Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode we were able to get our hands on the unreleased Berkley Nessie, and we're here to give you the complete truth about the bait that sent the whole fishing world into a frenzy a few weeks ago. I went out, I've fished it in multiple situations, I've caught fish on it, and we'll talk about the good AND the bad. We also recap the Bassmaster Elite Series event on St. Clair and we'll take some mailbag questions about the lure weight rating of rods, frog fishing, and kayak choice. 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! RTIC Coolers - New Sales Monthly!

On today's episode we get into the nitty gritty of my kayak setup. So we do a complete walkthrough of my 2023 kayak setup, including the good and bad of the new kayak, modifications, additions, and things to consider when laying out your own fishing kayak. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off* Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium - Use Code TACKLETALK10 RTIC Coolers - Keep The Adventure Going With RTIC

On today's episode, it's finally here. We have our complete 2023 ICAST recap episode! This will be a long, in-depth, objective, unbiased look at the hundreds of new products that were unveiled this year at ICAST, complete special guests including Jacob Wheeler, Edwin Evers, Brent Ehrler, and some other familiar faces! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off* Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium (Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!) RTIC Coolers (New Sales Now!)

On today's episode we are joined by special guests Paul Port and Jeremy Risley with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Paul and Jeremy recently published an interesting study investigating the effects that increased pressure on smallmouth bass in creeks and streams. So we'll take a look at their entire study and research paper including their initial goals, their methods of tracking and interpreting their data, and ultimately, their findings. Link to "Smallmouth Bass Exploitation in a Stream Fishery" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370549856_Smallmouth_Bass_Exploitation_in_a_Stream_Fishery Link to Constant Contact Form (Arkansas Game and Fish Commision) https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001x98VhqjTlI5FFUKjGc4UMhSp_aRdGI4xBQDKeE0OKZA-tDaAAOTt39q8g_u04deZL3sf09rdf7fLSrIm3XJiA9TUFxm2TNnaWstHc2IkHfU%3D Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! (Some exclusions apply) Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium: Used Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! RTIC Outdoors: New Sales Now!

On today's episode we are joined by one of the absolute legends of the sport, Mr. Denny Brauer. We chat with Denny about everything from growing up fishing small farm creeks, to finding himself on the front of the Wheaties box, and (of course) anything and everything 'jig fishing'. So we cover flipping, pitching, jig choice, your mindset, line, rods, reels, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!) RTIC Coolers (New Soft Cooler Sale right now!)

On today's episode we take a sneak peek at some brand new gear that could be making an appearance at next month's ICAST from brands like Shimano, Rapala, Zman and more. We also cover a little pro fishing with the Major League Fishing team series that just wrapped up with a not-so-surprising winner, and we take some listener questions from the mailbag about summer baits, building a spinning combo, and knot choice. 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 RTIC Outdoors - Brand New 4th of July Sales going on right now!

On today's episode, we are joined by the 2023 Bassmaster Classic Champion himself, Mr. Jeff Gustafson. We chat with Gussy about life since his Classic victory, every little bit of gear he used to win, and we dive into the world of vertical presentations for bass. 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!) RTIC Outdoors (4th Of July bundles avaialble now!)

On today's episode we examine different lure colors and the rate at which they change or disappear at different depths in the water column. We also have a kayak update, we recap Stage 5 of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, and we take a few listener questions about 2 piece rods, frogs, and the benefits of learning to use a baitcaster vs. just sticking with spinning gear. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off Additional support by: Dakota Lithium - Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off RTIC Outdoors - New Father's Day Bundles Out Now! Check us out at www.tackletalkpodcast.com or on Facebook and Instagram @tackletalkpodcast

On today's episode we talk about my 10 Golden Rules for Bass Fishing. These are 10 things that I think every single angler should consider when they're out there on the water, not only to catch more fish, but to fully appreciate and responsibly enjoy the sport. We also have a final farewell 1-year update on the Old Town 106 PDL and we recap the Bassmaster Elite Series at the Sabine River. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off Additional support by: Dakota Lithium - Use Code: TACKLETALK10 RTIC Outdoors - New 52QT Ultra Light Wheeled Cooler Out Now Check us out at www.tackletalkpodcast.com or on Facebook and Instagram @tackletalkpodcast

On today's episode we break down the basics of bass fishing electronics! We cover what you need to know about down imaging vs side imaging, and what role they play on the water to increase your efficiency. We also save you a ton of money with some last minute Memorial Day sales, and we take a few listener questions about scent and rod choice. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium - Use code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! RTIC Outdoors - New 52QT Ultra Light Wheeled Cooler Available!

