The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast
The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast explores the many ways to enjoy time on the water and achieve the pure freedom of saltwater fishing. Host Captain Ricky Wheeler shares his own experiences and stories, and also invites guests who share the same passion for sportfishing. The podcast covers fishing itself as well as peripheral topics like boatbuilding, boating upgrades, tackle, fishing reports, and travel. The goal is to help listeners learn from both the host's and guests' experiences and knowledge.
Episodes
Ep. 89 - "Swordfish, Wahoo, Art, & the Fishing Lifestyle" w/ RJ Boyle
In Episode 89, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler speaks with guest RJ Boyle, most widely known for his swordfishing accolades, and his artwork, but his story, accomplishments, and future run far deeper than that. From chasing big game species all over to honing in his wahoo fishing skills, dialing in swordfishing from the nighttime to the daytime, and also giving back to the fishing community in so
Ep. 88 - "Q&A" with Captain Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 88, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler does a Q&A episode answering many of the questions he has been asked lately via social media. It starts out with Meat Fish, Billfish, General Fishing and Location questions, Yacht Broker Questions, and a Lightning Round.If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yach
Ep. 87 - "Aqua Paparazzi" w/ Scott Kerrigan
In Episode 87, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Scott Kerrigan (known on Instagram as @aquapaparazzi ), who has traveled to so many amazing locations as a sportfishing mate and now a photographer. He has captured gamefish is multiple ways as a deckhand and a photographer, and his passion for adventure, travel, and sportfishing shines through in this episode with his story of how he got
Ep. 86 - "SC Blue Marlin Invitational and Big Game Fishing" w/ Chucky Moore
In Episode 86 of The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Chucky Moore, the Captain of the beautiful Weaver Custom Boat "Mama Who". Chucky has had so much time and experience on the water and shares a ton of amazing stories from his travels throughout his lifetime, and he continues to put up some great numbers and solid tournament finishes in multiple locations. F
Ep. 85 - "The Path to the Bridge" w/ Jon Henry
In Episode 85 of The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Jon Henry, captain of the custom sportfishing boat Valentine. Jon's journey through the sportfishing industry has taken him through the ranks from commercial and charter fishing as a mate in South Florida, to running a charter boat in the Florida Keys, and mating on top Ocean City, MD boats to fishing the Bahama
Ep. 84 - "Simrad Omni Sonar X Viam AI" w/ Martin Tollefsen & Greg Mayer
In Episode 84, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Martin Tollefsen of Simrad by Konsberg and Greg Mayer of the "Fishin' Frenzy" out of Oregon Inlet, NC. The topic of this podcast is all things Simrad Omni Sonar from the SY 50 to their new SY60. We also dive into what the new AI system from Viam does for Simrad Omni users. It's amazing how far technology has come and how
Ep. 83 - "M&M Shooting & Reel Chaos" w/ Anthony Matarese
In Episode 83, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Anthony Matarese, Jr, a gentleman who truly is an all-around outdoorsman. Anthony and his family own M&M Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays as well as their 62' Guthrie Sportfishing. boat "Reel Chaos" that they run charters on out of Ocean City, MD. Anthony shares his story of growing up on a well-known hunting farm loc
Ep. 82 - "Offshore Passion" w/ Mike Zajac
In Episode 82, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Mike Zajac, a gentleman who truly worked his way on up through grit, work ethic, and pure passion for offshore fishing. He has so much time offshore fishing out of Northern New Jersey in the Canyon Runner Program, which is now the Fortuna Runner Charter Program. His passion shines through in this podcast, as well as his sense of humor. Quite
Ep. 81 - "Omni Sonar School" w/ Worth Farrington
In Episode 81, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Worth Farrington, and they dive into all things Omni Sonar. Worth is known on Instagram as @omnisonarschool and has some amazing content, as well as has spent a lot of time running Omni Sonars and helping people learn their sonars. He is developing a school to help flatten the learning curve and is also working on a few other things that c
