Scales N Tales: Recent Episodes

Adrian Dean

Heavily swimbait affiliated, and talking to the guys who know them best. People who are a master in their craft here help spread new ideas and wild stories to you as a listener. So sit down, learn some things and go try it for yourself. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adrian-dean/support

Gus's socials:

IG: swimbaitculture

Site: https://swimbait-culture.square.site

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Coopers' socials:

IG: cooper_jett_fishing

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Lawson's socials:

IG: lawson_lindsey

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawsonLindseyFishing

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Eric's socials:

IG: Atypicaloutdoor

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Kevin's socials:

Personal IG: canal_cowboy

Business IG: snook_snacks

Website: https://snooksnacks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooYBColOK8JgYl18RbqZvTySBLwVxpdfWQ4fvZ-CXJjLOYn_6AB

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

The man behind Working Class Zero, Communion, Seventeen, Quest for a Cure, and Battles.

Mike's socials:

Personal IG: gilbertmike

Business IG: working.class.zero

Website: https://www.workingclasszero.store

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

I'd like to imagine you guys know Nick pretty well, given that he’s released over 350 podcast episodes—a crazy amount and a testament to how long he’s been producing and releasing shows. We touch on what it's like hosting a show and how, sometimes, it's a thankless job—especially when you're also working a regular 9-to-5 and raising a family, as in Nick's case. It's fun hearing Nick talk about the early days of Cast and Crank and how he found his style within the community of swimbaiters and salt guys.

Nick's socials:

Podcast IG: Castandcrankpodcast

Viking Heads IG: Vikingheadsbaitco

Website:https://vikingheads.com/

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

I’d be willing to bet you’ve seen at least one of the handful of videos Billy has posted—a wild mix of hand-to-hand combat fishing and skipping on crack. He’s out there winching fish from some of the thickest cover I’ve ever seen, all while using baits he designed specifically for those conditions.

In this episode, Billy breaks down some of the improvements he’s made to his older baits and dives into the story behind his two newest creations: the Cloak and the Clide. We also talk about what it’s like being a one-man show, hand-making baits one by one while trying to keep up with the high demand.

Billy's socials:

IG: Skinnerbaits

Site: https://skinnerbaitcompany.com/

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Last time Caleb from York Casting Co. joined us, he had just started his bait-making journey. Fast forward six months, and the amount of growth we’ve seen from York Casting Co. is amazing. Dropping baits every Friday since the beginning of June is truly a crazy man’s move—but they’ve kept up with both the growth and the demand for their baits.

Caleb talks about how to utilize their baits—and any big bait—during these hot summer months when most people are out video-game fishing, and how, in recent trips, that approach has paid off big for them.

Caleb's socials:

IG: yorkcasting_co

Site: https://www.yorkcasting.com/

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Ever tried roasted peanuts mixed in with your Diet Coke?

Joining me from the deep swamps of Florida, Bret hops on the podcast to share his journey in this crazy fishing scene. We talk about how he first got into airbrushing, what ultimately led him to start building baits, and the real reason he stays so motivated and inspired to keep pushing forward.

Bret’s an awesome guy with a big heart, always striving to give his best to the community.

Bret's socials:

IG: swamp_water_swimbait_co

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to really nerd out on media talk with a guest—so who better to join me than Caleb Tacia? He’s the guy behind the camera and edits for Jon B, and there’s a good chance he’s been the brain behind some of the big Instagram reels you’ve seen floating around. Caleb didn’t follow the “traditional” filmmaker path—he skipped college and put in real-world hours, making the most of whatever gear he had and grinding to hone his craft. His editing style is distinct and recognizable, and hearing him explain his approach makes you appreciate the storytelling even more.

Caleb's socials:

IG: calebtacia

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Maybe one of the best trophy anglers coming out of the state of Pennsylvania, Mike Colfer joins us for an episode breaking down how he finds success. From exploring new lakes to explaining how he uses his sonar and, of course, how he gets those fish to commit, Mike shares it all. We also touch on his background in the trout scene and what eventually pulled him into the swimbait world after coming from the trophy trout game.

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

For the second time ever, SNT was joined by a guest from Down Under. Tanna comes on the podcast to talk all things Australia fishing. I think as U.S. anglers, we only see limited content from Australia and assume it’s all about Murray cod—at least I did. Tanna shares insights about the barramundi scene and how it’s the local fish for him. He tells some crazy stories about chasing big barra, and of course, we talk about his recent trip to America and what it was like to be immersed in the U.S. swimbait scene for a few weeks.

Tanna's socials:

IG: Tannablack_

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

A fellow Northern Midwesterner jumps on the podcast—Isaac, a young hammer from the great state of Wisconsin. He’s located in a pretty unique spot, with the ability to fish Wisconsin or Minnesota waters fairly easily. Being a true river rat, we obviously had to talk about what it’s like fishing the ‘Sippi in the wintertime, and how crazy that fishery can be all year round.

Isaac's socials:

IG: mw_swimbaits

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

In my opinion, anywhere you look in the swimbait scene, your eye will pass over some form of artwork—and I’d bet that a handful, if not the majority, of that art was created by Kyle. With over 10 years of creating swimbait artwork and showing no signs of slowing down, GoonieWolfe has been bringing people’s ideas and visions to life. Whether it’s representing their brand, designing merch, painting murals, or even helping design baits, he’s involved in every facet of the art realm. He’s someone I’ve been following for years, and I finally had the pleasure of getting together with him for a show. We talk about his beginnings in fishing and art, how he got into the swimbait scene for creative expression, and he shares some insight into new projects he’s working on.

Kyle's socials:

IG: gooniewolfe

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Making his fifth appearance on SNT—which is definitely a record—Dr. Wieker returns for his yearly check-in. We talk about his last few months in Arizona, how he got on some wild bites, and how he’s already kicked off musky season with a crazy run since the opener. He shares his thoughts on moving to a new city and his plans for breaking down the local fishery. We also dive into his signature musky rod with Leviathan Rods, the Musky Merc. He walks us through how it felt during the first drop and explains why he designed it the way he did and why it’s far from your typical, traditional musky rod. If you missed the first Musky Merc drop, keep your eyes open another one is happening soon!

Alecs socials:

IG: alecwieker

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Way back in 2023, for episode 44, Curran jumped on the pod. Now, 145 episodes later, he joins us once again. A lot has changed for him since that first appearance—new boat, new setups, and plenty of fish stories in between. We talk about boat ownership and what it’s been like transitioning from his older boat to the new one. We also dive into his recent soft bait fishing and his early experience testing the new Head Case Harness Citizens before they were released to the public.

Currans socials:

IG: lonewolves

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Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

If you couldn’t already tell by the guests joining me for episode 188, this one is anything but serious. Marshall joins us after his recent trip to Japan, and Nole returns for the first time since December 2024. We catch up on what they’ve been up to lately and what they’re looking forward to as they head to Minnesota in the next few days. I’m especially excited to see Nole get his first Northern experience and find out not only how a Northern bass is built, but how food-motivated they really are.

The boys social's:

IG: Thehomelessfisherman

IG: Noles.fishing

YT: https://youtube.com/@thehomelessfisherman?si=kzYo5sZVdod3R8oF

YT: https://youtube.com/@nolesfishing?si=NOZ9OJW_w6RbL6AP

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Lake Baccarac Lodge - Don’t miss your shot at the bass of a lifetime! Book your trip now at www.lakebaccaraclodge.com or call 8063168382 today!

Lake Pro Tackle, your one stop shop for all your tackle needs. A small local shop in Texas that offers premium tackle at great prices. Use code SCALES at checkout to save some money! https://lakeprotackle.com

If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

What happens when you get two Northern Michigan guys together—one who takes smallmouth fishing seriously, and the other who’s combined his knowledge of smallmouth forage and engineering to create the first line-through bait based on the delicious goby? JP is an awesome guy who saw a hole in the market and wanted to cater to his fellow northern anglers, creating the Godzilla Goby. In a short amount of time, this bait has been stacking up big bags for guys all across the Great Lakes region. This episode is packed with stories from JP’s time testing his baits, along with some great moments he’s shared with others along the way.

JP social's:

IG: HatchMatchBaits

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Fresh off a double-digit high, Everett joins us for episode 186. We break down his introduction to swimbait fishing and talk about how the bass culture in Alabama still hasn’t fully embraced the swimbait game. While others may be falling behind the curve, Everett has picked up the slack and run with it—getting dialed in with the full size Shat and the Defiant Baby Bird Crawler. We also touch on his watercraft and how quickly he’s become comfortable and confident running it.

Everetts social's:

IG: Everett.fishing

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The man behind Swimbaits All Day (SBA), Seb, joins me for an episode to talk about his introduction to swimbaits and, of course, the story behind starting his clothing company. Sebastian explains the hardships of launching the brand and what it’s been like to grow from zero followers to where they are now. He made a few bait sacrifices to kick-start the company’s funding, and I think the return he’s seen is obviously worth it. By the time you're listening to this, SBA will have officially been around for a year and will have just held their 1-year anniversary meetup at the Tackle Shack.

Sebs social's:

IG: swim_baits_allday

Site:https://swimbaitsallday.myshopify.com

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Jeff joins us from New York to talk about some serious trophy hunting. Arguably one of the most dedicated guys doing it in the state, we discuss his previous years of success and what he'd like to accomplish in 2025. Since recording, he has caught a handful of big fish, and it sounds like it has been the result of a few of the things he breaks down for us in this episode.

Jeffs social's:

IG: swimbaitjeff

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Geoffrey might just be the most subscribed big bait YouTuber out there. With what feels like a trillion trips to Japan—and another one happening as you're listening—he joins us to talk about his recent experience at Keep Cast, the massive (and mostly bass-focused) fishing expo in Japan.Geoff breaks down how the event operates, from the sheer scale of it to the uniquely fair way Japanese culture handles limited bait releases—giving everyone, no matter who you are, a real shot at scoring something special.We also get into the taboo topic of night fishing on Lake Biwa. While it's somewhat overlooked when done from the bank, hopping in a boat at night? That’s a whole different story—and one that's surrounded by a lot more controversy than you might expect.

