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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKNOVEMBER

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER

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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

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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?

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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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

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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

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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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!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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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.

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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!

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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 episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A sneaky bait for the fall transition
• Bassmaster's smallmouth smackdown on the St. Lawrence
• The Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is YOUR favorite fall transition bait?
• The Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Finding creek access, worm rigging options, and an update on our buzzbait project

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 today's episode:

• Tagged fish swimming thousands of miles?
• Gear Review: Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is your favorite soft plastic craw?
• Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Lure weights, frog setups, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Bryan Schmitt wins the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Champlain
• A kayak angler is shot in the foot with an ARROW while fishing
• Dakota Lithium "ceases operations"
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: Who Taught You To Fish?
• Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Jobs in the fishing industry, why multiple combos?, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On this week's episode of Tackle Talk:

• Our TOP 5 Chatterbaits
• Major League Fishing Results and AOY Title
• Fishing Poll: What Level of Electronics Do You Own?
• Mailbag: Finding Depth in Ponds, Favorite Fall Bait, Backlashing with Fluoro
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode with our friend Alex Rudd:

• Overrated/Underrated - Urchins, Waterproof Tackle Boxes, Moon Phases, and More!
• The Current YouTube Landscape
• Finding Your Niche
• Fishing Rivers and Current
• Kayak Fishing
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Praying for the family of Will Roberts
• Five tips for wading small creeks
• Examining exactly how many combos we own
• Top 5 summer pond lures
• Switching treble hooks for single hooks on topwaters
• Spending more on rods vs reels
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.therodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com/

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com/

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com/

Ladies and gentlemen… it's here! Our annual ICAST episode. Buckle up for a full, sincere, comprehensive look at everything we saw at ICAST 2026. The good, the bad, the ugly, the exciting, the disappointing, the cheap, the expensive, the original, the unoriginal, all of that and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

• The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY

Additional support provided by:

• Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com/
• Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com/

On today's episode:

• Tackle organization
• Skunk patterns?!
• FluxJet kayaks
• 3 Baits for weedy ponds
• SPRO reels
• Top 4 things to consider when buying your first kayak
• And more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

• The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY

Additional support provided by:

• Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com/
• Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com/

On this week's episode:

• Early sneak peeks and leaks of products that will debut at ICAST next week
• Status update on the MLF BPT and Bassmaster Elite AOY races
• New Tackle Talk hats drop today!
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is your biggest weakness as an angler?
• The Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Sunfish hybridization, cheap vs expensive combos for kayak fishing, targeting fish in hot/muggy weather, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

• The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY

Additional support provided by:

• Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com/
• Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com/
• Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com/

We're back!! Fresh off of our latest mini series, we are now back to our regularly scheduled programming and boy do we have a lot to cover. The fishing world has gone completely crazy for coike's and I can't wait for it to end, we have a review on the brand new Ark Gravity BFS Avid reel, we tackle the best summertime largemouth baits in this week's Fishing Poll, and we open up The Mailbag to answer some of YOUR overdue fishing questions.

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJUNE

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com/

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com/

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com/