Where In The World Is Matlacha

Episode 37 - Lake Okeechobee

Catch You Outdoors on Waypoint Podcast Network

An epic day of fishing for tarpon and snook in the Florida Keys.

<p>This episode is all about finding and hopefully catching exotic freshwater fish in South Florida. Mainly in Miami - Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. The focus is on peacock bass, along with snake heads, clown knife fish, and a host of cichlids. Gear, baits and locations are all discussed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A bit of everything. My onboard visit of the research vessel, Odyssey while is was docked at the Superyacht Village in Fort Lauderdale. Offshore fishing reports and inshore freshwater exotics. Formula One racing returns to Miami and my Kentucky Derby fail! Thanks for listening!</p>

<p>A rundown of my outdoor adventures from the past week. Fished the Keys for big snook, redfish, tarpon and permit. Some shelling advice and answers to shelling enthusiasts emailed questions, and a review of the 10th annual Fort Lauderdale Airshow featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Hope you enjoy the podcast.</p>

<p>This is a three-part episode about my past week in the Florida Keys. Covered is the Bonefish &amp; Tarpon Trust 9th annual Circle of Honor Inductions in Islamorada. Next is my adventures at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon. Lastly, we visited the Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park near Islamorada. Whew! Busy 3 days. Hope you enjoy the podcast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What you get when I have ideas about multiple topics, but can't seem to lock down on one! Yes, you got it. Random stuff. There's some travel, some eats, some fishing and some beaching. Hope you enjoy!</p>

<p>I've been asked many times about the requirements for becoming an officially licensed charter captain. So here ya go!</p> <p>Guiding folks to fish is fun and challenging, but it's also a lot of work. Here's the skinny on how to get started.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>An all-in-one talk about the many types of plants that can be grown in Florida. From palms to flowers, butterfly gardens, and orchids.</p>

<p>Fishing is a science. It's also lucky. Nope, not true. Like anything else, fishing takes practice, but there's also a little inner voice that talks to me on the water and tells me where I should be to catch fish. I call it a "notion", but it's really experience and time on the water. Here are some tips to hopefully help you with getting a notion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>I learned to sail at a young age, long before I piloted my first power boat. Do you have a youngster in your life that needs to get out of the house? Might want to look into sailing clubs all around Florida that teach sailing. It worked for me!</p>

<p>Shelling is huge in Southwest Florida. As a matter of fact, Sanibel Island is the number 2 destination for serious shell seekers. I'm what I like to call an accidental sheller. I love to walk beaches and I love to fish along beaches. While doing both of those activities I tend to pick up shells. Only the pretty ones. Thus I'm and accidental sheller.</p>

<p>The title says it all! A recent visit to a fishing tackle store was eye opening. There's lots of new fishing stuff out there!&nbsp;</p>

<p>The title says it all. I sometimes have several random ideas and really can't decide what one to grab ahold of and run with it. Mostly because there's not quite enough to cover 30 minutes or more. So, this one has some current events, Scottish Highland games, and air fryers. Go figure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I love a good story. Written or spoken, it doesn't matter. I also love to tell stories, mostly true. In this podcast I've included a few of my own as well as a list of other authors that I think do a wonderful job of telling a great short story.</p>

<p>I love a good story. Especially short stories told while fishing with friends or around the campfire. I've included a few that are somewhat attached in via an old thread. Hope you enjoy it. I've also included some of my favorite short story writers.</p>

<p>Retirement has its ups and down's, but when it comes to playing outdoors its most certainly full of ups! This podcast is mainly aimed at those of you that have reached the goal of not working, only to find that you still want to work and play. You young folks might want to listen too. There's some good advice here, if I say so myself. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Back to fishing we go! A long story about how I was introduced to a very special lure that has caught more Florida saltwater fish than I can count.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I very special guest joined me for this podcast. The former 'Executive Chef' of Reel Talk Radio, my wife, JoNell Modys, sat down to the mic to share her knowledge about favorite Florida libations and some very yummy appetizer recipes. Yum, yum!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Florida has thousands of birds. From the shores to the interior there are a combination of soaring, wading, diving, swimming and song birds. I've long been fascinated with the many types and thought I share some insights on some of my favorites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many of my listeners already know, I love Key West. I've spent many wonderful and crazy days &amp; nights on that small island at the end of the Florida Keys. I decided to share some insights into visiting there. Basically "what to see and do." Hope you enjoy the podcast!</p>

<p>Kind of like the two Fishing Hodgepodge episodes, only different. This time the subject is much broader without going into too much detail. You know, none of the lure sizes and weights. I do slip a bit in one part, but hope you enjoy my New Year's Resolution. Note, resolution is not plural. Thanks for listening!</p>

<p>Happy New Year. What happens when a large northwest Florida river disappears into the the ground? &nbsp;It reappears 3 miles later and continues on toward the Suwannee River. Listen and I'll explain. Also there are some cooking tips and another favorite tall tale of mine.</p>