Tackle and Tacos - A Fishing Podcast

We love fishing. We love tacos. That pretty much sums it up. We may not be the best anglers, but we may just be the best taco eaters on earth. Hosted by Nate, Lola and Jordan, we're gonna talk probably 75% fishing, 23% tacos and an undetermined amount of nonsense. One thing we can promise; this won't be just another fishing podcast, and we won't be anything but real. The show won't be edited, and we will indeed be having more fun than we should be allowed to! Proud to be apart of the Working Class Bowhunter Podcast network, new episodes will drop every Taco Tuesday.

  1. 2d ago

    Where Culture Collides with Swimbaits - The Throwback Baits Story w/ Owner Billy Giles - Episode 160

    This week on Tackle & Tacos, we sit down with Billy from Throwback Baits for a deep dive into the story behind one of the most unique bait companies in the fishing industry. We go all the way back to the beginning of Throwback Baits, hear Billy’s life story, talk fishing, business, and the culture that makes Throwback what it is. Billy also gives us a look at some UNRELEASED STUFF you haven’t seen yet 👀, shares some great fishing stories, and gives us a look at where he sees the company going in the future. And, of course, we play ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES. It's a great conversation packed with fishing stories, laughs, behind-the-scenes stuff, and a whole lot to learn about building a company while staying true to who you are. 🎣 CHECK OUT THROWBACK BAITS 🌐 throwbackbaits.com 📸 Instagram: @throwbackbaits 📘 Facebook: @throwbackbaits 🌮 FIND TACKLE & TACOS 🌐 tackleandtacos.com 📸 Instagram: @tackleandtacos 📘 Facebook: @tackleandtacos ▶️ YouTube: @tackleandtacos 🙏 HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🧊 Grizzly Coolers — Keep it cold, keep it fresh. 🔭 Leupold Optics — See what matters. 🎣 Denali Fishing — Built for anglers who demand more. 🚤 Moldy's Marine — Your local on-the-water experts. 🛡️ Northland Insurance Services — Protecting what matters most. ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, we'd really appreciate it if you liked, subscribed, left a review, and shared it with a fishing buddy. Every listen, review, and share helps us continue bringing you conversations with some of the best anglers, outdoor personalities, and brands in the fishing industry. 🌮🎣 Positivity is worth the effort! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Where Culture Collides with Swimbaits - The Throwback Baits Story w/ Owner Billy Giles - Episode 160
  2. Aug 13

    A Genius Trapped Inside a Bass Angler's Body - Scott Palmer, owner THE BASS TANK - Episode 159

    This week on Tackle & Tacos, we’re joined by Scott Palmer, owner of The Bass Tank, and this one goes ALL over the place. 😂 We talk tacos, fishing, Livescope 2, boat electronics, installation nightmares, and the mistakes that can cost you fish before you even make your first cast. Scott breaks down some of the specifics behind Livescope 2, including how to get the most out of your setup, what’s wrong with Nate’s setup 😬, and what anglers need to understand before blaming the electronics for what might actually be an installation problem. We also get into some absolute boat install blunders, fishing stories, electronics troubleshooting, and a whole lot more. If you run forward-facing sonar—or you're thinking about upgrading your setup—you don't want to miss this one. 🎙️ Episode 159 SCOTT AND THE BASS TANK 📸 Instagram: @thebasstank📘 Facebook: @thebasstank▶️ YouTube: @thebasstank🌐 The Bass Tank OUR SOCIALS AND JUNK 📸 Instagram: @tackleandtacos📘 Facebook: @tackleandtacos▶️ YouTube: @tackleandtacos🌐 tackleandtacos.com OUR AMAZING SPONSORS 🧊 Grizzly Coolers — grizzlycoolers.com🔭 Leupold Optics — leupold.com🎣 Denali Fishing — denalifishing.com🚤 Moldy’s Marine — moldysmarine.com🛡️ Northland Insurance Services — northlandinsuranceservices.com Positivity is worth the effort! ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Genius Trapped Inside a Bass Angler's Body - Scott Palmer, owner THE BASS TANK - Episode 159
  3. Aug 7

    How To Learn A Lake W/O Being On It! - Episode 158

    How do you break down a brand-new body of water when you've never even launched a boat on it? In this episode of Tackle & Tacos, we walk through our complete game plan for preparing for a bass tournament on unfamiliar water—without ever making a practice trip. From studying contour maps and satellite imagery to using fishing reports, seasonal patterns, and a little help from local anglers, we break down the exact process we use to eliminate water before tournament day. If you've ever wondered how to show up confident on a lake you've never fished, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use immediately. Whether you're fishing local jackpots or chasing bigger tournament trails, preparation can be the difference between cashing a check and wondering what went wrong. 🌮 Topics Covered: Reading contour and topographic maps Using Google Earth and satellite imagery Identifying high-percentage areas before launch Seasonal bass behavior Researching tournament results Why talking to locals can save you hours Building a game plan before your first cast 🎣 Follow Tackle & Tacos🌐 https://www.tackleandtacos.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tackleandtacos📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tackleandtacos Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting the show! 🧊 Grizzly Coolershttps://www.grizzlycoolers.com 🔭 Leupold Opticshttps://www.leupold.com 🎣 Denali Fishinghttps://denalifishing.com ⚓ Moldy's Marinehttps://www.moldysmarine.com 🛡️ Northland Insurance Serviceshttps://northlandinsuranceservices.com If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a buddy who's got a tournament coming up. Positivity is worth the effort. 🧠 🌮 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How To Learn A Lake W/O Being On It! - Episode 158
  4. Jul 17

