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A giant sawfish. One unforgettable moment. Watch the full episode Apr 18 at 7:30a ET/PT on Discovery. Custom music provided by @LITtrix: https://littrixsoundco.com/ Additional music courtesy of @Halftreeband: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CZi0JyD7j9KXNliILMsE #Discovery #Sawfish #FloridaKeys #Fishing #SaltwaterFishing ---- Islamorada: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/islamorada The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/
The Fish Guyz Season 8, Episode 3 | Premieres Apr 18 at 7:30a on Discovery
Season 8, Episode 2: Deep Drop Data Deep dropping in the Florida Keys, fisheries data modernization, and a fresh fish chowder recipe all in one episode. Captain Lain Goodwin and the crew head offshore with David Moss of The Nature Conservancy, Major Leaguer Doug Meintkiewicz, and Captain Scott Stokey for a deep-water fishing adventure targeting snapper and other species in 400+ feet of water. Along the way, David explains why modern data collection is so important to the future of recreational fishing and how anglers can help shape better fisheries management through tools like iAngler and GotOne!. After a successful day on the water, the action moves to the kitchen where Chef Cat Pfeiffer turns the catch into a hearty, flavorful fish chowder that’s perfect after a long day offshore. In this episode: Deep dropping in the Florida Keys Offshore fishing with electric reels The importance of angler data collection How recreational fishermen support conservation Fresh fish chowder with Chef Cat Pfeiffer Custom music provided by @LITtrix : https://littrixsoundco.com/ Additional music courtesy of @Halftreeband : https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CZi0JyD7j9KXNliILMsE If you love Florida Keys fishing, deep drop fishing, snapper fishing, fisheries conservation, and seafood recipes, this episode is for you. Watch more from The Fish Guyz for offshore action, conservation stories, and fresh-catch recipes. #TheFishGuyz #FloridaKeysFishing #DeepDropping #OffshoreFishing #SnapperFishing #TheNatureConservancy #DavidMoss #FishingConservation #SustainableFishing #FishChowder #SeafoodRecipe #ChefCatPfeiffer #MarathonFlorida #RecreationalFishing #iAngler ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/
Florida Keys Deep Drop Fishing | Why Recreational Anglers Matter
Join Chef Cat Pfeiffer, Earl Byrd, III, and Captain Lain Goodwin in the kitchen as they turn a fresh catch into a hearty fish and corn chowder that’s perfect for a cool day on the water or a cozy night at home. In this step-by-step cooking segment, Chef Cat shows how to build rich flavor from the ground up—starting with sautéed onions, garlic, and bacon, then adding potatoes, sweet corn, cream, milk, and stock before finishing with perfectly tender fish and fresh garnish. The result is a comforting seafood chowder that’s easy to customize with shrimp, crab, or even lobster. Whether you love seafood recipes, coastal cooking, or simple comfort food, this chowder is a must-try. Fish and Corn Chowder Serves: 4–6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Base 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced Vegetables 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 medium potato, peeled and diced ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste Liquids 3 cups seafood stock or chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup whole milk Fish 1½ lbs white fish, cut into bite-size pieces (cod, haddock, snapper, grouper, or mahi-mahi) Optional Garnish Chopped parsley Green onions Crumbled bacon Oyster crackers Instructions In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add diced potatoes, corn, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat. Pour in stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in heavy cream and milk. Add fish and gently simmer 5–7 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired garnishes. Chef Tips For thicker chowder, mash a few potatoes in the pot Add a pinch of cayenne for heat Finish with fresh lemon for brightness For the full recipe and more from Chef Cat Pfeiffer, visit: www.thefishguystv.com #FishAndCornChowder #SeafoodChowder #FishChowder #ChefCatPfeiffer #ComfortFood #SeafoodRecipe #CornChowder #CoastalCooking #TheFishGuyz #FreshCatch ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart @LITtrix @Halftreeband
How to Make Fish and Corn Chowder | Easy Seafood Chowder Recipe
