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**Tackle Talk – Bass Fishing Podcast**

Fishing Podcast? We’ve got you covered! Tackle Talk is a weekly bass fishing podcast featuring industry news, in-depth gear reviews, amazing guests, and educational tips. New episodes every Tuesday! (Hosted by: Andrew Hayes)

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 368 - 3 UNDERRATED Lures, Our LEAST Favorite Rod Brands, And More! Sep 22, 2026

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On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker:

3 very underrated lures and techniques
NPFL AOY and final event
Fishing Poll: Our LEAST favorite rod brands
Mailbag: Skipping with DC reel, topwater rod choice, which techniques deserve a dedicated combo, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 367 - MAILBAG: Kayak Setups, Vintage Lures, Topwater Water Temps, and More! Sep 15, 2026

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On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker:

Vintage lures
What a full kayak rig costs nowadays
Topwater water temps
1.0 size crankbait alternatives
Basic kayak motor and electronics setups
The Rapala Floating Minnow
And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 366 - BONUS EPISODE: 'Shop Talk' with BRIAN DOLNE Sep 11, 2026

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Welcome to a very special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we bring you our first ever "Shop Talk" episode with Brian Dolne of The Rod Locker.

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 365 - Special Guest: MLF BPT Angler of the Year ZACK BIRGE Drops Some Bladed Jig Juice! Sep 08, 2026

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Ladies and gentlemen on today's episode we have a very special guest, as we are joined by the reigning 2026 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Anger of the Year, Zack Birge! We chat with Zack not just about his incredible year this year on both the MLF BPT and NPFL circuits, but we spend a ton of time talking about THE bait that got it done for him all year long… the bladed jig!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep 364 - SNEAKY Fall Transition Baits, Falling Urchin Demand, Bassmaster AOY and St. Lawrence Recap, and More! Sep 01, 2026

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On todays episode presented by The Rod Locker:

A sneaky bait for the fall transition
Bassmaster's smallmouth smackdown on the St. Lawrence
The Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is YOUR favorite fall transition bait?
The Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Finding creek access, worm rigging options, and an update on our buzzbait project

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 363 - Abu Garcia VoltIQ Full Review, Our Favorite Soft Plastic Craws, Lure Weights, Frogging Setups, and More! Aug 25, 2026

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On today's episode:

Tagged fish swimming thousands of miles?
Gear Review: Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ
Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is your favorite soft plastic craw?
Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Lure weights, frog setups, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 362 - SHOT With An ARROW While Fishing?! Schmitt Wins Champlain, RIP Dakota Lithium, And More! Aug 18, 2026

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On today's episode:

Bryan Schmitt wins the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Champlain
A kayak angler is shot in the foot with an ARROW while fishing
Dakota Lithium "ceases operations"
Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: Who Taught You To Fish?
Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Jobs in the fishing industry, why multiple combos?, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ep. 361 - Choosing The RIGHT CHATTERBAIT! (Breaking Down Our TOP 5 Z-Man Chatterbaits) Aug 11, 2026

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On this week's episode of Tackle Talk: