The Saltwater Euphoria Podcast

In Episode 94, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler dives into the question of "Does the Right Boat Actually Catch More Fish?" Does bigger mean better? Is faster always better offshore? And when it comes to catching fish, how much does your boat really matter? On this episode of the Saltwater Euphoria Podcast, Ricky breaks down the boats, designs, and features that can make or break your fishing experience. From old-school classics to modern high-performance center consoles, custom builds to production boats, and express sportfishers to traditional convertibles and Downeast boats, we're getting into what really matters when you're chasing fish offshore.

We'll talk speed vs. range, hull design, ride quality, fuel costs, cockpit layouts, electronics, fishability, and the realities of owning and running a serious fishing boat. Whether you're a hardcore offshore fisherman, a boat owner, or dreaming about your next boat, this episode is packed with real-world insight, honest opinions, and lessons learned on the water. Because the best boat isn't necessarily the biggest, fastest, or most expensive, it's the one that fits the way you fish.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
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+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
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Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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In Episode 93, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Jon Meade, the Captain of the 62' Spencer "Showtime". Jon has fished some incredible locations throughout his career, both in the cockpit and on the bridge, and has been successful throughout his career, putting together consistent catches, tournament wins, and also remaining in programs for the long haul. His outlook on how to approach the industry truly explains why he has been successful throughout his career, and his pure passion for fishing shines through in this episode as he shares his insight, stories, and fishing tips.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore
Jon Meade: @jonmeadesportfishing

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In Episode 92, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Jason Norton, currently the Captain of the 65' Guthrie "Lit Up" out of Ocean City, MD. He has spent a lot of time fishing with arguably some of the best charter captains and captains as a mate, worked his way up the ladder, traveled, fished, and has really cut his teeth in the Ocean City, MD fishery throughout his career and continues to do so today. Lots of topics covered in this one, from swordfishing, adjusting to using an Omni Sonar after never having used one, and a lot of fishing throughout different areas.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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In Episode 91, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Adrian De Silva, who was raised in a hardcore fishing family and naturally grew to love sportfishing. He spent much of his childhood in Tobago and also Madeira, fishing year-round. With that kind of exposure and passion for fishing, you can imagine what level he has taken his fishing to. From filling the box with meat to lining his riggers, to hunting for giant blue marlin, he is about as well-rounded as it gets when it comes to bluewater fishing. Some great stories and tips in this episode!

To fish in Madeira with Adrian De Silva, find him on Instagram @capt.adriandesilva

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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In Episode 90, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with Ian Weber, Captain of the 80' Viking "Frigate" and so much more. He dives into growing up into the world of sportfishing, fishing with some amazing fishermen, and becoming a part of an absolutely epic program with the Allen family fishing for "Blue Marlin to Bonefish to everything in between" out of Walker's Cay, traveling to some amazing locations, and also something particularly unique, treasure hunting in Bahamian Waters. Some awesome stories in this one for anyone to enjoy.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore
Ian Weber: @dalepues123

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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 many ways. This one is full of great stories and fishing information.

RJ Boyle Tackle - https://rjboylestudio.com/
RJ Boyle Art RJBOYLEart.com
IG @rjboyleart

Mission Fishin: taking out families for special needs trips Mondays and Tuesdays:
missionfishin.org 

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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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/yacht, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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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 to where he is today and the many stories he shares all of the way there.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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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. From his roots in Charleston, SC, to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and more, he shares so many great insights on the fisheries and what has worked best for him.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

To see more about Chucky's Tournament, "The South Carolina Blue Marlin Invitational", go to:
https://scbluemarlininvitational.com/ 

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/
+Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Canyon Runner: @canyon_runner
Salty Offshore: @saltyoffshore

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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 Bahamas and more. Along the way, he's learned from some of the best captains in the game and built a reputation as a hardworking, well-rounded fisherman.

Jon shares how those experiences prepared him for his first captain's role aboard Valentine, along with the incredible story behind catching the largest blue marlin in the Custom Production Shootout in the Abacos recently. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on learning from great mentors, putting in the work, and making the most of opportunities when they come your way.

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, or booking a fishing charter you won't forget, please contact him at: https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/contact

Saltwater Euphoria Podcast Sponsors:
+Saltwater Euphoria - https://www.saltwatereuphoria.com/
+Billfish Gear - https://billfishgear.com/
+Canyon Runner - https://canyonrunner.com/
+Salty Offshore - https://saltyoffshore.com/
+Cape Maritime Consulting - https://www.capemaritimeconsulting.com/

For online fishing courses, go to our website Courses.SaltwaterEuphoria.com

Follow the following on Instagram:
CaptainRickyWheeler: @CaptainRickyWheeler
Saltwater Euphoria: @SaltwaterEuphoria
Billfish Gear: @billfishgear
Jon Henry: @_jon_henry

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