In this video, The Nature Conservancy discusses how data modernization is helping improve fisheries management and protect the future of recreational fishing. By using modern tools like the iAngler app, anglers can help collect better data that leads to smarter decisions on the water and better long-term outcomes for fish populations. The Nature Conservancy is focused on practical conservation solutions that support both healthy fisheries and continued angler access. Instead of simply restricting activity, this effort shows how technology, collaboration, and better reporting can create a more sustainable future for recreational fishing. With tools like iAngler, anglers can record: Species caught Fish length Fishing location Release or harvest status Trip and weather conditions That information gives fisheries managers a better understanding of what’s happening in real time and helps them make more informed decisions. It also gives anglers a valuable personal fishing log they can use to improve their time on the water. This conversation highlights how The Nature Conservancy is working alongside anglers to modernize fishery data collection, strengthen conservation, and help ensure future generations can continue to enjoy recreational fishing. Watch now to see how better data leads to better fisheries management. #TheNatureConservancy #Fishing #Conservation #FisheriesManagement #DataModernization #RecreationalFishing #iAngler #SustainableFishing #FisheryScience #AnglerData ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart @LITtrix @Halftreeband
The Nature Conservancy: How Data Modernization Is Changing Fisheries Management
Deep drop fishing. Real data. Big picture impact. Don’t miss Deep Drop Data on Discovery Apr 11 at 7:30a ET/PT. Watch as deep dropping meets fisheries research in an episode that shows how anglers help support the future of the resource. #TheFishGuyz #DeepDropData #Discovery #Fishing #SaltwaterFishing #Conservation #OffshoreFishing ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/
The Fish Guyz Season 8, Episode 2 | Premieres Apr 11 at 7:30a on Discovery
Season 8, Episode 1: Grocery Shopping Florida Keys snapper fishing is on fire as Captains Lane Goodwin and Chris Hanson of The Fish Guyz head out on a busman’s holiday in Marathon with surprise guest Earl Byrd III. What starts as a day off quickly turns into an action-packed trip filled with mangrove snapper fishing, yellowjack action, expert fishing tips, conservation, and an incredible catch and cook finish. In this episode of The Fish Guyz, Lane and Chris trade charter duty for a fun day on the water aboard their Contender 26 Bay boat in Marathon, Florida. With rods bent and the snapper bite going strong, the crew shares proven Florida Keys fishing tactics, including leader selection, bait presentation, lure color, and how to target pressured fish in clear water. The action doesn’t stop at the dock. The Guyz also visit the Marathon Wild Bird Center, where Kelly Grinter explains the center’s mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured birds throughout the Florida Keys. It’s a powerful reminder that great fishing and conservation go hand in hand. Back in the kitchen, Chef Cat Pfeiffer transforms the fresh catch into delicious blackened fish sliders using toasted Hawaiian rolls and bold seasoning for the perfect fish sandwich recipe. In this episode: Florida Keys fishing in Marathon Mangrove snapper fishing and yellowjack action A fun day on the water with Lane Goodwin, Chris Hanson, and Earl Byrd III Snapper fishing tips for clear water conditions A visit to the Marathon Wild Bird Center Wildlife rescue and bird rehabilitation in the Florida Keys Catch and cook with Chef Cat Pfeiffer Easy blackened fish sliders recipe Custom music provided by @LITtrix : https://littrixsoundco.com/ Additional music courtesy of @Halftreeband : https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CZi0JyD7j9KXNliILMsE Watch, like, comment, and subscribe for more Florida fishing adventures, conservation stories, and fresh-catch recipes. #FloridaKeysFishing #SnapperFishing #MangroveSnapper #TheFishGuyz #MarathonFlorida #SaltwaterFishing #CatchAndCook #FishSliders #WildlifeConservation #YellowjackFishing #FloridaFishing #FishingShow #InshoreFishing #ChefCatPfeiffer #LaneGoodwin #ChrisHanson ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart
Florida Keys Snapper Fishing is ON FIRE | The Fish Guyz in Marathon
Learn how to make blackened fish sliders with Chef Cat Pfeiffer in this flavorful step-by-step cooking segment from The Fish Guyz. In this recipe, Chef Cat shows how to season white fish with a bold blackening blend, cook it in a hot skillet, toast sweet Hawaiian rolls, and build the ultimate slider with your favorite toppings. This dish is simple, versatile, and packed with flavor. The blackened seasoning creates a beautiful crust on the fish, while the toasted buns add the perfect bite. Finish it with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, tartar sauce, or your favorite spread for an easy seafood slider recipe that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, game day, or entertaining. In This Video How to season fish for blackened sliders Why pan temperature matters When to flip the fish for the best texture How toasted Hawaiian rolls elevate the dish Slider topping ideas and customization tips Full Recipe: Blackened Fish Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Serves: 8–10 sliders Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Ingredients Fish 1½ lbs white fish fillets (mahi-mahi, cod, grouper, snapper, or haddock) 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter Blackened seasoning to taste Sliders 1 package Hawaiian rolls (12 count) Sliced cheese (American, provolone, pepper jack, or Swiss) Shredded lettuce Thin-sliced tomato Thin-sliced red onion Sauce Tartar sauce Instructions Pat fish dry. Brush with olive oil or melted butter and coat evenly with blackening seasoning. