips and strategies.

Getting ready for the summer nearshore and offshore season? The great Capt. Bill Platt has everything you need to know.

Pros and cons of running skinny vs. old-school challenges What we can all learn from how it used to be Are tournaments doing it wrong? Should there be boundaries and more HP limits?

Tarpon: “They should be here any day now.” Blinded by an emotional attachment to a lure? Best ways to fish slicks.

Cognitive vs. Reflexive behavior, how they react to lures over time and what we can learn. Blinded by emotional attachment to a lure? Misconceptions and the changing face of the CCA.

* Fishing to elements instead of the forecast * Fishing and boating hacks that work * Are fish smarter than we give them credit for?  

+ How recent winds and rains affected fish behavior. + Feeding Frenzy RSVP link is live! + Best advice and methods fishing live and dead bait.

+ Best “told ya” moments + What to throw when they’re eating small crab + Turning those blow-ups into bites

You may not know what you know: Strategizing that next move. When it’s actually a pattern. Why actual and predicted tides are so different.

From Boone Touts to Corkys, DOA Shrimp, Mirrolures and everything in-between, we dig in. And what's next? A speckled trout season closure? What it could look like, effects and impact. Getting’ a little sharky out there. What it means.

Things you didn't know about your captains. The bad days. The really bad days. Handling them, responding and stories It’s big tide time. How to take advantage. WWSD? WWDD? WWCD?

Chris Bush joins in with a deep-dive on the unique, proven “mid-strolling” technique. The captains’ best “UConn moments” in fishing Big trout roaming among slot size. WWSD? WWCD? WWDD?

+ Is "mid-strolling" a thing? + Know your streaks. + How much technology is too much?

+ People actually paid money for a study on the dolphin-fisherman relationship. + An earlier snapper season start. + Hoo-boy, that wind. Now, let’s find good water. + Oft-forgotten places that can be terrific fishing. We share. + Is Costa still king?

* Some "scientific" theories on heat and high water temps. * Is the beachfront open for business? * When will they learn? More tournament cheating. * When trout move and when they are around structure.

+ 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