Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast
The next best thing to being on the water is listening to the Bite Me podcast. Hosted by longtime Texas saltwater fishing legends John Lopez, with Capts. Scott Null, Dean Thomas and Caleb McCumber, it offers the best in inshore and offshore saltwater fishing insight.
A glimpse into life and fishing on the 95-foot Unwined luxury fishing yacht.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
Recent research insight on Texas tarpon and snook.
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.
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.
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?
The fellas share those times fishing trips got derailed. Literally.
The most memorable fishing trips you've had.
Targeting jacks. Check-in from iCast A new-and-improved Sargent?
Do spinning reels get a bad rap?
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
+ 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rain, runoff and the bay systems most affected
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
Geared Up: The lures that shaped fishing as we know it.
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?
+ 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
* Fishing to elements instead of the forecast
* Fishing and boating hacks that work
* Are fish smarter than we give them credit for?
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Why can't guides just get along?
+ 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.
+ 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?
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.
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."
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?