Ep. 80 - "Boat Tech, Sales, and Fishing" w/ Zak Smith
In Episode 80, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Zak Smith of Route 113 Boat Sales. Zak has a pure passion for boats, fishing, and boating, and it shines through in this podcast. He dives into the latest boat tech from Seakeeper Ride, electronics, engines, and everything boats to fishing out of Ocean City, MD, for white marlin, as well as a little spearfishing. They also dive into his fi
Ep. 79 - "Blue Marlin Fishing & Trinidad Tarpon Chaos" w/ Matthew Milne
In Episode 79, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Matthew Milne. Matthew has spent his entire life being obsessed with fishing. Growing up in Trinidad & Tobago, it was only natural that he would gravitate towards chasing tarpon. As he grew that passion took him offshore, where he fell in love with fishing for blue marlin in locations throughout the Southern Caribbean, Madeira, and Cap
Ep. 78 - "Restless Lady 2" w/ Chris Huk
In Episode 78, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Chris Huk, the owner and operator of the 50' Henriques Charter Boat named Restless Lady 2, hailing out of Ocean City, MD. They dive into tuna fishing in the Middle Atlantic, charter fishing in MD and the Florida Keys, swordfishing tips and tactics, and much more. If you want to go fishing with Chris on Restless Lady 2 in Ocean City, M
Ep. 77 - "Tournament Trail on Taylor Jean" w/ Blaine Birch
In Episode 77, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Blaine Birch, the Captain of the 62' Viking "Taylor Jean" about their year in 2025 fishing in tournaments from FL, Bahamas, and up the East Coast up to New York. What they accomplished in top tournaments finishes consistently and winnings totaling over $700,000 is nothing short of impressive. Blaine gives us a look inside wh
Ep. 76 - "Sport Fish Panama" w/ Shane Jarvis
In Episode 76, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Shane Jarvis, the Owner and driving force behind Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge. In this episode they dive into one of the most diverse fisheries on the planet - Panama. From offshore big game species like Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, yellowfin tunas, dorado, wahoo, and more to the inshore fishery of snapper, grouper, jacks, roosterfish and
Ep. 75 - "Billfishing the Gulf & Winning the SFC" w/ Spencer Johnson
In Episode 75, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Spencer Johnson, Captain of the 65' Paul Mann FREEBIRD based out of Texas about the stellar billfishing the had this season in the Gulf, fishing the Gulf tournaments, and competing in the SFC throughout the season to make it to the finals in Cabo where they took 1st Place to win the SFC for the year.To fish with our host, Captain Rick
Ep. 74 - "Marlin Fishing Africa and Big Fish Hotspots" w/ Dean Comberbach
In Episode 74, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Dean Comberbach about his experiences targeting billfish, huge blue and black marlin, as crew fishing some absolutely incredible places. Having started his career putting a lot of time into an amazing yet grueling program fishing Africa's marlin hotspots, he has also been able to fish places like Austrailia, Hawaii, and more. He has s
Ep. 73 - "Fishing the Windward Islands" w/ Paul Hamel Smith
In Episode 73, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Paul Hamel Smith, the Owner and Operator of the 43' Viking, Mamzelle, hailing out of Barbados. They catch up with Paul and his crew fresh off a win fishing the St Lucia Billfish Tournament. In this episode, they dive into what to expect, when, and why fishing throughout the Windward Islands, and what makes that area of the world such
Ep. 72 - "Fishing Far Off Waters" w/ Nick Bovell
In Episode 72, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Nick Bovell, the Captain of the 77' Merritt, CATCH, about the process over the last few years of becoming a Captain for a top-tier travel program. They get into details about spending the last year of the boat build in the boatyard, how they prepped and made the finishing touches for what the boat needed to do, and their travels fishi
Ep. 71 - "Q&A - Tuna, Marlin, and more" w/ Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 71, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, answers some questions that people sent in via the Questions Box he posted on his Instagram and Facebook Story. The first third of the podcast covers Tuna Questions, the second third covers Marlin Questions, and the last third covers General Questions.To fish with our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, on his 60' Sportfish EUPHORIA out of Atlantic Cit