Geoffrey’s socials

:IG: geoffreytheking

YT: https://youtube.com/@geoffreythekingfishing?si=OL70PLLDOeTK9jnV

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Kevin Rogers from the NPFL joined us to talk all things swimbaits. He’s got a wall of baits that would put most of us to shame. We dove into how he incorporates big baits into his tournament game—and how they’ve started to overly dictate his approach. I asked him about his process for practicing ahead of events and how throwing big baits helps him locate fish on any lake in the country. He also shared some insight on the outlawing of forward-facing sonar (FFS) in the NPFL and how that move seems to have brought a bigger crowd to the professional trail.

Kevins social's:

IG: kevinrodgersfishing

By now, it’s no surprise that a lot of well-known people are into fishing, and it seems like more and more are starting to find their way into the swimbait world. Chase is no exception—he grew up fishing and is now fully immersed in the swimbait scene. He shares a few stories from his time on tour and how he now focuses on family and swimbait fishing when he’s home. One story centers around a particular fish he’s on a mission to catch. He hooked her once but, unfortunately, lost her before he could document the catch—aside from a few FaceTime calls to friends. Now, he’s preparing to take another shot at her this spring and opens up about what this fish means to him as an angler.

Chase's socials:

IG: iamchasebryant

Marsh has been in Japan for almost a month since recording this show, but you know he had to jump on before leaving. We recap his October trip to Japan, what he’s been up to since last July, and everything he planned and prepped for this latest visit. We also touch on a few Japanese traditions that some in the U.S. might find unusual. But as a visitor, it’s all about respecting the culture and showing appreciation for friends who welcome you into their world.

Marshall’s socials:

IG: thehomelessfisherman

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehomelessfisherman?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

Getting to speak with someone who shares my love and passion for bowfin (dogfish) is always a pleasant surprise. Hunter joins me on this episode as we discuss his introduction to bass fishing, his quick entry into swimbait fishing, and how he’s found success with it while also learning more about the waters he fishes. On top of that, we dive into his history of competing in the tournament bass scene.

He shares a few personal stories that really highlight why he’s fallen in love with fishing and what drives him to keep pushing forward. I have a feeling Hunter has some crazy good stuff in store for 2025, and I’m excited to see what he does.

Hunters social's:

IG:hahernandezfishing

It seems like the next big thing in the swimbait scene is starting to hatch. Snook fishing—and saltwater or brackish water swimbait fishing in general—has been taking off over the past 3-4 years. Anthony has been a part of this movement since almost the beginning, and he hasn’t let up since, helping to mainstream the snook swimbait fishing scene in Florida.

From spillway fishing to canal fishing and even flats fishing, he shares his insights with us. Snook has quickly jumped to the top of my list of things I need to do ASAP. Swimbaiting for bass is cool, but this is the kind of episode you need to hear—the crazy stuff we’re missing out on in most other states.

For the first time in what feels like forever, we have a Washington State angler on the show! Mike joins us to talk about his entry into the swimbait scene and how he isn’t afraid to fall back on conventional tactics when the situation calls for it. He also shares the story of his crazy experience last season, landing a handful of truly memorable fish—all within a very short time window.

Mike's socials:

IG: wabass83

What do you call a 6.5-inch, 2.5oz mutant-looking crawfish? I call it the dweller.

Callum joins the show to share the story behind the dweller and dweller jr., diving deep into why these abnormally large crawfish profiles can trigger bites from otherwise tight-lipped fish. He also gives us an early look at what to expect from the tetre—a soft glide bait featuring a beast hook system that’s sure to turn heads once it drops.

Callums socials:

IG: Cavetownbaits

It’s been way too long since my good friend Kyle from Throwback Baits has been on SNT. Kyle was one of the first builders we interviewed back in 2022. Fast forward nearly three years, and his growth has been remarkable. We talk about the upcoming Wake Walker Lite bait, their new soft bait, and he even hints at a few other projects in the works! I hope to see you guys at the TB Event in June—it’s going to be an amazing time put on by some great folks.

Throwback's socials:

IG: ThrowbackBaits

Site: www.Throwbaitbaits.com

It's not often I get to talk with someone who got to experience the California crawfish fishing era along with the trout swimbait era. Jason had gotten to expect them both, while not at the peak of crawfish soaking it still was a crazy time. Jason also dives into the stories of his five biggest fish and his PB at 16.25 pounds.

Jason's socials:

IG: jay_saberon

YT: Fishing with Jay

It's always special when I have a guest who is just as passionate about capturing trips with their camera while also fishing big baits. It's a relationship many don’t dive into much, but when I have the chance to speak with someone who geeks out over media as much as I do, I take full advantage of the episode. Garritt has a different spin on filming than most, ditching the newest and clearest cameras for one your mom probably used to film your family vacations. Being heavily influenced by skate culture, it makes a lot of sense—and the fact that he found swimbait fishing makes it even cooler.

Garritts socials:

IG: thereeloffortune

YT: The Reel Of Fortune

Have you ever met a builder with a more fitting last name? Konnor Kraft is the man behind Hand Krafted Baits. Konnor and I talked about what it was like growing up in the Great White North, battling harsh winters while trying to become more familiar with bass fishing at a young age. We discussed how he got into carving and his journey as a painter. I also asked if we can ever expect resin baits from his company, and his response was pretty funny.

Konnor's socials:

IG: hand_krafted_baits

Site:www.handkraftedbaits.com

Join Caleb and me as he breaks down the entire lineup of baits York Cast Co offers. He shares recommendations on hooks, split rings, and line to use for each bait, along with stories about the R&D they've been doing. Caleb also discusses how his fishing style has evolved since getting into big baits and how being both a builder and an angler is a significant advantage in this scene. Be sure to watch or listen until the end, where Caleb unboxes the first-ever glide bait they made.

Caleb's socials:

IG: Yorkcasting_co

YT: York Casting TV

Site: yorkcasting.com

We dive into the crazy trips Grant has taken since the last time he was on the show. He dicusses his newest addiction of Peacock fishing and explains how quickly he was humbled by them on his first out of country trip. We also talk about his new found love for the still "lowkey" Flag 255 from Grow Design Works.

Grant's socials:

IG: grant_langmore7

Email: grantblangmore@gmail.com

There are a ton of painters in the scene now, many of whom you can identify just by their trout patterns. Garrett’s work is easily recognizable—and for good reason. With around six years of painting experience, he’s nearly perfected his process from start to finish. Garrett has tapped into a niche market that others haven’t explored: repainting soft baits for customers. This side project required a significant investment to become both proficient and safe, but it’s set him apart in the industry.

Garrett's socials:

IG: garrettscustoms

Website: https://www.garrettscustoms.com/

Ceasar is one of the most well-known builders in the scene, covering every base in the bait-building world—from soft baits like the Old Man River to resin baits and, most recently, the ABS line. Caesar shares his journey, starting with his introduction to building the XL Mink for the Delta, and we discuss the process of stepping into ABS production and what that transition has been like for him. He also mentioned the new chapter currently unfolding in Toxic’s story and expressed his excitement for some of his upcoming projects.

Toxic's socials:

IG:toxicbaitssuck

Website: https://www.toxicbaits.com/

From one of the best states in the Great Lakes region to a southern state on the East Coast—can you imagine how much everything changed for Alex? We dive into the transformation his fishing had to undergo and the culture shock he experienced in the bass scene of a new region. Bigger lakes, deeper lakes, more fishing pressure, and different baitfish all created a steep learning curve for a kid from New York.

Alex's Socials:

IG: alexsanvillefishing

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What do a 250 and a DRT Ghost have in common? Our crazy guest Kyle Reigle uses them both regularly to target giant river smallmouth—with pretty impressive results. We dive into how he uses these baits, along with others, in fast-moving river currents. We also discuss how the big swimbait scene is slowly growing in river systems and how it has both positively and negatively impacted the community, from bait builders to anglers just starting to get into swimbaits.

Kyle's Socials:

IG: Lateralpainter

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Two of the most sought-after baits in the community, often selling for hundreds over retail on the second-hand market. I was lucky enough to sit down with Andrew and hear his story, from tournament fishing at the age of 10 to his experience growing up during the era when California was producing some of the biggest bass in history. He shares his introduction to bait building and how Hinkle Lures became an established name in the fishing world.

Andrews's socials:IG: Andrewhinkle

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

You might recognize Cody if you're familiar with Travis Pastrana—quite an attention-grabbing way to kick things off, right? Cody is a media brand owner and a passionate swimbait angler from Pennsylvania. In this episode, we dive into his media background, his expertise with cameras, and, of course, a conversation about big baits.

Cody's socials:IG: codystauder

IG:thisiscinegrade

Website: https://thisiscinegrade.com/Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

New to the swimbait world but learning quickly, Nole joins me for a show to share his experience getting familiar with fishing in Florida. We discuss the challenges of fishing from a paddleboard and what it's been like to fish with Marshall, gaining insights from his expertise on the water.

Nole's socials:IG: noles.fishing

TikTok: nole.fl

YT:NolesFishing

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Joined by the king of sous vide, Andrew and I catch up since his last appearance on the show in August. We talk about his recent trip to the Amazon with Austin and what the adventure of chasing prehistoric fish was like, all while only being able to travel with 45 pounds of gear.

Andrew's socials:IG: man_brew

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

I bet you can confidently say you don’t know any other builder who’s colorblind. Well, after hearing this episode, you can say you do! Eric shares his solutions to this unique challenge, along with how he’s developed his baits into what we see today. Make sure you listen all the way through to get a little gift from Versatile Baits, too!

Eric's socials:IG: versatilebaitsllc

Site: https://www.versatilebaits.comCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Nate can do it all, from working a fly rod to throwing a swimbait. A local friend who has mastered some crazy bites and dialed in exactly what his local fish want year-round. From landing a 9-pound Michigan bass to catching coho and king salmon on the TK, and even hooking bowfin on glide baits—this was a great episode showcasing what Michigan has to offer for swimbait anglers.

