Everything bass fishing. We will cover trails professional and local, as well as industry news and special guests to provide their insight and opinions on today's bass fishing industry.
Tonight we have Will Davis fresh off his win of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship from Pickwick Lake. We also announce our first annual Fishing for Families to benefit the Lifepointe Church Christmas fund helping families in need around the holidays. Be sure to pick up your raffle tickets at Fishing For Families Raffle Ticket - Rusty Hooks Tackle.
David, Brandon, and Shane Recap the 1v1 Championship with Todd and Hayden Hammond and lay down the road to the next 1v1 qualifier tournament.
John Martin of True South Lures in studio to discuss spinnerbaits and jigs for fall fishing.
We came to talk Fall transition, and a full blown Winter time jerkbait session broke out.
Tonight with Woods to Water Todd and Hayden Hammond to talk 2v2 coming live from High Rock Lake Thursday October 21st, 2021. Catch us live on Facebook at Rusty Hooks Live.
Tonight Bassmaster Open recap with 3rd place and 10th place finisher Cole Huskins and Shane Lineberger.
Tonight we have a Bassmaster Southern Open from Lake Norman preview and we swap out stock bearings to Spool Hi-Speed Bearings. All bearings and tools can be found on www.rustyhookstackle.com.
Tonight we have Bushwacker Striper Guide Anthony Johnson, and we cover the upcoming Robert Fowler benefit tournament this coming Saturday (August 21st) on Lake Norman out of Queens Landing. Check our Facebook page for the weight guess sponsored by Cal Graphics.
Check in with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger and rustyhookstackle.com owner David Winters with local schedules. Make sure to join us for local friend Robert Fowler's Benefit Tournament August 21st on Lake Norman from Queens Landing.
iCast recap with Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger and a 2022 Bassmaster and Major League Fishing Schedule preview.
BASS Northern Preview with Shane Lineberger and Bizz Baits/TrueSouth Lures July 4th Giveway.
Tonight we have Anthony Johnson with Bushwhacker Guide Service to talk striper fishing. Tune in to get all your striper tips!
Live with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger for details from his recent top 10 finish from Lake Guntersville. Joey Sabbagha also stops by to talk fishing too.
Shane is back from the road and we have a new 1v1 challenger. We talk forward facing sonar, and some of the gray areas around using it.
Tonight we get an update from the road after the first practice day on Lake Fork for the upcoming Bassmaster Elite Series Event. Lots of local tournament results along the way, and a fluke style bait stinger hook tip as well. All tackle previewed tonight can be purchased on www.rustyhookstackle.com.
Tonight we have CATT founder Brett Collins with us to talk fishing. You can checkout his entire trail at www.cattteamtrail.com.
This week we have Jordan Thompson with us to discuss his Toyota Series Victory on the Harris Chain.
1v1 recap from this past week Sabbagha vs Lineberger, and Chris Marshall in studio to talk jig fishing.
We have Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger back in studio before he heads to Pickwick next week. We cover 1v1 this Friday on Lake Murrary with Joey Sabbagha.
We talk Fantasy Fishing and get an update from Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger from the Tennessee River.
On this episode we get a run a revisit the Bassmaster Elite Series event from the St. John's river this past week with Shane Lineberger and get a first hand take of what was going on down in Florida. We also preview next week's event at the Tennessee River in Knoxville, TN as well as the upcoming local events. We also talk a little about the South Carolina Boat and Fishing Association that is going live this week. As always checkout our inventory at www.rustyhookstackle.com.
Tonight we have Joey Sabbagha back in studio to talk 1v1 coming up one Lake Greenwood. We also get a live update from practice at the St. John's River Elite Event from Shane Lineberger. Join our fantasy fishing group at https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupId=7821. The password is rustyhookslive.
Tonight we have Carl Carson in studio to talk new products from Spro, Gamakatsu, Aftco, Denali, Sunline, and Big Bite Baits.
Tonight we have Fred "Pug" Clements in studio to talk about the start of his professional fishing career on the National Professional Fishing League.
Tonight we have Elite Series Rookie KJ Queen in studio to talk his road to qualifying for the Elites. We also showcase some of the new Queen Tackle jigs that Jeff and KJ have recently released. You can find all of their products at www.rustyhookstackle.com.
Tonight we have 2020 Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year Winner Bryan New in studio to talk through his electronics setup, and to talk through his first upcoming 2021 Elite Series.
