Explore every episode of the podcast Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• Matt Robertson wins the BIGGEST payout in bass fishing history
• Shimano officially purchases Jackall
• Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Do you support bowfishing?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Fishing around bait balls, night fishing, chasing trout, locating smallmouth, and more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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

Ladies and gentlemen we have a treat for you today! It is Halloween week, and we're celebrating with a very special SPOOKY episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we are joined by the one and only Mike Iaconelli… to talk about… spooks! We cover anything and everything walking baits today, including how to fish them, cadences, gear choices, seasons, sneaky tips and more!

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On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• We show a little love to two baits I've been having a lot of success with lately
• R.I.P. to Omnia Fishing
• PRADCO makes a surprising purchase
• Jeremy Wade of River Monsters is BACK
• Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Would you ever PAY for educational fishing content?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Fast vs slow retrieves, filming your fishing adventures, when to palm your reel, swapping out your hooks, and more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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LINK TO EXACT ROD FROM TODAY'S REVIEW: https://rodlocker.com/products/cashion-rods-element-z2-series-casting-rod-worm-jig-73-medium-heavy-ez2w73mhf 

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On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A FULL comprehensive review of the Casion Element Z2 Rods
• Humminbird & Minn Kota make a huge announcement
• Two crazy tournaments with $500k and a $1.25 Million payouts for first place
• Minn Kota Fishing Poll: How many days a month do you get to fish?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Why use mono backing?

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A fish kill after MLF events at Lake Guntersville
• A reel company is going out of business
• Teasers from SlotTech and Humminbird/Minn Kota
• Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: What topics are you MOST tired of hearing about in fishing media?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Tips for treble hooks, the tough part of fall fishing, preparing to fish in the rain, music choice on the way to the ramp, and more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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

Amazon Link to the Flambeau 5007 Storage Boxes we discuss! https://amzn.to/4hwF54t 

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On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• The Megabass Levante rod updates
• Drew Gill wins again
• Making you a better Fall fisherman in under 10 minutes
• Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Your favorite tackle storage companies
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: JDM tackle, TFO rods, tips for spook fishing and more

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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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. 

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Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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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! 

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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: 

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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: 

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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: 

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On this week's episode of Tackle Talk:

• Our TOP 5 Chatterbaits
• Major League Fishing Results and AOY Title
• Fishing Poll: What Level of Electronics Do You Own?
• Mailbag: Finding Depth in Ponds, Favorite Fall Bait, Backlashing with Fluoro
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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On today's episode with our friend Alex Rudd:

• Overrated/Underrated - Urchins, Waterproof Tackle Boxes, Moon Phases, and More!
• The Current YouTube Landscape
• Finding Your Niche
• Fishing Rivers and Current
• Kayak Fishing
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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On today's episode:

• Praying for the family of Will Roberts
• Five tips for wading small creeks
• Examining exactly how many combos we own
• Top 5 summer pond lures
• Switching treble hooks for single hooks on topwaters
• Spending more on rods vs reels
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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Ladies and gentlemen… it's here! Our annual ICAST episode. Buckle up for a full, sincere, comprehensive look at everything we saw at ICAST 2026. The good, the bad, the ugly, the exciting, the disappointing, the cheap, the expensive, the original, the unoriginal, all of that and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

• The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY

Additional support provided by:

• Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/
• Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

On today's episode:

• Tackle organization
• Skunk patterns?!
• FluxJet kayaks
• 3 Baits for weedy ponds
• SPRO reels
• Top 4 things to consider when buying your first kayak
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

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Additional support provided by:

• Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/
• Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

On this week's episode:

• Early sneak peeks and leaks of products that will debut at ICAST next week
• Status update on the MLF BPT and Bassmaster Elite AOY races
• New Tackle Talk hats drop today!
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is your biggest weakness as an angler?
• The Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Sunfish hybridization, cheap vs expensive combos for kayak fishing, targeting fish in hot/muggy weather, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

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Additional support provided by:

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• Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

We're back!! Fresh off of our latest mini series, we are now back to our regularly scheduled programming and boy do we have a lot to cover. The fishing world has gone completely crazy for coike's and I can't wait for it to end, we have a review on the brand new Ark Gravity BFS Avid reel, we tackle the best summertime largemouth baits in this week's Fishing Poll, and we open up The Mailbag to answer some of YOUR overdue fishing questions.

