Angler's Happy Hour

In this special Father's Day edition of the podcast the guys are joined by Boyd Vanderkooi and James Elam. They tell some funny stories about fishing with family and lesson's they've learned from their Father's over the years.

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up about recent travel woes, fishing trips, snakes and crabs in a rental house, late tournament take-offs, and they sprinkle in a few fishing tips.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about night fishing, chasing rooster fish on the beach, and it's like to travel to Mexico with three kids and a month's worth of supplies.

In this episode of the podcast the guys go through some interesting bass fishing FAQ's, a lost set of truck keys, celebrities bass fishing, Nic's recent trip to Roosevelt, and a roller coaster tournament for Josh in Florida.

In this episode of the podcast the guys read a wild story sent in by a listener, Josh goes into detail about his recent trip to Havasu in search of a giant sunfish, and the guys give some tips on how to take advantage of the shad spawn.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about the recent world record sunfish caught in Arizona, handling rough water in a bass boat, Formula 1 racing, and fainting after an afternoon in the swimming pool.

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on some recent personal events, answer some Q&A, and discuss what bass do after being weighed and released in tournaments.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with host of bass-archives.com Terry Battisti. Terry expands on some of the history behind the birth of the flipping technique. The guys have a blast comparing modern day techniques to their early beginnings.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing pro Adrian Avena. Topics discussed include April Fools pranks, Adrian winning 375K in a tournament, diving into frigid water to land a fish in a brush pile, and much more.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about bachelor parties, flipping and frogging, Josh's recent BPT event on Sam Rayburn, and some wild history about western bass fishing tournaments.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about Josh's current event on Sam Rayburn, the Abu Garcia top 100 Fishery ranking, rubber vs. silicon skirts, and they take a deep dive into sight fishing tactics.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about the recent explosion of big Texas bass, boating safety, Josh's upcoming event on Sam Rayburn, and the highlights of this week's fishing trip/filming session.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with fishing industry insider and tournament angler Dave Rush. They chat about some of the first live streamed tournaments, overpowered and undersized bass boats, interesting experiences from Dave's travels, and they have a good laugh at a couple of funny wedding stories.

In this episode of the podcast the guys recap a busy week on the water. Nic shares some stories from his journey to Mexico in search of big bass. Josh also takes us through his recent trip to Alabama where he fished Major League Fishing Redcrest.

In this episode of the podcast the podcast the guys chat about the freezing forecast for Redcrest, targeting bigger pre-spawn bass, the difference between smallmouth and largemouth spawning habits, and they have a laugh at a youtube channel created to capture boat ramp follies.

In this episode of the show the guys talk about Josh's recent rough day on the water, Nic's upcoming trip to Mexico, jigs vs. drop shot, and answer some Q&A from last week's Hercules Tires contest.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing Big 5 Pro Tom Redington. Tom share some great stories from his guiding days on Lake Fork, he gives the guys a few cool tips on fishing vibrating jigs, and explains why he thinks tournament fisherman are very similar to detectives.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with television host and videographer Greg Underdahl. Topics discussed include fishing in minus 15 degree weather, keeping your feet warm in harsh conditions, selecting jig trailers, nagging fishing injuries, and much more.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing pro Matt Lee. Topics discussed include the different behavior of spotted and largemouth bass, a rental house full of mice, traveling the country in a camper, a fraternity full of fisherman, and a bout with pink eye.

In this episode of the podcast the guys banter about fishing tackle hoarding, rough water stories from the Columbia River, crazy fishing schedules, and early season tournament preparation.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with professional angler Tai Au. Topics discussed include barometric pressure affecting fishing, fishing tournaments with minimal pre-fish time, some recent fishing trips, and pre-spawn fishing Q&A.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about urban fishing, Christmas cookies, Nic's bday, their favorite guests and stories of 2020, and the show is wrapped up with a few replays of the best interviews of the year.

In this episode of the podcast the guys banter about Nic's recent trip to Falcon Lake, Josh's Wild West Tournament, silly things guide clients say, and they find themselves telling some wild stories after reading a hilarious note from a listener of the show.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler and co-host of Bass Talk Live Matt Pangrac. Topics discussed include deep fishing, Bob Evans Restaurants, boat ramp incidents, and the challenges of breaking into professional fishing.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with television personality and tournament angler Johnny Johnson. Topics discussed include Johnny's U.S. Open win, challenges of hosting a fishing show on TV, Rob's bum wrist, and a new addition to the crew.