Tonight we cover winter time baits and give some in depth jerkbait and alabama rig tactics. We also cover the 2021 Elite Series schedule, and the trending forward facing sonar. Along the way we get into a monofilament debate, which ends with David holding a lure while Shane sets the hook! Will David end up in the emergency room? Tune in to find out.
With all the talks of F-1 stocking and discussions of the Lake Norman bass populations, we thought it would be appropriate to have Corey Oakley the Piedmont's Regional Fishery Supervisor for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission in studio to discuss the F-1 experiment and how we can help by doing our part to make Lake Norman better. Corey will also discuss bass management on other lakes in the Catawba Chain as well.
Tonight we have Cole Huskins with Bloody Thumbs Lures and Brians Bees Crankbaits in studio to discuss the exclusive Rusty Hooks release of their new crankbait.
Tonight we recap this week's past Rusty Hooks Live 1v1 Showdown where we fished in torrential rain and rapidly rising water on Lake Wylie, and just as soon as the belt was placed there was a rematch accepted. We also cover some of the best baits and techniques to use when faced with flood stage conditions where water is off colored and how to capitalize on fish catches when it starts to recede.
Tonight Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger talks with All In Tackle and previews their products.
Tonight we get an update on practice at the Bassmaster TexasFest Elite Event at Lake Fork from Shane Lineberger.
Tonight we discuss the CBC Championship from this past weekend on Lake Norman, where a team took home over $50,000. We also give the details of the next 1v1 where David will try to defend his belt for the 4th time against Jason Land.
After a 3 week road trip on the Elites, Shane Lineberger is back in studio to discuss the recent events. We also preview the upcoming CBC Championship on Lake Norman, and Shane weighs in on not only how much, but what it will take to win the $50,000. Along the way we get the next 1v1 Showdown scheduled.
Tonight we have Mike Langford in studio to discuss the F1 Largemouth Stocking program for Lake Norman, and what will hopefully begin to touch other North Carolina lakes. Along the way we touch on the most recent tournaments including the Bassmaster Elite Event at Santee Cooper this past week.
While Shane Lineberger is away practicing for the BASS Elite Event on Santee Cooper, David Winters and Brandon Williams cover the busy tournament schedule that COVID-19 has created for the fall. Along the way they dive deeper into fall fishing and talk through the tried and true fall patterns with personal experiences from the Carolinas.
Tonight we have Jody Wright, owner of Katch Her Lures, in studio to give an in depth talk about jig fishing. If you struggle to get bites on a jig, this is the episode for you!
Tonight we have guest speaker North Carolina BASS Conservation Director William Frazier back in studio to discuss the Fall turnover. He gives the science behind why it happens, as well as some tips on how to catch some fish during this tough period. We also dive into some sonar images to better understand the thermocline, and the turnover in which they show how fish relate to both.
Tonight we discuss the beginnings of our 2v2 Showdown, and accept a kayak challenge. We cover the local tournaments in the area, and Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger gives some tips and techniques for the upcoming James River BFL Regional. We also start a new giveway, so head over to Facebook and find us on Rusty Hooks Live to get enter in the event.
Tonight we have North Carolina BASS Conservation Director William Frazier to discuss our local fisheries, the invasion of the spotted bass, and cover alot of the ins and outs of conservation and how to grow a trophy bass fishery working in conjunction with our state's resources.
Tonight we have Jason Land in studio to cover the next 1v1 details. Along the way David and Shane discuss Pro Angler vs. Pro Staffer and the differences between.
Tonight we have Shane Lineberger Professional Fisherman back in studio to cover the Bassmaster Elite St. Clair Event. We announce our first winner of the 5 weeks of giveaways. We will cover the Toyota Series at Lake Erie, and finish up with coverage of the Toyota Series Championship and cover the local tournaments as well as talk spotted bass. Are they good or bad?
Tonight we speak with the most recent Bassmaster Elite Series winner at Lake Champlain Brandon Palaniuk. He gives us a breakdown of Lake Champlain and give us some back stories as well.
Tonight we check in with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro after his 2nd day of practice for the Elite Series Event from Lake St. Clair. We also cover the local trails results, talk about the price of boat towing, and discuss our upcoming 1000 Facebook like giveaway. If you haven't liked our page on Facebook, go find us as Rusty Hooks Live. Then find, like, and share or 1000 likes giveaway. Once we hit 1000 likes we have price packages to give away for the next 5 weeks. The winners will be selected from the ones that have liked out page and liked and shared the post.