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and flaky. Add sliced cheese during the last minute to melt. Optional: Lightly toast Hawaiian rolls cut-side down until golden. Assemble sliders: bottom roll, lettuce, cheesy blackened fish, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, and top roll. Serve warm. Chef Tips Add a squeeze of fresh lemon over the fish Pepper jack adds a nice kick Great for parties, lunches, or slider platters For the full recipe and more seafood creations, visit: thefishguystv.com If you enjoyed this video, be sure to: Like Comment Subscribe Share with a seafood-loving friend #BlackenedFish #FishSliders #ChefCatPfeiffer #SeafoodRecipe #SliderRecipe #CookingShow #EasyDinner #TheFishGuyz #FishRecipe #BlackenedSeasoning ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart @LITtrix @Halftreeband
The Best Blackened Fish Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls | Easy Seafood Recipe
Understanding fishing regulations is a big part of protecting the resource, and that’s a value shared by anglers and The Nature Conservancy alike. In this video, Captain Chris Hanson breaks down how snapper bag limits work, including the difference between a 10-snapper aggregate limit and species that may only allow 5 fish per person. Using examples like mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper, and mutton snapper, this discussion helps anglers better understand what they can legally keep, when to release fish, and why knowing the rules matters on every trip. This clip highlights: Snapper bag limits explained Aggregate vs. species-specific limits Minimum size vs. personal harvest choice Responsible fishing practices Conservation-minded angling Working alongside efforts championed by The Nature Conservancy, informed anglers play an important role in helping sustain healthy fisheries for future generations. Knowing the rules is about more than avoiding penalties. It’s about protecting access, supporting good management, and taking care of the fishery. Important: Regulations vary by state and federal waters and can change. Always check current local regulations before harvesting fish. If you enjoy fishing education, offshore action, and conservation-focused content, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe. #Fishing #SnapperFishing #FishingRegulations #TheNatureConservancy #MangroveSnapper #YellowtailSnapper #MuttonSnapper #LaneSnapper #SaltwaterFishing #FishingTips #Conservation #FloridaFishing ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart @LITtrix @Halftreeband
Snapper Fishing Regulations Explained | Snapper Bag Limits & Aggregate Limit
Experience a meaningful visit to the Marathon Wild Bird Center in the Florida Keys, where injured and sick wild birds are rescued, rehabilitated, and, whenever possible, released back into the wild. In this episode, we meet Kelly Grinter and learn how the center cares for more than 35 non-releasable birds, including memorable residents like Quinn, a blind bird injured in a car accident, and Rita, a bald eagle living with a wing amputation. Their stories highlight both the beauty of the Florida Keys’ bird population and the real dangers these animals face from human-related hazards. This visit goes beyond rescue work. The Marathon Wild Bird Center also focuses on education, research, and reducing human-wildlife conflict throughout the Keys. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when you find an injured bird, this video also shares practical guidance for contacting wildlife rescue centers in Key Largo, Marathon, or Key West. If you love wildlife conservation, bird rescue, the Florida Keys, or stories about people making a difference, this is a visit you won’t want to miss. In this video: Inside the Marathon Wild Bird Center Meet Kelly Grinter and the resident birds The stories of Quinn and Rita How injured birds are rescued in the Florida Keys Why education and donor support matter Support wildlife rehabilitation and help spread awareness by liking, commenting, and subscribing. #FloridaKeys #WildlifeRescue #BirdRescue #MarathonWildBirdCenter #WildBirdCenter #BirdRehabilitation #WildlifeConservation #BaldEagle #AvianRescue #AnimalRescue #NatureDocumentary #FloridaWildlife #BirdLovers #Conservation #RescueAndRehab ---- Marathon: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/marathon The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/fishing Jefferson's Bourbon: https://jeffersonsbourbon.com Contender Boats: https://contenderboats.com/ Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor: https://power-pole.com Pure Fishing Brands: https://www.purefishing.com Booyah Clean: https://www.booyahclean.com Nick Mayer Art: https://www.nickmayerart.com/ ---- @FloridaKeysTV @TheNatureConservancy @JeffersonsBourbonChannel @ContenderBoatsInc @PowerPoleTotalBoatControl @PENNfishing @booyahclean6489 @nickmayerart @LITtrix @Halftreeband
Inside the Marathon Wild Bird Center | Bird Rescue in the Florida Keys
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