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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
Big snapper, nonstop action, and a Florida Keys adventure you don’t want to miss. Watch Captain Lain Goodwin, Captain Chris Hanson, and Earl Byrd, III chase the bite in this exciting episode of The Fish Guys. Watch on Discovery — Apr 4 at 7:30a ET/PT. Custom music provided by @LITtrix: https://littrixsoundco.com/ Additional music courtesy of @Halftreeband: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CZi0JyD7j9KXNliILMsE #TheFishGuys #HotSnapperBite #Discovery #FloridaKeys #SnapperFishing #FishingTV ---- 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 1 | Premieres Apr 4 at 7:30a on Discovery
Do you ever picture what the narrator might look like based on the sound of their voice? Some might say that a voice over artist has a face for radio. We thought it would be fun to pull the curtain back and reveal the face behind the voice of The Fish Guyz. Let us know in the comments if this is the face you had in mind! #voiceover #faceforradio #ai #aprilfools #thefishguyz ---- Key West: https://visitfloridakeys.com/discover-the-keys/destinations/key-west 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/
Do you ever picture what the narrator might look like based on the sound of their voice?
We set out shark fishing off Islamorada and ended up with something none of us expected — a rare smalltooth sawfish. In this unforgettable catch-and-release moment, the crew carefully handles one of Florida’s most endangered marine species and highlights why conservation partnerships, including the work of The Nature Conservancy, matter on the water. This was never the target. But when a smalltooth sawfish showed up on the line, the mission changed from fishing to education, conservation, and safe release. The team carefully unwrapped the line, cut the leader as close to the hook as possible, and released the fish to swim away strong. Encounters like this show why reporting rare species and improving fisheries data is so important. Efforts supported by organizations like The Nature Conservancy help anglers play a meaningful role in conservation by contributing to better understanding and management of marine species. In this video: Unexpected smalltooth sawfish encounter Shark fishing offshore of Islamorada Why sawfish are protected in Florida Proper handling and release techniques The importance of reporting endangered species How anglers support conservation alongside The Nature Conservancy Back to the shark hunt after a safe release Why this matters: Smalltooth sawfish are one of the rarest fish in Florida waters. Responsible angling, accurate reporting, and conservation awareness all help protect the future of these fish and the waters they inhabit. If you enjoy saltwater fishing, shark fishing, rare fish encounters, Florida Keys adventures, and conservation-minded content, like, comment, and subscribe. Have you ever seen a sawfish in the wild? Let us know in the comments. #SharkFishing #Sawfish #SmalltoothSawfish #TheNatureConservancy #Islamorada #FloridaKeys #CatchAndRelease #FishingAdventure #EndangeredSpecies #SaltwaterFishing #Conservation #OffshoreFishing #ResponsibleAngling ---- 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/
Protecting the Smalltooth Sawfish | Rare Islamorada Encounter
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 3: Prehistoric A shark trip in the Florida Keys turns into an unforgettable encounter with one of the ocean’s rarest creatures. Captain Lain Goodwin and Earl Byrd, III head out to the patch reefs targeting sharks, but the day takes a wild turn when a giant smalltooth sawfish explodes on the surface. What starts as a classic offshore mission quickly becomes a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable — and incredible — life on the water can be. Back on land, the Guyz stop by Jessica Ann Art to pick up a special gift, adding a local Keys lifestyle moment to the adventure. Then it’s time to hit the kitchen, where Chef Cat Pfeiffer shows how to make an easy, delicious Shrimp Primavera you can recreate at home. This episode of The Fish Guyz brings together big action, conservation awareness, local flavor, and a simple seafood recipe that finishes the day the right way. In this episode: Shark fishing on the Florida Keys patch reefs A shocking encounter with a giant smalltooth sawfish Responsible catch-and-release and conservation messaging A visit to Jessica Ann Art Chef Cat Pfeiffer’s Shrimp Primavera recipe 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, shark fishing, saltwater adventures, and seafood recipes, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more episodes from The Fish Guyz featuring fishing, cooking, conservation, and life in the Keys. #TheFishGuyz #FloridaKeys #SharkFishing #Sawfish #SmalltoothSawfish #CatchAndRelease #FishingAdventure #SaltwaterFishing #Islamorada #PatchReefFishing #ChefCatPfeiffer #ShrimpPrimavera #SeafoodRecipe #FloridaFishing #Conservation ---- 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/
Rare Giant Sawfish Surfaces During Florida Keys Shark Fishing Adventure
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