Ep. 70 - "Bluefins, Bigeyes, and Blackfish" w/ Jon Azato
In Episode 70, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Jon Azato, the Owner/Operator of No Limit Sportfishing. Jon talks about how he got into the world of sportfishing, bluefin tuna fishing out of Oregon Inlet, NC in the Winter (lots of stories from here), Bigeye and Yellowfin tuna fishing in the mid-Atlantic waters, and blackfishing throughout the Northeast all on his 45' Young Brothers
Ep. 69 - "Billfishing through the World" w/ Jimmy Brown
In Episode 69, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Jimmy Brown, most recently known as the Captain of the 90' Jarrett Bay Sportfish named 'Jaruco'. Jimmy has spent his life up to this point traveling the world fishing at most of the best fishing hotspots. To say he fished them effectively is an understatement. How many people do you know who have been part of catching over 9
Ep. 68 - "Grenada & a 919" w/ Stephen Parkinson
In Episode 68, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Stephen Parkinson, Owner/Operator of the "Rum Knuckles", a 44' Henriques charter boat in the beautiful Southern Caribbean Island of Grenada. They recently caught a 919-pound Blue Marlin, which is the new national record Blue Marlin in Grenada. They also discuss Grenada, the amazing fishery, as well as the island itself, and
Ep. 67 - "Sailfish Oasis / Kiwi" w/ Chris van Leeuwen
In Episode 67, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Chris Van Leeuwen (aka Captain "Kiwi") of the Sailfish Oasis Lodge in Guatemala. Chris has taken the path that many of us dream of, chasing fish in remote locations, and he did it when it was far more difficult to do so. Some great stories in this episode from his travels, and they dive into the Guatemala fishing and his lodge th
Ep. 66 - "Native Son - South Florida Fishing" w/ Art Sapp
In Episode 66, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Art Sapp of Native Son Sportfishing about how his career got its start, his tournament successes, achievements, and how he has been able to remain consistent as a tournament threat. Among other things, we dive into some stories, tackle talks, and his charter program, Native Son Sportfishing.To book a trip with Michael on "Native Son&q
Ep. 65 - "Daymaker" w/ Michael Krivohlavek
In Episode 65, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Michael Krivohlavek of Daymaker Sportfishing from Charleston, SC. They talk about the fishery out of Charleston, SC, Michael and his father's charter fishing program on their 58' B&B named 'Daymaker', fishing in Costa Rica, advice on how to get into the industry as a mate, and more.To book a trip with Michael on &q
Ep. 64 - "South Jersey Tournaments" w/ Aaron Hoffman
In Episode 64, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Aaron Hoffman, the tournament director of South Jersey Tournaments. They talk about tournament history and the tournament lineup for 2025 with South Jersey Tournaments. It's going to be an awesome season.If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht,
Ep. 63 - "Ultimate Lady" w/ Tom Francis
In Episode 63, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Tom Francis of the Ultimate Lady about how he worked his way up in the industry and his decades of stories aboard the Ultimate Lady fishing in the South Pacific. Big Marlin, boat stories, exploring, and Tom's boat and program, SeaWolf. This one is an awesome listen!If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/y
Ep. 62 - "Jarrett Bay Boatworks" w/ Randy Ramsey
In Episode 62, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Randy Ramsey of Jarrett Bay Boatworks. They dive into how Randy got into the industry, his life as a charter boat Captain, and how he transitioned into boat building and has went on to build numerous iconic custom boat builds and continues to do so today.If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you
Ep. 61 - "Seminars, Travel, and Bigeyes" w/ Austin Ensor
In Episode 61, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Austin Ensor about the Primary Search Seminar, Fishing Travel, and Bigeye Fishing in the Mid Atlantic Region. Ricky and Austin get into what went right and what went wrong for both of them bigeye fishing this past season.If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a b
Ep. 60 - "Tagging Efforts on Pelagics" w/ Derke Snodgrass
In Episode 60, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Derke Snodgrass about his decades of experience in the field and his among others tagging efforts for pelagic species. They discuss why these efforts are important, findings, and plenty of stories.If you want to participate in tagging efforts, you can get a Free Tagging Kit by calling (800) 437-3936 or emailing tagging@noaa.gov. You can als
