Here’s something you can take to the bank: if somebody loves hunting and fishing and being in the outdoors as much as the guys, you can 100% bet they love the United States of America like crazy. They were THRILLED to have the opportunity to do a show on the 250th birthday of our great nation, and thrilled to have you be a part of it. This episode was filled with all the things that make our country great (including talk about all the great fishing that’s happening here on the First Coast), and it’s worth enjoying every minute. You’ll laugh, you’ll salute and you may even catch yourself tearing up once or twice. May God continue to bless America, the greatest country in the history of the world, for another 250 and beyond. Happy Birthday, Lady Liberty. May freedom always ring. Facebook

The calendar may tell you it’s July, but if you ask Capt. Kevin and the Unusual Suspects, it’s pretty much Christmas in First Coast waters right now. The fishing is simply spectacular. When you hear these guys – who fish for a living – say things like, “the best day I’ve ever had in my life,” it should tell you just how good things are. Get the stories, get the tips, make your plans and hook up, anglers. Welcome to paradise! Facebook

Jeff continued his 2026 Off-Season OSR Tour this week, but he checked in through the wonders of modern technology. Capt. Kevin and Capt. Kirk held down the fort in the studio – with BIG smiles on their faces. Why?  Because the fishing has been EPIC! OTHERWORLDLY! STUPENDOUS! TREMENDOUS! Yeah, it’s been pretty darn good. The guys – along with lots of callers – dropped all kinds of details, stories, tips and tricks. The show also meandered into tick territory. Find out everything you need – and don’t want – to know about Satan’s favorite bug. And we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t mention a conversation that rolled all show long. It’s one of the most important debates of our time: Ginger or Mary Ann? Here’s your L.V. Hiers Inc gear tip of the week from Captain Chip Wingo: Tarpon fishing has been red hot this week, and Captain Chip relies on the Eagle Claw Tro-Kar 8/0 hooks. They’re $13-$14 a pack, Capt. Chip says they’re worth it…he won’t tarpon fish without them! Here’s your Ring Power Cat tip of the week: Always pick up trash you see floating on the water, but make sure you check it before you do! You never know what might be under there…this week Capt. Leon found a triple tail under a floating chip bag! Here’s your KirbyCo Builders’ Cooking Tip of the Week: Tera’s Sourdough Discard Pancakes. Click HERE to get the recipe! Facebook

Capt. Kevin smelled like smoke in the studio – not because the place burned down, and not because he recently acquired a taste for Cuban cigars – but because the the fishing is cooking. SPOILER ALERT: when you hear him mention the phrase “world class” within the first five minutes, you’d better be listening to the whole show! The boys chimed in with their own tales of angling victory and the amazing things they’re seeing.  And as for the forecast, you’ll be – well, listen in and find out… Facebook

With Jeff out on OSR, Capt. the studio became the Captain Collection – Capt. Kevin, Capt. Kirk, Capt. Chip Wingo, and Capt. Ricky Poupore!  As you would guess, fishing talk dominated the episode. On top of all the stories, tips and tricks you’d expect, the guys also got follow up reports from the #1 and #4 finishers in last week’s Old School Kingfish Shootout. You do NOT want to miss the stories they had about their experiences. The Captain Collection also had a chance to reminisce about their friend Ben, and shared some hilarious stories about him. Jeff did call in from Kentucky, though, and he brought a crazy non-fishing story with him. You’ll have to listen to find out, but it’s quite the trip (if you know, you know). Here’s your L.V. Hiers Inc gear tip of the week: Kevin’s loving Earthley Magnesium lotion to help him sleep through the night. If you need to improve your night so you can have a better day, you can’t go wrong with this stuff. Click HERE to get your jar. Here’s your Ring Power Cat tip of the week from Captain Kirk: Williamson Jigs are great for catching little tunny. He uses 3/8 oz with 60 lb flouro. Here’s your KirbyCo Builders’ Cooking Tip of the Week: Sometimes something looks so good, you recommend before you’ve even tried it! Captain Kirk is dying to make Key Lime Pie Trifle after seeing the recipe. Click HERE to see it yourself! Facebook