On today's episode, it's that time of year. Spring has spring, the water is warming, and we're trying to trick big sassy fish into crushing topwater. So with that in mind, today we dive into the world of Poppers. We cover what gear to throw them on, where to throw them, and some great poppers at all different price points. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we check all the boxes. We have a discussion about how to find good creek fishing spots, we have sales on a killer budget rod AND reel, we talk about some gear in a long overdue segment of Studs & Duds, and we recap the Bassmaster Elite Series at lay Lake. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we talk about a piece of fishing tackle that's often maligned but serves a very important role in my lineup... the snap! So we'll talk about (and debunk) a few of the reasons people don't use snaps, and then we'll talk about the merits of snaps, when to use them, when not to use them, and what to keep in mind when choosing a snap. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we open up the mailbag to take a TON of your fishing questions right here on the show. We cover Post-Spawn fishing, gear selection, overrated and underrated lures, budget gear, adapting to your conditions, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we have a bracket style showdown between EIGHT of the most popular jerk baits on the planet. I've fished all 8 of these jerk baits side by side so that we can accurately compare them in a 1v1 showdown until only one is left standing. Who wins? Who loses? And do you agree? Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we take a peak behind the curtain at my favorite tackle shop, and many of yours too! We sit down with Brian and Adam, the two VP's of American Legacy Fishing to chat about their philosophies to customer relations, the joys and challenges to operating a growing tackle website, MAP pricing, the best budget gear, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we talk about the contents of my personal river tackle box! As we head into Spring, and with more and more people interested in checking out their local rivers and moving water, we go over the exact lures, brands, sizes, and colors (with pricing) that I ALWAYS have with me. Whether your just curious about what usually makes cut for me, or interested in building your own box, buckle up for some nitty gritty gear talk! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

Ladies and gentleman on today's episode we welcome on Houman Nikmanesh, of Bixpy Motors. We have Houman on to talk about the crazy world of kayak motors, and what anglers need to know if they're interested in adding a little power and speed to their kayak. He was also nice enough to give us the very first exclusive peak at the brand new motor that Bixpy is dropping TODAY, complete with a discount just for us. Bixpy Discount: https://bixpy.com/tackletalk Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we have a complete recap of the entire 2023 Bassmaster Classic experience. From takeoff, to the huge Classic Expo, to the final weigh-in complete with full access to the media-only press conference with Top 6 anglers! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

He's back! Today we are joined once again by aquatic biologist Shan O'Gorman. We chat about seemingly everything including temperature changes, depth changes, oxygen levels, light penetration, and how all of these things effect a bass's behavior and biology. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Missile Baits owner, John Crews. We talk with John about the 2023 Elite season, starting and maintaining very successful lure company, and we talk some new products and old favorites. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we open up the mailbag to take YOUR fishing questions about rods, reels, baits, techniques, strategy, and more. We also preview Spring Fishing Classic sales from bass pro and cabalas. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF! Additional Support Provided by: Dakota Lithium (Code: TACKLETALK10) RTIC Outdoors

On today's episode we have a special guest that drops by: Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Trenton Irwin. But we're not here to talk football, we're here to talk bass fishing! Trenton is an avid angler and we talk about his roots fishing, balancing fishing and football, and how California fishing is different than Cincinnati. We also recap the second Bassmaster Elite Series event of the year. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!* Additional Support Provided By: RTIC Outdoors and Dakota Lithium

It's about to be spring and red baits are all the rage, so we'll take a look at 10 of my favorite red lures, exact models, colors, sizes, prices, and more. We also have some Columbus Fishing Expo recap, and competitive fishing is back with events just finishing up from both Major League Fishing and Bassmaster! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*

On today's episode we are joined by a VERY special guest, the one and only, Mr. Jimmy Houston. We have the honor of sitting down with one of the most iconic and important anglers on the face of the Earth for a full hour as we talk baits, tournaments, faith, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

On today's episode we review the most expensive rod I've ever bought. Is it worth it? I'll give you my 100% honest opinion as we break down it's sensitivity, balance, price, feel, components, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off* Additional Support by: RTIC Coolers & Dakota Lithium

On today's episode we are joined by Researcher for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Zak Slagle. We chat with Zak about an interesting study he just published tracking smallmouth bass movement on Lake Erie. Where were these fish? How far were they moving? And most importantly.. where were they moving to? LINK TO ZAK'S STUDY: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366947748_Are_smallmouth_bass_more_mobile_in_large_lakes_than_once_thought Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

On today's episode we take a look at maybe the most technologically advanced bait caster ever made, but is it practical? We've got all the details, the price, the weight, the features, the technology, and more for the brand new Daiwa IM Z Limitbreaker HD-C XH. Brought To You By: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

On today's episode we join you (sort of) LIVE from the Cincinnati Fishing Expo! So we talk about some of the great local companies that were there to show off their gear and we'll hear from some of you, the listeners! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*

On today's episode we talk about building an off-season checklist. So we've got 10 things you should do before Spring to get ready for a great 2023 fishing season! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF your order!*

On today's episode, back by popular demand, is our annual New Years Resolutions episode! So we will recap that last 3 years worth of resolutions, and give you five brand new ones for 2023! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