Ep. 59 - "Billfishing the Fabled Waters" w/ Mark 'Hammer' Hill
In Episode 59, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Mark 'Hammer' Hill. Hammer spent a lot of time when it wasn't as easy traveling on his own bottom on many sportfishing boats to fish some of the best billfishing hotspots of the time. We talk about how he got his start, plenty of great stories of fishing in St Thomas, Venezuela, Mexico, Ocean City MD, and more. We also discus
Ep. 58 - "Pez Machine" w/ Stew Hitchner
In Episode 58, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Stew Hitchner. Many may know him from his days as a charter boat owner/operator of the "Pez Machine" fishing out of New Jersey. They get into what it is to be a charter boat owner/operator, fishing in NJ then and now, tuna fishing tactics, as well as Stew's time fishing in Kona, Hawaii.If you would like our host, Ricky Wheele
Ep. 57 - "Aruba Fishing" w/ Alex Mansur
In Episode 57, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Alex Mansur about the fishing in Aruba as well as the other two ABC islands of Curacao and Bonaire. They dive into all of the places Alex grew up fishing with his family, what he has learned from his travels and fishing, to a full highlight of the fishing in Aruba from epic sailfishing on the bank to the west, wahoo fishing along the edge,
Ep. 56 - "Croswait Composites and Bad Company 50" w/ Jordy and Aaron Croswait
In Episode 56, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with the Owner's of Croswait Composites, Jordy and Aaron Croswait. They get into details about both of their backgrounds, boat building in NC and the birth of Croswait Composites, what they are doing now including the high profile build of the Bad Company 50' Sportfish they are building, as well as what their future holds.If you would
Ep. 55 - "Drifter" w/ William Howell
In Episode 55, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with William Howell, the owner and operator of "Drifter", a charter boat based out of the iconic Oregon Inlet Fishing Center in North Carolina. We get into his career as a mate, the amazing Captains he has fished with throughout his sportfishing career, how his boat "Drifter" came to be, and fishing in general with many detai
Ep. 54 - "Billfishing through the Ranks" w/ Blaine Champlin
In Episode 54, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Blaine Champlin about his career in sportfishing starting from when he was a young boy amongst the charter fleet in Ocean City, MD to his travels chasing billfish in some of the key billfishing locations, up to where he is today continuing to Captain chasing billfish throughout the eastern seaboard. Lots of great srtories and fishing insight
Ep. 53 - "Fall NJ Bluefin Tuna Fishing" w/ Joe Trainor, Gene Quigley, and Tom Daffin
In Episode 53, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with 3 reputable NJ Charter Captains about the insane Fall Bluefin Tuna Fishery they have been having for the second year in a row. They dive into the finite details of the fishery and bluefin tuna fishing in general from trolling for these beautiful fish to jigging, popping, and casting, and so much more. Guests are Joe Trainor from "Low Pr
Ep. 52 - "Dredge Fishing and Fish Downsea Tackle" w/ Captain Ricky Wheeler and GZ Tackle Company
In Episode 52, Chris Donato, Cole Miller, and Nick Becker of GZ Tackle Company talk to our host Captain Ricky Wheeler about everything dredges and also dive into Fish Downsea Tackle Company and all of its products and how they can be used to help you catch more fish. Ricky, Chris, and Nick talk about all of the details of dredge fishing, and there is something here for everyone whether you are a p
Ep. 51 - "Billfish, Boats, and Big Oh" w/ Newt Cagle
In Episode 51, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Newt Cagle. Newt has fished many amazing locations, with so many amazing Captains throghout his career and has been the Captain of the "Big Oh" over the past 4 years. The Big Oh program is arguably one of the most well known and fishy programs in the sportfishing world. Ricky and Newt discuss Newt's career and what led him to b
Ep. 50 - "Travel Fishing" w/ Elliot Stark
In Episode 50, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Elliot Stark about his book called "The Book on Travel Fishing" along with lots of stories from his career of travel fishing, writing about fishing for magazines, conservation efforts with Bass Pro Shops, and so much more. Ricky also brings back into his 'Top Yachts' segment at the end of this Episode as well, so stay tune
