Lines & Tines with Spencer Graves

Rob Jordan has been tournament fishing since he was five years old. After a successful run, he pulled himself out of competition because of the state of the fishing industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Criag Lipscomb has been talking with the Alabama Marine Police about the increase in permit activity after the boating accident on Smith Lake.  Tournament fishermen feel "under attack" even though this permit has been in place for years. The main reason they feel under attack is due to lack of enforcement.  Rep. Lipscomb is working to get the wording, parameters and verbiage changed in an effort to help public safety and tournaments in the state.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella has been a lifelong hunter, conservationist, author, podcast host and TV personality. Steven and Spencer share stories of the outdoors along with where the population numbers are now.    Catch MeatEater live on tour in DecemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Dunkin is a former FLW Touring Professional who is now the voice of bass fishing for the Alabama Bass Trail and the National Professional Fishing League, the NPFL.  Hunter Baughman has been on the NPFL since day one and has the most amazing story that began when he was just nine months old.  Hunter shares a wild story about how a person wanted to show him where to fish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Scott Shares the secrets behind calling deer into your stand. Jeff shows us, explains how and when to call, to give you more success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Morgan Hylton might be one of the youngest owners and manager of an outfitter in the country! She runs Almost Heaven Plantation, in the South Carolina Low Country. It's incredible to see how much she knows about the hunting industry but also why its so vital to the family unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Bassmaster and Major League Fishing have released their schedules for the Bass Pro Tour and the Elites for 2026. Some are well known fisheries while a few are newer additions.  Your local DNR might be doing and handling more than you're aware of so know who to complain to with a solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of bass fishing has been against "scopers" but what they don't know is most of them know how to win without it.  Tucker Smith, an Elite Series rookie, shared his three National Championships in High School, the million dollar tournament with Bass Pro Shops and his Elite Series win on Lake Fork.  On top of all that, Smith shared how his friendship with fishing legend, Aaron Martens impacts him to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Ingram helped make history with the North American Grand Slam, shooting a turkey of every species in America. The way it was historic was with two hunter, Justin and Brandi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock Mosley sees some issues with professional tournament fishing but it's something that can change and it's a bit "old school." Mosley also has some faith in the new generation and where the technology is headed.  Mosley shared his "welcome to the pros" moment and who he believes will be the newest generations KVDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Daniel Vasquez break down how the "Century Belt" doesn't mean nearly as much in Texas as it does anywhere else.  Pros are pros and shouldn't be fishing with other pros during the season.  How Jason Christie could make Paul Marks some money! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Stamps started his social media influencer campaign as a way to prove people wrong. For years, he would catch big bags of bass and that caused people to question him. Now, he's sponsored, has hundred of thousands of followers and staying humble and rooted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've had a taste of your dream, Garrett Paquette will stop at nothing to make it happen again. As a former Bassmaster Elite, his dreams ended with mistakes and poor finishes. All that has done is fuel his fire to get back there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3x Redcrest Winner, Dustin Connell, shares his opinions on the negativity in bass fishing, his take on the "no information rules," and being a first time father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ways that some pros have been accused of cheating is wild! Spencer and Daniel break down a recent trip to Guntersville and Daniels obsession with keeping catfish and crappie during bass tournaments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Armstrong took home the win on the Kissimmee Chain in Florida. Over three days he sacked some massive bags! He shared what worked and what he looked for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the proposed slot limit against tournament fishing hit social media, an uproar began. The Coosa River is one of the countries most famed fisheries and a financial generator for the local cities and state. The proposed 14-20 slot limit would crush those areas. Kay Donaldson, the director of the Alabama Bass Trail was one of the more vocal voices, taking the fight to the state capitol. We discussed the impacts and now the decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer sits down with lifelong hunter, Jeff Barnes, to discuss the issues facing hunting and conservation along with stories from the fieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Vasquez was a Top 10 co-angler in Bassmaster. After the program was shuttered, he decided to move to Alabama for his career in professional fishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slick Johnson sits down with Spencer Graves. They talk about proposed slot limits, the good, the bad, the ugly of tournament fishing and what "scopers" do better that makes them more efficient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves caught up with Kay Donaldson of the Alabama Bass Trail (ABT,) Lee Holmes of Sylacauga Marine and Gene Gilliland, the Director of Conservation for BASS (Bassmaster,) on the current proposal of a 14-20 inch, tournament only slot limit for the Coosa River. The Coosa River is 6 lakes, all connected with dams, in Alabama. Weiss, Neely Henry, Logan Martin, Lay, Mitchell and Jordan. Most of these lakes are used by tournament anglers on a routine basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan sit down to talk about his crazy boat wreck in New York and the drama with Forward Facing Sonar in the NPFL and BassmasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves sat down with Slade Johnston, Macy Watkins and Riley White. We share stories of success in the field but also "failures." Slade has a new venture that allows people the chance to hunt while trading hunts on their land. Macy has a new lifestyle brand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Logan and Spencer Graves talk the most recent drama in professional fishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan talk about the Florida swing with the BASS Elites, cheating in tournaments and the differences in fishing tidal fisheries, like the St John River.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan share their thoughts on an MLF Angler being suspended, a boat crash in Florida and a BASS Elite Pro ruining fish habitat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While everyone is talking about Forward Facing Sonar, we are hitting the real side of tournament fishing. The goal is to catch the five biggest fish...how you do it, depends on where the fish are. Also, how safe are inflatable life jackets and where is the line with weekend warrriors fishing in the middle of a major tournament?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves sits down with MLF Bass Pro Tour angler, Ryan Salzman and multi tournament winner on Guntersville, Hayden Marbut. Forward Facing Sonar is ruining competitive fishing but is it a technique, an equalizer or cheating? Redcrest 2024 is coming to Lay Lake and the Expo is at the BJCC, March 14-17!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan talk about bad beats, boat etiquette and kicking off the 2024 season on Logan Martin in Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan talk about their experiences with those "sharing information" in fishing tournaments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Logan joins the NPFL while fishing the Bass Elites. We break down mindsets, electronics and how to approach new bodies of water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves was joined by Wes Logan and Joseph Webster, two Bassmaster Elites. They talked fishing, hunting and marriage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves and Wes Logan share tips on practicing effectively for an upcoming tournament. Plus, best practices on being a coangler and a boater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anglers are always looking for sponsorships but what really goes into that and how do you get them? We also break down the schedule and how some lakes will set up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis "T-Bone" Turner is a staple in the hunting world. From his humble beginnings to meeting the guys of Realtree to being able to own his own land and the work that goes into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Van Nostrand is an American shotgunner, dog trainer and wingshooter. We cover hunting rights, how dogs can change a hunt, and the way shotgunning boosted her confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cal Hardie, Whitetail Properties, shares with us how to transform your property into a better hunting spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Graves sits down with Jim "Jimbo" Mathley, the premiere spotted bass guide, on Lake Lanier. The two discuss the differences in being a tournament angler and a weekend warrior. We dive into Jimbo's past, different styles and what to think when planning to fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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