It’s been a LOOOOOONG time coming, but the weather’s finally shaping up and First Coast fishing is as good as it gets…well, it’s getting there. Capt. Kevin talks about it, and the Unusual Suspects chime in with there thoughts and stories too.  And make sure you listen in for the forecast – so you know exactly when it’s gonna get…as good as it gets. Facebook

It’s Old School Kingfish Shootout Saturday! Capt. Kirk was doing OSR with his son, and Capt. Kevin was busy vying for the big money, so Jeff brought in Tru Luvin’ Fishing’s Domenic Paniccia and Rick Hall to fill the chairs and have some fun. Coverage began with the one and only Paul Dozier, who gave everyone the complete rundown on the tournament, and continued throughout the morning with calls from a bunch of Old School anglers – Harley Bryan from CSS, Dave Edwards, Capt. Chris Stevens, “Mullethead” Paul, and more. Here’s the bonus: not only will you hear reports about how they’re doing, but you’ll be able to pick up a lot of tips – you might need to listen to this one with a notepad. The Old School was the headline for this episode, as expected, but when you have Rick Hall in the house, you gotta talk hunting, too. So if you need a little hunting fix, you have that in this one as well. Here’s your L.V. Hiers Inc gear tip of the week: Don’t get caught without gas! Bring a 5 gallon gas can just in case! In fact, get yourself a few of these Flo-Fast gas cans…and according to Jeff, you have to get the pump, too! Here’s your Ring Power Cat tip of the week! Kingfish season means trolling. The Dave Workman Jr. Pro Series Duster rigs are really helpful at times to engage in a reactionary strike! Here’s your KirbyCo Builders’ Cooking Tip of the Week: Captain Kirk wants to try making his own butter! Click here to find out how to do it yourself! Facebook

Unless you’ve been living in a hole, you know Mother Nature has NOT been very kind to First Coast anglers.  Well, if you ask Capt. Kevin and the Unusual Suspects, they’ll tell you that’s all changing for the better!  Get the details on a great couple of days and a forecast that’s making the Old School Kingfish Shootout look really good! Facebook

Jeff was out on OSR in Georgia, so Capt. Kevin and Capt. Kirk called on local icon Capt. Larry Miniard to sit in once again. The laughs started early, and they went all show long! The weather, unfortunately, has continued to be distinctly un-funny. Water conditions are still messy, wind continues to be pushy, salinity levels are still wonky…what’s an angler to do? FYI – things MAY be looking better (go ahead and cross your fingers). Now the great part about having a guy like Capt. Larry in the studio is the stories – it didn’t matter what the subject was…he had great stories for every single one of ’em. Fishing, hunting, good weather, bad weather, you name it. This is the ultimate episode for great tales. Here’s your L.V. Hiers Inc gear tip of the week: For Father’s Day… drop a hint to your wife or kids! Tactacam is available at Hagan Ace Hardware in Mandarin, Glen Saint Mary, Green Cove Springs and Callahan! Here’s your Ring Power Cat tip of the week from Captain Chip Wingo! Fishing lure/rig wraps from Reaction Tackle. They’re great all the time, but for this time of year, they’re perfect for your kingfish rigs. Click HERE to get them on Amazon. Here’s your KirbyCo Builders’ Cooking Tip of the Week: Steaks…with cabbage? YOU BET -Jeff says it’s absolutely incredible. Try this recipe and decide for yourself! Facebook

If you dive into the Fishing Forecast archives, when you get to the June episodes of years past, you’ll hear Capt. Kevin talk about kingfish, tarpon, cobia, fishing the beach, and doing charter after charter after charter with bunches of happy anglers. Well, this June is quickly shaping up to be VERY different. Find out just how terrible it’s been for Capt. Kevin and the Unusual Suspects, how bad they think it’s going to be, and check out the forecast to see if there’s a chance – however small – that things could get better for First Coast anglers in the coming week. Facebook