Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

Andrew Hayes

  • 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Ep. 338 - PRESPAWN 101, Bass Pro Shops Spring Sale, Fluorocarbon Choice for Squarebills, and More!

    On today's episode we talk PRESPAWN! We talk about what's actually going on in the prespawn, where to target, what baits to throw, and what baits NOT to throw. We also discuss a look at what size fluorocarbon to use for squarebill crankbaits, Bass Pro Shops announces their annual Spring Fishing Classic deals, and we answer your questions about two-piece rods, pond structure, affordable sunglasses, and budget rod recommendations, and more!

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    3 March 2026, 5:01 am
  • 46 minutes 43 seconds
    Ep. 337 - The MOST UNDERRATED Spinning Reel, Takahiro Omori's Big WIN, Learning Fish Behavior From Live Sonar, And More!

    Today we have a 'reel' great episode for you… because we're talking fishing reels. Specifically, I'm going to give you my pick for THE MOST UNDERRATED spinning reel on the market. Then, in the Fishing Poll, you tell us who your favorite spinning reel manufacturer is.. but there's a catch. And in the Mailbag we answer questions about learning lessons from live sonar even if you don't use it personally, Abu Garcia, changing your old fishing line and more!

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    24 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 46 minutes 56 seconds
    Ep. 336 - BASS on CREATINE, Prespawn Baits, Our LEAST Confident Techniques, and More!

    On today's episode: A study examines the effects of CREATINE supplementation in largemouth bass, we talk about the lure that you are LEAST confident in, the Bassmaster Elite Series wraps up their second event of the season at Lake Martin, and we get into some great topics in the mailbag including soft plastic brands, prespawn bait choice, bladed jigs, and more!

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    17 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 54 minutes 19 seconds
    Ep. 335 - Hank Cherry Wins on a GRUB, New MEGABASS Releases, Your Favorite Anglers, and More!

    On today's episode: Megabass announces their new 2026 products, the Bassmaster Elite Series is back, we have a little Columbus Fishing Expo recap, we get to see who your favorite anglers are, and in the mailbag we tackle some great topics including swimbaits being scams, $100 baitcasers, value gear, hibernating crawfish, and more!

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    10 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 42 minutes 14 seconds
    Ep. 334 - Shaking Up The Tackle Storage Industry! (Special Guest: SlotTech / Campbell Coyle)

    On today's episode we are joined by a gentleman you've probably not familiar with… yet. But that's going to change very soon. Today we talk with a young entrepreneur with a very cool solution to your hard bait storage headaches, as we sit down with the founder of SlotTech Campbell Coyle. This young man is positioning himself to single-handedly turn the tackle storage space on it's head, and we have the pleasure of being his first full interview.

    SlotTech Website: www.c-2fishing.com (Launches Thursday, February 5)

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    3 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ep. 333 - EAST TENNESSEE FISHING SHOW Recap! Plus: Potomac River Emergency, Which Hand to Reel With, and More!

    On today's episode we have a our recap of our first ever visit to the famous East Tennessee Fishing Show, a pipeline has collapsed and is dumps millions of gallons of raw sewage into one of the nation's biggest rivers, we debate and discuss which hand you should reel with on a spinning and casting setup, and as always we dive into some fun mailbag topics.

    National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com

    USE CODE: TACKETALK26 at checkout to save money on your tickets!

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    27 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep. 332 - RAPID FIRE Topics, High End vs. Budget Gear, Remembering Dion Hibdon, and More!

    On today's episode: Pro tournaments are officially back, the fishing world says goodbye to a past Bassmaster Classic champion, we hit a TON of topics in today's rapid fire segment, we talk high end vs budget gear in the fishing poll, and we answer questions about dropshots, YakAttack products, and more!

    National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    20 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 57 minutes 49 seconds
    Ep. 331 - NEW Shimano Gear, Fluke Tips w/ MATT BECKER, EWG vs. Round Bend Hooks, Budget Rods, and More!

    On today's episode we have some big new gear announcements from Shimano, we talk flukes with 2023 MLF Angler of the Year Matt Becker, we debate the merits of Round Bend vs. EWG worm hooks, and we tackle YOUR questions about budget rods, beginner electronics, our favorite glide baits and more in this week's mailbag.

    National Fishing Expos - Columbus Show Information: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com

    Tackle Talk is presented by:

    The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJANUARY to save!

    Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

    Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

    Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

    13 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 37 minutes 25 seconds
    Ep. 330 - Our NEW 2026 Sponsors, Fuzzy Baits, Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program, and More!

    On today's episode we get to announce our BRAND NEW partnerships for 2026, we have some awesome news coming out of Arkansas as they try to beef up their trophy fishing potential, we ask you about your experience with 'fuzzy baits' so far, and we crack open the mailbag!

    6 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 45 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep. 329 - 2026 New Years Resolutions For Anglers!

    On today's episode, back by popular demand, we have our SEVENTH annual New Years Resolutions episode! In this episode we recap the past six years of resolutions, and give you FIVE BRAND NEW resolutions for 2026.

    30 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Ep. 328 - What Happened to American Legacy Fishing? ...And What's Next? W/ BRIAN DOLNE

    On today's episode we are joined by our friend, and former Vice President of American Legacy Fishing Brian Dolne for a completely candid, honest conversation about the closure of ALF. We discuss the timeline of the last few months, important updates for those with outstanding orders/points/memberships, and the silver lining that has everyone very excited for the future.

    23 December 2025, 5:01 am
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