Southern Waters Fishing

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WE MOVED! New Episodes on The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast Feed! Jul 12, 2023

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WE MOVED! All Southern Waters podcast episodes will now be dropping on the Southern Outdoorsmen podcast feed. Head over to The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast and subscribe there to get all of our new episodes!

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34 - Freshwater Spearfishing In Arkansas with Andy Jeffries May 25, 2023

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This week Jacob is joined by Spear Fisherman Andy Jeffries about his adventure of living and spearfishing in Arkansas for a short time. Andy talks about how he decided to move to Arkansas for work once he learned about the spearfishing opportunities in the state. This is an interesting episode and you'll want to hear the short about how Andy was on the boat when his buddy Chris Cantrell shot the pending World Record Paddlefish!

Subjects Include:

Spearfishing Arkansas
Equipment needed to spearfish
Free-Dive vs Scuba
Targeting Gamefish
Spearfishing for Crappie, Walleye, Stripe Bass and More!
Training to Spearfish
And Much More!

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33 - The History of The Classic Bomber Lure with Allen Garner May 11, 2023

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This week Jacob speaks to lure collector Allen Garner about the classic Bomber from Bomber Lures. Allen gives us the history of the Bomber Lure Company and their start during WWII. This is an interesting episode that you'll enjoy! You'll heard the story on the World Record Smallmouth being caught on a Pearl Bomber lure on Dale Hollow Lake in TN.

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32 - Is Over Fishing Hurting Crappie Populations with Dr. Steve Sammons Apr 27, 2023

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This week we have Dr. Steve Sammons from Auburn Univeristy back on the show to discuss an interesting topic that is being talked about online. Is the rising popularity of crappie fishing hurting crappie numbers across the country? This discussion is happening as Dr. Sammons is undergoing a study in Alabama to get to the bottom of this question. You won't want to miss this episode.

Subjects include:

How will technology like forward facing sonar change the effectiveness of crappie anglers over the next 15 years
Crappie spawning issues
Crappie spawn
Over fishing
Slot limit
Minimum length creel limits
Age and growth rates of crappie
And Much More!

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31 - Growing Monster Bass with Natalie Goldstrohm of Toyota ShareLunker Apr 13, 2023

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This week joining the show is Natalie Goldstrohm who is the Program Director of the Toyota ShareLunker program in Texas. If you have followed bass fishing media you probably have heard about the Toyota ShareLunker program. And if you know about the Toyota ShareLunker program then you will be excited for this interview. Now if you aren't familiar with the program then you are in for a FASCINATING episode! So sit tight and give this episode a listen. We promise you won't want to miss it!

Subjects include:

What is the Toyota ShareLunker program and its history
How Texas anglers are helping the program to grow massive bass
What are the top lakes/reservoirs to catch a 13lbs+ Largemouth Bass
Breeding program and genetic testing to grow huge bass
How it takes 10 years to grow a 13lbs Largemouth
Stocking efforts
And Much More!

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30 - The World of Custom Fishing Baits with Will Johnston of JB Customs Fishing Mar 30, 2023

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This week Jacob talks to Will Johnston of JB Customs Fishing. Will is the creator of the Sly Dog topwater bait and joins Jacob to talk all things custom baits. This is a great conversation that you won't want to miss.

Subjects include:

Why anglers buy and use custom baits for bass fishing
Bigger Baits = Bigger Bass
Big topwater
Why California is a hotspot for big custom lures and big bass
Bait development
And much more!

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29 - Creek Fishing with John Dalton of Creek Fishing Adventures Mar 16, 2023

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This week Jacob is joined by John Dalton of Creek Fishing Adventures Youtube channel to talk about his passion fishing creeks and small streams. John discusses his reasoning for exploring these virtually untouched water ways any why others should follow suit. Jacob and John also talk about how John was able to turn his passion for fishing into his full time career back in 2019 with his YouTube channel. This is a great episode we are sure you will enjoy!

Subjects include:

Why fish creeks and streams
Working up or down stream for best bait presentation
Bait section
Gear and Tackle
Smallmouth
Wade fishing vs kayak fishing
And Much More!

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28 - Vertical Jigging For Big Crappie with Kris Mann Mar 02, 2023

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On this weeks episode Jacob speaking with Kris Mann on all things vertical jigging for big crappie. If you are hitting the water this spring to catch crappie then you won't want to miss this episode!

Subjects include:

What is vertical jigging
Less is more when it comes to jig movement
Vertical vs horizontal structure
Crappie tournaments
Bait presentation
Optimal rod length
Active Forward Facing Sonar vs Side Imaging
And Much More!

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27 - Monster Striped Bass with Dr. Steve Sammons Sep 08, 2022

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This week we are joined by past guest Dr. Steve Sammons to talk about his research on Striped Bass in Alabama for a part 2 episode!

Topics include:

Monster striped bass eating rainbow trout??
Targeting big stripers in the deep south
Can Striped Bass spawn in lakes?
Fishing with 2lbs-3lbs live bait for huge striped bass
And Much MORE!

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26 - Thermocline And Monster Striped Bass with Dr. Steve Sammons Sep 01, 2022

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This week we are joined by past guest Dr. Steve Sammons to talk about his research on Striped Bass in Alabama and their relationship with the thermocline.

Topics include: