Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode, in honor of March Madness, we bring back our popular bracket showdown… this time with Brands of Fishing Line! So 8 of the top selling line brands will face off in a battle royale to see who is crowned our "favorite overall line brand". We also catch up on some Bassmaster and Major League Fishing news, the Indiana state record smallmouth is potentially broken, and we shine the s...

On today's episode we are joined by pro fishing young gun and absolute hammer, Drew Gill! We have Drew on today to have a very unique, interesting conversation about the analytical approach to bass fishing. We also discuss what he has personally learned from watching these fish all over the country with new technology, and how WE can apply that when we're out on the water WITHOUT that technology. ...

Today, the one and only Ken Duke joins us for a very in-depth and informative episode taking a deep dive into the 10 most important moments in bass fishing history! That includes moments from the hundreds of years ago, moments from 50 years ago, and everything in between.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   A...

On today's episode we have an in-depth review on the lightest baitcaster I've ever used, we quickly recap the Bassmater Opens at Lake Ouachita, and in today's Mailbag powered by Dakota Lithium we tackle deep water, swivels on leaders, and swimbait head design.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Supp...

On today's episode we recap the 2024 Columbus Fishing Expo, including some LIVE TRIVIA with listeners of the show. We also take a look at everything that I bought at the show, a promising young gun wins the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational at Sam Rayburn, and we answer your mailbag questions about cost-effective 300 size reels, some of the top tips for kayak fishing success, and battery selection...

On today's episode we discuss 3 go-to baits for early Spring, we recap both the Major League Fishing and Bassmaster Opens events from this past week, and we crack open the mailbag to answer your questions about Chatterbaits vs. Spinnerbaits, whether or not to use wire leaders to protect your baits from toothy creatures, and fishing moving water in cold temperatures.     Brought to you by: American...

On today's episode the aquatic biologist, Mr. Shan O'Gorman, makes his 2024 return! Today, we have Shan on to talk about the life cycle, reproduction, color patterns, behavior, and overall importance… of bluegill. Shan has decades of experience managing ponds and small lakes, and today we pick his brain about one of our favorite fish's favorite snacks.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing...

On today's episode, we have a two-fer! In the first half of this episode we dip into the Mailbag powered by Dakota Lithium to answer all of your fishing questions about jig trailers, stinger hooks, temu lures, swivels, and more. And then for the second half of the show, we're joined by David Hoheisel from the National Fishing Expos to give all of you locals a sneak peek at the 2024 National Fishin...

On today's episode I'm going to take you all along for the ride to the 2024 Berkley Labs Science Symposium! We were lucky enough to get the invite to head down to Houston, see some brand new Berkley baits for the first time, and most importantly.. sit in on discussions with some of the best fisheries biologists and bait scientists in the country. So I took a ton of notes, recorded audio from the e...

On today's episode, we have a COMPLETE breakdown of the brand new Rapala Crush City Customs soft plastics with the man himself, Jacob Wheeler! These 5 brand new soft plastics from Rapala (the Mayor, the Cleanup Craw, the Freeloader, the Bronco bug, and the Ned BLT) were all designed by Jacob himself. So, in the spirit of Tackle Talk, we take a deep dive into each individual bait WITH Jacob to lear...

On today's episode for the fifth year in a row we have our New Years Resolutions for Anglers episode! So today, we recap the past 4 years of resolutions for you newbies out there, and then we break down 5 NEW resolutions for anglers in 2024.     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Support Provided By:...

On today's episode, for just the third time in the show's history, we have a down and dirty bracket-style showdown. And this time.. it's soft plastic craws! So we've taken 8 of the best selling of the best soft plastic craws on the planet, and broken each of them down in terms of price, packaging, colors, durability, and action, as we eventually crown our winner for the best soft plastic craw on t...

On today's episode, we take an in-depth look at how to effectively restock your fishing tackle this offseason, including how to slim down all the tackle you don't need to make room for new gear, how to purchase effectlvey without overspending, and how to maintain your organization throughout the different seasons.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.co...

On today's episode, we take a look at some of the new baits that are finally hitting store shelves near you, a pro angler has his truck stolen, and we crack open a ton of your mailbag questions about winter lures, wader belts, blade baits, and the Googans.    Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Support...

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the SECOND annual Swimmy Awards, Bass fishing's biggest night of the entire year. Tonight, we will take a walk down memory lane and recognize the good and bad of this past year in bass fishing. So gentlemen shine your shoes, ladies grab the good jewelry, let's pop some champaign and celebrate the year that was.. 2023!   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & O...

On today's episode.. we talk wood. Specifically, we have 5 tips to help you more effectively fish wood structure, whether that be lay downs, stumps, trees, or logjams. We also pop open the mailbag and talk about chatter bait rods, MEGA side imaging vs standard side imaging, jerkbait reels, and PFD's.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TA...

On today's episode we take a deep dive into one of my favorite old school lures that's still made today. It's a lure I think everyone should at least have one of, so we talk about it's key features and where it shines. We also take a look at some new faces on the pro circuits for the 2024 fishing season and discuss who's leaving. And finally, we open up the mailbag to talk about weightless wacky r...

On today's episode we have an exclusive interview with the mastermind behind one of the biggest rebrands and rod lineup launches in the history of the fishing industry. The one and only Justin Poe is here to talk about the complete overhaul of the Fenwick brand, including what went into creating, designing, building and perfecting over 260 brand new rods that JUST went live online.   Brought to yo...

On today's episode we take an up close and personal look at the brand new Shimano Curado M. We take a look at the good, the bad, how it compares to the older Curado K that's on sale right now, and ultimately... if it's worth buying.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lith...

On today's episode we have a full Fall edition of the Mailbag. So we've got a giant slate of questions about true Fall Fishing including fish behavior, weather, and where to target.    Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium Batteries - Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off...

On today's episode we take an in-depth look at some of the best fishing accessories on Amazon that are UNDER $25 each. We also break down the press release about the future of Major League Fishing and we examine a new baits being added to the brand new Rapala Crush City lineup.   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*...

Today we have a g-g-g-g-g-giant episode with a very special guest. He's a TV legend, he's an emcee, he's one of the faces of the top bass fishing circuit in the world, he's an underwater cinematographer, he's.. Canadian, he's Dave Mercer! We sit down with Dave almost an hour and a half to get the full Mercer backstory, a fun peak behind the scenes at Bassmaster, and we learn a TON about fish behav...

On today's episode, we take a look at a not-so-helpful review of the brand new KastKing iReel, and then we hit you with a TRUE review of the Shimano Zodias spinning rod. We also pop open the mailbag to answer your questions about using multiple spools for different line choice, picking a spot to mount your transducer on a kayak, and a sneaky tip to allow you to run snaps seamlessly on spinnerbaits...

On today's episode we talk about 5 helpful tips for Fall Fishing! These tips primarily center around shad lakes, but can easily be applied to almost any body of water. We also welcome the three newest members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, we take a look at the newly released 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule, and we open up the mailbag to answer your questions about the memory in fluorocar...

On today's episode we are joined by our good friend Billy Strings! We chat with Billy about how much he has grown as an angler over the past few years, the gear that he's enjoying using, the friends and memories he's made in the fishing community over the past few years, and much more!   Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for...