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Jeff, better known in the social media world as Socal Crusher, joins us for an episode. We dive into everything related to Optimum and Deps. He shares insights on some of the techniques he uses with the Ambitious Buzz. We also discuss some new baits from Deps and some modifications for the available baits.

We get to hear what it's like fishing in southern California and how tough it can be. Jeff talks about his transition from saltwater to freshwater fishing, a switch that seemed unlikely until he was older.

If you want to watch Jeff's YouTube videos, make sure you check out Optimum;s YouTube channel, where you can find all of his videos plus more!





Jeff's Socials:

IG: socalcrusher

YT: Optimum Baits

https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumBaits

Jeff's YT videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzBNZk3WKqbNBlfeDKru5-j2BJ87nplOO





Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ 





Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ 





Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  





Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠






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Matty is a well-known name in the world of swimbait fishing, especially if you watched the Elite event at Lake Fork recently. He joins our show to talk about growing up in Hawaii and how it shaped him as a fisherman. We chat about his journey from the laid-back islands to the bustling city of LA.

We hear Matty’s story about getting into fishing competitions and discovering swimbaits. He brings us into his mind for the event, and helps us learn why he chose his fihsing methods and locations. Something you don’t get to hear or see often from the elite guys, especially at the depth we went. We dicussed what it was like to be on national tv and how much it meant to him having such a good few days with a camera guy.

Matty's Socials:

IG: matty_wong

YT: Matty Wong Fishing https://www.youtube.com/@MattyWongFishing



Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ 



Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ 





Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  




Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠


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A true hammer from the Ozarks, Brennan is a well-known swimbaiter with some serious fish under his belt. We spoke about how he got into swimbaits, along with his initial experiences of fishing a lake and region that was essentially untouched by glide baits, and what that meant for him at the beginning of his swimbait journey. We discussed all his personal bests (PBs) and the stories he had with them. He talked about what it's been like working for KGB over the last 4 months and even discussed their new GOAT trout bait.





Brennan's socials:

IG: brennan_banks_fishing





Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠  




Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠  





Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ 





Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  



Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠


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Rowan comes on the podcast and we talk about Murry Cod and of course FFS. The effects of FFS seem to be way more harsh in Australia then what we’ve seen here, is this a look into the futures of our fishing? Or are we in for something completely different? Rowan’s socials: IG: livescope_losers_downunder Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠  

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠   

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠


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Marshall joins us for episode 2 of LLJ, unfortunately Phoenix had prior plans so he wasn't able to mkae it. but that didn't stop marshall and i from having a blast poking fun at FFS, and delving into ideas about the future of bass fishing and fishing in general.

Marshall's socials:
IG @thehomelessfisherman
Patron:https://patreon.com/thehomelessfisherman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠  

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠   

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠



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In this episode, Kevin goes a mile deep into the story behind KGB. We hear how he got introduced to the world of swimbaits as a young teen in California. We touch on the fish that started it all for him, then the humble beginnings of how KGB got to be where it is today. Many hardships and revised plans are dis-cussed. We cover all that and more on this close to 3-hour "KGB tells all" episode.



KGB socials:

IG: @kgbswimbaits

FB: KGB Swimbaits



Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠  



Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠   



Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further.  ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html  



Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠




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