Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast

Tips in the stifling heat no matter what you’re targeting.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:01:30 +0000

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

The best way to learn your hunting property may be just a camera click away.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0000

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

A glimpse into life and fishing on the 95-foot Unwined luxury fishing yacht.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:12:10 +0000

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.

Bending the rules on the water doesn't make it right.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:05:22 +0000

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

Preparing your dogs for hunting seaon and off-season tips to stay on top of your game.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0000

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.

What to look for and what to ask about when buying a pre-owned boat.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:22:51 +0000

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

Tragic, cautionary boating stories we should all learn from.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:23:25 +0000

Huge Bite Me broadcast news.
Don't be scared off by the rod brand name.

We have blue water!
Why some bays, "get hot."

Hunting Season Never Ends: IR viewers. Knowing which buck to take? And setups for newbies.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:02:31 +0000

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.

Easy on-water fixes you can do yourself.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:17:32 +0000

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.

Recent research insight on Texas tarpon and snook.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:10 +0000

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

The trip of a lifetime: Behind the scenes and dispelling myths about African safaris.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0000

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 mythical allure of tuna fishing out of Venice, La.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:47:32 +0000

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

What's your "oh, no" boat trailering story? Can it top ours?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:56:38 +0000

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

The most memorable fishing trips you've had.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:45:08 +0000

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

Do spinning reels get a bad rap?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:05 +0000

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

What to learn from last year's white tail season ... and what to expect this year.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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.

The pucker factor was real … in more ways than one for Caleb

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:49:40 +0000

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

The things they don't tell you about managing a high-fence ranch. Plus, dealing with the New World screw worm.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:59:50 +0000

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.

The little things you shouldn't forget when it comes to your boat.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0000

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.

•Happy Fourth? Plus, ghost reds and how ya like those trout limits now?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:43:31 +0000

+ Why don’t saltwater fishermen wear lifejackets while running?

+ Is freshwater fishing more innovative than saltwater?

+ Making lures effective in the summertime.

Dealing with the invasive New World Screw worm, which has made its way to Texas. Plus, hogs , hunting and meat.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

Trophy trout, snook and wading the Lower Laguna Madre, with Capt. Aaron Cisneros

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:22:41 +0000

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.

Hunting high-fence, exotics and "the why" of game management.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

Fishing’s healing powers personified.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:50:18 +0000

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

Separating fact from fiction re. desalination plants -- and where it stands now

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:12:24 +0000

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.

Nomad Lures founder and legendary fisherman Damon Olsen goes deep.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:50:40 +0000

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.

The legendary Mark Nichols on tarpon, snook and not overthinking bait presentation.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:26:45 +0000

Rain, runoff and the bay systems most affected

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:53:46 +0000

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?

Understanding and hunting the elusive, mysterious coyote

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:03:17 +0000

Geared Up: The lures that shaped fishing as we know it.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:39:13 +0000

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

Bizarro Bite Me: A feisty Scott and a kinder, gentler Dean?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:37:32 +0000

+ What lateral lines are. And what they do.

+ Kayak fishing pricing itself out?

+ The worst boat ramp etiquette you’ll hear.

Making the most of a "micro ranch" -- less than 100-acres.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:28:47 +0000

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

Geared Up: Offshore and nearshore with Capt. Bill Platt

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:22:30 +0000

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

The boats that shaped fishing as we know it.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:56:54 +0000

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?

Science! A definitive hypothesis on barometer and fishing. Or, not.

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:02:12 +0000

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

Fascinating research on fish intelligence.

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:49:53 +0000

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.

Redfish pressure too much?

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:44:16 +0000

* Fishing to elements instead of the forecast

* Fishing and boating hacks that work

* Are fish smarter than we give them credit for?

Why can't guides just get along?

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:27:03 +0000

+ How recent winds and rains affected fish behavior.

+ Feeding Frenzy RSVP link is live!

+ Best advice and methods fishing live and dead bait.

2026 Feeding Frenzy announcement. And some wild stories this week.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:56:51 +0000

+ Best “told ya” moments

+ What to throw when they’re eating small crab

+ Turning those blow-ups into bites

Keeping up with the Jones? Or equipment that actually help catch more fish?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:44:46 +0000

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.

The lures that changed the game forever.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:29 +0000

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.

Didn't expect to hear this: "I was the only guy on the boat that didn't kill anybody."

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:11 +0000

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?

Wait, this can't be right. We were ... wrong?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:34:21 +0000

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?

Time to go "streaking." And the definitive boat trailer checklist.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:52:33 +0000

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

Some might even call this week's podcast, "elite."

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:26:11 +0000

+ 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?

Science! Some Bite Me breaking news ... and trout movement.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:43:21 +0000

* 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.

Welcome to windy season. Now what?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:20:43 +0000

+ 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.

Describing every type of fisherman on the water. And a Fishing Show for the Ages.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:53:23 +0000

+ 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.

The Places We Fish ... a deep dive

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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

The big week that was. Prospects looking forward. Plus, redemption!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:07:06 +0000

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.

Fishing For Dummies: Yeah, it could be that good right now

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:08:05 +0000

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.

About this arctic blast: Affecting fish? And prospects moving forward.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:53:41 +0000

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?”

