Jacob Williams is an avid listener of the show and also our Friday Night Live Cast (Panhandle Fishing Report).  He didn't think I'd actually talk to him and record and episode!  He has prided himself in calling him our "troll" but in reality, he's a great dude.  We spent a good time talking about fishing and his techniques but it got really interesting when we started talking about throwing cast nets.  He's a great guy and I'm thankful that he let me record him and share some of his knowledge.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this show is all about spreading knowledge!  I want you to catch fish when you go out there and these episodes all have something that should give you some help along the way.  If there is more I can bring you for knowledge, don't hesitate to let me know and I will do my best to find something.  If you want to be on the show, reach out to me and we can set something up.  Stay glorious friends! 

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Wes Motsinger has been making rods and upgrading reels for customers but took us into the details and the why's of the process.  I personally learned a bunch about my gear just from talking with him and how to get things a little better.  No where in this episode is the "you need to buy a custom rod" said.  It is a great bit of information about how they are made and the information about them.  Not only that, the discussion about reels and his servicing process for the ones that are sent to him made me realize how far off I am on getting my gear where it should be.  A great episode, and hopefully, it brings you some knowledge!

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Arinton Mercado, the "Saltwater Mercs" has been in the fishing game for years and brings his experiences from south Florida to the Panhandle region.  What started out as family time as a kid, transformed into a passion for fishing in all areas.  When his father-in-law moved up to the panhandle, he told Arinton about the fishing and he moved up there with his family in tow.  Since then, he has been in the surf, inshore, on piers, and in jetties putting in work.  On his YouTube channel, he has shown people how to fish and gives tips to help you be successful.  Along the way, he started his own charter business and has been putting people on fish ever since.  You won't want to miss the tips he drops in here (especially about throwing lures) as it will probably help you get something big in the surf your next time out. 

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"Bearded" Brad Warren came from middle Tennessee to Alabama and started his journey surf fishing where it grew into a business and he became a household name on YouTube! After a charter with Matt "Bama Beach Bum" Isbell, Brad knew he was going to love surf fishing and really dove into it.  He studied fellow YouTubers and put in the hours at the beach learning and honing his skills.  He finally started his own YouTube channel where he focused on teaching and recording his outings.  In doing so, it helped him become an even better angler and also travel to other areas to fish more! 
You'll find him fishing on piers, jetties, in a kayak, and of course the surf.  The episode is littered with knowledge and tricks that he uses in his daily fishing.  He also explains about running his surf fishing charter in Alabama and how much he enjoys it.  The area that he covers is Fort Morgan to Orange Beach.  If you've ever wanted to fish with Bearded Brad, you absolutely can by reaching out to him on his website at https://beardedbradfishing.com or through his Social Media pages.  Better sign up quickly though as spots are starting to get picked off quickly!

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Jack Moran talks us through the world of shark, kayak, and surf fishing as he has been through it!  He started out fishing as a kid with his family and it became his obsession.  After he caught his first shark in the surf (Atlantic Sharpnose), he knew that shark fishing was for him.  He has always loved sharks and everything about them growing up.  Now, he has found a way to enjoy sharing his passion by educating and leading guided shark fishing trips through Navarre Beach Shark Fishing.  Not only has he proved his skills there, but he has also been dropping knowledge on kayak fishing through his YouTube Channel Yakin With Jack for a long time.
When he isn't shark fishing or in the yak, he can be found on the surf slaying pompano, whiting, blues, and so much more.  I had a lot of fun talking with him and definitely learned quite a bit more about how to properly shark fish safely.

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Allison "Reel Love" Stattner came and dropped bombs of knowledge on fishing, harvesting, and the programs she is heavily involved with to help everyone in the fishing world!  What started out as fishing with her family in New Jersey, has evolved into a significant passion in south Florida.  Along the way, she became heavily involved with FWC's Catch A Florida Memory program and teaches in many clinics.  This episode is littered with knowledge of the program, how she fishes, her involvement with the International Women's Fishing Association (IFWA) on the board, and her most recent path with the Ike Jime Federation. 

Be warned, the Ike Jime portion of the episode does have some graphic descriptions of dispatching a fish.  What I thought was a way of proper dispatching, was much more than that.  Allison really broke it down in here.  If it is something you're interested in getting involved in, she has a discount code available to acquire the tools properly on their site and the code is REELLOVEFLIKEJIME

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Brett Burford has worked for Fishbites for 5 years and shares a lot of knowledge about his experiences fishing and the bait!  What started out with a cut on an oyster bed and watching fish coming to see what they were smelling, Dr. William Carr made it his mission to unlock the scientific code.  The end result we get to see every time we open a bag of Fishbites is that pursuit coming to fruition.  Brett talks to us about his experience fishing from the big bend of Florida and how fishing is different on the East Coast of the State.  There is more knowledge contained about fishing and how to use Fishbites that you'll have to listen to get it all.  Get those note pads ready, because you're about to get some firehose knowledge!

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Sean Lawless retired from being a firefighter in Oklahoma and moved to the Panhandle region after spending one trip here!  Since then, he has been learning and perfecting his craft while showing everyone via his YouTube channel.  He started in the surf and quickly found a love for shark fishing.  As his knowledge grew, so did his catches.  The episode brings you to the beginning and runs you through the learning journey that is sure to help all levels of anglers.  It finishes with his most recent trophy catch.....well, you'll have to listen to hear more about it!  Welcome to this week's edition of Finding Demo Surf Fishing with Sean "The Lawless Tide" Lawless.

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Spencer, a Floridian since birth, has been fishing since he was a child and shares as much as he can during this 1 hour episode!  He has spent countless hours on the beach and other areas and explains how he learned along the way.  Through his journey, he has picked up a lot of knowledge through trial & error, but has also found documents about previous catches that have helped him while he is fishing.  With all of his knowledge, he is sought to give clinics & seminars on fishing and has enjoyed doing each one.  His recent seminar featured on YouTube with Chip "The Sinker Guy" Brundage gave a bunch of knowledge that I'd absolutely recommend checking out here.  Don't miss out on this interview as he dropped even more nuggets for you to scoop up and put in your tackle box!

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Frank & Kyle "Jughead" have been family for a long time when they started hunting together up in Pennsylvania.  After some twists and turns, the entire clan moved down to the Panhandle of Florida and began their fishing adventure.  After staring in the surf, they have moved inshore & out on a boat a few times, with outstanding success.  After all of that, they have started sharing solid knowledge on their YouTube channel to help others learn so the curve is a little less for the viewers.  This episode is littered with little nuggets of information and tips along the way so strap in and enjoy! 

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