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Welcome to episode four of the "The Big Four" presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series take a behind-the-scenes look at the four largest parent companies in fishing tackle, who collectively own and control over 80 of the biggest brands in baits, rods, reels, line, and accessories.  Today's guests are Senior Project Manager of Freshwater Bait at Pure Fishing Nathan Ragsdale and Director of Fish Science and Testing at Pure Fishing Mark Sexton.

To learn more about Pure Fishing, visit https://www.purefishing.com/pages/pure-fishing-brands 

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Welcome to episode three of the "The Big Four" presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series take a behind-the-scenes look at the four largest parent companies in fishing tackle, who collectively own and control over 80 of the biggest brands in baits, rods, reels, line, and accessories.  Today's guest is the Vice President of Brand Management at PRADCO Outdoor Brands, Mr. Chad Warner.

To learn more about PRADCO Outdoor Brands, visit https://www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com/fishing-brands/ 

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Welcome to episode two of the "The Big Four" presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series take a behind-the-scenes look at the four largest parent companies in fishing tackle, who collectively own and control over 80 of the biggest brands in baits, rods, reels, line, and accessories.  Today's guest is the President of Rapala/VMC USA, Mr. Travis Tuma. 

To learn more about Rapala/VMC, visit https://www.rapala.com/us_en/rapala

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Welcome to episode one of the "The Big Four" presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series take a behind-the-scenes look at the four largest parent companies in fishing tackle, who collectively own and control over 80 of the biggest brands in baits, rods, reels, line, and accessories.  Today's guest is the Senior Vice President of Fishing at GSM Outdoors, Mr. Crispin Powley. 

To learn more about GSM Outdoors, visit https://www.gsmoutdoors.com/our-brands/

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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We have a very special episode for you today, as we unveil a project that we've been working on for months and is finally set to release next week: the next 4-part mini series produced by the Tackle Talk Podcast! In addition to giving you the full scoop on what you can expect from Tackle Talk over the next four weeks we'll also recap MLF's Heavy Hitters and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Some folks in the fishing world could really use your prayers
• Bassmaster Elite Series results from Santee Cooper
• A new state record for Tennessee
• A new 3ft long senko-style worm
• Fishing Poll: Do you throw poppers on Casting or Spinning gear?
• Mailbag: Seasons, live bait, odd lure choices, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

·         Ladies and gentlemen On today's episode, we're going to talk about a TON of small tackle companies, many of which are very humble mom and pop, family owned operations that YOU ALL suggested! So we'll do a little digging on their websites and highlight some awesome products these companies are making, and show some love to the little guys making awesome tackle. We also have Bassmaster Elite Series results from Lake Murray, we've got a product teaser from Newport, we've got we answer your questions about sub $200 rods, chatter bait differences, color choice and so much more!

Big Joshy Swimbaits - https://bigjoshyswimbaits-com.3dcartstores.com/

Bullshad Swimbaits - https://bullshad.com/

Great Lakes Finesse - https://www.greatlakesfinesse.com/

Bizzbaits - https://bizzbaits.com/

Dirty Jigs - https://thefishingfactory.com/

Wambaits - https://wambaits-canada.myshopify.com/en-us

Go 2 Bait Company - https://www.go2bait.com/

4d Baits - https://www.4dbaits.com/

Ned Wacky Baits - https://nedwacky.com/

Jeff's Jigs - https://greatcanadianfishingstore.com/collections/jeffs-jigs?srsltid=AfmBOopZroEaLdfmjQe4mgauIMX8PqvjeF50cMnWzSkvIVOP0LRBaC6L

