Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode, we come to you LIVE from the Columbus Fishing Expo! I thought it would be fun to let you sit in on our in-person Topwater Fishing seminar from the expo in it's entirety, including the presentation itself and the follow up Q&A portions.     Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!...

Welcome to a very special BONUS episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we preview the Columbus Fishing Expo, this weekend February 7-9 in Columbus, Ohio. Today we are lucky enough to be joined for a quick segment with the director of the expo David Hoheisel, and featured seminar leader Mike Iaconelli.     Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code...

Welcome to Breaking the Mold, Volume 2, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series is dedicated to four tackle companies who are pushing the envelope of bait design and bringing unique, innovative products to market. On today's episode we are joined by founder and owner of Black Label Tackle, Cliff Pace!     Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacy...

Welcome to Breaking the Mold, Volume 2, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series is dedicated to four tackle companies who are pushing the envelope of bait design and bringing unique, innovative products to market. On today's episode we are joined by founder and lead designer of Great Lakes Finesse, Dan Miguel. (And Tackle Talk listeners can use the limited-time code BUDDY15 to...

Welcome Breaking the Mold, Volume 2, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four part series is dedicated to four tackle companies who are pushing the envelope of bait design and bringing unique, innovative designs to market. On today's episode we are joined by founder and owner of Clutch Swimbaits, Josh Pladies. (And Tackle Talk listeners can use the limited-time code CLUTCH25 to save 25% off...

Welcome Breaking the Mold, Volume 2, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four part series is dedicated to four tackle companies who are pushing the envelope of bait design and bringing unique, innovative designs to market. On today's episode we are joined by founder and owner of Battle Baits, Flynt Pierce. (And Tackle Talk listeners can use code TACKLETALK10 to save 10% off over at www.batt...

On today's episode: The internet TURNS on Dobyns rods, but should YOU?! We're going to take what I think is a very calm, rational look at the news coming from this very popular line of rods, and what it really means for you as a consumer. We also have some interesting news coming from Major League Fishing, we have a major announcement about the next four weeks of Tackle Talk shows, and we answer s...

On today's episode, back for the sixth, yes SIXTH year in a row, we have our annual new years resolutions for anglers! That means we now have 5 resolutions from each of the past 5 years, plus 5 NEW ones for 2025.. giving you a list of 30 new years resolutions to choose from for this year!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10...

On today's episode we tackle a pretty wide variety of topics from $99 combos and buzzbaits for smallmouth, to glide bait colors and side imaging, as we peek inside the final mailbag episode of the year powered by Dakota Lithium.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lith...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the third annual Swimmy Awards! Bass fishing's most decadent, dignified, debonair event of the year. We have cocktails, we have celebrities, we have those fancy little triangle sandwiches handed to you by a short little gentleman in a white button-down shirt and towel draped over his forearm… but the evening is finally complete… because now we have you. Thank you f...

On today's episode we have some tips for those of you out there battling the bitter cold while still targeting open water fish, Humminbird announces some brand new products, a new Virgina state record teaches us a thing or two about fish behavior, and we tackle some listener submitted topics including braid choice, picking the right trolling motor battery, and clarifying your state's a rig regulat...

On today's episode we bring you some helpful tips for one of winter's deadliest baits… the Alabama Rig. We've compiled a list of helpful tips for beginners and veterans alike, to improve your umbrella rig game! We also answer some mailbag questions about a very inexpensive Quantum bait caster, technique specific rods, and dipping your toes into tournament fishing.     Brought to you by: American L...

On today's episode, we recap another interesting study that takes a looks at whether genetics and the "catchability" of a fish determines how much or little they move when tracked. We also take a look at some Black Friday deals out there on the internet right now, Major League Fishing wraps up it's team series for the season, and we answer your questions about budget pedal kayaks, jerkbaits, and g...

On today's episode, a Bassmaster great retires, yet ANOTHER fishing company is bought, and we dive into the world of fish displacement after flooding events, reducing line issues on spinning reels, and travel rods.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium Batteries...

Today we are joined by one of the busiest men in kayak fishing, our friend Drew Gregory. We explore some high-level kayak talk and a little 'state of the industry' when it comes to the kayak world, but the main reason we have Drew on is to talk about one of my favorite things to do.. fishing in the current!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use...

Ladies and gentlemen today we are fortunate enough to be joined by one of the most entertaining and influential anglers of the past few decades: Mr. Mark Zona. So buckle up for some really fun, never heard behind-the-scenes stories, helpful information, some tube crackin' juice, big laughs, and just a real, stripped down conversation with one of the most likeable guys in fishing.     Brought to yo...

On today's episode we have an in-depth, unbiased, long-term review on the NK-180 and NK-180 PRO from Newport Vessels, including the good... and the bad. We also have some hints at some new gear coming from Humminbird, and we talk about building confidence with glide baits.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*  ...

On today's episode, we examine the burnout some of us experience when we continuously fish the same bodies of water, and what you can do to fix that. We also talk about a giant in the fishing industry that has ceased all production, and we answer your questions about fishing struggles after relocating, Daiwa reels, and environmental factors that effect your day of fishing.     Brought to you by: A...

On today's episode, we tackle how to methodically pick out those dreaded backlashes. We also take a look at the 9 new anglers heading to the Bassmater Elites Series in 2025, and we tackle some listener questions about wind, rod eyelet failure, false spawns, and attending the Bassmater Classic.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKL...

On today's episode we break down Texas Rigs, Wacky Rigs, Shaky Heads, and Ned Rigs - Including their strengths and weaknesses, and in what situations you should reach for one vs. the other three. We also have yet another aquisition of a staple fishing brand, and we answer some listener questions about sponsorships, spoons, and making your own tubes.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing &...

On today's episode we take a look at 5 very influential individuals in the fishing industry that were just inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame, two surprise names are returning to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2025, and we answer your questions about when to reach for a finesse jig vs a standard jig, targeting larger bass, and even crappie fishing!     Brought to you by: American Legacy F...

Welcome to the Tackle Talk Podcast 5-Year Anniversary Show! We have a MONSTER show for you all today where we get to hear from a ton (and I mean a TON) of our past guests over the last 5 years as they not only stop by to say hi, but they also each give us some valuable tips for fall fishing.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLET...

On today's episode we get to take you on a visit to a very special charity fishing derby that many of you helped donate to. We'll show you the impact the Tackle Talk community was able to make on some very special little kids this weekend, but then we'll get to some discussion on Daiwa Tatula rods, the strengths and weaknesses of the top 3 fishing leagues, pesky pike, and pursuing a career in fish...

On today's epsiode we are joined by Canadian research professor, Dr. Steven Cooke to answer the age old question: Does pouring Coke or Mountain Dew on a bleeding fish REALLY help? Lucky for us, Dr. Cooke has published seemingly the only true scientific research study done on the topic, and he has answers. Does it matter what type of pop you use? Does the temperature matter? Does species matter? Do...

On today's episode we examine why you might want to consider downsizing your baits this fall, and then give you three specific baits to consider – including brand, size, price, and all the details! We also discuss rod choices for wading, how to dress appropriately for fall fishing, and where river fish move toward the end of summer and into early autumn.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fi...