Spanish Fly
Season 8
Season 8 of Spanish Fly first aired in 2026 and has 15 episodes, all free to stream on Outdoor America.
Episode 1 · 19 min · Oct 13, 2026
Tarpon - "Anita Bunn"
The hosts fish Key West Harbor, where deep water channels from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico create a natural holding area for fish. They use chumming techniques and specialized free float rigs to target tarpon and permit, including helping a first-time tarpon angler named Anita land a 130-pound tarpon after an intense battle near the cruise ships.
Episode 2 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
San Diego - "True Albacore"
In San Diego, the host and Dave Pfeiffer troll for albacore using spreader bars and live bait during the summer run. They employ various techniques including plugs, lures, and fish traps to catch fast-fighting albacore and yellowfin tuna, learning how these fish use their distinctive pectoral fins to glide through the ocean depths.
Episode 3 · 19 min · Oct 13, 2026
Belize in a Day
The crew fishes Turnip Island in Belize, enjoying a variety of species including snappers, groupers, kingfish, barracudas, and permit across different habitats. They catch fish on the offshore reefs, flats bordering the reefs, and in the mangroves, experiencing the unique advantage of close proximity between these diverse fishing spots.
Episode 4 · 19 min · Oct 13, 2026
Key West - Things That Go Wrong
The team pursues permit and bonefish on the flats, employing different fly rods and spinning rigs depending on conditions and fish behavior. When fish aren't responding to flies, they switch to bait rigs with shrimp and crabs, demonstrating how adaptability and persistence lead to successful catches in challenging situations.
Episode 5 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
Everglades - Canoe the Backwaters
The hosts fish the shallow waters of Flamingo in Everglades National Park using canoes to stealthily pursue redfish. They use specialized skimmer jigs with soft tails to catch fish in the muddy, nutrient-rich estuarine environment where fresh and saltwater meet.
Episode 7 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
Key West - Basics of Flats Fishing
The host and guide Stevie fish the flats using skiffs and fly fishing techniques to pursue bonefish in shallow water. When flies don't work during midday, they switch to bait and successfully catch multiple bonefish while learning the specialized poling techniques required for this demanding sport.
Episode 8 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
Everglades - John Boats for Snook & Redfish
The hosts fish the backcountry creeks and bays of Flamingo in the Everglades National Park, navigating narrow waterways to catch snook and redfish. They demonstrate techniques for freeing lures from trees and enjoy consistent action on both fly and plug gear in a productive little creek.
Episode 9 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
San Diego - "Grand Slam"
The crew fishes the Pacific Coast in San Diego using spreader bars and live bait to target albacore and bluefin tuna. They encounter breaking schools of fish feeding on bait balls and adapt their tactics by switching to small jigs on spinning rods to successfully catch these powerful fish.
Episode 10 · 20 min · Oct 13, 2026
Hatteras - Chunkin' for Yellowfin
The crew heads 60 miles offshore from Hatteras to fish for yellowfin tunas where the warm Gulf Stream meets colder inshore water. They use chunking with butterfish and employ both conventional and spinning rigs to catch these powerful fish, which fight hard all the way to the boat.
Episode 11 · 20 min · Oct 14, 2026
Crooked Island - Riggers for Wahoo
The crew travels to Crooked Island to fish for wahoo using high speed trolling and down riggers at 9 to 11 miles per hour. They use bonita lures in orange and black and black and purple colors to target wahoos feeding 10 to 15 feet below the surface. The expedition reveals the evolution of fishing techniques in this location, with opportunities to catch unusually large wahoos.
Episode 12 · 22 min · Oct 13, 2026
Everglades - “Canoe”
Rob Fordyce guides through shallow, muddy South Florida backcountry waters in search of snook and redfish. Using canoe fishing techniques and careful casting to visible fish, the anglers experience memorable strikes in the skinny water, including an exciting encounter with a large redfish that runs into an island.
Episode 13 · 22 min · Oct 13, 2026
Hatteras - Chunkin' for Yellowfin II - Fly Tackle
The hosts travel to Hatteras, a fishing village on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to target yellowfin tunas in the Gulf Stream. They employ both bait and fly fishing techniques, adjusting their flies and leaders through a process of elimination until they find success with flies that closely resemble butterfish chunks. Multiple yellowfin tunas are caught on fly after intense battles in the clear water.
Episode 14 · 22 min · Oct 13, 2026
Key West - The Species Run
The host travels to Hatteras, a fishing village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, to target yellowfin tunas in the Gulf Stream. The crew experiments with various fly patterns and leader configurations in a chum situation, ultimately developing a specialized fly that mimics chunks of butterfish to successfully catch these selective fish.
Episode 15 · 22 min · Oct 13, 2026
Crooked Island - Riggers for Wahoo II
The crew fishes at Crooked Island using deep jigging techniques to target grouper and other bottom species near a steep ledge. They also catch yellowfin tuna and wahoo while trolling, discovering a productive fishing area teeming with multiple species.
Episode 18 · 21 min · Oct 13, 2026
Crooked Island - Riggers for Wahoo III
The host travels by boat from Key West to Crooked Island in the southeastern Bahamas to fish for wahoos with charter boat captains Carter and Robbie aboard the Thunderbird. Using zigzag trolling patterns along the reef edge, the team catches multiple wahoos and learns about their speed, feeding habits, and striking behavior. The episode showcases the beautiful coloration of these fish and the excitement of battling large specimens in these waters.