The grey triggerfish is a tasty fish to target when their season is open. The current season opened March 1st and runs through May 31st before closing again for the summer. The season will reopen August 1st through December 31st.

In this week’s Reel Talk, Captain Ryan Amaturo details where he finds them in the Gulf waters and how he typically catches them.

Him and Amanda also look ahead to the blackfin tuna that will start showing up as the water temperatures warm into the lower 70s.

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The weather can change in an instant here in Florida and each day, each season brings something different. Weather doesn't just affect being able to go out on the boat, but it also impacts the bite!

This week, Amanda sits down with Capt. Ryan Amaturo of Reel Nauti Fishing Charters to talk about how different fronts, pressures, thunderstorms, etc. affect when fish are biting.

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On a special episode of Reel Talk, Amanda takes you out on the water with her and Captain Brett Norris to catch some giant black drum in Tampa Bay.

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George Poveromo is a household name for many anglers. He has had a successful career, including producing and hosting the longest-running saltwater seminar series, going into its 39th year, and one of the longest-running saltwater fishing shows on television, World of Saltwater Fishing, which is airing its 26th year right now.

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The recent arctic outbreak has dropped water temps into the 50s across Tampa Bay. This isn't just cold for Floridians, this is too cold for many marine life and some fish. Local Captain Ryan Amaturo with Reel Nauti Fishing Charters joins Amanda Holly on this week's Reel Talk to talk about how this is impacting our local snook population, along with what these colder water temps are doing to manatees, turtles and corals. Water temps will begin to warm up and Ryan give tips on what we can look forward to as they do over the next few weeks and months.

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This week, Amanda Holly is joined by US ARMY Command Sgt. Major Sandra Chwierut, and SHEROES Warriors on Water founder Capt. Julie Meconnahey to discuss the organization's mission. Join them as they discuss fishing, boating, and their experience swimming with manatees.

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This week, Amanda Holly is joined by Ken Nedimyer, cofounder of Reef Renewal USA, to talk about how important coral reefs are to marine wildlife and what can be done to ensure they stay healthy.

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In the second episode of Reel Talk, Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly is joined by George Poveromo, host of World of Saltwater Fishing, to talk about how to best fish in the Florida winter. They also preview their World of Saltwater Fishing episode and share your catches!

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In the first episode of Reel Talk, Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly is joined by Captain Ryan Amaturo of Reel Nauti Fishing Charters to talk about catching sheepshead in Tampa Bay in the wintertime.

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Welcome to Reel Talk, a new Stream Center show focused on all things fishing! Join Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly as she talks to local captains about what to catch and when, how to clean and cook your favorites, along with a plethora of all things fishing and boating related.

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