Exactly how this Arctic blast will affect fishing – pre- and post-freeze

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:38:34 +0000

+ 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?

The Bite Me Fishing Show is over the air: What to expect

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:51:02 +0000

+ 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.

The funniest thing seen on the water this week. Plus, will fish behave the same after this front?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:24:54 +0000

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

Finding trout and redfish when there aren't a lot of signs. Plus, what to look for in a preowned boat.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +0000

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

Mr. Grinch, speckless trout and other fish anomalies. Plus ... what jinx?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:44:29 +0000

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.

Skinny boat = light on brains? Plus, detailed tactics working Corkys

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:46:15 +0000

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

Galveston strategies as water temps drop, tides move and best wading approach.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:02:41 +0000

+ 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.

Water temps dropping: What to know about trout and redfish behavior – and how to fish them.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:14:22 +0000

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?

Explaining a crazy bite in unseasonably warm weather. Plus, “I meant to do that.”

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:56:29 +0000

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."

Key things many anglers don’t pay enough attention to. Plus, the wildest Boat Ramp Confessional you’ll hear.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:07:24 +0000

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?

The fishing moment that hooked you forever. What drastic temperature and wind changes mean. Plus ...

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:58:42 +0000

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.”

How the first big bait dump lived up to expectations. Or, not. Plus, overrated or underrated?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:49:26 +0000

* 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?

The most thorough strategies fishing, "the dump:" When, where, how & how different bays are affected

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:59:46 +0000

*"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.

Emptying the Inbox: Proper Jackplate height, best GoPros, topwaters in calm water, why we run the boats we run

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:52:49 +0000

* 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.

Legends and pioneers who changed the bay fishing game forever

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:59:08 +0000

* 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.

Realities of Majors and Minors in fishing. Plus, how well do the Captains know our bays' history?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:42:52 +0000

+ 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

Slow down and smell the watermelon: Suggestions and questioning your guide. Fair? Or foul?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:42:16 +0000

* 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.

Topics Feeding Frenzy attendees brought up most. Plus, casting reels vs spinners. And a fickle bite.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:16:44 +0000

* 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.

When slots and smaller redfish mix. The most visually-stimulated fish in bays. And it's happening!

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:57:07 +0000

* 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.

The healing process fishing is real. Plus, when to use, and not use, light bars.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:47:45 +0000

* 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.

Savoring fishing, not just counting fish. Plus, attack of the manatees & explaining the inexplicable

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:02:36 +0000

* 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?

Analyzing an epic week of bull reds. How this podcast has changed your fishing game. Shrimp overuse?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:52:48 +0000

* 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?

Best rigs and approach for the beachfront. Avoiding the "app rut." All about using & tying leaders.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:05:19 +0000

*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.

Real Housewives Of A Bay near you. Plus ...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:58:18 +0000

* 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?

The bitter and the better of winds dying down and summer fishing patterns kicking in. Plus ...

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:17:57 +0000

* 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?

A nearshore summer to remember? High water temp strategies. And a startling Louisiana fish survey.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:14:04 +0000

* 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.

Standout products from iCast. Snook in Florida. What's your get-crunk jam on the water?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:59:00 +0000

* 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

The most in depth Texas tarpon and snook research, ever, is telling us a lot

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:05:41 +0000

*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?

Capt. Scott checks in from the Hill Country. And a Bite Me love story. No, really!

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:47:16 +0000

*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.

The importance of on-water adjustments. And emptying the Bite Me inbox.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:35:44 +0000

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.

The sweet nectar of weekday fishing. And fishing mysteries even the Bite Me crew wish they could solve

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:10:58 +0000

* 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.

You can't always avoid storms, but knowing how to deal with them can be a lifesaver

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:01:12 +0000

* 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

Defining, "a good day," plus what to know surf fishing

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:59:35 +0000

* 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?"

The most thorough kayaking discussion you will hear

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:50:00 +0000

* 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?

The right rod making a difference. Holy Grail of Texas saltwater fishing. And Capt. Dean goes off.

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:58:46 +0000

* 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?

Can you figure out where these four tagged redfish were released?

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:12:22 +0000

* 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 best tailing redfish discussion you will hear ...

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:34:41 +0000

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.

Not one, but two big announcements for Bite Me listeners, plus ...

Tue, 06 May 2025 23:15:53 +0000

* 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?

Trusting the fishing tips and information source: A lively conversation to say the least

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:55:26 +0000

* 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

Catching more fish in tough scenarios, when you know the fish are there.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:11:09 +0000

+ 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

The 20-years that changed our coast ... and what about the next 20?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:24:50 +0000

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"

Bite Me’s greatest fishing charter captains you’ll ever meet on viral boat rage:

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:10:12 +0000

+ 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?

Content creators and the damage they could be doing to fishing habitat

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:10:47 +0000

* 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

The little things fishermen forget that could end up being very expensive.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:33:21 +0000

* 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?

TPWD absorbed by other agencies? Realistic?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:21:19 +0000

*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?

Gimme a (Spring) break ... pitfalls and opportunities coming this time of year

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:24:53 +0000

* 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

Maybe not the best example why AI calls this the No. 2 fishing podcast in the country … or is it?

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:11:03 +0000

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?)

Louisiana fishing is great ... no, really!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:08:37 +0000

* 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?