Ep. 49 - "Commercial Fishing, Bigeyes, and Swords" w/ Mark DeCabia
In Episode 49, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Mark DeCabia about so many topics from being a commercial gill netter out of Shinnecock, to working on charter boats early in his career, to what he does now running a 52' Viking called Rebel. They dive into the bluefin fishery in his local waters the last couple of years ass well as lots of tips and tactics from Mark's rediculous a
Ep. 48 - "Bigeyes and Wolfpack" w/ Jeff Warford
In Episode 48, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Jeff Warford about how he got his start in offshore fishing, obsessions with bigeye tunas and tunas in general, and about the company that he is a major part of called Wolfpack tackle. To fish with our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, aboard his beautiful 60' Custom Sportfishing Boat, go to EuphoriaSportfishing.comCheck out Wolfpack Tackle a
Ep. 47 - "Bodacious" w/ Tim Smith
In Episode 47, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Tim Smith, the Captain of the charter boat out of Wildwood, NJ called "Bodacious". They discuss how Bodacious came to be when it started as a head/party boat in the DE Bay, the inshore fishery of the DE Bay, greensticking tunas, and on to the 55' Custom he has now that he runs charters on. Ricky and Tim talk about tuna fishing,
Ep.46 - "Ro Sham Bo" w/ Willie Zimmerman
In Episode 46, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Willie Zimmerman, the Captain of the 65' Guthrie "Ro Sham Bo". Willie talks about the Blue Marlin they recently caught to win the HUK Big Fish Classic as well as the Bigeye's they caught to win the Jimmy Johnson this year as well. Willie and his crew on the Ro Sham Bo are on a roll the last few seasons and Willie gives us
Ep. 45 - "Tuna Jig & Cast and Light Tackle Stripers" w/ Gene Quigley
In Episode 45, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Gene Quigley of Shore Catch Charters about the ins and outs of Jigging and Casting for Tunas as well as light tackle artificial lure Striped Bass fishing out of Norther New Jersey. This episode has a ton of tips and techniques and is information rich thanks for the decades of experience Gene has using these techniques. To fish with Shore Catc
Ep. 44 - "Marlin Expeditions" w/ Jen Copeland and Vinny Delgado
In Episode 44, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Jen Copeland of 'Marlin Expeditions' along with one of the Expedition's Instructors Vinny Delgado. They dive into what Marlin Expeditions is all about, what they do, and how you can get into the fishing action with them if you choose to. They plan to go to some amazing billfishing destinations throughout the year.To see and lea
Ep. 43 - "Q & A" w/ Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 43, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks about the latest happenings on EUPHORIA from boatyard work to the last week of fishing into the South Jersey Tournaments School's Out Tuna Tournament as well as what is going on with the two boat build he is consulting on, his company Fish Downsea Tackle, and then goes into a Q&A answering questions he gets often as well as answering so
Ep. 42 - "ABC Islands Fishing" w/ Jens Van Der Lubbe
In Episode 42, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Jens Van Der Lubbe about his life that has revolved around fishing, especially in the Caribbean. Jens lives in Curacao and is now the owner of a boatyard there called Curacao Marine Zone. He also has two boats that he fishes on in Curacao as well as Aruba and Bonaire. We tap into his insight on the fishing in the ABC Islands as well as plen
Ep. 41 - "The Progression of Fishing and Traveling as a Pro" w/ VJ Bell
In Episode 41, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, sits down aboard EUPHORIA and talks with VJ Bell, the Captain of a 61' Ritchie Howell names 'Unbelievable'. VJ got started fishing in the Middle Atlantic Region as a kid and started to migrate to Florida. From there he moved his way up the ladder and has fished many great locations over the last few decades. He is someone who is always
Ep. 40 - "DE Offshore Fishing" w/ Chris Ragni
In Episode 40, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Chris Ragni, the Captain of a 47' Cabo called Bill Slayer that he runs offshore fishing charters on out of Indian River, DE. Chris talks a lot about his childhood, how is youth and growing up around fishing his father, uncle, and some amazing Captains has helped him become the fisherman and Captain he is today. He also talks about his
Ep. 39 - "South Pacific" w/ Cole Harrison and Steph Schuldt
