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:

• Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/
• 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.

Tackle Talk is presented by:

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Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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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Additional support provided by:

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Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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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Additional support provided by:

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Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/

Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/

Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/

Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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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Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/

Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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:

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

Additional support provided by:

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Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

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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Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

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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Additional support provided 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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Additional support provided 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:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com