Nate's socials:IG: anglingnorthernmi

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

What do a goose and Antoine have in common? Both speak French and shared some bonding time on Saturday night before the Swimbait Universe Gathering Tournament. It’s another chapter with one of our favorite French guests and his new American brother, Troy. This is Antoine’s third time in the States, and from the sound of it, it's his most American experience yet!

The Boy's socials:IG: afishingview

bigbassinohioCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Another young fella joins me for the second show we’ve recorded. He talks about losing a tackle box worth close to $800, the new baits he’s had luck with, and some new gear he’s been using. We also touched on how, nowadays, you have to sit on C2C for a while to avoid burning bites or spots, even if you want the social media clout.

Vances's socials:IG: Vance_fishing_freakCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Joined by one of the coolest bait builders out there right now, Max comes on the show to talk about the Top Frog. By taking the true swim of a frog and turning it into a swimbait platform, Max has, in my opinion, created one of the most unique baits on the market. The Top Frog is everything you could want from a frog imitator. Make sure to follow him to stay in the loop for upcoming drops.Max's socials:IG: fishing2themaxCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Joined by Connor and Dale the Net Man for episode 156. For those who haven’t listened yet, Dale the Net Man is a random rubber chicken Connor keeps in his net. Connor is what I'd consider a swimbait junkie, someone who has put in the time on his lake and, in my opinion, will be breaking ten sooner rather than later.

Connor's socials:

IG: condogfishing

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

Episode 9458 of Marshall joining us for a show..... But episode 1 of it being in person! We talk about what his Michigan experience has been like and how tuff it's been since getting here. The weather is cold, the wind is blowing and the fish aren't eating.... what a combo.

Marshalls socials:

IG: thehomelessfiserman

IG: bassnbums

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Mr. Doctor Alec joins us for his fourth appearance on SNT, which is insane. We catch up on everything he's been up to since his last episode, and spoiler alert—he's been up to a lot. Trout, cudas, and big green fish on swimbaits—that's a decent life to live if you ask me.

Alecs socials:

IG: @alecwieker

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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The 2019 SWBT UNGD Champion, Shasta Lake spotted bass record holder with a 9.625 lb catch, and with a handful of double-digit bass under his belt, Chad walks us through growing up in California and his experience finding his way into the big bait world.

Chads socials:

IG: @chadeverettsweitzer_

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Marshall, Brain and I, a true spectacle for an episode. Some minor fishing talk, with some major laughs and jokes. We truly embodied Juan in this one, fish how you want and live how you want.

The Boys socials:

Marshall: thehomelessfisherman

Brain: _nine_pound_hammer_

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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I don't think this man even needs an introduction. He's been making baits for longer than I've been on this earth and can even claim his baits have landed a bass over 20 pounds and one over 19 and a half pounds. I don't think many other builders can say their baits have achieved anything like that.

It was truly a great time talking with Mickey, hearing the stories behind all the different glides he's made and offers for sale, along with some of the ones he's made and never released to the public. We even got to talk about what made him and his family leave California before calling Texas and the shores of Lake Fork 'home.'

3:16's socials:

IG: 316lure

Website: www.316lurecompany.com

FB: 316 Lure Company

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Join Trevor and me as we talk about his bait company, Outside the Box Lure Co. We discuss his holy grail waterway and how he learned to swimbait fish it, all while using this loaded spot to experiment with building baits.

We touch on what he is trying to do differently in the often saturated swimbait scene. He tells us about his bait and what makes it unique with his tail design. Trevor talks about some pretty unique things he is working on with other folks and mentions that his new site will be open to the public at the time of listening to this!

Trevors's socials:

IG: outsidethebox_lureco

Site: https://www.outsidetheboxlureco.com/

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Yet again, what goes better together than Massachusetts and wake baits? Join Josh and me as we break down the Spro rat and his experiences with that bait.

Along with his other staple wake baits he always has tied on, we talk about his time swimbaiting at night and how he goes about doing it from his yak, and the gear he trusts while out there.

Josh's socials:

IG: grimmlock58fishing

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Scott has probably one of the most recognizable art styles in the swimbait community. Working with brands like Toxic Baits and LDC, his work is displayed in countless living rooms and man caves all across the world.

We talked about all things graphic design and calico bass fishing. We learned the backstory and timeline for Bowsnarrow, along with how Scott targets these calico bass in huge green kelp forests. It was a great conversation between two creators trying to make their work known in the community.

Scott's socials:

IG: bowsnarrows43

YT:https://youtu.be/6jD1TVCVG5Y?si=MkqPz0wluOu9pcKH

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BowsArrowsMRKT?ref=nla_listing_details

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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I felt like I was talking to a lifelong friend when interviewing Shawn. Coming from New York, I was excited to discuss what his fishing experience is like and how it differs from mine, even though we're only a few hundred miles apart.We talked about the similarities we share in the waters we fish and compared notes on our experiences. Shawn might not be a 10-year veteran like some other guests, but he has good fish under his belt and some really good ideas and knowledge about his area's fish. He also surprised me with some of the topics we discussed.Shawns's socials: IG: AnglerandrewsYT: anglerandrewsCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

In the industry, there aren’t many names as well known as Mike Bucca, or Bullshad Swimbaits for that matter. I was lucky enough to sit down with Mike and discuss the beginnings of Bullshad and what it was like going into bait building full-time before the scene was developed like it is today.

We talked about the many designs Mike has, his pricing, and how he was firm on his prices at the beginning of Bullshad. We gained insight into Bullshad that isn’t widely known, such as how the Texas freeze in 2021 affected Mike’s prices and continues to do so today. Mike also explains his new collaboration brand with GSM, Bucca Brand.

Mike's socials:

IG: Bullshad_swimbaits

Website: https://bullshad.com/

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 20% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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2 Episodes in a row with bait builders, this feels like a fever dream. Join me as we interview Reis with Raw Baits. His story is unlike any other we've had on the show. Being born and growing up for some time in Europe to now living in Texas making swimbaits. It's a pretty awesome story with some funny moments.

We get to hear his thoughts behind making a carp profile wake and where the idea stemmed from and how his journey from making them from wood to now resin. We even have a code word somewhere throughout the show, if you’re the first listener and get ahold of Reis you can win a free bait of his!

Reis's socials:

IG: raw_baits

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Joey joins the show, and we discuss everything related to Lanciotti Lures. We delve into the pros and cons of being your own boss.

Of course, we discuss Joey's introduction to fishing and swimbait fishing. Both seemed almost unlikely, especially considering the age at which he found his love for fishing. We hear about the first few baits he made and how "bad" they were. and how He quickly realized that if the baits kept selling, he could leave his 9-to-5 job and make baits full-time.

We also discuss the upcoming projects from Lanciotti Lures and what you should be on the lookout for.

Joey's Socials:

IG: lanciottilures

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Jeff, better known in the social media world as Socal Crusher, joins us for an episode. We dive into everything related to Optimum and Deps. He shares insights on some of the techniques he uses with the Ambitious Buzz. We also discuss some new baits from Deps and some modifications for the available baits.

We get to hear what it's like fishing in southern California and how tough it can be. Jeff talks about his transition from saltwater to freshwater fishing, a switch that seemed unlikely until he was older.

If you want to watch Jeff's YouTube videos, make sure you check out Optimum;s YouTube channel, where you can find all of his videos plus more!

Jeff's Socials:

IG: socalcrusher

YT: Optimum Baits

https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumBaits

Jeff's YT videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzBNZk3WKqbNBlfeDKru5-j2BJ87nplOO

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Matty is a well-known name in the world of swimbait fishing, especially if you watched the Elite event at Lake Fork recently. He joins our show to talk about growing up in Hawaii and how it shaped him as a fisherman. We chat about his journey from the laid-back islands to the bustling city of LA.

We hear Matty’s story about getting into fishing competitions and discovering swimbaits. He brings us into his mind for the event, and helps us learn why he chose his fihsing methods and locations. Something you don’t get to hear or see often from the elite guys, especially at the depth we went. We dicussed what it was like to be on national tv and how much it meant to him having such a good few days with a camera guy.

Matty's Socials:

IG: matty_wong

YT: Matty Wong Fishing https://www.youtube.com/@MattyWongFishing

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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A true hammer from the Ozarks, Brennan is a well-known swimbaiter with some serious fish under his belt. We spoke about how he got into swimbaits, along with his initial experiences of fishing a lake and region that was essentially untouched by glide baits, and what that meant for him at the beginning of his swimbait journey. We discussed all his personal bests (PBs) and the stories he had with them. He talked about what it's been like working for KGB over the last 4 months and even discussed their new GOAT trout bait.

Brennan's socials:

IG: brennan_banks_fishing

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Rowan comes on the podcast and we talk about Murry Cod and of course FFS. The effects of FFS seem to be way more harsh in Australia then what we’ve seen here, is this a look into the futures of our fishing? Or are we in for something completely different? Rowan’s socials: IG: livescope_losers_downunder Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Marshall joins us for episode 2 of LLJ, unfortunately Phoenix had prior plans so he wasn't able to mkae it. but that didn't stop marshall and i from having a blast poking fun at FFS, and delving into ideas about the future of bass fishing and fishing in general.Marshall's socials: IG @thehomelessfishermanPatron:https://patreon.com/thehomelessfisherman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

In this episode, Kevin goes a mile deep into the story behind KGB. We hear how he got introduced to the world of swimbaits as a young teen in California. We touch on the fish that started it all for him, then the humble beginnings of how KGB got to be where it is today. Many hardships and revised plans are dis-cussed. We cover all that and more on this close to 3-hour "KGB tells all" episode.

KGB socials:

IG: @kgbswimbaits

FB: KGB Swimbaits

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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A young Texas stick is on the show today to talk about how he got into big baits, and the almost instant success he had while getting into them. We talk about Texas water levels and his unit of a PB in hopes the same situation will line up from him this year to catch a bigger one.