In Episode 39, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, circles back to our guests from Episode 14, Cole and Steph, and talk to them about all that they have done in their globetrotting travels since then from spending time in Panama, to doing a masssive Pacific crossing on their Catamaran Sail La Vie along with all they have done freediving and fishing in the South Pacific. Some great stories in this one
Ep. 38 - "Dominican Republic Fishing" w/ Jose De Veer
In Episode 38, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, sits down aboard EUPHORIA in Cap Cana with his guest, Jose De Veer, who has a ton of experience fishing many places, but even more so in the amazing marlin fishery of the Dominican Republic aboard the boat he mates on called Black Gold. Some great insight about the DR fishery and some fun stories!If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you
Ep. 37 - "Wrecker Sportfishing, OCMD, and more" w/ Jeremy Blunt
In Episode 37, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Jeremy Blunt who has a wide array of experience in the world of Sportfishing from being a charter boat owner and operator out of Ocean City, MD, and Private Boat Captains, and also a Yacht Broker with Bluewater Yacht Sales. His love for sportfishing and boats shines through in this podcast as he shares his years of knowledge with us in Epi
Ep. 36 - "NJ/NY Tuna Fishing Now and Then & How To Get Kids into Fishing" w/ Stephen Rhodes
In Episode 36, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Stephen Rhodes. Stephen is from Northern NJ and has a lot of time and experience on the water starting at a very early age with his grandfather and his father. He has some great stories of going to the canyons in the early 80s on up to fishing with his sons out of Northern NJ for tunas and whatever else may bite. The biggest topic of this
Ep. 35 - "East Coast Tuna Fishing" w/ Mark DeBlasio
In Episode 35, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Mark Deblasio of Waterproof and Blue Runner Sportfishing about tuna fishing on the East Coast. Mark spends the summer season running charters for tuna out of Northern NJ every year, and his Winters fishing for giant bluefin tuna out of North Carolina. They discuss the progression of both offshore and inshore tuna fishing along the east coa
Ep. 34 - "MONGO Offshore" w/ Jeremy Cox
In Episode 34, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Jeremy Cox about his tournament called MONGO Offshore Challenge. It's a new stykle of tournament format going into its 5th year that allows more opportunity for anyone to have a shot at winning. Ricky and Jeremy also go into discussing the Gulf Tournament Fishing Scene and the billfishery itself as well.To learn more about the Mongo O
Ep. 33 - "The Story Behind EUPHORIA" w/ Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 33, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, gives an update on what's going on in his travels with EUPHORIA. Since so many people ask about what EUPHORIA is, how it came to be, and what exactly it is he does with the vessel, he going in to detail of how EUPHORIA, the 60' Precision came to be for him. Lots of literal blood sweat and tears throughout the journey. Of course this podcast
Ep. 32 - "DIY Boatbuilding & Marine Electronics" w/ Richard Hawse
In Episode 32, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Richard Hawse about numerous topics, but with the primary topics being the build of his 45' Custom Sportfish that he is building himself in his backyard and also a lot of talk about marine electronics as he is the owner of Maryland Marine Electronics. We discuss marine electronics platforms, different battery options, and the differen
Ep. 31 - "Foreign Waters, Kona, & Blue Marlin Fishing" w/ Chris Donato
In Episode 31, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Chris Donato. Chris is an Owner/Operator Charter Captain on his boat names "Benchmark" in Kona, Hawaii. Chris talks about his time fishing in the South Pacific in some amazing locations, big blue marlin, his Grander, and what drew him in to calling Kona home. Lots of great stories in this one as well as some great lure fishing ti
Ep. 30 - "Primary Search" w/ Austin Ensor
In Episode 30, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Austin Ensor. Austin is the Owner/Operator of teh charter boat "Primary Search" based out of Ocean City, MD. Austin talks about how he got his start in the industry and how he made his way up into getting himself into his own Carolina boat and charter fishing. Austin also talks about the acquisition of his new boat, the projects
Ep. 29 - "Boat Insurance and Top Tier Fishing" w/ Dan Pettit
