Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast

John P. Lopez

The next best thing to being on the water is listening to the Bite Me podcast. Hosted by longtime Texas saltwater fishing legends John Lopez, with Capts. Scott Null, Dean Thomas and Caleb McCumber, it offers the best in inshore and offshore saltwater fishing insight.

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100 episodes
Updated Tuesday

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Tuesday · 1 hr 7 min
Tragic, cautionary boating stories we should all learn from.
Huge Bite Me broadcast news. Don't be scared off by the rod brand name. We have blue water! Why some bays, "get hot."
July 26 · 29 min
Hunting Season Never Ends: IR viewers. Knowing which buck to take? And setups for newbies.
Capt. Dean Thomas with insight on affordable night vision viewers, knowing what to look for when taking bucks and the best, affordable options for newbies or occasional hunters.
July 25 · 20 min
Easy on-water fixes you can do yourself.
From Power Pole issues, to trolling motors not deploying and more, J.T. Koshy from The Boat Yard shares insight on getting some potentially frustrating issues corrected.
July 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Recent research insight on Texas tarpon and snook.
Head-turning products from iCast How Bertha will affect fishing Analyzing the health and future of tarpon and snook in Texas with researcher Isabel Tiller
July 20 · 28 min
The trip of a lifetime: Behind the scenes and dispelling myths about African safaris.
Jaco Swanepoel, whose family has been a leader in conservation and management of safaris for generations, takes us behind the scenes of one of the preeminent safari destinations in the world. Deeply entrenched in the Limpopo region of South Africa, Swanepoel offers insight like few others.
July 20 · 28 min
The mythical allure of tuna fishing out of Venice, La.
The great Capt. Kevin Beach, with a deep dive into Venice tuna fishing, gear, setups and why the fishery is healthier than ever.
July 15 · 8 min
What's your "oh, no" boat trailering story? Can it top ours?
The fellas share those times fishing trips got derailed. Literally.
July 14 · 1 hr 13 min
The most memorable fishing trips you've had.
Targeting jacks. Check-in from iCast A new-and-improved Sargent?
July 12 · 11 min
Do spinning reels get a bad rap?
The one and only "Uncle" Cary Marcus shares thoughts on why many Gulf Coast anglers hold a grudge against spinning reels .... and should they?
July 12 · 19 min
What to learn from last year's white tail season ... and what to expect this year.
Longtime revered guide Marcus Canales joines the Bite Me podcast for insight on what's happening and what to do on South Texas ranches this time of year. Plus, what to learn and what to expect as the 2026 season inches closer and insight on high-fence herds.
July 7 · 1 hr 10 min
The pucker factor was real … in more ways than one for Caleb
Skinny-water navigating strategies. Strangest requests the captains have gotten. Data-center water usage on notice? Dealing with dolphin cramping your style.
July 6 · 22 min
The things they don't tell you about managing a high-fence ranch. Plus, dealing with the New World screw worm.
Dean Thomas joins the Bite Me podcast to talk about dealing with the New World screw worm, which has invaded a neighboring ranch. Plus, the things they don't tell you about managing a high-fence game ranch.
July 6 · 12 min
The little things you shouldn't forget when it comes to your boat.
J.T. Koshy from The Boat Yard joins the podcast to discuss all the little things you sometimes can forget, but shouldn't. Plus, proper servicing and tips on keeping your boat tip-top.
June 30 · 1 hr 7 min
•Happy Fourth? Plus, ghost reds and how ya like those trout limits now?
+ Why don’t saltwater fishermen wear lifejackets while running? + Is freshwater fishing more innovative than saltwater? + Making lures effective in the summertime.
June 28 · 20 min
Dealing with the invasive New World Screw worm, which has made its way to Texas. Plus, hogs , hunting and meat.
Rancher Jordan Beeman joins the podcast to discuss the New World Screw Worm, dealing with its dangerous invasive nature properly and more. Managing hogs on a ranch, big buck stories and, of course, Akaushi beef.
June 28 · 25 min
Trophy trout, snook and wading the Lower Laguna Madre, with Capt. Aaron Cisneros
One of the best in the business, Capt. Aaron Cisneros, joins the podcast to chat about the allure of the Lower Laguna Madre, plus tactics and insight on targeting memorable fish.
June 25 · 29 min
Hunting high-fence, exotics and "the why" of game management.
Longtime hunter and game management professional, Marcus Poffenberger of Bellville Meat Market, joins the Bite Me podcast to discuss everything from hunting high-fence ranches, to exotics, game you didn't know was delicious and "the why" of management.
June 23 · 1 hr 7 min
Fishing’s healing powers personified.
When the storm, “comes out of nowhere.” Setting you up for blue-water days. Does summer make you miss winter. Miss winter yet?
June 21 · 23 min
Separating fact from fiction re. desalination plants -- and where it stands now
CCA Texas advocacy director Shane Bonnot joined the Bite Me podcast to discuss the hottest of hot-button topics: Effects, costs and pros and cons of desalination plants along the Gulf Coast. Bonnot also updates with the latest on the oyster license buy-back program.
June 21 · 29 min
Nomad Lures founder and legendary fisherman Damon Olsen goes deep.
From one of the most successful remote offshore operations in Australia to dominating the global lure market, Damon Olsen has a story. And now, that story has begun to separate itself in the Gulf Coast soft plastics world. Olsen joined the Bite Me podcast to discuss the remarkable history of his fishing journey, lure design, the meticulous detail that separates some lures from others and his scented soft plastic baits.

Bite Me - A Texas Saltwater Fishing Podcast

Tragic, cautionary boating stories we should all learn from.

Hunting Season Never Ends: IR viewers. Knowing which buck to take? And setups for newbies.

Easy on-water fixes you can do yourself.

Recent research insight on Texas tarpon and snook.

The trip of a lifetime: Behind the scenes and dispelling myths about African safaris.

The mythical allure of tuna fishing out of Venice, La.

What's your "oh, no" boat trailering story? Can it top ours?

The most memorable fishing trips you've had.

Do spinning reels get a bad rap?

What to learn from last year's white tail season ... and what to expect this year.

The pucker factor was real … in more ways than one for Caleb

The things they don't tell you about managing a high-fence ranch. Plus, dealing with the New World screw worm.

The little things you shouldn't forget when it comes to your boat.

•Happy Fourth? Plus, ghost reds and how ya like those trout limits now?

Dealing with the invasive New World Screw worm, which has made its way to Texas. Plus, hogs , hunting and meat.

Trophy trout, snook and wading the Lower Laguna Madre, with Capt. Aaron Cisneros

Hunting high-fence, exotics and "the why" of game management.

Fishing’s healing powers personified.

Separating fact from fiction re. desalination plants -- and where it stands now

Nomad Lures founder and legendary fisherman Damon Olsen goes deep.