Henry Barber Swimbaits - https://henrybarberfishing.com/

HH Custom Baits - https://www.hhcustombaitsllc.com/

Sick Custom Spinnerbaits - https://sickcustombaits.com/

Keystone Tackle - https://keystonetackle.com/

Swampro Lures - https://www.swamprolures.com/

Mimic Baits Company - https://www.mimicbaitshandpoured.com/

Moondog Bait Company - https://moondogbaitco.com/

Secret Lures - https://www.secretlures.com/

Magnum Baits - https://magnumbaits.com/

BassReaper Bait Co. - https://bassreaperbaitco.com/

Limestone Lures - https://www.limestonelures.ca/

Tactical Fishing Company - https://tacticalfishingco.com/

Jewel Bait Company - https://jewelbait.com/

Mule Fishing - https://www.mulefishing.com/

Creek Life Lure Co. - https://creeklifelureco.com/

Jade's Jigs - https://jadesjigs.com/

J Bro's Lures - https://www.jbroslures.com/

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• The rapidly rising cost of Tungsten!
• Major League Fishing Stage 5 results
• Fishing Poll: The most OVERRATED bait companies
• Mailbag: Wading in nasty water, rod weights, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Some of my favorite inexpensive Amazon fishing accessories
• Evergreen's new Claw Motion craw meant for 'backsliding"
• Our favorite species' to target other than bass
• Dangerous winds
• Bold predictions
• Microfishing
• And more!

AMAZON LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Fenix HM70R Headlamp - https://amzn.to/3Qz8HEw 
• Truscend Fishing Pliers (A1-Black) - https://amzn.to/4u2Uqy9
• Skylety Fishing Rod & Billiard Cue Clips - https://amzn.to/4d7D0uG 
• Retractable Carabiners (3pk) - https://amzn.to/3QYXHAk
• Kydex (.08 thickness / 8"x12" sheets / 2pk) - https://amzn.to/4cPSq5v
• Marine GOOP - https://amzn.to/3QlxcFf
• ChangTa Thru-Hull Kit - https://amzn.to/42rOIKq
• Battery Quick Connect (Newport copy) - https://amzn.to/3OpgS5L 
• VEVOR Heavy Duty Kayak Cart - https://amzn.to/3QwdNBp

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode: 

• A sneak peek at an exciting new reel from Ark Fishing
• Megabass finally drops it's newest jerkbait in the Vision 110 lineup'
• The WORST fishing lines in the industry
• REDCREST results from Major League Fishing
• Bassmaster Elite Series results from the Arkansas River
• Frogging Reels
• Fish movement in creeks
• The old school technique of 'back reeling'
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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On today's episode: Abu Garcia teases a new reel that seems a little off brand (in a good way), we talk about our favorite Ned Rig soft plastic worms, Major League Fishing announces a new.. video game? And we talk about our top 3 favorite jerkbaits, castable sonar pods, chatterbait tips, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Today we have a killer show that ends with a KILLER deal, on one of the best selling rods of the last 5-10 years! It's a deal so good, you have to do a double take, but I promise, it's real. We also tackle the topic of scented soft plastics in this week's fishing poll, and in the mailbag we discuss rod and reel cleaning, the Tatula X vs Shimano SLX XT, budget musky setups, and more!

LINK TO ARDENT REEL CLEANING KIT: https://amzn.to/41hC14E

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On today's episode, we talk about some of our favorite unique lure colors from various manufacturers, we have Bassmaster and Major League Fishing results, we discuss our current tackle buying habits amid the myriad of price increases, and in the Mailbag we talk spooking fish, round bait casters, motors vs sonar, and more!

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On today's episode we talk BED FISHING. It's almost spawn time (here in the Midwest) so it's a great time to go over 5 tips to improve your bed fishing success. Then the Fishing Poll today, staying on theme, we ask you what your favorite bed fishing bait is. We also have NEW gear from Great Lakes Finesse, 6th Sense Fishing, Megabass, Newport Vessels, and more. And in The Mailbag we answer your questions about springtime transition areas, pond fishing, the Hydrowave, lure issues, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Additional support provided by:

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Ladies and gentlemen, LIVE from a hotel room at 2am in Knoxville, Tennessee (with nothing but my laptop's microphone), we are going to bring you a brief recap and everything you need to know about the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. 

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Ladies and gentlemen, it's classic week! In a mere 3 days, the 2026 Bassmaster Classic will kick off at the Tennessee River in Knoxville, and someone's life will change forever. So, it only seems right that we give you a proper preview of the biggest weekend in bass fishing. And to do that, we have enlisted the help of Bassmaster's own Ronnie Moore. So today, we will dive into some classic memories, a Tennessee River overview, predictions, and more!

