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Science of the Strike

Science of the Strike, LLC
Largemouth Bass
Dissolved Oxygen
Turbidity
Wind
Barometric Pressure
Water Quality
Water Levels
Spawning Patterns
Crappie
Angling Pressure
Frogs
Moon Phase
Urban Systems
Current
Site Fidelity
Homing Mechanisms
Fisheries Induced Evolution
Ott Defoe
Aquatic Food Web
Hydrology

Science of the Strike is focused on taking an analytical, scientific approach to understanding the complex sport of largemouth bass fishing. Whether you're just starting out or a tournament veteran, we'll equip you with cutting-edge insights into bass behavior, feeding patterns, and the environmental factors that influence their every move. Join us as we decode the science behind every cast, unloc... more

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Latest Episodes

If you only listen to one episode of this show, we'd ask you to make it this one. Episode 24 is all about fish care when angling for largemouth bass. Fish care doesn't get the airtime that lure selection or pattern-of-the-week content does, but every... more

Episode 23 keeps the Experience vs. Science miniseries rolling, this time with the founder of Big Bass Dreams and a guy who's spent more time analyzing largemouth bass than most people will spend during their whole lives, Oliver Ngy. We sat down to f... more

In the conclusion of our deep dive into the spawn, Episode 22 moves from the largemouth bass's internal biology to its external action. We explore the dramatic behavioral shift that occurs when a largemouth bass transitions from a nomadic hunter to a... more

In Episode 21, we kick off a two-part deep dive into the most critical period of a bass's life: The Spawn. While most anglers focus on finding beds, Episode 21 focuses on the incredible internal transformation that dictates every move a bass makes du... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver Ngy
Founder of Big Bass Dreams; professional angler specializing in trophy largemouth bass
Big Bass Dreams
Episode: Episode 23: Oliver Ngy
Ott DeFoe
Professional bass angler, champion and cerebral technician on water
Professional Bass Fishing (MLF/BASS Pro Tour)
Episode: Episode 18: Ott Defoe
Brian Latimer
Pro bass fisherman, educator and social media influencer
Belton, South Carolina
Episode: Episode 14: Brian Latimer

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Corbin Healy
Host focused on science-driven bass fishing analysis; affiliated with Science of the Strike.
Sam Huckabee
Co-host with emphasis on applying science to practical angling strategies; affiliated with Science of the Strike.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Scientific approach

    Awesome relevant information to help make more informed decisions when on the water.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DragginJigs
    United States2 months ago
  • Striking gold in their research

    These guys take all the science-y articles and research and packages the best info into bite sized podcast nuggets for us. Their methodical approach makes sense and each episode is a master class in one subject matter. Bravo! 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happilysonia
    United States2 months ago
  • Valuable Info!!!

    These guys are legit! I appreciate the data and science they provide that big industry won’t tell you. They dive into facts about largemouth bass studies that has and will change how I fish from now on.

    Well done, gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam. C
    United States10 months ago

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Sponsorships are contextually relevant, not pushy, and aligned with gear and tech that support science-based patterns.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, data-driven approach to bass behavior and fishing tactics.
The show translates academic research into bite-size, actionable insights for anglers.

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Episode 23: Oliver Ngy
Q: The first question comes from a research article titled Site Fidelity and Seasonal Habitat Preferences of Large Mouth Bass in a Temperate Regulated Reservoir. What does Oliver think about whether resident giants stay in the same 400-meter window across years, or do they roam for enough caloric intake to require broader ranges?
Oliver explains that he has observed trophy bass occupying recognizable stretches but also notes that, in practice, the exact home range can vary with conditions; he has seen both repeated returns to productive areas and broader movements influenced by forage, season, and water conditions, aligning with the idea that home ranges can be both stable and dynamic depending on context.
Episode 18: Ott Defoe
Q: What does Ott say about catching the same fish multiple times in a tournament or across events?
Ott acknowledges that while catching the same fish repeatedly has happened in some formats like catch-and-release, the general trend is that heavily pressured fish become easier to catch less often and that fish may shift to other habitats or become harder to target after being caught, reinforcing the importance of location strategy and versatility.
Episode 18: Ott Defoe
Q: What are the key factors that Ott uses to adjust approach when targeting bigger bass versus smaller ones?
Ott explains that larger bass rely more on structure and can tolerate slower metabolisms, so anglers should focus on isolated cover and use presentations that maximize ambush opportunities, while smaller bass are more active and mobile, requiring tactics that exploit high energy periods and quicker presentations.

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What is Science of the Strike about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Analytical, data-driven discussions on largemouth bass behavior, physiology, and environmental drivers underpin practical angling insights. Episodes blend peer-reviewed research with on-the-water tactics, covering topics from spawning triggers and metabolism to water quality, prey dynamics, and the impact of angling pressure. Guests range from legendary anglers to subject-matter experts, and sponsorships are treated as context for product relevance rather than promotional focus. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous science, actionable patterns, and nuanced decision-making that translates to better consistency on the water.

Noteworthy elements include a consistent emphasis on data sources and ethics (e.g., bed fishing, conservation, and l... more

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