Anytime you're fishing it's all good! Has been my motto and tagline since day one.

In fishing, you also need to be trying new ideas on and off the water. My courses and communities also subscribe to that mindset.

So, I finally found a home for an idea that I had back in 2020 during Covid-19 when I launched The Good Karma Rigging Crew and the Good Karma Sportfishing App.

During the years of when the App was in good use, we learned it was a lot to add various features. At the same time, more ready-made apps hit the market. The nature of innovatio. So I side-lined the idea I had to create a online fishing community with a credit based system.

When we started Good Karma Sportfishing on Patreon in December of 2024. We had an open mind and took it one step at a time. Now, coming up close to a year, it's a great platform and it could house the idea.

Welcome into the Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs World:

THE Leader's Edge.

It's a FREE part of being in our Patreon Group and is open to recreational anglers no matter where you fish- location or boat/bridge/kayak/river/lake.

Join the Patreon and get access to the Community where you can post and get credits.

https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

The details and rules are in the community as a post. So make sure and read those when you sign up.

Other important share in the podcast is about Jeff Perez and his win in Marco Island this past weekend in The Salt Strong Fishing Tournament. Congrats Jeff! He has a YouTube channel @Projectreel.

Thats all for this podcast!

Thanks for listening and joining the Patreon.

htpps://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

There is a lot in my Patreon including:

-Free "Best Of Library"

-Courses including the NEW! Behind The Scenes which I mentioned.

-The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0

-THE Angler's Edge which is the vest online spot finding community. NO AI.

Email me to book a charter (check out my website first for rates and info) goodkarmaryan@gmail.com

Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

Capt. Ryan

https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

https://www.goodkarmafishingtackle.com

You're at your dock, focused on filleting some Florida Keys yelloweye and vermilion snapper you just caught a few hours ago at the Islamorada Hump.

You're in the zone, filet knife in hand, when two FWC agents surprise you from behind.

That heart-stopping, "oh-crap-did-I-do-something-wrong" feeling is something every angler knows.

But here's the thing: not every FWC inspection is a bad one.

Stick around as I relive my surprise dockside FWC inspection at Tavernier Creek Marina.

Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? I have two boat options- both are listed on my website. https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

Capt. Ryan Van Fleet of Good Karma Sportfishing and Educational Programs has the fishing report for you for The Florida Keys- Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Marathon, South Florida.

https://www..goodkarmasportfishing.com Join the Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

For the "Best Of" Free Tier, The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 $25 a month and THE Angler's Edge $50 a month. All other courses and private Zoom call information on the website. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

In this podcast I want to share an article that I truly consider one of the best I've ever read, for so many reasons. It's a classic from the legendary Captain Peter B. Wright, titled "Things You Need to Know About Seabirds." I find myself re-reading it year after year.

Peter, who we lost in 2023, was a titan in the fishing world. His articles were always simple, no fluff, straight to the point. He had opinions, yes, but never in an overbearing way that shamed anyone.

Why do I keep coming back to Peter's work? Sadly, guys like him really don't exist anymore, or they've stopped sharing their insights because of the drastic shift in today's fishing culture.

And honestly, in today's fishing world, it feels like everyone has a shaming opinion or wants to tell you you're doing it wrong. I'll admit, I've been guilty of that myself in the past. But every single day, I work on not doing that anymore.

Peter was the exact opposite. He didn't preach; he taught. He didn't shame; he shared. His approach was always about real-world experience, backed by a scientific mind, focused purely on helping you become a better, more responsible angler. That's why I connect so much with his writing: stop shaming people, educate them, and then let them make their own decisions.

There's something profound about reconnecting with the past through these articles. It's like you can now hear them speak to you. When you're truly searching to get better in life, in fishing, or in anything, those voices will connect with you.

In this incredible article, Peter, with his signature blend of scientific insight and practical wisdom, dives deep into how seabirds are your ultimate fishing guides. He quotes Captain John Bayliss, one of the best in the business.