Elam's socials:

IG: @elam_jacobi

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Another episode with a guy from the Northeast? Who could have seen that one coming? Evan Giles of Massachusetts joins us, and we delve into all things NE swimbaiting, mostly covering the same topics as me and other NE guys, but we get to hear Evan's unique perspective. He even got into glide baits this past season, which opened up a whole other rabbit hole for discussion since it seems somewhat uncommon in the NE.

Evan's Socials:

Ig: swimbait_781

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Join me and the two brothers, Brandon and Nick, behind BC Baits, as we talk about what their journey has been like. We'll discuss what it's like being two younger guys in the sport, how they split roles, and, of course, a recap of their baits and the success they have seen with them already.

BC's Socials:

Ig: bc.baits

Tik Tok: bc.baits

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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110 episodes later, Charlie comes back on to talk about what he's been up to since episode 24. A whole lot of saltwater fishing and a good amount of bass fishing as well. We talk about swimbaits for saltwater, new DRT baits, and of course, the smallies and smelt we had discussed on his previous episode.

Charlie's socials:

IG: fish.in_ne

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Marshall, Phoenix and I jump on a call to yap. No particular agenda just the 3 of us shooting the breeze. We talk about the recent 6 sense/googan drama, FFS, fizzing fish and critter talk. The boys IG:Phoenix: phoenixpichnerMarshall: thehomelessfishermanCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Joined with a man across the border, Steven joins us for the first time in ~15 months. And boy oh boy, we've got a lot to catch up on. Believe it or not he's got even more wild stories and thoughts then the last time he was on.Stevens socials:IG: Steven_klipper_bass_fishingYT: Liam Loves Life Fishing with Dad - Episode 1 https://youtu.be/_dBLMMw2bt0?si=sMXDM4cqqawp0DXqCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

44 Episodes since we last got to hear from the man behind The Gracely Baits. Kyle joins me for the first episode of 2024 and we catch up on what he's been up to since May. A lot of new stuff has happened since then and we talk about what 2024 will hold for Kyle too!

Kyle's socials:

IG: thegracelybaits

FB: Shat Owners R Us

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Feels like Rob is the first northern midwest guy on the show in a while! For anyone who knows Rob, they probably know he isn't too shy with fishing the big big baits. We do a lot of talking about big baits, the difference in a bait from batch and batch, and of course some stories of his experiences big swimbait fishing in MN

Rob's socials:

IG: robearbiglow

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Local DFW swimbait stick Bert Salas comes on the show to answer all my random questions. I can honestly say we covered dang near every topic I can think of, FFS, Striper fishing, ideal fishing scenario, bait modding and of course shad vs trout glides. We didn't get super deep into stories or experiences, so expect a pt2 for this episode soon. Also check out Bert's clothing brand Province Clothing Co.

Berts socials:

IG: @bertsalas

IG:provinceclothignco

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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64 episodes later Dylan and Ryan re-join us for another River Smallie jammed pack episode. We talk about what their season was like and some new baits they fished this year. We also talked about how new ABS bait's are starting to change their local fishery, and it's effects on how they fish.

Dylan's socials:

IG: @midwestriverrat

Ryan's socials:

IG: @ryandoll82

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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We've got another fellow from SoCal joining the show today, spilling the story of his journey into big baits, with a little help from some familiar faces. Andon will be writting an article in the first issue of next year, chatting about the Cast and Crank ToyDrive. Can't wait to soak in his experiences on the show, and who knows, he might just become a regular Zine contributor down the road!

Andon's socials:

IG: social_bendo

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Join the international travelers on this episode to talk about their most recent trip to Japan in October. Being Phoenix's first time over there I ask what his experiences were like in the Bass Crazy country of Japan. Then we have the seasoned traveler Geoffrey to talking about how this trip has been different than his last and what it takes to plan a trip like this. If you liked the last episode with Geoffrey I'm sure you'll find a lot of interest in this one as well.Phoenix's socials:IG: phoeninpichner YT: allaroundfishingGeoffrey's socials:IG:geoffreythekingYT:crazybassfisherCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.htmlMeat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Maybe one of the most well known painters in the swimbait scene. I finally get to sit down with Dan from ClickBait Customs, I know many many people have wanted to hear this episode and I think it's a very good one. Maybe not fully bait building oriented, but more so about the way ClickBait came to be as well as what's it's like moving around every few months. Dan was a really fun guy to talk with during and after the show, a truly talented guy with not only painting but the craftsmanship side of things as well!Dan's socials:IG: click_bait_customsCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.htmlMeat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Steven jumps on after talking on the Halloween show. We talk all thinks Cali fishing, from his introduction to swimbaits and so on. Lots of information in this one, nothing better to listen in the car!

Steve's socials:

IG: 2facedbaits

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Chatting with a guy from the great Peach State and of course talking about swimbaits. Justin comes on the show to talk about his journey of swimbait fishing. We talk about his favorite techniques and we even discuss a few personal thoughts on some in-depth questions about bass. It's a good episode with a super great guy.

Justin's socials:

IG: tarheelswimbait

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

⁠⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Max is a good friend and follow podcaster, although this episode isn't much about fishing we talk about what it's like running a "business" in a niche group of guys. The benefits and some cons, along with what simple words from followers can do for someone who is trying their hardest to make media for you to enjoy.Max's socials:IG: circakraftAll the good links: https://linktr.ee/Circakraft?fbclid=PAAab0N0gyfM4y6QJgxqe61WfgSV8u9bzb7ksfJxzGs0fWoEVp0hcNS24oD-g_aem_AWqHEhtQi6UgsFocKmEV3aOVYJnVLbb6205b5p9_46Rm6-pRfP2MpOe03jciPZfWruU Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.htmlMeat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Another feller from Mass here to talk about how good their fishing is while I cry behind the microphone for over an hour. In all seriousness I absolutely love talking with New England guys and after every conversation is makes me want to visit more and more, this talk with Jon is no different. We seem to have shard a lot of similar stories and experiences which was super funny to me. Please make sure to follow Jon if you don't already, dude is a low-key hammer.

Jon's socials:

IG: jonnybass64

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

⁠⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Yet another young Texas river rat coming on the show to explain what he does to have the success he has. Brayden tells his story of growing up and fishing even with the moving he did when he was younger. We get to talk about his style of fishing on the river and from an inflatableyak. He has some cool C2C on his Instagram that I encourage you fellas to check out!

Brayden's socials:

IG: Bradencarswell22

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

⁠https://www.meatcrafters.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Happy (almost) Halloween fellas! Something a little different with episode content. I had a bunch of peeps come on and talk about the unexplainable story’s and experiences. Shop ghosts, UFOs, things that go bump in the night, we’ve got it all! I really enjoyed this and think it will become an annual thing.

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

https://www.meatcrafters.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Long long time friend of the show joins us for this episode and we talk about a lot. Mostly about what the swimbait world was like when we got into swimbaits and just how much has changed since then. We get to hear stories from Colin about fishing around the Great Smokey Mountains and we compare his river systems to mine here in southern middle Michigan. A fun episode of 2 friends just talking and reminiscing about the days past.

Colin's socials:

IG: Colin_tillman1

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite!

https://www.meatcrafters.com/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

What does a man from Texas and a guy from Michigan both have in common? We both hate the heat surprisingly. Brian comes on the show and we discuss a lot of things relating to the community and some of the problems we see within. Of course we talk Texas fishing as well as Brian's DD PB.Brians socials:IG: _nine_pound_hammer Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Hailing all the way from the PNW and bringing his Gill wake and cranks along with Perch glide, Austin joins me for this episode. We talk his introduction to swimbaits and now recently bait making. Growing up in Cali Austin had seen big soft swimbaits which later went full circle for him after getting out of the Marine Corps in 2015.

Austin's socials:

Bait page IG: Sensei_swimbaits

Personal IG: Sensei_smallie

Site to order a bait: https://senseiswimbaits.com/

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! https://lakeprotackle.com/

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

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Paddle Board Crusaders 2 overview as well as some world record potential talk that we dive pretty deep into. What's your opinion, will we see a new world record within the next few years?

Marhsall's socials:

IG: thehomelessfishermen

YT: The Homeless Fishermen

Paddle Board Crusaders 2 link: https://youtu.be/1DkNwApZOvw?si=Uh70RHN9o-vdw2Ob

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products!

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Another week goes by, and yet another Mass/New England guy blesses the show. It seems like no matter how many guys I talk to from this region, I come back to it to hear more. This episode with Patrick is no different! He's an awesome guy with a story kind of like my own when it comes to getting into big baits.Patrick's socials:IG: patjamiesonCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Carl is a guy I use to watch a lot in my mid teens and when I was trying to learn everything I could about swimbait fishing. I was super excited he agreed to talk with me because I had a whole list of questions I wanted to ask. I think we could have talked for 3 hours if we had the time. We cover his introduction to swimbaits and videoing for Youtube. We even touch on a little philosophical and forward facing sonar. All in all a jammed packed episode with a guy who knows so much about our sport.

Carl's socials:

IG: keeping.ree.fishing

YT: keepinIrReelFishing

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We've talked with kayak guys, and paddle board guys. But Jake is definitely our first Float tube guy, and man did I have alto of questions for him. I would be lying if I didn't really look into tubes before I bought my paddle board basely off Jake's page.

Jake's socials:

IG: lord__bird

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I was lucky enough to reach out to Monte a few weeks ago and ask if he would have any interest in coming on the show to talk about Sowbelly. Surprisingly he answered very fast and agreed to it. I asked him about the people he interviewed and his prospective of said folks. And of course we talked about Mike Long at the end of the show.

Monte's site:

https://monteburke.com/

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You know everyone swimbait fishes for bass, but how about snook? Josh joins us today to talk all things swimbait snook in FL. It's a fun time and makes me want to find more guys doing this down there to interview.Josh's socials:IG: fishnfowl_flYT: fishnfowlflCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Join Levi from Leviathan and I as we talk about what it was like growing up in trout country then making the transition to Austin Texas bass fishing and eventually helping roll custom rods.

