Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode we are joined by FLW Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler Grae Buck. We get to know Grae a little better, but we also spend quite a bit of time talking about the technique of dropshotting.

On today's episode we tackle the topic of jig fishing. Specifically, we're going to go over the three most popular head designs of bass jigs, what purpose they serve, what to look for, and how to fish them properly.

On today's episode we are joined by Matt Strykul, or SBFishingTV as many of you know him from YouTube, not to talk about bass - but to talk about Musky. So you're going to hear Matt and I talk about the challenges and lessons that we think can be learned by switching it up and targeting a new species.

On today's episode we go over some cheap and easy kayak modifications to make your life easier on and off the water, a guy breaks the world record for the most fish caught in 24 hours, and we save you some money on the always-popular Chatterbait.

On today's episode we are joined by the owner of Lobina Lures, Brian Bolander. We talk with Brian about their most popular lure, a popper called the Rico, as well as it's design, it's connection to one of the most successful bass anglers of all time, and what to expect from Lobina Lures in the future!

On today's episode we cover the top 3 lures you need to be throwing when fall rolls around, an important online benefit tournament for a fellow angler, and we tell you how to get 40% off a great fishing backpack.

It's mail bag day here at the Tackle Talk Podcast! We are answering your questions right here on the show. We're also going to go over a huge announcement from the federal government about public hunting and fishing land, and we bring you a screaming deal on some high quality jigs.

This week we are joined by 2020 Bassmaster Classic Champion Hank Cherry! We break down his 2020 Classic win, talk about the road that got him there, and we end the show by talking a little bit about jerkbait fishing.

On today's episode we go over our top 5 tips for fishing offshore without electronics. We'll cover fishing points, humps, depth changes, and how you can do all that effectively from a boat, kayak, or even the shore without a fancy sonar, Navionics, or a depth finder.

On today's episode we cover the winning products from each category of iCast 2020, we go over the results of the Bassmaster Elite Series events on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain, and we tell you about a great deal on the coolest tackle storage boxes on the market.

This week we are joined by Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour angler Jeff Sprague! We chat with Jeff about the Major League Fishing season, and some of his favorite tactics for targeting Summertime bass.

On today's episode we break down the new 2021 products from Z-Man, we recap Major League Fishing Stage 5 at Sturgeon Bay, and we save you some serious money on the most popular braid on the market.

Today's esisode is Part 1 of our 2021 New Product Showcase featuring the new offerings from Strike King and Lews. We will break down each product individually, tell you what we like and what we don't like, and we will give you an honest opinion on these new products we will see on the shelves in 2021.

On today's episode we are joined by musician and avid angler, Billy Strings. We catch up with Billy while he's had a little break from touring and we find out that he's been spending most of that free time out on the water.

On this episode we are joined by Mr. Gary Dobyns, owner and founder of Dobyns Rods, to discuss rod design, testing procedures, the history of Dobyns Rods, and so much more.

Today's episode is all about wet wading. Specifically, we're going to cover the gear that you need, and we're going to keep it to a tight budget so we can get you started wet wading like a pro for under $100.

We sit down with fisheries biologist Shan O'Gorman to talk about the science of bass fishing. We cover the specifics of the food chain in your typical pond or lake, how to manage a body of water to produce bigger bass, and some techniques to locate and target bigger fish.

Today we review one of the most iconic reels of the past 5 years, and we celebrate the return of professional fishing.

Cody Jennings, Owner and Founder of JigMasters, joins us to talk about what goes into designing a better jig, pro staff culture, and how to work with businesses on social media.

On today's episode we talk frog fishing and some simple tips to make you a better frog angler, a popular lure manufacturer gets bought out, and we bid a fond farewell to Evinrude boat motors.

All 3 major professional fishing circuits announce when they will return, we give you our top ten bed fishing tips, and one of the most popular baits of all time is on sale.

You don't want to miss this one! The man himself, YouTube angler Mikeybalzz joins us to talk fishing for a full 45 minutes. We cover fishing on YouTube, how to break down new water, line selection, rod specs, some great fishing stories, and more!