This episode is packed with invaluable knowledge that will change how you look for fish offshore, all through the lens of one of fishing's true gentlemen.

Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Tavernier, or Islamorada:

www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

AND The Good Karma Patreon Community is where it's at:

www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

There are three tiers:

1. "Best Of"- which is the ultimate online fishing library and it's free.
2. $25 a month is The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which I started in 2020.
3. $50 a month is the NEW! Angler's Edge. This is a next level spot finding community for those of you who want an edge.

Thanks for listening and remember...

Anytime youre fishing it's all good!

Capt. Ryan

Welcome to another episode of Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast In this podcast, I diving deep into The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Tournament Fishing with Advanced Sonar.

Love it or hate it, the Omni advanced sonar has taken competitive fishing by storm. It's revolutionized how anglers compete—but not without stirring up a fair share of controversy.

The Omni sonar game-changer that levels the playing field or an edge that's reshaping the sport too much? I break it all down, from the incredible advantages to the headaches and heated debates it's sparked among pros and fans alike.

Here are three things I covered:

1. Costs- tech and install.
2. Benefits- do you get an edge?
3. Problems within the local fishing communities.

Whether you're a diehard tournament angler, a weekend warrior, or just love the conversation around fishing tech, this episode is for you.

Interested in booking a fishing charter in The Florida Keys? Key Largo, Tavernier, or Islamorada:

www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

AND The Good Karma Patreon Community is where it's at:

www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

There are three tiers:

1. "Best Of"- which is the ultimate online fishing library and it's free.
2. $25 a month is The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which I started in 2020.
3. $50 a month is the NEW! Angler's Edge. This is a next level spot finding community for those of you who want an edge.

Thanks for listening and remember...

Anytime youre fishing it's all good!

Capt. Ryan

What is a great bait to use for mutton snapper and picky dolphin aka mahi mahi?

Flying Fish.

Not only are they fun to watch, always bringing a smile to my charter clients and myself, but also great bait to use. IF, you can catch them or find them to purchase.

I share from an incredible article written by Sid Dobrin "The Fishing Professor" that was featured in an old issue of Florida Sportsman Magazine June 2023.

And if you haven't listened to last weeks podcast about why I created this new format, go back and listen.

Thank you to Sid and Florida Sportsman for such a great article!

If you are interested in learning more about bait and the best ways to catch fish using different bait?

Join The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0 which is a monthly online saltwater fishing community. $25 a month.

https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

And I talk about bait in all my 8 week Intensive Programs.

Both options have proximity to ask me questions.

Check out https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com for all charter information and courses.

I fish in The Upper Keys- Tavernier, Key Largo, and Islamorada area. South Florida fishing charters.

Any other questions that are not fishing charter related email support@goodkarmasportfishing.com

Thanks for listening!

Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

Capt. Ryan

• Where can you find good no fluff fishing tips?
• Start to learn how to dial in and find more fish without digging through a bunch of video?
• How can you learn from some of the best fishing captains who are not on YouTube?

I'll tell ya! This has been one of my secret tips for many many years- I read magazines.

And Florida Sportsman is one of those.

This Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast episode shares three vermillion snapper tips that I read in Doug Olander's article in the May issue of Florida Sportsman- Snapper Time.

The two captains I mention are:

Capt. Trent Shapiro of Catch of the Day Charters in Stuart, FL

and

Capt. Clay Shidler of Hang 'Em High Sportfishing in Crystal River, FL

I was also featured in that magazine, but about yellowtail snapper.

So pick up a copy or subscribe online so you can read the full article.

Thanks for listening!

Anytime you're fishing it's all good!

Capt. Ryan

Book a fishing charter at https://www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

Are you in the Good Karma Sportfishing Patreon yet?

https://www.patreon.com/goodkarmasportfishing

Three tiers:

• "Best Of"- which is free and the ultimate fishing library
• The Good Karma Rigging Crew $25 a month
• THE Angler's Edge $50 a month- spot finding community