    From Weekend Angler to Bigg Mouth Fishing Owner | Dan's Story - Episode 155

    This week on Tackle & Tacos, we're joined by Dan, owner of Bigg Mouth Fishing! We dive into how he got started, what inspired him to build the brand, and what it's really like turning a passion for bass fishing into a successful business, and how they TRULY have some of the coolest colors in all of bass fishing. Big claim, but it's true! We also talk urchin fishing, favorite tackle, the outdoor industry, entrepreneurship, and plenty of stories from the water. Whether you're chasing your next personal best, looking to learn something new, or just enjoy hearing great conversations with awesome people in the fishing world, this episode is for you! 🚨 USE CODE: TT25 FOR 25% OFF YOUR ORDER AT CHECKOUT! 🚨 Dan – Bigg Mouth Fishing 🌐 Website: https://biggmouthfishing.com 📘 Facebook: @biggmouthfishing 📸 Instagram: @biggmouthfishing 🔗 Connect with Tackle & Tacos 🌐 Website: https://tackleandtacos.com 📸 Instagram: @tackleandtacos 📘 Facebook: @tackleandtacos ▶️ YouTube: @tackleandtacos 🙏 Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors 🧊 Grizzly Coolers — https://grizzlycoolers.com 🎟️ CODE: WCB = 15% OFF 🎯 Leupold Optics — https://leupold.com 🎣 Denali Fishing — https://denalifishing.com 🚤 Moldy's Marine — https://moldysmarine.com 🛡️ Northland Insurance Services — https://northlandinsuranceservices.com ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, we'd really appreciate it if you liked, subscribed, left a review, and shared it with a fishing buddy. Every listen, review, and share helps us continue bringing you conversations with some of the best anglers, outdoor personalities, and brands in the fishing industry. 🌮🎣 Positivity is worth the effort! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Weekend Angler to Bigg Mouth Fishing Owner | Dan's Story - Episode 155
  5. Jul 7

    HOW TO Develop Fishing Consistency w/ Bob Downey! - Episode 154

    This week we're sitting down with Bob Downey, a pro bass angler out of Minnesota who's built a career on doing the boring things right, over and over again. If you've ever wondered why some anglers seem to catch fish no matter the conditions while the rest of us feel like we're rolling dice every time we hit the water — this episode is for you. Bob breaks down what consistency actually looks like at the tournament level, and it's not some secret bait or magic lure. It's a mindset, a process, and a willingness to trust your gut even when the leaderboard says otherwise. We get into the weeds on flipping wood — how to read cover, when to commit, and why patience around timber separates the anglers who catch a few fish from the ones who catch a limit. But the real gold in this one is the mental side of the game. Bob opens up about how he manages pressure, resets after a bad stretch, and stays locked in over a long tournament day. Whether you're chasing a check on the pro circuit or just trying to have a better day on your home lake, there's something here for you. 🎙️ In this episode: What "consistency" really means for a tournament angler Flipping wood: technique, timing, and confidence Managing the mental grind of competitive fishing Knowing your process and trusting it Bob Downey Facebook: @bobdowneyfishing Instagram: @bobdowney_ YouTube: Bob Downey Fishing 🔗 Connect with us: Website: tackleandtacos.com Instagram: @tackleandtacos Facebook: @tackleandtacos YouTube: @tackleandtacos 🙏 Thanks to our sponsors: Grizzly Coolers — grizzlycoolers.com - CODE WCB = 15% off Leupold Optics — leupold.com Denali Fishing — denalifishing.com Moldy's Marine — moldysmarine.com Northland Insurance Services — northlandinsuranceservices.com Positivity is worth the effort! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    HOW TO Develop Fishing Consistency w/ Bob Downey! - Episode 154
  6. Jun 30

    "Evinrude" is Latin for Dogsh*t - Before & After & After - Chippewa Flowage - Episode 152

    Sometimes a fishing derby doesn't go the way you planned. Actually, sometimes nothing goes the way you planned — especially when you're running an Evinrude that decides to play Russian roulette with your confidence. Worthless isn't really a strong enough word for that motor. We're diving into two days of the Chippewa Flowage solo derby, and yeah, there's some real frustration baked into this one. Day one had Jordan grinding as a Boater alongside a solid fishing partner that he didn't know he was gonna have in the boat until that morning, but the real story? That Evinrude. You know the one. The one that drops RPM on pad, shuts off, fires back up, shuts off again, and then — after enough cycles of rage-fueled troubleshooting — just decides it's done with you. Completely done. Won't start. Won't even pretend to cooperate. It's the kind of motor drama that'll test your patience faster than a full moon bite. But here's the thing: fishing is still fishing, and fun found a way in anyway. Day two brought an unexpected turn when Jordan, fishing as a non-boater, got in the Triton with Brian Beebe, and that's where the energy shifted. Fresh perspective, different approach, and a reminder that sometimes the best derby moments aren't about dominating the leaderboard — they're about who's sitting next to you and what you're learning together. 🎣 Powered by Grizzly Coolers — Keep it cold, keep it fresh.Leupold Optics — See what matters.Denali Fishing — Built tough, fished hard.Moldy's Marine — Your tackle, your way.Northland Insurance Services (Rice Lake, WI) — Because life happens. 🎙️ Catch more at tackleandtacos.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @tackleandtacos. Positivity is worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "Evinrude" is Latin for Dogsh*t - Before & After & After - Chippewa Flowage - Episode 152
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We love fishing. We love tacos. That pretty much sums it up. We may not be the best anglers, but we may just be the best taco eaters on earth. Hosted by Nate, Lola and Jordan, we're gonna talk probably 75% fishing, 23% tacos and an undetermined amount of nonsense. One thing we can promise; this won't be just another fishing podcast, and we won't be anything but real. The show won't be edited, and we will indeed be having more fun than we should be allowed to! Proud to be apart of the Working Class Bowhunter Podcast network, new episodes will drop every Taco Tuesday.

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