Levi's socials:

IG: swimbait928

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Mike and I got to talking on Swimbait Underground and after getting some fish photos from him I knew I wanted him to join me for an episode! We talk about New England fishing and the unfortunate story of him getting into big baits and losing his first few baits too. With some jig talk at the beginning that most guys will find my lack of experience with amusing.Mike's socials:IG: bass_the_eastYT: Bass The EastCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases!⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventionalor Swimbait-related products!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Geoffrey, aka Geoffrey the king, aka Crazybassfisher join me and we obviously have to discuss all things AZ fishing as well as his recent trips to Japan and what that's been like.Geoffrey's socials:IG: geoffreythekingYT:crazybassfisherCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases!https://www.leviathanrods.comCheck out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventionalor Swimbait-related products!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

Lake Pro Tackle is the shows newest sponsor and the guy I talk to from there is fishing swimbaits pretty often. Sam joins us today to talk about LPT, what he does there and what it's like working in the industry. Later in the show we talk about his PB and how he saw and caught this fish. I appreciate them working with me and I hope you guys check them out and pick up some odd and end gear you may need off their site!

Sam's socials:

IG: Samuel_Climer

LPT IG: lakeprotackle

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Joining me all the way from Mexico Chad jumps on and we talk all things Lake Baccarac of course. From his first trip there to how he has gotten to the position he's in today. As well as the back story behind the Burrito baits back than I'm sure many of you know.

Chad's socials:

IG: lakebaccaraclodge

FB: Lake Baccarac Lodge

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More commonly known by the masses for his sous vide skills, Andrew Swaim joins me for todays episode. Mostly talking about his fishing in North Carolina compared to his home land of Cali. We talk big PBs, river fishing and rod building. Somehow we never ended up discussing Dogfish in this episode.

Andrew's Socials:

IG: man_brew

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White Bass with Black lines are the focus of today's conversation. Alex jumps on and man he spills some beans on these awesome fish. Especially

for a guy like me who has never even seen one in real life. He tells stories of them fishing glide baits and all the success they've had on them. After this show, I immediately checked on flights so I could price a trip, because damn it sounds like too much fun.

Alex's socials:

IG: alexgreenfishing

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⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/

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Skinny Water and Glides baits, of course, we are talking about Manny B! We talk about his yak of choice along with the baits he runs while fishing all the rivers. Some cool stories traded about the difference in our locations.

Manny's Socials: IG: Ibarela77 YT: SkinnyWaterBoyzTV

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If you own a resin KGB there's a good chance this man had his hand at painting it. Mr.Stumpf joins us for this episode and we talk about his venture into painting and how he has gotten to where he is today. This episode is purely based off his painting career and he will join us later for an actual fishing episode in a few weeks!

Peyton's socials:

IG: stumpf_bigguns_fishing

FB: Peyton Stumpf and Trippple P Custom

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⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/

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The newest World Record Holder joins us for episode 100. We talk about our growth over the last year and a half and everything Marshall has been up since last time he joined us. New baits, new rods, big fish and the coolest cast to catches to name a few. Happy episode 100 everybody, thank you for supporting the show and I hope y'all stick around for another 100.

Marshall's socials:

IG: thehomelessfisherman

YT: The Homeless Fisherman

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Join the man called Texas Chunk and I as we talk about his fishing background growing up and his early found love for swimbaits. Being 13-14 years old and fishing swimbaits would make me think he has a story or two to tell. We had a great time talking about everything in this episode.

Dyaln's socials: IG: texaschunk

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The BMX fella named Anthony Catlow bunny jumps on the show to talk all things BMX and some swimbaits. It's very heavily rooted in his start of fishing and then his BMX story. I swear we talk about fishing at the end but his story helps lay out a baseline of understanding where the BMX and Skate culture comes from. An how it has slowly trickled it's way into the swimbait world.

Anthony's socials: IG: Anthonycatlow

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Tristian jumps on the show and we talk about a lot. Nothing too exclusive to his story of fishing but good stories, our takes on some topics and discuss the CHICKEN GIZZARD!

Tristian's socials: IG: thebeaver_t YT: Beaver_T

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Caleb joins me to talk about Texas fishing and of course to speak about paddle board fishing and everything else he’s been up to recently. He’s growing fast on Instagram so follow him before he gets too famous!

Caleb's socials:

IG: shadsharks

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Mr Ryan Golden and I sit down to chat about his new bait company and the things that made him step away from Golden Baits a few years ago. We talk Mens Mental health and even though we preach it, sometimes it seems to go out the window on seller and buyer interactions in some cases. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did recording. While Ryan may have had a difficult past this new start has me excited to see what the future holds for him and his crew.

Ryans socials: IG: Fish_golden1 Bait IG: highgrade_fishing

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Young age Swimbaiting with some hints at swimbait success on tournament trails, this is going to be a hard one to beat. We got interrupted a few times with my work calling but we made it work and covered some real good topics.

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From drawing out his own graphing paper to slinging duck baits. Cory walks us through the timeline of Rugged Thumbs and what it was like at the start.

Cory's socials:

IG: rugged.thumbs

Website: https://www.ruggedthumbs.com/

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Join the man who has made it his mission to catch a 7 pound smallmouth in the state of Texas. I get lucky enough to talk with John about what this journey

has been like for him while also finding out about some of the baits and gear he trusts in his journey.

Johns Socials"

IG: fishinsanity

www.bigbassblessings.com

John@bigbassblessings.com

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This might be one of the saddest interviews I've done. To do the story justice I'm going to keep this short. Zach is losing an awesome lake and unless the state of Texas does some big things the chances of himself or anyone else being able to enjoy this lake again is super slim, unfortunately.

Zach's socials:

IG: zaquavious_polynomial

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Sit down and buckle up because in this episode we talk about fishing in the US and Mexico..... Okay, that was a lame joke about traveling and flying but anyway. Join Trevor and I as we talk about Southern Utah fishing, the early stages of online swimbait forums, tiger muskie fishing, and his experiences at the legendary Lake Baccarac Lodge!

Trevor's socials: IG: t_r_e_e_p

Lake Baccarat Lodge website: https://www.lakebaccaraclodge.com/

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Join a real fishy guy named Ben and I as we talk about trout, bass and of course pike. Been knows a lot about fish and what makes them tick. Which in my opinion makes this episode a great one.

Ben's Socials: IG: derelict_fishing

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Sit down with Ross and me as we talk about the community we are all in and some other things pertaining to swimbaits. Unfortunately, we didn't talk much about fishing in general but next time we will!

Ross's Socials:

IG: bigbawseross

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It's been over a year since we've gotten to talk with Kyle. Since then he has definitely grown as a builder and gained a following. We talk about how you can find success with his finesse gill during this time of year. On top of spilling the beans on a lot of his new ideas and baits coming down the shoot.

Kyle's Socials"

IG: thegracelybaits

Bait Site: https://www.thegracelybaits.com/

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A guy from France and I guy from Michigan sit down and talk about fishing. In the short term, this is one you'll want to listen to completely.

Antoine's socials:

IG: afishingview

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Sit down with us and learn the way of pouring plastics. Arthur tells me how it's done and we talk about his story about getting into the plastics game. Including

hanging out with YouTubes biggest lure builder Marling Baits.

Arthur's socials:

Ig: Fishdaddy401

YT:FishDaddy 401

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Alec joins us after a year of holding out, and the conversations we have can only be summed up as something you really don't want to miss.

Alec's socials:

IG: alecwieker

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Sean jumps on the show tonight so you know I had to pick his mind about tournaments and the use of swimbaits in the tournament

setting along with a little about his younger years and how he got back into fishing.

Sean's socials

IG: Apexangler27

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Alex aka Oklahoma’s worst angler jumps on the show to talk about his success with swimbaits. And what it’s like to take the jump from a 9-5 to content creator as a way of making a living. Alex’s socials Ig: Oklahomas_worst_angler. Yt: Oklahoma’s worst angler Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases!https://www.leviathanrods.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

To have the chance to interview Naohisa was beyond awesome. I would do anything to drop the language barrier even for a short amount of time. As I'm sure everyone who has gotten to meet him in the US would too. We could have talked for hours but Jason and Naohisa had to get ready for bed because Naohisa had to get ready for the next part of his US adventure!

第81話竹村直久さん、ジェイソン・カロルさんとの共演

直久にインタビューする機会を得たことは、素晴らしいの一言に尽きます。短い時間でも言葉の壁を取り払うことができれば、何でもします。アメリカで直久に会えた人なら、きっとみんなそう思うだろう。しかし、ジェイソンと直久は、直久がアメリカでの次の冒険の準備をしなければならないので、寝る準備をしなければなりませんでした！

Socials:

Takemura's IG: monster_bait_development

and Naohisa_takemura

Jason's IG: swimbait_reviews

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Brendan is a young builder who joins me today. We talk about all sorts of stuff, from Japanese baits to the baits he builds.

Brendan's socials"

IG: Brownbaitco

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Join 4 goons to talk about whatever comes to mind. Also, keep an eye out for our future hype house.

Socials for everyone:

Marshall's IG: thehomelessfishermam

Marshall's YT: The Homeless Fisherman

Nick's IG: Juansfishtacos

Phoenix's IG: phoenixpichner

Phoenix's YT: allaroundfishing

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The man whose been making those big Oklahoma Bass lips sore, Dylan Ford comes on to talk about what he is doing to find success

in the swimbait world over the last couple of years. Touching on DRT lures, Battle shads and Citizens, and even a little talk of finesse crappie jigs. On top of some conversation about FFW.

Dylan's Socials:

IG: baitandskate

YT: Dylan Ford

2022 Big Bass Mixtape link: https://youtu.be/LLDBSqkBlsU

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Frank, Brent, Bryan, and I have had a good time sharing a few drinks and catching up with the Washington fishing since the last time they were on. Talking trout eaters, gill netting, and otters stealing Tks. It's a chill one and hopefully, you guys enjoy it. Socials:Bryan's IG: bryanspellerBrent's IG: 253casterFrank's IG: frank_hedlund_fishing WA Swimbait IG: swimbaitwaCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases!https://www.leviathanrods.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support

TJ is now the new Idaho state record holder for Northern Pike with a massive 49.5 inch, 40.76 lb freak of a pike. Join us as we talk about not only this record fish but their journey getting it to the boat and figuring out what makes these big pike tick.

