Scales N Tales

Caleb joins me to talk about Texas fishing and of course to speak about paddle board fishing and everything else he’s been up to recently. He’s growing fast on Instagram so follow him before he gets too famous! Caleb's socials: IG: shadsharks Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Mr Ryan Golden and I sit down to chat about his new bait company and the things that made him step away from Golden Baits a few years ago. We talk Mens Mental health and even though we preach it, sometimes it seems to go out the window on seller and buyer interactions in some cases. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did recording. While Ryan may have had a difficult past this new start has m...

Young age Swimbaiting with some hints at swimbait success on tournament trails, this is going to be a hard one to beat. We got interrupted a few times with my work calling but we made it work and covered some real good topics.

From drawing out his own graphing paper to slinging duck baits. Cory walks us through the timeline of Rugged Thumbs and what it was like at the start. Cory's socials: IG: rugged.thumbs Website: https://www.ruggedthumbs.com/ Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Join the man who has made it his mission to catch a 7 pound smallmouth in the state of Texas. I get lucky enough to talk with John about what this journey has been like for him while also finding out about some of the baits and gear he trusts in his journey. Johns Socials" IG: fishinsanity www.bigbassblessings.com John@bigbassblessings.com Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at ch...

This might be one of the saddest interviews I've done. To do the story justice I'm going to keep this short. Zach is losing an awesome lake and unless the state of Texas does some big things the chances of himself or anyone else being able to enjoy this lake again is super slim, unfortunately. Zach's socials: IG: zaquavious_polynomial Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at...

Sit down and buckle up because in this episode we talk about fishing in the US and Mexico..... Okay, that was a lame joke about traveling and flying but anyway. Join Trevor and I as we talk about Southern Utah fishing, the early stages of online swimbait forums, tiger muskie fishing, and his experiences at the legendary Lake Baccarac Lodge! Trevor's socials: IG: t_r_e_e_p Lake Baccarat Lodge websi...

Join a real fishy guy named Ben and I as we talk about trout, bass and of course pike. Been knows a lot about fish and what makes them tick. Which in my opinion makes this episode a great one. Ben's Socials: IG: derelict_fishing Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Sit down with Ross and me as we talk about the community we are all in and some other things pertaining to swimbaits. Unfortunately, we didn't talk much about fishing in general but next time we will! Ross's Socials: IG: bigbawseross Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

It's been over a year since we've gotten to talk with Kyle. Since then he has definitely grown as a builder and gained a following. We talk about how you can find success with his finesse gill during this time of year. On top of spilling the beans on a lot of his new ideas and baits coming down the shoot. Kyle's Socials" IG: thegracelybaits Bait Site: https://www.thegracelybaits.c...

A guy from France and I guy from Michigan sit down and talk about fishing. In the short term, this is one you'll want to listen to completely. Antoine's socials: IG: afishingview Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Sit down with us and learn the way of pouring plastics. Arthur tells me how it's done and we talk about his story about getting into the plastics game. Including hanging out with YouTubes biggest lure builder Marling Baits. Arthur's socials: Ig: Fishdaddy401 YT:FishDaddy 401 Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviath...

Alec joins us after a year of holding out, and the conversations we have can only be summed up as something you really don't want to miss. Alec's socials: IG: alecwieker Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Sean jumps on the show tonight so you know I had to pick his mind about tournaments and the use of swimbaits in the tournament setting along with a little about his younger years and how he got back into fishing. Sean's socials IG: Apexangler27 Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Alex aka Oklahoma’s worst angler jumps on the show to talk about his success with swimbaits. And what it’s like to take the jump from a 9-5 to content creator as a way of making a living. Alex’s socials Ig: Oklahomas_worst_angler. Yt: Oklahoma’s worst angler Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

To have the chance to interview Naohisa was beyond awesome. I would do anything to drop the language barrier even for a short amount of time. As I'm sure everyone who has gotten to meet him in the US would too. We could have talked for hours but Jason and Naohisa had to get ready for bed because Naohisa had to get ready for the next part of his US adventure! 第81話 竹村直久さん、ジェイソン・カロル...

Brendan is a young builder who joins me today. We talk about all sorts of stuff, from Japanese baits to the baits he builds. Brendan's socials" IG: Brownbaitco Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Join 4 goons to talk about whatever comes to mind. Also, keep an eye out for our future hype house. Socials for everyone: Marshall's IG: thehomelessfishermam Marshall's YT: The Homeless Fisherman Nick's IG: Juansfishtacos Phoenix's IG: phoenixpichner Phoenix's YT: allaroundfishing Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! h...

The man whose been making those big Oklahoma Bass lips sore, Dylan Ford comes on to talk about what he is doing to find success in the swimbait world over the last couple of years. Touching on DRT lures, Battle shads and Citizens, and even a little talk of finesse crappie jigs. On top of some conversation about FFW. Dylan's Socials: IG: baitandskate YT: Dylan Ford 2022 Big Bass Mixtape link: h...

Frank, Brent, Bryan, and I have had a good time sharing a few drinks and catching up with the Washington fishing since the last time they were on. Talking trout eaters, gill netting, and otters stealing Tks. It's a chill one and hopefully, you guys enjoy it. Socials: Bryan's IG: bryanspeller Brent's IG: 253caster Frank's IG: frank_hedlund_fishing WA Swimbait IG: swimbaitwa Check out Leviathan Rods...

TJ is now the new Idaho state record holder for Northern Pike with a massive 49.5 inch, 40.76 lb freak of a pike. Join us as we talk about not only this record fish but their journey getting it to the boat and figuring out what makes these big pike tick. TJ and Taylor's socials: TJ's IG: @t.j._francis Taylor's IG: @supergoodworker link to the USA today story: https://www.usatoday.com/s...

Jason joins me and we talk about everything big bass and swimbaits! Our ideas of big bass behaviors, how to catch them, and what makes them tick. Jason's socials: IG: flesh.bassin FB: Double Digit Bass Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com

Join Randyka and myself as we talk about his start in swimbait fishing in AZ. He touches on the prime fishing they had just like Grady Codd talked about in epi 63. Make sure to check out Randyka's c2c of the DD on his YT. It was a sick story with the c2c for you to watch after! Randyka's socials: IG: @randyka YT: randykast Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20...

Join me as I get to sit down with Chris and Josh as we talk about everything swimbaits and smallmouth. While also hearing me explain what Smallie Games is and how badass of an idea Josh and Chris had to start it. If you're interested in snagging a Smallie Games starter kit head over to https://www.achiganbrand.com to get yours right now. And remember to use code LARGEMOUTHSUCK at check out for 15%...

Join another young buck and me as we talk about swimbait fishing in Jersey and what exactly it's like to be young guys in this niche group. Vance's socials: Ig: @vance_fishing_freak Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com