Tight Lines Podcast

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast and welcome to spring bass fishing. In most of the United States we are getting into water temps that indicate pre-spawn. And pre-spawn is such a magical time of year. Big fish that want to get bigger before making little fish. So we are going to talk about 3, yes just 3, great baits to throw to catch your PB fish during pre spawn. W...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week's episode we will cover 10 topics in relation to the bass pre-spawn period. We talk water temps, bait selection, weather fronts, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, please be sure to follow the podcast and give us a positive review. Also, check out my Instagram and YouTube which is tylerp...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode, I am gearing up to go pike fishing for the first time in my life. So, we will discuss what gear I’m packing, including baits and combos, how I am preparing, and so much more. Also, there is a new tackle store dominating the scene right now and we are going to give an early review into their success. As always...

What is up everybody and welcome back to another episode of the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode we are going to be reviewing a bass fishing hall-of-fame lure. This lure is in everybody’s tackle box. So without wasting any more time, lets review the Original Z-Man Chatterbait. I hope you have enjoyed the episode, and if you have, please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatev...

What is up everybody and welcome back to another episode of the Tight Lines Podcast. In this week’s episode, we are doing another random-fishing topics episode. I have nothing prepared or written down besides the list of 25 topics. As each topics comes up, we will discuss my thoughts on that topic. I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you do, please be sure to drop a positive review for us on what...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode, we will be piggy backing off our previous episode where I reviewed my time at the Indiana fishing expo. This week, we will discuss why you should be buying small batch hand crafted american lures. We will discuss brands I buy, price differences, how to find brands, and so much more. Then, we will discuss a to...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode, I recently went to my first ever fishing expo, and it was long overdue. I spent my Sunday at the Indiana fishing expo in Danville, Indiana. In this episode we will discuss the cost of entry, my experience, what I bought, my thoughts on the expo, and if I will be back. Please be sure to drop a positive review...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode we have another good old fashioned review. This time, we will be reviewing another lure. This lure is an oldie but also a goodie. It is a staple in my fishing arsenal. So, without further adieu, let’s dive in and review the Zoom Super Fluke. I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you dp, please be sure to drop a...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode, I have already accomplished a goal from my annual New Year’s goals list in episode 30. As you can guess by the title of the episode, I caught a new species, my first ever Rainbow Trout. We are going to discuss everything I did to prepare myself to catch a trout so you can hopefully be successful in the endeav...

What is up everybody and welcome back to another fantastic episode of the tight lines podcast. Today, we are going to talk about tackle organization, and specifically how I spent 5-10 hours in the last 2 weeks completely re-organizing all of my tackle for both bass fishing and catfishing. We will discuss how I planned my reorganization, how I prepared, and how I actually did it. We will also then...

In this week’s episode we are going to be reviewing a rod I have been testing and using quite a bit recently. You all have heard me talk about them on the show, you’ve seen them on my YouTube, so you already know what’s coming. We are going to review the dobyn’s maverick MK734C baitcasting rod. We will talk specs, price, the reel I match with for combos, positives, negatives, and so much more. I h...

What is up and welcome back to the tight lines podcast and welcome to the end of our first year as a podcast. I decided that for this episode, and all my new years episodes moving forward I will be doing some sort of special episode. So, this year I am going to give you my top 5 favorite fishing memories from this year and also set 5 goals for myself for the upcoming 2026 fishing year. These goals...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. I just want to hop on for a very brief moment this week to wish you all a merry christmas. I hope you all have a great time with your families and friends doing whatever you do for christmas. This holiday season I am so very thankful for all of your support, so I want to announce a giveaway. I am going to tell you the information, t...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. Winter is upon us, at least here across the midwest. While some of you may be in a tree stand or sitting around a fireplace, others of us are still out on the water trying our hardest and freezing our butts off to catch a fish or two. So, today we are going to talk about our top 3 colors for winter bass fishing and our best tips for...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the Tight Lines Podcast. In this week's episode, we break down everything I bought on Black Friday 2025. We talk brands, websites, discounts, colors, and so much more! Please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatever podcast platform you tune in with. We are now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and Amazon Podcasts. Also, pleas...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast. In this week's episode we are unboxing the Jacob Wheeler Mystery Box from Academy.  I hope you have enjoyed the episode, and if you have, please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatever podcast platform you tune in with. We are now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and Amazon Podcasts. Also, please be...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast, hosted by Tyler Placke. In this week's episode we review the Bass Pro Shops XPS Chaos Shad, which is the BPS take on the R2S Whopper Plopper. We talk specs, sizes, colors, and so much more. Please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatever podcast platform you tune in with. We are now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast, your favorite fishing podcast. I don’t know about the rest of you, but it is getting very cold here in central Indiana right about now so I figured what better than to discuss my top 3 cold water bass fishing lures. We will talk about types, sizes, techniques, gear, colors, brands, and so much more for each of these lures. I hope yo...

What is up everybody and welcome back to your favorite online fishing podcast, the tight lines podcast. My name is Tyler and I will be your host. In this week’s episode we are going to review the best catfishing reel for under $60. We will talk specs, features, price, and my experience thus far. We will also discuss the single modification I recommend you make to this reel to elevate it beyond mos...

Happy spooky season to everyone, and with halloween being last week week, I figured we could get our spook on. So, this week we will be discussing my favorite top water bait, the spook. We will talk types, brands, colors, sizes, gear to throw it on, techniques, and so much more. We also open the Tackle Box and answer your fishing questions. Please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatev...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the tight lines podcast, your favorite fishing podcast. I am your host, and my name is Tyler Placke. This week, I have recently obtained some new fishing gear, some of which is for sale, and I want to discuss what I have gotten. We will talk price, value, and other info for each item. I hope you have enjoyed the episode, and if you have, please be sure to d...

In this week’s episode, we are going to do another gear review, this time, on a spinning reel. This week, we are going to review my current all around spinning reel, the Shimano Miravel 2500HG. We are going to talk the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also talk specs, price, and the rod I combo it with. Alright everybody, that is this week’s episode for you all. I hope you have enjoyed the episode,...

What is up everybody and welcome back to the one and only tight lines podcast. In this week’s episode, we give you a rundown of my up to date combo lineup. We talk rods, reels, line choice, techniques, and changes I am anticipating for the 2026 fishing season. I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you do, please be sure to drop a positive review for us on whatever podcast platform you tune in with....

What is up everybody, this is a short and sweet episode this week. Fall bass fishing is upon us so get out there and catch a fish or two just like I am. See you all next week!

What is up everybody and welcome back to the not so world famous Tight Lines Podcast hosted by me, Tyler Placke. In this week’s episode, I bought the Tackle Talk Podcast Essentials X Dark Horse Tackle mystery box. We will talk price, lures, value, shipping times, and so much more on this episode so you can decide for yourself if this is a box you are interested in. Also, if you want to see the unb...