TJ and Taylor's socials:

TJ's IG: @t.j._francis

Taylor's IG: @supergoodworker

link to the USA today story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2023/03/25/idaho-angler-catches-record-northern-pike-true-monster-fish/51382741/

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Jason joins me and we talk about everything big bass and swimbaits! Our ideas of big bass behaviors, how to catch them, and what makes them tick.

Jason's socials:

IG: flesh.bassin

FB: Double Digit Bass

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Join Randyka and myself as we talk about his start in swimbait fishing in AZ. He touches on the prime fishing they had just like Grady Codd talked about in epi 63. Make sure to check out Randyka's c2c of the DD on his YT. It was a sick story with the c2c for you to watch after!

Randyka's socials:

IG: @randyka

YT: randykast

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Join me as I get to sit down with Chris and Josh as we talk about everything swimbaits and smallmouth. While also hearing me explain what Smallie Games is and how badass of an idea Josh and Chris had to start it. If you're interested in snagging a Smallie Games starter kit head over to https://www.achiganbrand.com to get yours right now. And remember to use code LARGEMOUTHSUCK at check out for 15% off your order!

STP Socials:

IG: @smallietalkpodcast

Website: https://www.achiganbrand.com

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Join another young buck and me as we talk about swimbait fishing in Jersey and what exactly it's like to be young guys in this niche group.

Vance's socials:

Ig: @vance_fishing_freak

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Kevin and I get absolutely sloshed while we talk about salt and brackish water swimbaiting. He touches on baits they use and gear of course. We get off track a handful of times but this was a super fun conversation about something I have zero knowledge about. Next time Kevin and I will talk more about swimbaits in depth!

Kevin's socials:

IG: @cannal_cowboy

Ig: @snook_snacks

Site: https://snooksnacks.com

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Mr. Austin Neary takes some time away from catching k9 fish to talk about his come-up in the fishing industry, while also talking about what it's been like the last few years. Not to mention he talks about the recent App he's been working on that should be available soon!

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Ever seen those elusive LFOD Monks and wonder what favors you have to do to get one? Or wonder if the bait builders over there at LFOD are just making a few baits every couple of months to try and gain hype? Well, Colby and John sit down and answer some serious Qs we all have pertaining to LFOD and their process of building. And of course how they got into it and how they got into fishing.

LFOD Socials:

IG: lfod_swimbaits

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Noah and I chop it up about fishing in PA and swimbait fishing as a whole there too. Also, Noah gives us the throwdown on what it's like to travel and fish on Lake Baccarac in Mexico!

Noah's socials:

IG: noahfishing

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Josh from Clutch Swimbaits joins me and we talk about everything. Like so much stuff I can't make a list. Off the top of my head we talk about his fast retrieve glide named the 'darter' and who knows what else.

Clutch's socials:

IG:clutch_swimbait_co

FB: Clutch Swimbait co

Tik Tok: Clutch Swimbait co

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Cody and I sit down for a jam-packed episode. Comparing his fishing experiences in NorCal and Georgia, while also sharing what it was like to grow up in norCal for some super prime swimbait fishing.

Cody's Socials:

IG: Cody_kirk_fishing

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Join JT and me as we talk all things Massachusetts, Pats, Lanciotti, and damn near everything else in between.

JT's socials:

IG:whatwouldjtdo

FB: JT Carreiro

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In short, this will probably be one of the most beneficial episodes of SNT if you want to get into river fishing smallmouth. That is really all I can say honestly, it's a damn good show and jammed packed with super informative information.

Dylan and Ryan's socials:

Dylan's IG: midwestriverrat

Ryan's IG: ryandoll82

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Join me as I pick Grady's mind with some questions about Texas fishing and Arizona fishing. A sad story of a fishery on the decline but still had given up some very solid years of fishing to Grady. Along with how he plans on tackling the 2023 season in his new home state of Texas.

Grady's socials:

IG: Gradycodd

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Join me as we have our first female onto the show! Kara Tomlinson joins us and keeps me on my toes as the first female co-host, it's a great time and we get a slight insight into what it's like to be a female in this majority-male hobby we all enjoy.

Kara's socials: unless you're going to creep on her then I won't allow you to see her profile pages

IG: karaokefishing

FB: Kara Tomlinson

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Also, shout out to Kara's shouts

Swimbait Uni folks- Wayne C, Will G, Johnny E, JT C, Erik T

Ben's tackle shack

MGC fishing equipment

@McBoysHobbiesTV- Fred

603 kayak Bass Anglers

@Winld603withKi- Ki

Chicken Dicks- Acito, Parnos, Staruk

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Grant and I were finally able to find some time to get to talking. Unfortunately being a remote show I run into some technical difficulties at times. While the part you guys missed was Grant and I talking about his lake record and how it was the following weeks/months after that fish. But we still got some solid conversation in for this episode.

Grant's socials:

IG: grant_langmore7

YT: https://youtu.be/74-itRXYoso

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Join Mr.Carphugger and me as we dive into his story with Burrito baits and how he came to be. Lots of self-teaching paired with a knack to build baits that would catch fish.

Gail's socials:

IG: @burrito_baits @carphugger

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Edwin shares his story about growing up and what it took from him to get to this journey he's on now. It's a great story that I think anyone can learn from and understand why Edwin and his family put so much into their bait building.

Edwin's socials:

IG: @legal_dope_swb_

FB: Edwin Chardon

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Finally, after around 6 months of fighting scheduling, Tom and Tyler were able to join me for a show. Tom and Tyler are the guys behind the Instagram and Youtube page, Swimbait Scrutiny. Two guys located in New Hampshire recording their adventures and sharing them with all of us on their platforms.

Swimbait Scrutiny socials:

IG: @swimbaitscrutiny

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@swimbaitscrutiny

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Texas swimbait angler Jack Early joins me on this episode. He has been swimbait fishing for around 3 years now, within that time he's landed 3 DD bass. That's a pretty damn good ratio in my book, I would take those stats. We talk kayak fishing, softie baits, and of course the beloved jerk bait style glides. Jack's Socials:IG: jackearlyfishingCheck out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases!https://www.leviathanrods.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sntpod/support

Interviewing a 17-year-old who has owned 9 Hinkle trout and a mother chaser.... oh and he lives in Oregon. All I can say is this episode Dillon blows my mind in more ways than one and I even learn some new stuff from this episode. Dillon is a true hammer and I can't wait to see what 2023 has in store for him, hopefully, we can see the next Oregon state record get posted by him! Don't be fooled by his lack of posts, he knows what he's doing and he's keeping it under wraps very well.

Dillon's socials:

IG: dillon.boresek

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On this episode, I was joined by the director of sales for Missile baits. Although Byron works in the conventional side of fishing that doesn't keep him away from the big bait niche we all are a part of. I can't even begin to list all the things we touch on, just know it's damn near everything you could want in an episode.

Byron's socials:

IG: Bryon_childers

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Phil and Vic join me on this show to talk about what the 2023 season has them brining forward. Vic talks about some new baits that'll be dropping soon and Phil touches on what PTB is going to look like moving forward as a distributor of not only FE baits but other builders also.

Their Socials:

Phil-

IG: philstacklebox

FB: Phil's Tackle Box

Vic-

IG: fisheverything

FB: Fish Everything

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Episode 2 with Jake and all I can say is we go down some rabbit holes about some good topics. Jake drops some hints about new things ROW may be offering in the 2023 season. As well as me dropping a few little things I have planned for the fast-approaching year. If you're ready to work with Jake and Row please use his site and not DM him about random stuff. Spots are looking to be limited for 2023 so if you want their services to do it soon and do it right.

ROW's socials:

IG: @row_innovations

FB: Row Innovations LLC

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To start off this show note all I can say is you must listen to this episode uninterrupted for the first 25-30 ish minutes. Passang's story is unlike anything you've heard on the show and I think it's probably the coolest story we will ever hear on Scales N Tales. good, now that the important part of this is out of the way I can elaborate on the rest of this episode lol. Passang and I take a huge dive into what he's done to get sherpa where it's at today. This man really knocks the RnD part of bait-making out of the park. Testing baits for a whole season before he even makes them public knowledge half the time. That's something you don't always see a lot of in the building world, an I think that's what makes sherpa baits Stand out so much to me. Passang is busting his hump to make sure everything he puts his name on and sells is 1000% ready to target the fish of your dreams.

Passang's socials:

IG: swimbaitsherpa

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/455782601813708/

Sherpa Swimbait site: https://sherpaswimbaits.com/

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Mr.Clayton Sly joins me on this show to explain his beginnings in the swimbait-building world. If you've ever seen a bait of his there's a good possibility you were shocked at not only the realistic features but the spot-on paint too. It's hard enough to mimic the swim and even shape of a fish but when you hit the realistic paint on the head its a recipe to becoming a well-known bait builder that's for sure.

Clayton's socials:

IG: slyguylures

Site: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sly-guy-lures.com%2F&e=ATNMfA9AiNPXkCoyMJTeSjgnIq6L5E7wN9tGTyIYjo-Iu93vOCnT_VOMzsgWx206EZd8oL0id4-vD9GJNDI0Pp4HS36uB0ZZRGJd5Q&s=1

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Episode 50, what a way we've come. Can't believe you guys enjoy me spitting random fish words and ideas into a microphone but yet here we are.

Seth Nighswonger..... nicewonger?..... Nicewang? In an easier use of words the guy who's fished coast the coast. Growing up by Disneyland and within walking distance of a couple of bodies of water sounds like a hard come-up. Working at a tackle shop and making some pretty legit connections from a young age as well. getting big into sports fishing then decided to move cross country to the land of lovers VA. Seth has some ideas and knowledge of how fish work, we touch on all that while exposing ourselves to how badly the Public school system dropped the ball on teaching us where the hell states, cities, and providences are.

