Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

Today we have a killer show that ends with a KILLER deal, on one of the best selling rods of the last 5-10 years! It's a deal so good, you have to do a double take, but I promise, it's real. We also tackle the topic of scented soft plastics in this week's fishing poll, and in the mailbag we discuss rod and reel cleaning, the Tatula X vs Shimano SLX XT, budget musky setups, and more! LINK TO ARDENT REEL CLEANING KIT: https://amzn.to/41hC14E Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAPRIL Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode, we talk about some of our favorite unique lure colors from various manufacturers, we have Bassmaster and Major League Fishing results, we discuss our current tackle buying habits amid the myriad of price increases, and in the Mailbag we talk spooking fish, round bait casters, motors vs sonar, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAPRIL Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we talk BED FISHING. It's almost spawn time (here in the Midwest) so it's a great time to go over 5 tips to improve your bed fishing success. Then the Fishing Poll today, staying on theme, we ask you what your favorite bed fishing bait is. We also have NEW gear from Great Lakes Finesse, 6th Sense Fishing, Megabass, Newport Vessels, and more. And in The Mailbag we answer your questions about springtime transition areas, pond fishing, the Hydrowave, lure issues, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen, LIVE from a hotel room at 2am in Knoxville, Tennessee (with nothing but my laptop's microphone), we are going to bring you a brief recap and everything you need to know about the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen, it's classic week! In a mere 3 days, the 2026 Bassmaster Classic will kick off at the Tennessee River in Knoxville, and someone's life will change forever. So, it only seems right that we give you a proper preview of the biggest weekend in bass fishing. And to do that, we have enlisted the help of Bassmaster's own Ronnie Moore. So today, we will dive into some classic memories, a Tennessee River overview, predictions, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we talk PRESPAWN! We talk about what's actually going on in the prespawn, where to target, what baits to throw, and what baits NOT to throw. We also discuss a look at what size fluorocarbon to use for squarebill crankbaits, Bass Pro Shops announces their annual Spring Fishing Classic deals, and we answer your questions about two-piece rods, pond structure, affordable sunglasses, and budget rod recommendations, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Today we have a 'reel' great episode for you… because we're talking fishing reels. Specifically, I'm going to give you my pick for THE MOST UNDERRATED spinning reel on the market. Then, in the Fishing Poll, you tell us who your favorite spinning reel manufacturer is.. but there's a catch. And in the Mailbag we answer questions about learning lessons from live sonar even if you don't use it personally, Abu Garcia, changing your old fishing line and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode: A study examines the effects of CREATINE supplementation in largemouth bass, we talk about the lure that you are LEAST confident in, the Bassmaster Elite Series wraps up their second event of the season at Lake Martin, and we get into some great topics in the mailbag including soft plastic brands, prespawn bait choice, bladed jigs, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode: Megabass announces their new 2026 products, the Bassmaster Elite Series is back, we have a little Columbus Fishing Expo recap, we get to see who your favorite anglers are, and in the mailbag we tackle some great topics including swimbaits being scams, $100 baitcasers, value gear, hibernating crawfish, and more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we are joined by a gentleman you've probably not familiar with… yet. But that's going to change very soon. Today we talk with a young entrepreneur with a very cool solution to your hard bait storage headaches, as we sit down with the founder of SlotTech Campbell Coyle. This young man is positioning himself to single-handedly turn the tackle storage space on it's head, and we have the pleasure of being his first full interview. SlotTech Website: www.c-2fishing.com (Launches Thursday, February 5) Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we have a our recap of our first ever visit to the famous East Tennessee Fishing Show, a pipeline has collapsed and is dumps millions of gallons of raw sewage into one of the nation's biggest rivers, we debate and discuss which hand you should reel with on a spinning and casting setup, and as always we dive into some fun mailbag topics. National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com USE CODE: TACKETALK26 at checkout to save money on your tickets! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode: Pro tournaments are officially back, the fishing world says goodbye to a past Bassmaster Classic champion, we hit a TON of topics in today's rapid fire segment, we talk high end vs budget gear in the fishing poll, and we answer questions about dropshots, YakAttack products, and more! National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we have some big new gear announcements from Shimano, we talk flukes with 2023 MLF Angler of the Year Matt Becker, we debate the merits of Round Bend vs. EWG worm hooks, and we tackle YOUR questions about budget rods, beginner electronics, our favorite glide baits and more in this week's mailbag. National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY to save! Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we get to announce our BRAND NEW partnerships for 2026, we have some awesome news coming out of Arkansas as they try to beef up their trophy fishing potential, we ask you about your experience with 'fuzzy baits' so far, and we crack open the mailbag!

On today's episode, back by popular demand, we have our SEVENTH annual New Years Resolutions episode! In this episode we recap the past six years of resolutions, and give you FIVE BRAND NEW resolutions for 2026.

On today's episode we are joined by our friend, and former Vice President of American Legacy Fishing Brian Dolne for a completely candid, honest conversation about the closure of ALF. We discuss the timeline of the last few months, important updates for those with outstanding orders/points/memberships, and the silver lining that has everyone very excited for the future.

On today's episode take a hard look at when and why the FLASH of your lure matters, we discuss the single most important feature of a Neko Rig with some help from elite series pro Easton Fothergill, we get to see who is YOUR favorite pro fishing league right now, and we discuss the importance of vertical vs horizontal action and drawing power in the winter. Link to Bass After Dark Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/bZUf7H9fb_4?si=Ic0PHsg-mURvP94i

Today we have a full recap of what ended up at my door once the dust (and my credit card activity) settled after all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we have a brand new segment called the Tackle Talk Pro Tip featuring one of the most impressive professional anglers on tour today, we answer your questions about kayak stability and reading basic electronics, and we have an update on the annual Swimmy Awards.

On today's episode we discuss some tips for cold-weather kayak fishing, we take an in-depth look and compare 4 of the biggest names in braided line, and more!