Welcome to the 2022 Swimmy Awards, bass fishing's biggest night of the year! During the program this evening we will have the honor of recognizing the best (and worst) of the fishing industry in 2022, complete with some of the biggest name in show business, movie stars, past presidents, and more! DISCLAIMER: This is a completely fake and satirical award show. The awards are not real, the International Academy of Important Fishing Awards (IAIFA) is not real, and these awards or their winners are not endorsed by any of the shows partners. This is simply a light-hearted recap of 2022. Please have a sense of humor, and thank you all for being good sports! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we are joined by the owner of Big Joshy Swimbaits, Mark Minshall. I've wanted to have Mark on for a while now to take a little glimpse behind the curtain of one of my favorite baits on the planet. They're an Ohio staple.. the legendary Big Joshy Swimbait. We talk about their production, their design, their philosophy, prepping for show season, and a whole lot more on today's episode of Tackle Talk. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*

On this episode we have a very long and in-depth mailbag episode. So we answer YOUR questions about snaps, ned rigs, jerkbaits, reels, rods, and a ton more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Order!*

On today's epsiode we are joined by another one of the Elite Series young guns, Alex Redwine. This is a cool episode because Alex actually grew up about 40 minutes away from me here in southern Ohio. So we chat about his first year fishing on bass fishing's biggest stage, and because he's an Ohio guy, we talk about river fishing. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off your order!

On today's episode we are joined by Elite Series Pro, Matty Wong! We talk about Matty's super unique and interesting backstory and road to professional fishing, but we also spend over an hour going over the ins and outs of glide baits. We cover choosing a bait, how to work them, line choice, floating vs suspending vs sinking glides, multi jointed vs single jointed glides, rod choice, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

Hold on to your wallets! This is going to be the most comprehensive Black Friday episode we've ever done. We've got spreadsheets, we've got formulas, and we are going to objectively compare biggest fishing Black Friday deals of the year. We will go the best deals for all the big brands, and help you decided where you should order from! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off! *Code not valid with Black Friday sales

On today's episode we talk about 6 things you can do to help make yourself a better angler that cost $0! We also give our first impressions on some brand new baits, which we separate into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off!

On today's episode we have an honest, in-depth review on a surprising little topwater and jerkbait rod, there was an actual 10lb smallmouth caught on Lake Erie, and lessons we can learn from an out of state fishing trip. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

It's spooky season! Which can only mean one thing.. We're going to talk spooks! We've got 5 tips to help make you a better spook angler, we give you an honest review of the 6th Sense Fishing Garage Sale sack, and we cover a big shakeup in the world of competitive fishing. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off!

On today's episode we are joined by the one and only Kevin "The Baitman" Baxter. Kevin is an encyclopedia of baits and has been around the fishing industry for quite a while. So we chat with him about some of his favorite retro baits, some overrated baits, and I ask him for his unfiltered opinion on MY favorite baits. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we are joined by back-to-back Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year, Jacob Wheeler. Jacob joins us for a full hour to talk about his absolute domination of the Bass Pro Tour over the past few years, his approach to competitive fishing, his favorite fall tips and tactics, and a ton more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: JW20 for 20% Off all Jacob Wheeler Signature Series Rods! (Offer Valid 10/17/22 - 10/31/22)

On today's episode, we have the return of the mail bag! We answer an hour's worth of YOUR fishing questions right here on the show. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we take a look at a new neko worm from Nories that will definitely catch your attention, we talk about why the buzzgrub should be in your box this time of year, we highlight 3 pieces of used fishing gear between $50 and $70 that you can buy right now, annnnd I guess we do have to briefly touch on two scumbags that cheated in a walleye tournament. Brought To You By: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk

On today's episode we dive into the world of Prop Baits. The specific time and place I like to use them, a comparison of two of the most popular prop baits on the market (River2Sea Whopper Plopper vs. Berkley Choppo), and we have a massive discount on the winning bait just for you guys! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK25 for 25% off ALL Berkley Baits (through October 2, 2022) For all other orders: Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% OFF!

On today's episode we have the privilege of talking to the one and only, Takumi Ito! We chat with Taku about his roots growing up fishing in Japan, his transition to the United States, and how he uses those Japanese techniques to his advantage. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

On today's episode we talk about the pro's and con's of 4 popular ned rig worms, we take a peak at the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule, and a Bassmaster Opens competitor takes a tumble. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!*

On today's episode we spotlight a small-ish tackle company that's kicking out killer jigs and soft plastics. We review our four favorite products, what makes them so darn good, and we save you some money on them as well! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off!

On today's episode we take a look at 4 new, very odd topwater baits and give our initial opinions, we recap the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season, and we save you a TON of money on gear with some upcoming Labor Day Sales. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com/tackletalk Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we come full circle with an episode we did a few years ago about the Fall Transition. We're going to revisit that episode, what I've learned since then, and give you an updated three baits to throw during the Fall Transition. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK for 10% off your next order!*