Seth's socials:

IG: not_sethfishboy

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Joined by a pretty well-known Missouri angler who you've more than likely seen rocking a KGB bit on your social media feed once or twice. Richy Laughery comes on to talk all things big bass and striper related to swimbaits, we also talk about how he likes to fish the KGB line of baits and the rods and reels he chooses to fish them on. Richy has quite the rap sheet when it comes to Missouri bass fishing and he dives deep into what he's done to find success and how he is going about to keep achieving success.

Richy's Socials:

IG: mo_swimb8_slinger

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Join jack and me as we talk about how he got into swimbait fishing and what it was like doing so in NY. Also not to mention his favorite baits that he kills the sallies on and how his area sets up for the year fishing wise.

Jake's socials: IG: swimbaitsnstuff

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join Tyler and me as we pick apart his style of fishing the Mississippi River and his local pools. He touches on catching fish during a flood at a kid's playground.... Which could be the craziest thing said on the show.

Tyler's Socials:

IG: tylermohrfishing

IG: swimbaitfreaks

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Steven Klipper AKA swimbait daddy of BC joins me and we cover everything that has led to his success over the last season. For being in Canada the guy is catching fish half of the dudes in the states would kill for. Unfortunately no dogfish talk in this BnB. Also, make sure you guys check out SNTpod.com and buy anything to enter the November Giveaway!

Steven's socials;

IG: steven_klipper

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For anyone who doesn't know Darrel will only have to listen to a few minutes of him talking until they realize have been living under a rock. Darrel is yet another PNW stick from Washington, with multiple double-digit bass under his belt. Anchored by an 11-pound 4 oz largemouth. He is a fishy dude with a lot of valuable information that I think anyone could store in their fishing brain vault.

Darrel's socials:

IG: doubledbassfishing

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Curran breaks down his intro to fishing and touches on what it's like fishing in Maine. We talk about so much stuff I can't even begin to list all of it. It's a good episode with an awesome guy. Appreciate the time since Curran does run his own company as his main gig.

Curran's socials:

Curran's fish IG: lonewolves

Curran's haircutting IG: blackdoorbarberco

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Thanks to Kyle and Marshall for sitting down with me at the Swimbait Universe gathering to talk about their short film Day Trip and what they did to record it.

The guy's Socials:

Marshall's IG: thehomelessfisherman

Marshall's Facebook Page: The Homeless Fisherman

Kyles's IG: throwbackbaits

Kyle's Facebook Page: Throwback baits

Link to where you can watch the Day Trip: https://www.patreon.com/thehomelessfisherman?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

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All I can say is wow, I really took advantage of this bass and buzzed and got buzzed hardcore lmao. It was nice to sit down and talk with a fellow Michigan swimbait dude, even if we fish almost completely opposite sides of the state, we were still able to compare bites from this year and the few years we've been doing. Also for the first time in SNT history, we had a few minutes of recording inside a gas station while Jake was snagging another beer, I'm glad the gas station dude was able to join in.

Jake's Socials:

IG: the_michiganhooker_

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A new Van, a broken collar bone, and a white snake mother. Ya, that's about it, we talk about fish and how we are 100% fish biologists.

Marshall's socials:

IG: thehomelessfisherman

YT: The Homeless Fisherman

Lateral Vison: "Homelesslvcrew" for 15% off your order!

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Dustin and Trevor sit down with me to explain and help spread the word about the Swimbait Showdown happening this Sunday on lake Tenkiller in OK. If you have any questions please DM Dustin and he can provide the answers you'll need. I swear if it was closer I'd be there. Next year tho for sure! Also if you can't make it out this year, follow the Showdown Instagram page to stay up to date on the event for next year!

Their socials:

Trevor"s IG: trevorkjohnson

Dustin's IG: dustinwheelerfishing

Swimbait showdown IG: Swimbait showdown

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From everything I've seen and heard the PNW grows their fisherman differently. Frank is 100% that way, a super fishy guy with some vast knowledge in bass fishing. We talk about so much different stuff I can't even make a list here for y'all.

Franks socials:

IG: Frank_hedlund_fishing

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Come kick it with James and I as we talk about cali fishing and what it's like to grow up there in a very odd but kick-ass fishing and swimbait culture.

James Socials:

IG: jamesxfish_cal

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Join Riley and Me as we talk about inshore fishing for Reds and trout with swimbaits. By the sounds of it it's uncommon to do or see but holds some crazy results.

Rileys Socials:

IG: Rileymac_fishing

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Little special show since I had no idea who was gonna come talk. No real crazy info in this but alot of fun to shoot the breeze with some good folks. Happy I got to meet some people who enjoy the show and got a whole bunch of folks signed up for full length shows! Can't wait!

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Join Jared and I as we really break down hs who introduction to fishing, tournament fishing, and swimbait fishing! A big tournament angler who took to soft swimmers as a way to get into the swimbait world then slowly started making his own baits. Chocolate Swimbaits are currently making the Rat and his crank down called Jordan. Keep an eye out for his drops within the next few weeks!

Chocolate swimbaits Socials: IG: @Chocolate_swimbaits YT: Jared Norris fishing

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Join 4 long time friends as we talk about anything we could think of. A lot of random stuff at the beginning but also alot os super god information and ideals later in the show

Socials for the boys

Bryan's IG: Bryanspeller

Riley's IG: rileymac_fishing

Anthony's IG: a_savage69

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Join Jake and me as we dive into his whole life experience of fishing, swimbait fishing, and the crazy journey he has taken while making his baits. Full-time builder with all handmade wooden baits... That's pretty crazy if you ask me.

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Detex's socials:

IG: @detex_outdoors

FB: Detex outdoors

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All I've got to say is after talking with Brent, I'm very Jealous of what these guy's in the PNW have. Big northern strain, sick lakes, and year-round access to fish... living the life for sure.

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Brent's socials: IG: @253caster YT: Brent Davis

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The newest Admin of Swimbait Universe joins me as we cover all the bases. How his fishing is year-round, current bite, electronic fishing and so much more.

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Trey's socials: @treysmithfishing

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First round table with a group of real fishy guys. Alec, Jason, and Eric. We talk a lot about a lot of stuff. Give it a listen and have a good time.

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Groups socials:

Alec's IG: @alecwieker

Jason's IG: @swimabiat_reviews

Eric's IG: @txericgome, @leviathanrods

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Swimbaits and D1 basketball? You may ask where those 2 things have a middle ground, and the answer would be Mr.Luke Loewe. Growing up in WI and getting the chance to play college hoops in VA was the start of his journey. Soon after he found out what swimbait fishing was and fell in love. Join Luke and myself as we get a crash course on his path to where he is and what he has accomplished while living, fishing, and playing ball in 3 different states.

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Luke's socials:

IG: @bass_and_buckets

YT: Bass and Buckets

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Carlton jumps on to talk about southern Louisiana fishing. Deep cranking, running rats along shorelines, and pond fishing around him. Little different style of fishing I'm personally used too which made this a fun show to record.

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Carlton's socials:

IG: @rippin_lipps_doe

YT: Rippin_lipps_doe

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Colorado swimbait fishing? Seems pretty niche if you ask me. Gauge hops on with me to explain everything about Co and NE, the good and the bad. Big rout area with some sleeper Smallie fishing. An area I'd love to visit after hearing some stories Gauge had!

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Gauge's socials:

IG: @gaugesanglinglife

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Join Bryan and me in the first office episode of Bass and Buzzed on scales n tales. We sit back, sip some drinks and catch up on the stuff going on in our lives. Bryans been hammering big PNW bass and I've been doing a whole lot of nothing. This episode has a lot of great stories from Bryan and myself and a couple of things you may be able to take and apply to your style of fishing. So sit back and enjoy 2 guys just being dudes.

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Bryan's socials:

IG: bryanspeller

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2 hours of pure fishy talk. Dillion joins me and we talk about everything big bait related. I really is hard for me to try and type everything we covered. I guess you'll just have to listen and hear for yourself!

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Dillion's socials:

IG: Dillion.baxley

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Join Charlie and I as he walks us through the fishing season, the legendary wake bait fishing, and the crazy scenery Mass has to offer. Make sure if you guys are liking the show to give it a 5-star review on your listening platform, and share it with anyone who would enjoy it. Charlie’s socials: IG: swimb8_ne Sponsor Links PTB: https://philstacklebox.com Remember to use code SCALES for 15% off on your next PTB order!

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Bored fishing in that shallow 10-12 FOW? Have big money into graphs on your boat that you never use or are unsure how to use? Well if you said yes you better get your notepad out and listen to what Bo has to say. Bo is widely known on Facebook forums for his c2c videos during offshore trips, while also watching his graph. It's a talent we talk about and Bo lays down some fish behavior patterns here has noticed while graph fishing. For not even owning a bait I took away knowledge about fishing behavior in deeper water that I think could be replicated anywhere with similar depth.

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Bo's socials:

IG: bo_speyrer

Sponsor Links

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One of the most well-known swimbait guys in the Land of 10,000 lakes joins me today. Phoenix gets on and declares his love for 3 things, dead walking TiK's, slinging 7.5 WCZ battelshads, and making burgers. But in all seriousness, Phoenix is a stick from MN who seems to be dialed in the springtime. Catching a 6-pound 10 oz behemoth MN LGM this spring on the battleship, and countless other good fish on the TiK throughout the year. The man even had a 25-pound day with his best.

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Phoenix's socials:

IG: phoenixpichner YT 6-pound 10 oz video: https://youtu.be/6pc0xVXxA2s YT 25 pounds for the best 5 in MN: https://youtu.be/GJ2kJxerp-Q

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Join Eli and me as we talk about his start of building baits, painting, and starting his bait company. Eli started his bait-making career a few years ago and by the sounds of it, he hasn't looked back yet. With limited tools and knowledge, he has made leaps and bounds from his start. Now making wake baits like the scrambler and new salamander he has been working on. His scrambler bait is a smaller wake bait that could be one of the most beginner-friendly swimbaits made. While his salamander is still in the works but sounds like a fish-catching bait. The amount of time and thought Eli has put into the salamander makes me excited to see it and maybe snag one for myself.

