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:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

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:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

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:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

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:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

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

On today's episode:

• A sneak peek at an exciting new reel from Ark Fishing
• Megabass finally drops it's newest jerkbait in the Vision 110 lineup'
• The WORST fishing lines in the industry
• REDCREST results from Major League Fishing
• Bassmaster Elite Series results from the Arkansas River
• Frogging Reels
• Fish movement in creeks
• The old school technique of 'back reeling'
• And more!

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

On today's episode: Abu Garcia teases a new reel that seems a little off brand (in a good way), we talk about our favorite Ned Rig soft plastic worms, Major League Fishing announces a new.. video game? And we talk about our top 3 favorite jerkbaits, castable sonar pods, chatterbait tips, and more!

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

Today we have a killer show that ends with a KILLER deal, on one of the best selling rods of the last 5-10 years! It's a deal so good, you have to do a double take, but I promise, it's real. We also tackle the topic of scented soft plastics in this week's fishing poll, and in the mailbag we discuss rod and reel cleaning, the Tatula X vs Shimano SLX XT, budget musky setups, and more!

LINK TO ARDENT REEL CLEANING KIT: https://amzn.to/41hC14E

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

On today's episode, we talk about some of our favorite unique lure colors from various manufacturers, we have Bassmaster and Major League Fishing results, we discuss our current tackle buying habits amid the myriad of price increases, and in the Mailbag we talk spooking fish, round bait casters, motors vs sonar, and more!

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

On today's episode we talk BED FISHING. It's almost spawn time (here in the Midwest) so it's a great time to go over 5 tips to improve your bed fishing success. Then the Fishing Poll today, staying on theme, we ask you what your favorite bed fishing bait is. We also have NEW gear from Great Lakes Finesse, 6th Sense Fishing, Megabass, Newport Vessels, and more. And in The Mailbag we answer your questions about springtime transition areas, pond fishing, the Hydrowave, lure issues, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen, LIVE from a hotel room at 2am in Knoxville, Tennessee (with nothing but my laptop's microphone), we are going to bring you a brief recap and everything you need to know about the 2026 Bassmaster Classic.

Tackle Talk is presented by:

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

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com