In Episode 29, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Dan Pettit. Dan work with Christi Marine Insurance as an insurance broker, but along with that came up in the sportfishing industry before switching over to an "office job". While it may be an office job, it has opened up some amazing opportunities for Dan to fish as part of the crew with some of the best in the world in competit
Ep. 28 - "A Mate's Perspective" w/ Matthew Milne
In Episode 28, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with his good friend Matthew Milne. Matthew has spent the first decade of his adult life as a professional mate fishing in some great locations throughout the world such as Cape Verdes, Madeira, Dominican Republic, Southern Caribbean, and also New Jersey with Ricky. These days he spends half of his time in Cape Verde Islands chasing Blue Marli
Ep. 27 - "Fishin' Fever" w/ Tom Daffin
In Episode 27, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, sits down on the "Fishin Fever" with Captain Tom Daffin in Cape May, NJ, and talks about Tom's career as an Owner/operator of a charter boat in New Jersey. Lots of stories were shared in this episode as well as some excellent fishing tips from inshore fishing for Summer Flounder (aka Fluke) and blackfish (aka tog) to offshore fishing f
Ep. 26 - "Medical Evac & Travel Insurance" w/ Jacob Wainglass and Dan Pettit
In Episode 26, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, dives into talking about the importance of medical coverage and medical evacuation Insurance when you are traveling abroad. Ricky speaks with Jacob Wainglass about his unfortunate experience dealing with a medical emergency while abroad and how quickly his medical bills and evacuation bills racked up in a mere 24 hours. Ricky also has Dan Pettit of C
Ep. 25 - "Q & A" w/ Captain Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 25, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, answers many of the questions that he was asked via the question box he posted on his Instagram Story. There are lots of technical questions answered in this podcast as well as some stories. To fish with our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, aboard his beautiful 60' Custom Sportfishing Boat, go to EuphoriaSportfishing.comFor online fishing courses, g
Ep. 24 - "Big Blues, Madeira, and Lure Fishing" w/ Frothy De Silva
In Episode 24, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Frothy De Silva who has been a charter captain owner/operator for over 40 years. He has a pure passion for fishing, and especially for catching big blue marlin which has landed him in Madeira for over the past decade of his life. He has also started his own line of blue marlin lures and skirts.To book a trip with our guest, Captain Frothy, on
Ep. 23 - "From South FL to Blue Marlin Destinations" w/ Vinny Delgado
In Episode 23, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Vinny Delgado who has spent a lot of the past decade-plus chasing billfish, especially blue marlin, in some awesome fishing destinations as a mate. Vinny has recently made the move up the ladder on a 64' Viking and has been racking up some blue marlin releases in the Bahamas over the past few months. Lots of travel and tackle talk and ti
Ep. 22 - "Tales of Chasing IGFA Line Class Records" w/ Maureen Klause
In Episode 22, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to woman angler, Maureen Klause (aka Mo), about chasing IGFA Line Class World Records with multiple species under her belt. She actually has nearly 30 IGFA World Records on 12 different species in her lifetime. She is a sportfishing enthusiast to the fullest, and just loves to be in the water more than anyone you would ever meet. She proves that
Ep. 21 - "The Salted Lifestyle" w/ Brady Lybarger
In Episode 21, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Brady Lybarger, a commercial scallop boat Captain and Sportfishing enthusiast. Ricky and Brady talk about what it's like working on a scallop boat, the fishery itself, and conservation efforts, and then dive into his latest passion with his 42' Wesmac Downeast Boat where he is doing a lot of interesting things with Simrad Konsberg a
Ep. 20 - "Moving Up Through the Sportfishing Ranks" w/ Ellis Jacoby
In Episode 20, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Ellis Jacoby who is the Captain of the 46' Winter Walkaaround Sportfishing Boat, Karma, and the fishing program that comes with it. They are based out of Southern Florida and The Bahamas and while we talk a lot about the fishing in those regions as well as the Karma program, what we really talk to Ellis about is how he worked his way up
Ep. 19 - "Fishing Around the World" w/ Bill Pino