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Expedition baits socials

IG: expedition.baits

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Join us for the second in-person show with Ethan Mcquay. A Michigan native who moved to Austin TX for a couple of years. We touch on everything from TX fishing and MI fishing, how the rivers and lakes differ from each region, styles of fishing swim, fish aggression in northern strain vs southern stain, to even a few stories of Ethan's trip down the Devils River!

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Ethans socials:

IG: hunt.fish.themidwest

The Slap shop: https://scalesntalespodcast.myshopify.com

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Join me as I have the first painter come on the show and talk, Aquaticmarlon! For only doing this for 2 years he is seriously one of the most talented guys I've seen. His trout work looks like something straight out of a taxidermist shop. We touch on a lot of the basics of his painting techniques, like how he goes about prep work, mass orders, and the occasional goof-up while spraying. I will personally say if you're looking to get a bait repainted do not hesitate to get aloha of Marlon and get on his wait list.

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Marlons socials:

IG: Aquaticmarlon

The slap shop: https://scalesntalespodcast.myshopify.com/

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Dylan is a SoCal saltwater/freshwater swimbait guy. While still being a little newer to the swimbait thing he's put in some serious time into it and it's shown. While most of us guys only fish our crazy expensive baits in fresh water, Dylan talks about a small niche group of guys who venture into the salty side of things for saltwater bass. He explains how they slow roll yunique soft baits over eel grass and wait for that hard thud of a fish hitting the bait. But while he enjoys that he says it is hard to beat catching good green fish also. Some of the stories he tells make me realize southern strain and northern strain along with a couple of thousand miles may not make all of our fish that different. They are all intrigued with our baits, it's more about if they are aggressive enough to tango with a bait half their size or bigger sometimes.

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Dylans socials:

IG: labratsfishing

The slap shop: https://scalesntalespodcast.myshopify.com

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While Jared from Fallof74 may be known by many as the "bait wrap guy" he drops some sick stories about the early days of swimbaits in Cali. HE touched on what it was like to be some of the first guys fishing Huddlestons in his waters and how crazy the fish acted for them. Or how those first few years of swimbaiting were done on "improvised" gear compared to what we have access to nowadays. Jared is an awesome guy who I could legit sit down with him and listen to him tell stories for a long time.

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Jareds socials

IG: Fallof74

Site: https://www.fallof74.com

The slap shop: https://scalesntalespodcast.myshopify.com

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Join my first in-person guest and me as we tackle a bottle of Screwball whiskey and spout anything that comes to our head. It's a wide show all over the place but we cover some good thoughts and ideas.

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Phils Socials

IG: philstacklebos

IG:Phil_in_the_blank

The Slap Shop- https://scalesntalespodcast.myshopify.com

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Search glides, Cover glides, Open water glides…. Finesse glides? Join Kyle from TheGracelyBaits and me as we talk about his roots in the fishing world and more in the swimbait world. Kyle has taken the swimbait groups by storm with his “finesse glide bait” Gill. A 4 and a quarter inch gill glide is hard to come by in our niche. So to have bait available as Kyle makes is something new people are interested in. A swimbait that anyone can get in the mail and fish the same day. No need for a special rod that can throw xyz weight. A simple flipping stick and 150-size reel and your set. He has brought a bait anyone and everyone can fish. A new space between fishing an 11 inch glide and a 3 inch ned rig.

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Long time no see guys. I apologize to you guys, I've gotten bit by the fishing bug pretty hard and it's all I've been doing in my free time. Plus being pretty busy at work lately makes me come home and want to do nothing but be outside. But I promise to keep up with at least weekly uploads. I've got some awesome guy's who I need to have come on when our schedules line up. plus I've been working on something pretty big behind the scenes for you guys. Something I think a lot of you guys will enjoy and be happy to support. So let me get back on track and get to making some more shows for you guys. I cannot understand why you guys enjoy listening to me talk so much but if you guys keep listening, I'll keep recording. Closing in on 2k plays and 200 listeners on all platforms is absolutely wild to me. I appreciate all of you guys, talk soon.

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Ever wonder what it's like to be a swimbait enthusiast outside the US? To maybe not have bass to target so you target the apex predator pike? Or maybe not having access to an endless amount of garage-built baits? Well in this episode Lasse scratches the surface on all these challenges of being a swimbaiter in Germany. Having access to production baits that are mainly shipped from Japan. It's wild to think about only having the "basic baits" ( we as US guys often think of the production baits as basic while guys in other countries love them and fish them over handmade stuff.) It's crazy to think how good we have it here in the US and how easy it is to get our hands on baits. Even if you think XYZ bait is impossible to get we know it's in our country and a chance to buy one. So next time you miss a drop or miss someone selling it just remember, at least you get the chance to see those baits go up and have a chance and get them.

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Ever wondered what it's like to live a free soul, nomad lifestyle? The only worry is where you'll be fishing next? Marshall has been doing that for close to two years now. We touch on how it hasn't always been easy. But with support from his large Tik Tok and Instagram following, it's started to become an achievable dream. We had to touch on what it was like for Marshall when he first started this journey, and how far he has come. While it hasn't always been easy he has pushed through and still enjoying it every day. Of course, we talked about swimbaiting and how Marshall fishes Austin with swims, but we also dive into how he slows down and fishes finesse for super pressured fish. Marshall is a 1 of 1 guy in our small fishing niche, a guy who is waking up every morning excited to see what the days hold. He isn't held down by a 9-5. He gets to do what he loves and works occasionally when needed. I think we all need to take a page out of Marshall's book and realize it's okay to step off the path of life sometimes. Enjoy the things we do, and realize you don't always need to work 24/7.

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Ever wonder how some of these bait makers have some super slick and eye-pleasing baits? Or how are they able to drop 50 baits every few weeks? Well Row Innovations is a major component for many makers. Not necessarily a huge name for guys who just fish, but a well-known company for their services. Talking with Jake, I understand why their services are so sought after by many people. They are offering a service not many people can duplicate. Owning a large shop and badass machines, combined with the group's knowledge, it's not hard to understand why they have a wait line for the next handful of months. Makers know what Row can provide from them and everyone wants in. From refining baits, helping builders make the move from wood to resin production and even soft plastic development/ mold production. Legit, if you want to make your bait better, you send it to Jake and the crew.

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Ballon tying 101.... wait no that's not it. Although we touch on that part of victors life story we mainly talk about how Vic likes to target big fish and when he does it. Along with how he has started to get the largemouth fishing bug after being on a striper bender for the last few years. Of course, touching on Vic breaking his PB last week. And obviously, we talking about Fish Everything and all the baits victor has schemed up over the years. We even go in-depth about the timeline and why he made each bait for his style of fishing.

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Kyle is the man behind the curtain over at ThrowBack Baits, and for the last year, his wake walker has been catching fish all across the states. Especially in Texas where Marshall Arnwine has been wacking fish on walker for the last few months. Kyle has been doing this less than a year but, has already cemented himself in some of the best garage builders in the game right now. While Kyle is pumping out wake walkers for drops, he is still spending time designing more baits behind the scenes. He just publicly released a video of a new bait he's been working on in a bunny profile. If you want to follow Kyle's new bait designs you can go to his profile and join his "eggs and bacon" program to get insight on everything ThrowBack Baits!

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Alec is known for his hook modifications all across Swimbait Universe, maybe known even more for his praying mantis costume. In all seriousness, Alec is the guy you would go to with any hook questions.... I forgot to mention the dude is a complete Muskie head. Being one of the only guys O know to have had multiple muskie catches in a day. We cover Muskie, hooks, reel drag, and so much more stuff. And don't be surprised when Alec sends you a link to this episode when you come at him with questions. He is a busy guy with school, so we made this episode as a way to inform you guys without Alec having to write massive paragraphs with all his information.

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For anyone who doesn't know who Connor is, I highly suggest looking at his Instagram or Swimbait universe post before you listen. He has the credentials to talk about fishing swimbaits. While being heavily tapped into the bass game he has recently started to broaden his reach to Muskie fishing. Bass swimbaits and now muskie baits.

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Ever try to carve a bait out of a chunk of wood? Not too easy is it? Well, Jake has been making baits since 2013 so he has learned a thing or two about carving wood. While only his master baits are made from wood he still takes time and precious during the whole bait-making process. From making the molds, painting the blanks, and throwing on the hardware, jake does it all in the CooperB8s shop based out of Kansas City, Missouri. Join Jake and me as we talk about what got him into making swimbaits and his process of producing them. Not to mention the conversation about his baits catching Murray Cod in the land down under!

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Jason joins me on this episode to talk about everything swimbaits. Jason runs a well-known platform where he shares swimbait swim videos from garage builders like Illude to HPH. Covering a huge number of bait makers is what makes his page awesome for anyone who is just starting out to someone who is a 10-year veteran.

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These are by no means going to catch you more fish, but these are a few ideas I've had along my journey while big bait fishing. These may work for you, or they may not. They may make sense to you or I'll sound dumb. But these are things I've implemented in my style of fishing that have helped me catch fish. Maybe my fish are just dumb which could 100% be true since I catch them, but I think these are some tricks I picked up over the years.

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Ethan is a good friend who is actually a Youtuber and business owner. A multispecies angler who saw a need in his style of fishing and he designed something to fit his needs. Ethan juggles running Mule Fishing while also filming his trips, and of course, spending lots of time with his family. Ethan is also a big fan of kayak fishing which we also touch on. We also talk about how he has adapted to Michigan's inland lakes compared to his home state of Kansas and the lakes he fished there.

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Byan and I jump right into talking about where he started as a young angler. to now how he transitioning from fishing southern lakes like Chickamauga in TN to picking apart water in a Jon boat in the PNW. Bryan like myself loves to fish swimbaits, but he knows there's a place and time for them unlike me. Join us as we talk about controversial bait makers, well-known fishermen, and fishing pressured waters.

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Join Trevor and I as we dive into his gear, and what he is using this yea to help cash checks and collect hardware in all the kayak trail tournaments he fishes. Of course we couldn't talk lon without diving into the swimbait side of things. the good, bad and indiffrent happening in the vast groups of swimbaiters on Facebook forums.

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