Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker: Matt Robertson wins the BIGGEST payout in bass fishing history Shimano officially purchases Jackall Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Do you support bowfishing? Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Fishing around bait balls, night fishing, chasing trout, locating smallmouth, and more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKNOVEMBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotafishing.com

Ladies and gentlemen we have a treat for you today! It is Halloween week, and we're celebrating with a very special SPOOKY episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we are joined by the one and only Mike Iaconelli… to talk about… spooks! We cover anything and everything walking baits today, including how to fish them, cadences, gear choices, seasons, sneaky tips and more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker: We show a little love to two baits I've been having a lot of success with lately R.I.P. to Omnia Fishing PRADCO makes a surprising purchase Jeremy Wade of River Monsters is BACK Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Would you ever PAY for educational fishing content? Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Fast vs slow retrieves, filming your fishing adventures, when to palm your reel, swapping out your hooks, and more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

LINK TO EXACT ROD FROM TODAY'S REVIEW: https://rodlocker.com/products/cashion-rods-element-z2-series-casting-rod-worm-jig-73-medium-heavy-ez2w73mhf  . On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker: A FULL comprehensive review of the Casion Element Z2 Rods Humminbird & Minn Kota make a huge announcement Two crazy tournaments with $500k and a $1.25 Million payouts for first place Minn Kota Fishing Poll: How many days a month do you get to fish? Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Why use mono backing? .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker: A fish kill after MLF events at Lake Guntersville A reel company is going out of business Teasers from SlotTech and Humminbird/Minn Kota Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: What topics are you MOST tired of hearing about in fishing media? Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Tips for treble hooks, the tough part of fall fishing, preparing to fish in the rain, music choice on the way to the ramp, and more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Amazon Link to the Flambeau 5007 Storage Boxes we discuss! https://amzn.to/4hwF54t  . On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker: The Megabass Levante rod updates Drew Gill wins again Making you a better Fall fisherman in under 10 minutes Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Your favorite tackle storage companies Amped Outdoors Mailbag: JDM tackle, TFO rods, tips for spook fishing and more .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker: 3 very underrated lures and techniques NPFL AOY and final event Fishing Poll: Our LEAST favorite rod brands Mailbag: Skipping with DC reel, topwater rod choice, which techniques deserve a dedicated combo, and more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker: Vintage lures What a full kayak rig costs nowadays Topwater water temps 1.0 size crankbait alternatives Basic kayak motor and electronics setups The Rapala Floating Minnow And more! .  Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER . Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we bring you our first ever "Shop Talk" episode with Brian Dolne of The Rod Locker.  . Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER   Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen on today's episode we have a very special guest, as we are joined by the reigning 2026 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Anger of the Year, Zack Birge! We chat with Zack not just about his incredible year this year on both the MLF BPT and NPFL circuits, but we spend a ton of time talking about THE bait that got it done for him all year long… the bladed jig!  . Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER   Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com