Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode, we do a little bass fishing fact checking with some popular beliefs and myths from around the fishing world, we recap the end of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, and we answer your questions about trick worms, rod sensitivity, and leader length.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     A...

On today's episode we are joined by our good friend, fellow podcast host, and kayak fishing hammer, Bailey Eigbrett. And we specifically have Bailey on to give us some serious tips for kayak fishing anglers. To all our fellow members of the Rubbermaid Regatta, our plastic and polyethylene pals, and all you pedal pirates out there... this episode is for you!     Brought to you by: American Legacy F...

On today's episode we try something brand new and let the audience virtually shout out topics and words for us to expand on and talk about, sort of like Podcast crowdwork! We also recap the recent Major League Fishing and Bassmaster events, and examine some fishing news stories from  around the industry including retirements, familiar faces in new places, and more company acquisitions.     Brought...

On today's episode we review the most expensive casting rod I've ever purchased! We also have a new species caught in Nebraska, a new New York State Record Largemouth, and we discuss spillway fishing, cheap kayak mods, and making unique friendships through fishing.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     Addition...

On today's episode we tackle a TON of your fishing questions about seemingly everything under the sun. We talk about braid color, fishing apps, gut hooked fish, making your own soft plastics, pedal kayaks, how flooding effects creek smallmouth, and so much more!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     Additiona...

On today's episode, we have our full recap of ICAST 2024. Even if you've seen 1,000 videos, photos, and hot takes from ICAST this year, I can promise you you haven't heard anything quite like THIS yet. That's because today, you're going to get a comprehensive, unfiltered, unbiased look at all the new gear that was just released, along with our true, honest opinions on the hundreds of products we w...

On today's episode we've got some tips to help you catch more fish in THE most exciting way possible… topwater! Those vicious summertime topwater strikes are what we LIVE for as bass anglers, and today we talk about a few ways help you experience those blood rushing blowups a little more often.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACK...

On today's episode Daiwa announces new rods, reels, and line coming out at ICAST 2024, which we talk about in detail! We also recap MLF Stage 6 and the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lewis Smith Lake, both with winners that are familiar faces to us here at Tackle Talk, and we answer your fishing questions about fishing difficult riffles and heavy current this time of year, soft plastic storage, pre ri...

On today's episode we are joined by the President of the American Sportfishing Association, Glenn Hughes. In this conversation with Glenn he shares the state of the fishing industry from the ASA's perspective, the issues that are currently affecting the sport as a whole, and a sneak peak at the 2024 ICAST show.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com...

On today's episode we are joined by one of the most successful anglers in the history of bass fishing, Skeet Reese! We get the chance to sit down with Skeet and talk about some of the most memorable moments in his historic career, bait designs, new products and old favorites, his legendary dance moves, and more!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.co...

On today's episode we take an in-depth look at a frog that's made quite a splash since Major League Fishing's Heavy Hitters event last month, the Berkley Swamp Lord. We also recap the Bassmaster Elite Series event at Wheeler Lake and discuss ICAST 2024, whether you should buy ALL of your rods from one company, and keeping your soft plastics from sliding up and down your hooks.    Brought to you by...

On today's episode we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series angler Kyle Patrick! We have Kyle on to talk about some of the more light-hearted and fun moments on the Elite Series, and we break down his three go-to-baits that he catches the VAST majority of his fish on. We also recap Drew Gill's recent Major League Fishing Stage 5 victory at the Chowan River.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fis...

On today's episode we've got 5 key frog fishing tips to help you get ready for Summer fishing, we have not one but two news stories involving cheating in recent bass fishing tournaments, and we answer your questions about the Yamamoto Yamatanuki, what to do with your old soft plastics, and how to minimize backlashes when learning to skip a baitcaster.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing...

On today's episode we answer a TON of your fishing questions about everything from frogging and chatterbaits, to Gary Dobyns selling Dobyns Rods, to cheap lures, bed fishing, and more! We also recap an exciting 2024 Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters event, where the top two stories from the event were because of two anglers that aren't even a part of MLF anymore.      Brought to you by: American...

On today's episode we are joined by our good friend and YouTuber Matt Strykul of SB Fishing! And we have Matt on today because I think Matt might have had one of the most underrated YouTube videos of the year, highlighting a truly remarkable fish story that helps shed some light on something that's always been a bit of a mystery… can a released tournament bass really find it's way back home?      ...

On today's episode we are have a mountain of information for you all, as we sit down with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Manager Kamden Glade. We chat with Kamden about some fascinating research he was a part of, looking closely at the stomach contents and diet overlap of Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Pike, and Musky.   Kamden's Email: kamden.glade@state.mn.us   Brought to you by:...

On today's episode we take a look at a surprising number of useful fishing items you can find at discount hardware store Harbor Freight. We also recap the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour at Lake Eufaula, we dive into the mailbag to answer YOUR fishing questions, and we have an exciting update about our brand new shirts dropping this week!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoor...

On today's episode we sit down with MLF pro Alton Jones Jr. We chat about everything from growing up with a father who's a pro angler and eventually following in his footsteps, to his recent successes, to various techniques like mid-strolling, and some JDM gear from Geecrack, Deps, and Raid.       Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLET...

On today's episode we break down the differences and benefits of tungsten jigs vs lead jigs! This includes which techniques that tungsten jighead MIGHT make a difference, and the techniques where it just doesn't matter. We also take a look at some new gear from Gamakatsu, Evergreen, and Head Hunter, and we answer your question about trolling motor placement, cast placement while floating down curr...

On today's episode, we talk about 5 simple lure modificiations you can make right now to help you catch more fish. We also recap both the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour events, and we open up the mailbag to answer your questions about lipped vs non-lipped swimbaits, Strike King Thunder Crickets, and the best way to meet new people to fish with.     Brought to yo...

On today's episode we are joined by the 2023 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year, Matt Becker! We chat with Matt about a little bit of everything, including his incredible year last year, how he dealt with a lot of the negativity and drama that came his way, and we spend quite a bit of time on Post Spawn tactics and gear.     LINK TO THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/B8IJ...

On today's episode we AVOID all the drama in the fishing world by taking an in-depth look at the Bassmaster Classic winning bait and we answer all of your fishing questions about swim jig trailers, improving hookup rates and tracking in a kayak, and an honest look at mystery tackle boxes and subscriptions.      Link to the Bass After Dark episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/0Zcx0tT6ces?si=ZKFrR9...

Ladies and gentlemen today, we have our 2024 Bassmaster Classic episode! And I think you're going to be hard pressed to find a more well rounded, in-depth podcast episode on the internet covering the entire Classic from start to finish. Including: Media Day, Angler Interviews, the Tournament itself, Weigh-In's in the Arena, Press Conferences, the Expo, and the new products that were released. So b...

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On today's episode,we are joined by special guest, Larry Melton Jr. We chat with Larry about the Youtube fishing landscape, turning a passion into a career, and we spend some time on his favorite crankbait, the Frittside. We also recap the 2024 Major League Fishing Redcrest championship, and we preview the 2024 Bassmaster Classic!   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.america...