In Episode 19, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks to Bill Pino, owner of Squidnation, about all of his amazing fishing travels around the globe and his stories of amazing fishing, tournament wins, the people he met along the way, and what he has learned as well. Bill has so much experience traveling and fishing so many amazing locations, and his stories are absolutely amazing!To fish with our h
Ep. 18 - "EUPHORIA Boat Moving, Fishing, and Q&A" w/ Ricky Wheeler
In Episode 18, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler talks about prepping and moving EUPHORIA from Curacao to the Dominican Republic and beyond, the fishing they had for their 4 days in Cap Cana, and some Questions answered from @CaptainRickyWheeler question box via his Instagram story.To fish with our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, aboard his beautiful 60' Custom Sportfishing Boat, go to EuphoriaSpo
Ep. 17 - "The Man Behind the Brand: Billfish Group" w/ Leo Chapman
In Episode 17, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Leo Chapman. Leo is the owner of an up-and-coming brand called Billfish Group which makes innovative clothing made for fishermen by fishermen. We dive into topics of the sportfishing clothing world, his awesome travels fishing great locations, and the future of Billfish Group and their gear.Check out and buy some Billfish Gear at ht
Ep. 16 - "Boat Building with ENVIBOATS" w/ Marc Shlaes
In Episode 16, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Marc Shlaes. Marc is the owner of ENVIBOATS which makes it possible for DIY Boat builders to design and build a boat from start to finish. Marc also helps customers with CAD designs and many retrofit options such as adding a mezzanine to boats and more. He is such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to boat building and you can tell
Ep. 15 - "Catching Tunas & Charter Fishing on Canyon Runner" w/ Deane Lambros
In Episode 15, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Deane Lambros. For those who don't know Deane, he has been the Captain of the Canyon Runner charter program out of New Jersey. Deane has put more smiles on the faces of charter customers and tunas on deck than most could ever dream. We discuss how he moved up the ranks in the Canyon Runner program along with how he targets tuna
Ep. 14 - "Pole Spearing Record Wahoo and Spearfishing" w/ Stephanie Schuldt and Cole Harrison
In Episode 14, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guests, Stephanie Schuldt (@freediversteph) and Cole Harrison (@capt__cole). Stephanie just recently shot the new world record wahoo on a pole spear in the Bahamas and has spent a lot of time freediving and spearfishing. We talk with her about her record, diving with sharks, and traveling on her Catamaran Sailing vessel "Sail La Vie&q
Ep. 13 - "Bahamas Fishing, Morehead Giants, and Low Profile NJ" w/ Joe Trainor
In Episode 13, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Joe Trainor. Joe has been a professional charter boat and freelance private boat Captain for decades and has experienced all facets of fishing in numerous locations. We get into his travels, his view on the fisheries of places he has been, some great stories, and also we talk about his charter boat "Low Profile" and what t
Ep. 12 - "HMS Tagging and Conservation" w/ Walt Golet
In Episode 12, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Walt Golet. Walt has been a huge part and driving force behind tagging efforts of Highly Migratory Species throughout the Atlantic along with the science involved with learning more and more about these species. The more knowledge we gain the better we can properly conserve and assure that we have excellent fishing and pelagic speci
Ep. 11 - "Lost in the Stream" w/ John Savage
In Episode 11, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, John Savage. John has had a very scary experience being lost at sea, and it isn't until recently he truly decided to share his story with the world as he wrote a book about it called "lost in the Stream". John and his Captain's survival was nothing short of a miracle, and he openly talks about the many miracles t
Ep. 10 - "Freebird, Cabo, & more" w/ Spencer Johnson
In Episode 10, our host, Captain Ricky Wheeler, interviews guest, Spencer Johnson, the Captain of the 65' Paul Mann Freebird about how he got into the world of Sportfishing and how it all eventually led him to becoming the Captain of Freebird. All kinds of great stories from fishing tournaments in different locations to Mexican Stand Offs.You can follow the following on Instagram:Spencer Joh
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