Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

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!*

On today's episode: It's been a while, so we open up the Mailbag and answer a ton of your fishing question right here on the show. Did your question make it? Presented by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off!*

On today's episode we're joined by the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Jay Przekurat. We chat with Mr. Century Belt himself about his career path so far, his recent HUGE win on the St. Lawrence River, and we pick his brain on the wonderful world of dropshotting. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% off your next order!

On today's episode: We talk about putting together a summer pattern, we answer a few listener questions, Major League Fishing makes an angler forfeit their Stage One money and points, and this week's clickbait story of the week you need to watch out for. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Entire Order! *Some exclusions apply.

On today's episode, we have a complete recap of ICAST 2022. I flew down and attended ICAST myself for the first time, JUST so that we could talk about it on today's episode. The good, the bad, the ugly.. the newest baits, the most anticipated rods and reels, the award winners, the junk and duds, we cover it all and we're joined by some awesome guests, including: Kevin Van Dam, Gerald Swindle, Brent Ehler, Chris Zaldain, Ott DeFoe, Mark Rose, Brett Hite, Matt Robertson, John Crews, David Fritts, Michael Neal, Alton Jones Jr., Alex Rudd, Kevin Brightwell, Alex Davis, Joe Meyer, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we talk tips for fishing Chatterbaits! We also breakdown the Tackle Talk Podcast summer box from Dark Horse Tackle and as expected, the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are smoking smallmouth on the St. Lawrence River. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we do a side by side comparison between the Shimano Curado K 200 with the newer Shimano Curado 150 MGL. We also talk "new" products that aren't really new but claim to be, and we prep for a smallie beatdown on the St. Lawrence River at this week's Bassmaster Elite Series stop. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode a new state record Smallmouth was caught in New York, we have some inside information about new baits coming out from the biggest company in the industry, and we deep cranking for Summer fish. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode, we give you a sneak peak at two brand new lures that will be coming out at ICAST and we answer a few of your questions about reel choice and fishing knots. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we review the hottest bait on the market right now, the Megabass Sleeper Gill. I got one, I've thrown it, I've fished it, and as always I will give you my completely unbiased opinion. All that and more on this episode of Tackle Talk. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we talk about 3 great worms to throw in the summertime. We also recap Stage 5 of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, and we alk about a brand new kayak that was just released. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we have the return of the mailbag. You guys have been asking for another mailbag episode so here it is, loaded with your fishing questions. We also have some Elite Series results from Pickwick lake, and a heck of a giveaway from American Legacy Fishing. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode I give you guys my first impression on the new kayak I just bought. We cover the initial pros and cons, and things to think about if you're venturing into the world of pedal drive kayaks. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode we talk about WHEN you should start throwing topwater each year, we pay our respects to a pioneer of the sport, and we recap smackdown the Bassmaster Elite Series put on Lake Fork. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

Welcome to Episode 4 of Breaking the Mold, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This 4-part series goes in-depth with some of the most creative, unique, and impactful lure designers in the fishing industry today. On today's episode we are joined by Berkley MaxScent guru, Mr. Mark Sexton. We chat about the MaxScent development process, testing, formula, and more! Presented By: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Breaking the Mold, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This 4-part series goes in-depth with some of the most creative, unique, and impactful lure designers in the fishing industry today. On today's episode we have the pleasure of being joined by 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion, one of the best anglers on the planet and a heck of a lure designer for Rapala, Mr. Ott DeFoe. Presented By: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Breaking the Mold, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This 4-part series goes in-depth with some of the most creative, unique, and impactful lure designers in the fishing industry today. On today's episode we talk jigs with owner and designer of Beast Coast Fishing, Derek Carr. Presented By: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

Ladies and Gentleman welcome to Episode 1 of Breaking the Mold, presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This 4-part series goes in-depth with some of the most creative, unique, and impactful lure designers in the fishing industry today. On today's episode we are joined by the designer of the Rage Tail family of products, Mr. Steve Big O Parks! Presented By: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episdoe we reveal what we've been working on for months, the next multipart series from the Tackle Talk Podcast. We unveil the subject, the guests, the reasons, and so much more. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Order!

On today's episode we break down our TOP 3 Spinning reels for under $70, and we catch you up to speed on all things Bassmaster Elite and Major League Fishing. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Order!

On today's episode we completely build a creek box from the ground up, we recap the 2022 MLF Redcrest and the Bassmaster Elites at Santee Cooper, and a brand new service from American Legacy that's designed to do two things: Save you money and provide you with more perks than you know what to do with. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Order!

On today's episode, we go in-depth into what has been my personal little secret weapon for years, something I call the Buzzgrub. Not only do we spill the beans on what it is, where to throw it, and how specifically to fish it, but we unveil the BRAND NEW lure that I've been working on with the help of Cody from Jigmasters for months, which was designed SPECIFICALLY for this presentation. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off Your Entire Order *Some exclusions apply

On today's episode the mailbag returns, full of question submitted by YOU the Tackle Talk listeners. Tune in to see if your question gets answered! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off!

On today's episode, in the spirit of March Madness I've created an 8 lure bracket to determine, in my opinion, the best type of soft plastic lure of all time. Will you agree? Tune in to find out! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off! Dark Horse Tackle www.darkhorsetackle.com Tackle Talk Spring Boxes Available Now!

On today's episode we recap the WINNING BAIT from the 2022 Bassmaster Classic. We also talk about the tournament and results in general, and we tackle the topic of differentiating baits for largemouth vs. smallmouth. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: "TACKLETALK10" for 10% Off! . Dark Horse Tackle www.darkhorsetackle.com A limited number of Tackle Talk Spring Boxes are back available!

On todays episode we shine the light on three small custom lure makers that I've been impressed with recently, we have some results from the Bassmaster Elite Series at the Harris Chain and Major League Fishing at Lake Fork, and of course, we preview the Bassmaster Classic. . Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: "TACKLETALK10" for 10% Off! . Dark Horse Tackle www.darkhorsetackle.com Use Code: "TACKLETALK20" for 20% Off!