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Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

Andrew Hayes
Bass Fishing
Fishing Techniques
Fishing Gear
Fishing Expos
Bass Fishing History
Kayak Fishing
Wood Structure Fishing
Soft Plastic Craws
National Fishing Expos Columbus Show
Cooperative Wildlife Resource Units
Soft Plastic Lures
Dakota Lithium Batteries
Tackle Talk Podcast
Columbus Fishing Expo
Sonar Technology
Dingle Johnson Act
Fdr's New Deal
Largemouth Bass
Rapala Crush City Soft Plastics
Baits Hundo

Fishing Podcast? We've got you covered! Tackle Talk is a weekly bass fishing podcast featuring industry news, in-depth gear reviews, amazing guests, and educational tips. New episodes every Tuesday! (Hosted by: Andrew Hayes)

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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 crac... more

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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 ... more

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On today's episode take a hard look at when and why the FLASH of your lure matters, we discuss the single most important feature of a Neko Rig with some help from elite series pro Easton Fothergill, we get to see who is YOUR favorite pro fishing leag... more

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Dave Mercer
Pro fishing icon and 15-time Bassmaster Classic MC
Bassmaster
Episode: Ep. 319 - DAVE MERCER Returns! (The State of Bass Fishing, 2025 Elite Series Season, Underwater Videography, and More!)
Travis Denning
Country music recording artist and songwriter
Nashville
Episode: Ep. 312 - Special Guest: Country Music Artist TRAVIS DENNING
Mark Menendez
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
Episode: Ep. 303 - The Best OLD SCHOOL Baits! (With MARK MENENDEZ)
Blake Paff
Owner of Dark Corner Customs, specializing in lure painting and fish taxidermy.
Dark Corner Customs
Episode: Ep. 296 - Fish Taxidermy and Lure Painting with DARK CORNER CUSTOM CRANKBAITS & REPLICAS (BLAKE PAFF)
Brian Dolney
Vice President of American Legacy Fishing
American Legacy Fishing
Episode: Ep. 291 - Are Tackle Prices About to Skyrocket? (Special Guest: BRIAN DOLNE)
Easton Fothergill
2025 Bassmaster Classic Champion and a rising star in bass fishing
Episode: Ep. 287 - 2025 BASSMASTER CLASSIC Episode
Cliff Pace
Owner of Black Label Tackle and 2013 Bassmaster Classic Champion
Black Label Tackle
Episode: Ep. 279 - Breaking The Mold (Vol. 2) Episode 4: BLACK LABEL TACKLE / CLIFF PACE
Dan Miguel
Founder of Great Lakes Finesse
Great Lakes Finesse
Episode: Ep. 278 - Breaking The Mold (Vol. 2) Episode 3: GREAT LAKES FINESSE / DAN MIGUEL
Josh Pladies
Founder and owner of Clutch Swimbaits
Clutch Swimbaits
Episode: Ep. 277 - Breaking The Mold (Vol. 2) Episode 2: CLUTCH SWIMBAITS / JOSH PLADIES

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Andrew Hayes
Host of Tackle Talk, bringing a deep passion for fishing along with industry insights and tips.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Five stars

    Great podcast. Keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crackshot82
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod

    This pod is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bass boy 1/1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Downhill

    Andrew and Brian Dolne from ALF scammed a lot of people. Andrew is a punk.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bigdude01
    United States2 months ago
  • Tackle talk

    Best fishing podcast would recommend to any fish men

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randomibis🐐🐐🐐
    United States2 months ago
  • Listened from the beginning

    Love this podcast and look forward to Tuesdays! Keep up the great work Andrew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristianStClair
    United States2 months ago

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Ep. 328 - What Happened to American Legacy Fishing? ...And What's Next? W/ BRIAN DOLNE
Q: What are the plans for customers with outstanding orders from American Legacy Fishing?
The Rod Locker will honor all outstanding orders and is committed to providing solutions for customers who were affected by the closure.
Ep. 328 - What Happened to American Legacy Fishing? ...And What's Next? W/ BRIAN DOLNE
Q: What was the first domino to fall that led to the closure of American Legacy Fishing?
The death of Tom Ashby, the founder, caused a lack of leadership which led to poor decision-making and ultimately the downfall of the business.
Ep. 327 - The Importance of FLASH, Neko Tips with Easton Fothergill, Bassmaster vs MLF vs NPFL, Winter Fishing Tips, and More!
Q: What gets fish active in the wintertime?
Cold water bass will chase things vertically and move quickly vertically but are reluctant to do so horizontally.
Ep. 326 - Black Friday Purchases, Pro Tip w/ Drew Gill, Kayak Stability and Basic Electronics, Swimmy Award Update, and More!
Q: What is the trick to finding the bass in the lake?
Focus on depth changes, as they provide permanent features that bass relate to, and also look for rocky bottoms, wood, and weeds using sonar.
Ep. 326 - Black Friday Purchases, Pro Tip w/ Drew Gill, Kayak Stability and Basic Electronics, Swimmy Award Update, and More!
Q: What is a very stable kayak a senior would be able to stand up in and cast?
There are kayaks like the Ascend 128X which is affordable and offers good stability, and brands like Feel Free and Old Town Sportsman also offer stable options.

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This weekly podcast focuses on the world of bass fishing, offering a mix of industry news, gear reviews, and educational tips directly from the host. Episodes often feature exciting guests, such as professional fishermen and industry experts, who share insights, experiences, and advice for anglers of all levels. The content is designed to engage both novice and seasoned fishermen alike, covering a broad range of topics from fishing techniques and tackle to discussions about recent industry developments and environmental factors affecting the sport. Unique to this show is its combination of personal stories with serious educational components, highlighting fishing ethics and community engagement.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Tackle Talk:

1. BASS TALK LIVE
2. MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast
3. Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast
4. The Lure Lab - Fishing Tackle Podcast
5. Bass After Dark

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Tackle Talk launched 6 years ago and published 330 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Tackle Talk include:

1. Dave Mercer
2. Travis Denning
3. Mark Menendez
4. Blake Paff
5. Brian Dolney
6. Easton Fothergill
7. Cliff Pace
8. Dan Miguel

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