In this episode of the podcast the guys speak with certified Mercury tech Joe Potts. Topics discussed include boat rigging, boat maintenance, rookie mishaps, Thanksgiving turkey, fish biting a flipping bait on its way out of the water, and as always Q&A.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Texas tournament angler and YouTube host Ken Smith. Topics discussed include foul weather gear, catching bass near schools of striper and hybrids, and the guys put a bow tie on the bass telemetry study with Ken.

In this episode of the podcast the guys discuss Rob's recent deer hunt, the challenges of potty training, changing out hooks on crank baits and jerk baits, and they wrap up with a couple of interesting tidbits from the bass tracking study discussed in the last podcast.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about Nic's car buying history, Rob's current hunting trip, Josh's trip across the country, and they dive deep into a bass tracking study by the Texas Fish and Wildlife Service.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing superstar Jordan Lee. The guys chat about a crazy experience flying over Lake Okeechobee, Jordan fishing in college and as a co angler before turning pro, and they also pick out five "must have" set ups for fall fishing.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with western legend Roy Hawk. Topics discussed include customizing baits, sinking boats, and Nic's dog almost turning into bird food.

In this episode of the podcast the guys discuss transitioning from fishing dirty to clear water, bass biting and spitting out your bait before you can feel it, and Josh goes in depth about his experiences at last week's U.S. Open.

In this Episode the guys chat with host of "Angling Uploaded" fishing show and Major League Fishing camera man Greg Underdahl. The guys discuss Greg's unique perspective of capturing fishing both in front of and behind the camera lens. Other topics discussed include the difference scent makes on soft baits, hitch hiking after a break down, and Nic's backyard lighting fixture debacle.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with legendary west coast angler Shaun Bailey. Topics discussed include the early days of big bait fishing, a 44 pound tournament limit, giant sunfish, and the craziness of Lake Havasu during spring break. The guys also squeeze in some Q&A before the interview.

In this episode of the podcast the guys announce the latest contest winner, talk about the worst fishing advice they've ever received, and dive into some listener Q&A.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing Pro James Elam. The guys talk about a cheating incident in a tournament, fish tacos/burritos, the cat motel, and fishing during the summer/fall transition.

In this episode of the podcast the guys banter about Nic's new hat, a floating fish that went viral on the internet, traveling with 40 plus rods, and they announce a new give-away for listeners of the show.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with good friend and founder of "We Love To Fish" Rob Lever. Rob tells some inspiring stories from his time at the organization along with the usual banter from guys including Josh's close call at the lake last week.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with professional angler and guide Josh Douglas. Topics discussed include targeting bass on boulders, taking out of state guide trips, and accidentally getting a bass boat stuck on a dam. Rob also asks the "Josh's" what they think about a recent viral video of an angler claiming electronics have taken the magic out of fishing.

In this episode of the podcast the guys discuss smallmouth trying to jump into the boat, Nic's RV overheating on the top of a mountain, and taking a bass boat clear across Lake Erie.

In this episode of the Podcast the guys chat with professional angler Jason Borofka. They discuss Jason catching the same 10 lb. bass 3 separate times, in depth umbrella rigging, and most importantly Jason gives the guys some back ground on his son JT and the rare condition they are battling.

In this episode of the podcast the guys discuss getting stuck on sandbars, grilling beer-can chicken, winning a tour level tournament at 72 years old, and catching smallmouth in largemouth areas.

In this episode of the podcast the guys reminisce on some of the whackier group guide trips they've participated in. Other topics discussed include Gila monsters, river fishing, and sports coming back.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk in depth about smallmouth fishing, Nic's new motorhome adventures, and running out of gas on the reservation.

In this episode of the podcast the guys go around the table and talk Great Lakes fishing, prepping boats to run big water, traveling the northwest in an RV, and fishing in flip flops.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with Major League Fishing pro Gerald Spohrer. Topics discussed include breaking fish off on the hook set, funny excuses anglers give after a rough day on the water, and Gerald goes into detail on catching and cooking fish cajun style.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about fishing in a crowd, catching fish out of topwater boils, and they rank the most popular fishing tv shows of all time.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about off shore ledge fishing, more truck woes for Nic, and they rank the top 5 freshwater fishing baits of all time.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about fishing in the rain, fisherman being struck by lightning, crazy Florida drivers (with guest James Elam) and they wrap up the trivia challenge with the announcement of the big loser.

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about Nic's new boat, Josh's recent Airbnb dispute, unwritten rules in fishing, and more trivia.