Angler's Happy Hour

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent time on the water, Nic's Dad life, and Josh's recent MLF event on Smith Lake. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent 24 hour mountain bike race, Nic's interesting week, and Josh's event on Lake Fork. They also discuss how Florida strain bass are impacted by major fronts during their winter to spring transition period. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with their good buddy Blaine Ruddy. Topics discussed include outdoorsman working at the Fire Department, getting started in tournament fishing, boat electronics rigging, Josh's recent MLF event in Louisiana, and the guys share some funny old Federation stories. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with bass fishing writer and historian Terry Battisti. Terry goes deep into several topics including fishing gadgets that never lived up to their potential, the invention of the roll cast, and they discuss what the prime age is for a tournament angler. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with one of the best bass anglers in the country, Ish Monroe. Ish talks about his busy fishing schedule and sheds some light on how he's been able to have such a successful career both on and off the water as a tournament angler. Before Ish logs on, Nic finds yet another way to gross Josh and Rob out with a story from his week at home. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys re-visit some bass fishing pet peeves, talk about some giant fish recently coming out of Texas, and they take a deep dive into suspended jerk bait fishing. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with western fishing legend Cliff Pirch. Cliff shares some great fishing information live from the lake. The guys also discuss the greatest lengths they've gone through to prepare for a fishing trip or tournament and whether or not it was worth the effort. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up over recent events, talk about sports betting in professional fishing, laugh about boat rigging disasters and they wrap up with a discussion on why a jig is such a valuable wintertime tool.  

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with one of the best to ever hold a rod and reel, Skeet Reese. Skeet talks about the rocky road that eventually lead to a hall of fame bass fishing career. He also tells several entertaining stories about his early days on tour, white knuckle boating experiences, and what it takes to have a winning mindset in fishing. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about the upcoming listener appreciation event/happy hour, Nic's latest Mexico adventures, Rob's recent hunt, Josh's son launching a rod and reel into the lake, and they have a long discussion about how mapping has changed the sport of bass fishing. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about a recent excursion to Roosevelt Lake, the Bass Pro Shops million dollar tournament in Missouri, and they discuss the worst baits to throw in December. 

The guys start this episode with a tribute to legendary angler Aaron Martens. Following the tribute they are joined by Kyle Grover, one of the best anglers on the west coast. Topics discussed include hot trending techniques, funny stories from the boat business, and Kyle being covered in termites. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about Nic's episode with a bathroom sink, flipping with a straight shank versus an extra wide gap hook, using braid with a fluorocarbon leader for flipping, and they dive deep into winter spoon fishing. 

In this episode of the podcast Rob talks about his new pet, Josh details the good, bad, and ugly parts of his time at the U.S. Open, Nic gives us his most recent fishing report, and the guys wrap up with a little bit of Q&A. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about Nic's recent adventures in Alabama, Rob's recent rookie boating move, Josh's practice at the U.S. Open, and they end with a great fishing story from pro angler Todd Kline. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with MLF Pro Dustin Connell. Topics discussed include spotted bass on the Coosa River, jumping giant boat wakes, Dustin's college fishing days, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about fishing every day for two years straight, Josh gives tips on being more effective with Livescope, Nic discusses what it was like to be home alone with all of his kids for a week, and Rob explains the definition of "Party Hunting".

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about being the first guy on the fall bite, fantasy sports, the mud bog behind Nic's house, and bass fishing/pro sports beef.     

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about recognizing quality fishing spots, a new way to sink a bass boat, and they wrap up with a great reason to avoid swimming in Lake St. Clair. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about the skeleton of a three pound bass, breaking down in an intersection, fish not biting after dark and they dive deep into fishing for nomadic bass. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with the current #1 ranked bass angler in the world Jacob Wheeler. Topics discussed include tournament preparation, fall transition fishing, a basketball coach asking a second grader to fake injury, $38 a night motels, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about new products in the fishing industry, the addition of a new redneck vessel to the Anglers Happy Hour redneck boat fleet, and fishing mudding rising water in the summer. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about Josh driving around downtown Orlando in a box truck, Rob's recent adventures in the outdoors, Nic finally returning home, new baits and tackle at ICAST, and they comment on some of the state record largemouth from a recent article. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Missouri Sports Hall of Fame member and coach of the Drury University Bass Fishing Team Rick Emmitt. Rick shares some interesting insights on the world of College Fishing. The guys also chat about getting hammered by a monsoon in the middle of a desert bike trail, a generous act by an Alabama angler, and the cost of stocking a bass pond. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up about their recent fishing trips to the St. Lawrence River, Pickwick Lake, and Lake Baccarac. They also discuss the controversial topic of catching fish with the help of a "Flogger".