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On today's episode we talk PRESPAWN! We talk about what's actually going on in the prespawn, where to target, what baits to throw, and what baits NOT to throw. We also discuss a look at what size fluorocarbon to use for squarebill crankbaits, Bass Pro Shops announces their annual Spring Fishing Classic deals, and we answer your questions about two-piece rods, pond structure, affordable sunglasses, and budget rod recommendations, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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Today we have a 'reel' great episode for you… because we're talking fishing reels. Specifically, I'm going to give you my pick for THE MOST UNDERRATED spinning reel on the market. Then, in the Fishing Poll, you tell us who your favorite spinning reel manufacturer is.. but there's a catch. And in the Mailbag we answer questions about learning lessons from live sonar even if you don't use it personally, Abu Garcia, changing your old fishing line and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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On today's episode: A study examines the effects of CREATINE supplementation in largemouth bass, we talk about the lure that you are LEAST confident in, the Bassmaster Elite Series wraps up their second event of the season at Lake Martin, and we get into some great topics in the mailbag including soft plastic brands, prespawn bait choice, bladed jigs, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

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On today's episode: Megabass announces their new 2026 products, the Bassmaster Elite Series is back, we have a little Columbus Fishing Expo recap, we get to see who your favorite anglers are, and in the mailbag we tackle some great topics including swimbaits being scams, $100 baitcasers, value gear, hibernating crawfish, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

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Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we are joined by a gentleman you've probably not familiar with… yet. But that's going to change very soon. Today we talk with a young entrepreneur with a very cool solution to your hard bait storage headaches, as we sit down with the founder of SlotTech Campbell Coyle. This young man is positioning himself to single-handedly turn the tackle storage space on it's head, and we have the pleasure of being his first full interview.

SlotTech Website: www.c-2fishing.com (Launches Thursday, February 5)

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKFEBRUARY

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we have a our recap of our first ever visit to the famous East Tennessee Fishing Show, a pipeline has collapsed and is dumps millions of gallons of raw sewage into one of the nation's biggest rivers, we debate and discuss which hand you should reel with on a spinning and casting setup, and as always we dive into some fun mailbag topics.

National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com 

USE CODE: TACKETALK26 at checkout to save money on your tickets!

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode: Pro tournaments are officially back, the fishing world says goodbye to a past Bassmaster Classic champion, we hit a TON of topics in today's rapid fire segment, we talk high end vs budget gear in the fishing poll, and we answer questions about dropshots, YakAttack products, and more!

National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com 

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we have some big new gear announcements from Shimano, we talk flukes with 2023 MLF Angler of the Year Matt Becker, we debate the merits of Round Bend vs. EWG worm hooks, and we tackle YOUR questions about budget rods, beginner electronics,  our favorite glide baits and more in this week's mailbag.

National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com 

Tackle Talk is presented by: 

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY to save!

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we get to announce our BRAND NEW partnerships for 2026, we have some awesome news coming out of Arkansas as they try to beef up their trophy fishing potential, we ask you about your experience with 'fuzzy baits' so far, and we crack open the mailbag!

On today's episode, back by popular demand, we have our SEVENTH annual New Years Resolutions episode! In this episode we recap the past six years of resolutions, and give you FIVE BRAND NEW resolutions for 2026. 

On today's episode we are joined by our friend, and former Vice President of American Legacy Fishing Brian Dolne for a completely candid, honest conversation about the closure of ALF. We discuss the timeline of the last few months, important updates for those with outstanding orders/points/memberships, and the silver lining that has everyone very excited for the future. 

On today's episode take a hard look at when and why the FLASH of your lure matters, we discuss the single most important feature of a Neko Rig with some help from elite series pro Easton Fothergill, we get to see who is YOUR favorite pro fishing league right now, and we discuss the importance of vertical vs horizontal action and drawing power in the winter.

Link to Bass After Dark Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/bZUf7H9fb_4?si=Ic0PHsg-mURvP94i

Today we have a full recap of what ended up at my door once the dust (and my credit card activity) settled after all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we have a brand new segment called the Tackle Talk Pro Tip featuring one of the most impressive professional anglers on tour today, we answer your questions about kayak stability and reading basic electronics, and we have an update on the annual Swimmy Awards. 

On today's episode we discuss some tips for cold-weather kayak fishing, we take an in-depth look and compare 4 of the biggest names in braided line, and more!