Two Programs, One Night 🎣
Fall is one of the best times of year to fish the Space Coast, and this month we're welcoming Matt Badolato, East Central Florida Field Editor for Florida Sportsman Magazine, to break it all down.
- What's Hot on the East Central Florida Coast: what's biting along our coast right now and what's worth chasing this season
- Introduction to Surf Fishing: a great starting point for anyone who wants to catch fish from the beach
Meet Matt Badolato 🌊
Matt is a jack of all trades whose career has been built around a lifelong passion for the water and the outdoors.
Fisheries Scientist 🔬
As a fisheries biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Matt studied:
- The Indian River Lagoon
- Atlantic red snapper
- The effects of bed fishing on largemouth bass spawning success
Alaska Fishing Captain ⚓
Matt has also spent time in Alaska as a halibut and salmon fishing captain, gaining firsthand experience on some of the world's most renowned fisheries.
Florida Sportsman Field Editor 📰
Today, as the East Central Field Editor for Florida Sportsman Magazine, Matt brings together science, hard-earned time on the water, and a lifelong love of fishing to tell the stories of Florida's fisheries, anglers, and wild places.
Whether you're planning your next fall trip or you've been meaning to try the surf, bring your questions. This is one you won't want to miss! 🏖️🐟
