• #46: Hot Takes

    We asked “What are your ‘Hot Takes’ for Hunting and Fishing?” And Holy WOW did you guys and gals come through . . . Does lure color matter? Do 3.5″ shells? Is it more fun to shoot ducks at 50 yards? What actually is the best cartridge for deer? We tackle all of these, plus Nate decided to run, Emily discovers “skinny-privilege” and Travis talks about Captains for Clean water and some of the issues our waters have dodged . . . Keeps: Travis: Mosaic is defeated in Desoto County, staving off the mining industry and giving a much need victory for an ecosystem under attack. Nate: In the same…

  • #45: Random Thoughts

    Nate’s second week as a fly-fisherman and we can’t tell if he’s gotten more pretentious or not.  Plus, tons of new reviews, we talk about FWC, tons of follow-ups to ICAST, and, what’s your favorite restaurant sweet tea? The Links: RidgeMonkey: We don’t WANT this light . . . We NEEEEEED this light . . . And this one too . . . And we still need this bucket Beyond Coastal: It’s good to finally see some competition in the sunscreen market Drake fishing: Click this link only if you’re bored with browsing Huk and Salt Life’s sites Compass 360/Hardcore waders:  Check out everything in the Compass 360 line here,…

  • #44: iCast 2018

    Did Nate really just join a cult?  Plus, we recap much of the new and noteworthy stuff we discovered at ICAST 2018 last week, including: GoLock: mygolock.com A mobile electronic locking system designed for Outdoorsmen. Seigler Reels: seigler.fish Wes Seigler taught himself how to work with metal and fashioned an ICAST 2018 Best in Show Fly Reel! Tactacam: tactacam.com We think this is BETTER than a GoPro – lighter, a better on/off system, AND zoom capabilities, plus lowlight features and a new fish cam! RidgeMonkey: ridgemonkey.co.uk What DO we want from RidgeMonkey? How about: A Modular Bucket that Travis is going to turn into the ultimate blind bag? Or what…

  • #43: What’s New?

    The gang is ALL here – back from vacation, and it’s time to catch up! This week, Venn Diagrams, Broadway animals, Red Tide, Duck Season, Fishing Hats, Hot Dogs, and more . . . Plus, a game is the foot!!! Follow Cast and Blast Florida . . . Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on social media: Travis Thompson – @travisthompson – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Nathan Henderson – @nhenderson77 – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Emily Thompson – @lovedaloca – Instagram – @lovedalocafitness – Instagram Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

  • #42: The Topwater Draft

    Do you love Skitter Walks?  Zara Spooks?  Tiny Torpedoes? Is you favorite part of fishing the moment a monster snook crushes a Mirrolure, or when a redfish flips upside down to crunch a Top Dog? If any of this sounds like your brand of bourbon, THIS is the episode you’ve been waiting for . . . The guys get together to hash out their favorite topwater baits . . . Plus, Keep & Release returns!!! Keep: Nate: Everglades Seasoning . . . Put it on EVERYTHING!!!! Austin:  73 Days ’til Duck Season . . . Need to book a hunt?  Message Travis today Travis: Modern Huntsman magazine – try it…