- 48 minutes 57 secondsEp. 370 - MLF Fish Kill, A Reel Company Goes Out of Business, The Fishing Topics/Subjects We're Tired of Hearing About, And More!
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:
The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER
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Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com
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6 October 2026, 4:01 am - 51 minutes 17 secondsEp. 369 - Better FALL FISHING In Under 10 Minutes, Tackle Storage Showdown, Megabass Levante Rods, Spook Tips, and More!
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:
The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER
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Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com
Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com
29 September 2026, 4:01 am - 44 minutes 9 secondsEp. 368 - 3 UNDERRATED Lures, Our LEAST Favorite Rod Brands, And More!
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:
The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER
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Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com
Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com
22 September 2026, 4:01 am - 34 minutes 50 secondsEp. 367 - MAILBAG: Kayak Setups, Vintage Lures, Topwater Water Temps, and More!
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:
The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER
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Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com
Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com
15 September 2026, 4:01 am - 58 minutes 2 secondsEp. 366 - BONUS EPISODE: 'Shop Talk' with BRIAN DOLNE
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:
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
11 September 2026, 4:01 am - 1 hour 13 minutesEp. 365 - Special Guest: MLF BPT Angler of the Year ZACK BIRGE Drops Some Bladed Jig Juice!
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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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
8 September 2026, 4:01 am - 35 minutes 28 secondsEp 364 - SNEAKY Fall Transition Baits, Falling Urchin Demand, Bassmaster AOY and St. Lawrence Recap, and More!
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
1 September 2026, 4:01 am - 57 minutes 59 secondsEp. 363 - Abu Garcia VoltIQ Full Review, Our Favorite Soft Plastic Craws, Lure Weights, Frogging Setups, and More!
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
25 August 2026, 4:01 am - 56 minutes 10 secondsEp. 362 - SHOT With An ARROW While Fishing?! Schmitt Wins Champlain, RIP Dakota Lithium, And More!
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
18 August 2026, 4:01 am - 52 minutes 24 secondsEp. 361 - Choosing The RIGHT CHATTERBAIT! (Breaking Down Our TOP 5 Z-Man Chatterbaits)
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:
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
11 August 2026, 4:01 am - 1 hour 22 minutesEp. 360 - Overrated/Underrated, River Fishing, The YouTube Landscape, and More! (With Special Guest: ALEX RUDD)
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:
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
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