Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

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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)

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. 319 - DAVE MERCER Returns! (The State of Bass Fishing, 2025 Elite Series Season, Underwater Videography, and More!)

    On today's episode of Tackle Talk we have a G-G-G-Giant guest… as our friend, the one and only Dave Mercer stops by the show, and no topic is off limits. We talk the overall state of bass fishing today from all angles.. tournaments, fishing gear, opportunities, and attitude. We also talk about underwater video footage of both largemouth and smallmouth, we chat about the 2025 elite season, Dave's favorite fishing gear, and more!

    1h 54m

  2. OCT 28

    Ep. 318 - NEW STUDIES: What To Look For in a Trophy Bass Lake, Hook Avoidance, and More! (With Researcher Colin Dassow)

    Today we welcome on Fisheries Research Scientist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Colin Dassow! We chat with Colin about three separate research projects he's been apart of recently, that take a critical look at the common characteristics of lakes with trophy bass potential, a shocking hook avoidance study, and the tendencies and co-mingling of pike and musky.    Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com

    1h 10m

  3. OCT 21

    Ep. 317 - The BEST New Berkley Bait? (3 MORE New Baits)

    On today's episode: We take a look at THREE brand new baits that just hit store shelves along with our personal on the water experience with each, we have some interesting industry news involving a few major tackle retailers, and one of the young guns in pro fishing wins a Half a Million dollars in a no-scope tournament.     Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    32 min

  4. OCT 14

    Ep. 316 - FFS (Forward Facing Sonar) Catch Rate Study w/ Researcher Ryan Henry

    On today's episode, we welcome on Research Scientist Ryan Henry. We get to sit down with Ryan and chat about some of his recent research projects, including the impacts on new technology on our fisheries, preserving potential record breaking fish the RIGHT WAY, protecting bass populations from natural disasters, and more!   Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    55 min

  5. OCT 7

    Ep. 315 - Someone ATE a State Record, Fluoro vs Mono for Jerkbaits, New Berkley Baits, and More!

    On today's episode: We take a look at two new baits from Berkley, a man catches a state record smallmouth in the northeast with a pretty shocking twist, we talk mono vs fluoro for jerkbaits, and more!     Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    25 min

  6. SEP 30

    Ep. 314 - Bass Pro Shops Buys Hobie, Weirdest Catches, An Underrated Pond Lure, Adding Tech To Your Kayak, and More!

    On today's episode, we discuss which is worse: losing a big fish right at the boat or getting skunked all day long. We also talk about Hobie being purchased by Bass Pro Shops, an underrated pond lure, whether or not to add technology to your kayak, backpack bags, tiny boats builds, the weirdest things we've ever hooked, and more!     LINK TO AMAZON MARCHWAY 20L DRYBAG: https://amzn.to/4pHH5Ko      Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    34 min

  7. SEP 23

    Ep. 313 - Should You Peg Your Texas Rigs, Rapala Jerkbaits, Invasive Species, and More!

    On today's episode: We discuss whether or not to peg your Texas Rig, we talk about a very cool (but expensive) life jacket, we analyze a new study out about an invasive species in a very popular smallmouth fishery and what we can learn from it, and we talk some old school Rapala jerk baits!   LINK TO MUSTANG ELITE 120 LIFE JACKET: https://amzn.to/4nJScke      Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    26 min

  8. SEP 16

    Ep. 312 - Special Guest: Country Music Artist TRAVIS DENNING

    Well folks we have a fun one for you today! This is one of those episode where we get to talk to someone you likely know from something very different, but it loves bass fishing just as much as you and I. Today we are joined by platinum country music record artist, singer, songwriter, and all around great dude.. Travis Denning. We chat with Travis about his love of fishing, the balance between his loves of music and the outdoors, his favorite fishing gear and brands, some amazing fishing stories, and more on today's episode of Tackle Talk.       Brought to you by:  American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)

    1h 4m
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