Today's episode is all about kayak fishing! We'll cover what you need to know before you hit the water, what gear you need, and how to effectively fish from a kayak.

Today's episode is all about topwater: What setups you need, the 5 lures you need to be throwing, and when and where to throw them.

On today's shows we rank the top 3 casting rods under $150, iCast is cancelled, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces its 2020 inductees, and we bring you a $14 waterproof backpack.

Today's episode is going to be a little different. Today we're talking about one state's decision to ban all motorized boats for the time being, and why it makes ABSOLUTELY ZERO sense.

Today's episode is all about fishing flooded conditions. Specifically: what kind of baits to throw, where to target, and how to make the best out of a bad situation.

On today's episode we take a look at a very underrated bait for this time of year, we cover to some major tournament cancellations due to the coronavirus, and we check out a great spinnerbait that's on clearance right now.

On today's episode we DON'T talk about Coronavirus, we break down Stage 3 of the MLF season on Lake Fork, we find out why in the world chatterbaits are selling for $50, and we save you some money on a brand new braid that just hit the market.

On today's episode we're going to cover everything you need to know about photography and fishing. That means what type of camera to buy, how to shoot by yourself, how to edit, and more.

On today's episode we take a look at 3 of the best baits for prespawn bass fishing, we save you some money on a great bait casting reel, and we dare to ask the question "Is the Bassmaster Classic now irrelevant?"

We have a very special guest on today's episode! Bassmaster Elite Series angler Kyle Welcher stops by to tournaments, tackle, and the state of the fishing industry.

On today's episode we recap the MLF Stage 1 event at Lake Eufala, we take a look at the dumbest fishing article of the week, and we debate whether or not you should use a snap when fishing.

On today's episode we're talking about a three cent fishing hack that's going to fix problems you didn't even know you had, we'll talk about the one thing you might be overlooking that you need to do before the 2020 fishing season, and we'll tell you how you can win a free Shimano Curado DC.

On today's episode we talk with Top Fishing Deals founder Jesse Kirk, the man on a mission to save you money on your favorite fishing gear.

We dive into why you should probably take a look at your local fishing expo, gear that's on sale that you should probably know about, and unfortunately we mourn the passing of a true bass fishing icon.

This episode is all about the iCast awards. Specifically, the last 4 years worth of winners in the freshwater categories. We're going to take a look and see if they actually ended up becoming staples in the tackleboxes of regular bass anglers.

We talk about the New Years Resolutions you should be making as a bass angler in 2020, a giant fish caught in a very surprising area of the country, and we hit the mail bag.

We talk about the 5 rod and reel combos you need to bass fishing. That's it. No more. No less. We'll break down each of them in detail and go over what purpose each combo serves.

We review the top 3 lures for open water bass fishing in the wintertime, and we're going to talk about a $100 bass fishing net.

We go over all the best 2019 Black Friday deals on rods, reels, combos, apparel, and more.

Why you should stop paying $4, $5, $6 a jig and start making your own. Even if you're not comfortable with it, I'm going to walk you through all of the steps to become your own jig maker, save you a ton of money, and put a lot better quality jigs in your tackle box.

The state of Illinois gets a surprising new state record Smallmouth bass, we take a look at how to effectively use Google Maps to find new fishing spots, and a specific rod you're probably going to want to avoid.

We tackle the age old question: What's the best baitcasting reel under $100? In addition, we get to a soft plastic showdown and some bass fishing news from around the industry.

Adam Terry stop by to talk to us about his very unique lure collection, photography, his personal story, and the fishing Instagram and YouTube scene.

Breaking News: Major League Fishing acquires the FLW. How did we get here and what does it mean for the future of the sport of fishing?

THE bass lure you need to be throwing during the Fall transition, and in-depth review of the Deps Buzzjet Jr., and a wild weekend story of Musky madness.

Does the color of my lure matter? If you've ever asked yourself this, you are in luck. In this episode we dive into the world of color choice for frogs, buzzbaits, cranks, jigs, soft plastics, and more more.

My unpopular opinion on one of the most popular hooks on the market, a finesse rig you've probably never heard of, and the pros and cons of fluorocarbon vs. monofilament for crank baits.