Scales N Tales

Latest Episodes:

Episode 76 TJ Francis and Taylor Hale Apr 03, 2023

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TJ is now the new Idaho state record holder for Northern Pike with a massive 49.5 inch, 40.76 lb freak of a pike. Join us as we talk about not only this record fish but their journey getting it to the boat and figuring out what makes these big pike tick.

TJ and Taylor's socials:

TJ's IG: @t.j._francis

Taylor's IG: @supergoodworker

link to the USA today story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2023/03/25/idaho-angler-catches-record-northern-pike-true-monster-fish/51382741/

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Episode 75 Jason Flesher Mar 27, 2023

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Jason joins me and we talk about everything big bass and swimbaits! Our ideas of big bass behaviors, how to catch them, and what makes them tick.

Jason's socials:

IG: flesh.bassin

FB: Double Digit Bass

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Episode 74 Randyka Richie Mar 23, 2023

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Join Randyka and myself as we talk about his start in swimbait fishing in AZ. He touches on the prime fishing they had just like Grady Codd talked about in epi 63. Make sure to check out Randyka's c2c of the DD on his YT. It was a sick story with the c2c for you to watch after!

Randyka's socials:

IG: @randyka

YT: randykast

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Episode 73 Smallie Talk Podcast Mar 20, 2023

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Join me as I get to sit down with Chris and Josh as we talk about everything swimbaits and smallmouth. While also hearing me explain what Smallie Games is and how badass of an idea Josh and Chris had to start it. If you're interested in snagging a Smallie Games starter kit head over to https://www.achiganbrand.com to get yours right now. And remember to use code LARGEMOUTHSUCK at check out for 15% off your order!

STP Socials:

IG: @smallietalkpodcast

Website: https://www.achiganbrand.com

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Episode 72 Vance Negrotto Mar 13, 2023

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Join another young buck and me as we talk about swimbait fishing in Jersey and what exactly it's like to be young guys in this niche group.

Vance's socials:

Ig: @vance_fishing_freak

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Episode 71 Canal Cowboy *epi 9 of Bass and Buzzed* Mar 09, 2023

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Kevin and I get absolutely sloshed while we talk about salt and brackish water swimbaiting. He touches on baits they use and gear of course. We get off track a handful of times but this was a super fun conversation about something I have zero knowledge about. Next time Kevin and I will talk more about swimbaits in depth!

Kevin's socials:

IG: @cannal_cowboy

Ig: @snook_snacks

Site: https://snooksnacks.com

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Episode 70 Dream Catchers Fishing Mar 06, 2023

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Mr. Austin Neary takes some time away from catching k9 fish to talk about his come-up in the fishing industry, while also talking about what it's been like the last few years. Not to mention he talks about the recent App he's been working on that should be available soon!

Austin’s socials:

IG: @dreamcatchersfishingnc

YT: @dreamcatchersfishing

Website: https://dreamcatcherguides.com/

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Episode 69 LFOD Feb 27, 2023

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Ever seen those elusive LFOD Monks and wonder what favors you have to do to get one? Or wonder if the bait builders over there at LFOD are just making a few baits every couple of months to try and gain hype? Well, Colby and John sit down and answer some serious Qs we all have pertaining to LFOD and their process of building. And of course how they got into it and how they got into fishing.

LFOD Socials:

IG: lfod_swimbaits

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Episode 68 Noah Rosetta Feb 23, 2023

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Noah and I chop it up about fishing in PA and swimbait fishing as a whole there too. Also, Noah gives us the throwdown on what it's like to travel and fish on Lake Baccarac in Mexico!

Noah's socials:

IG: noahfishing

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Episode 67 Clutch Swimbait Co *epi 8 of Bass and Buzzed* Feb 20, 2023

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Josh from Clutch Swimbaits joins me and we talk about everything. Like so much stuff I can't make a list. Off the top of my head we talk about his fast retrieve glide named the 'darter' and who knows what else.

Clutch's socials:

IG:clutch_swimbait_co

FB: Clutch Swimbait co

Tik Tok: Clutch Swimbait co

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https://www.leviathanrods.com