Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The LIGHTEST Baitcaster I've Ever Used!? Feb 20, 2024

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On today's episode we have an in-depth review on the lightest baitcaster I've ever used, we quickly recap the Bassmater Opens at Lake Ouachita, and in today's Mailbag powered by Dakota Lithium we tackle deep water, swivels on leaders, and swimbait head design.

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Columbus Fishing Expo Recap! (LIVE Trivia with Listeners, New Baits, and More!) Feb 13, 2024

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On today's episode we recap the 2024 Columbus Fishing Expo, including some LIVE TRIVIA with listeners of the show. We also take a look at everything that I bought at the show, a promising young gun wins the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational at Sam Rayburn, and we answer your mailbag questions about cost-effective 300 size reels, some of the top tips for kayak fishing success, and battery selection for your boat.

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3 Go-To EARLY SPRING Baits! Feb 06, 2024

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On today's episode we discuss 3 go-to baits for early Spring, we recap both the Major League Fishing and Bassmaster Opens events from this past week, and we crack open the mailbag to answer your questions about Chatterbaits vs. Spinnerbaits, whether or not to use wire leaders to protect your baits from toothy creatures, and fishing moving water in cold temperatures.

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Bluegill Breakdown with Shan O'Gorman Jan 30, 2024

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On today's episode the aquatic biologist, Mr. Shan O'Gorman, makes his 2024 return! Today, we have Shan on to talk about the life cycle, reproduction, color patterns, behavior, and overall importance… of bluegill. Shan has decades of experience managing ponds and small lakes, and today we pick his brain about one of our favorite fish's favorite snacks.

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Expo Sneak Peek & January Mailbag! Jan 23, 2024

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On today's episode, we have a two-fer! In the first half of this episode we dip into the Mailbag powered by Dakota Lithium to answer all of your fishing questions about jig trailers, stinger hooks, temu lures, swivels, and more. And then for the second half of the show, we're joined by David Hoheisel from the National Fishing Expos to give all of you locals a sneak peek at the 2024 National Fishing Expo's Columbus show February 9-11, where you'll be able to come hang out with yours truly!

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FULL RECAP: 2024 Berkley Science Symposium Jan 16, 2024

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On today's episode I'm going to take you all along for the ride to the 2024 Berkley Labs Science Symposium! We were lucky enough to get the invite to head down to Houston, see some brand new Berkley baits for the first time, and most importantly.. sit in on discussions with some of the best fisheries biologists and bait scientists in the country. So I took a ton of notes, recorded audio from the event, and put together a full recap so YOU can learn everything I learned!

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A Complete RAPALA CRUSH CITY Breakdown with JACOB WHEELER Jan 09, 2024

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On today's episode, we have a COMPLETE breakdown of the brand new Rapala Crush City Customs soft plastics with the man himself, Jacob Wheeler! These 5 brand new soft plastics from Rapala (the Mayor, the Cleanup Craw, the Freeloader, the Bronco bug, and the Ned BLT) were all designed by Jacob himself. So, in the spirit of Tackle Talk, we take a deep dive into each individual bait WITH Jacob to learn about why certain designs were chosen, how they were developed, and how they were intended to be used.

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2024 New Years Resolutions for Anglers! Jan 02, 2024

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On today's episode for the fifth year in a row we have our New Years Resolutions for Anglers episode! So today, we recap the past 4 years of resolutions for you newbies out there, and then we break down 5 NEW resolutions for anglers in 2024.

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CRAW SHOWDOWN: A Head-To-Head Comparison of the 8 Top Selling Soft Plastic Craws! Dec 26, 2023

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On today's episode, for just the third time in the show's history, we have a down and dirty bracket-style showdown. And this time.. it's soft plastic craws! So we've taken 8 of the best selling of the best soft plastic craws on the planet, and broken each of them down in terms of price, packaging, colors, durability, and action, as we eventually crown our winner for the best soft plastic craw on the market.

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EFFICIENTLY Restock Your Tackle Dec 19, 2023

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On today's episode, we take an in-depth look at how to effectively restock your fishing tackle this offseason, including how to slim down all the tackle you don't need to make room for new gear, how to purchase effectlvey without overspending, and how to maintain your organization throughout the different seasons.

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