Tune in as we recap the Palmetto Boat Trail at Lake Hartwell from August 1st, 2020 as well as the BASS Elite Series Events these past two weeks from the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain. Get Shane Lineberger's first hand breakdown of the events as well as getting some insight on what the winners were targeting. We also lay out the next 1v1 Challenge where FLW Toyota Series Pro Dylan Fulk to to fish against David Winters on David's home lake, Lake Wylie, this Wednesday August 5th, 2020. Make sure and enter you winner and weight before Wednesday to have a chance to win up to two of the hottest crankbaits on the market local to the Carolinas, Water Wood Crankbaits. Head over to our Facebook Page at Rusty Hooks Live to cast your vote. While you're there, give us a like and follow, and tune in Wednesday for live on the water updates.
Tune in as we talk through this past week's Bassmaster Elite Series Event at the St. Lawrence River and check in with Shane Lineberger after his day 1 practice on Lake Champlain. We also firm up the dates of our next 1v1 Showdown where Dylan Fulk has challenged the Champ David Winters on Lake Wylie.
Tonight David and Brandon are in studio to cover the latest 1v1 Challenge. Dylan Fulk has called out David. Tune in to see when and where the champ has decided to fish, as Dylan hears it for the first time too. We also get into crankbaits and cover the new Water Wood baits that Rusty Hooks has in store from Brazil. We also give an update on Shane's practice after 2 days at St. Lawrence.
Tonight we have FLW Toyota Series and BASS Open Angler Dylan Fulk in studio. We talk through iCAST, his recent boating "incident" at Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island) in the BFL last weekend, and the mayfly hatch. With the most recent BASS Elite Event at Cayuga canceled, Shane Lineberger was able to be with us one last time in studio before heading north to smallmouth country. We also get an unexpected 1v1 Challenge...tune in to find out who it is and where we may be headed next.
Tonight we give a full recap of the 4v4 showdown from last week on Lake Wateree. We get off the tracks a little with winter time fishing, but right the ship and cover the remainder of the BASS Elite Season and get Shane's predictions before he takes off for Cayuga.
Tonight we have the full crew back in studio to cover the recent FLW Super Tournament at Chickamauga. Shane also covers the upcoming BASS Elite events as the are about to start their Northern Swing. Brandon also covers how to make waypoints on Google Earth and convert them to something your electronics on your boat can import. That portion of the podcast is suited best if you watch the video portion which can be found on our YouTube Channel or from our Facebook Live Video Post. Make sure and tune in next week when we will have the results of the 4v4 showdown.
Tonight we discuss the next 1v1 Showdown between the Champ David Winters and the Challenger Mike Seawright. Shane Lineberger also gives us a recap of the Elite Series Event on Lake Eufaula where he finished 1st out of the cut. Join us for our shenanigans. We apologize for the shortened episode, our tech guy was on vacation and the record button was forgot to be pressed at the beginning.
Tonight we recap the second 1v1 shootout. Tune in to see who has the belt. Did David Winters defend his title or did Mike Seawright walk away with it? Also there seems to be a challenger lurking, and the Rusty Hooks Live crew gets challenged to a 4v4 format. We also talk through the recent North Carolina BFLs and ABAs at High Rock Lake and how tough the lake fished these past two weekends, and as usual we get off the tracks and deep into the weeds with Milo fishing. The Milo is one of the worst kept best secrets for our surrounding lakes. Tune in to hear one of the greatest Milo fisherman (Mike Seawright) give up the juice.
Tune in tonight as we check in with Shane Lineberger from practice at the BASS Elite Event at Lake Eufaula. He gives his run down of what he has seen so far and some predictions on what it will take to place and win the event. We also continue our 1v1 talks, and get some new viewer ideas about additional head to head formats. Follow along and drop us a line on Facebook at Rusty Hooks Live or in email at rustyhookslive@gmail.com if you have any suggestions or ideas to further the head to head events.
Tune in as we recap the 1st SBCF 1v1 Shootout from Lake Norman with David Winters and Scott Hamrick. David also accepts another challenger live as lakes are given to play host in the 2nd Shootout. Head over to our Facebook Page at Rusty Hooks Live and comment your lake of choice in our poll to determine where the Champ and the Challenger Fish Next. Polls close at 6:00 PM EST on June 4th, 2020 so don't miss out.
Tonight we draw the host lake for our 1v1 showdown and disclose the remainder of the details as David Winters and Scott Hamrick prepare to square off. Tune in on our Facebook page at Rusty Hooks Live to see live on the water updates as they fish 1v1 May 26th, 2020 from safe light to 2:30 PM EST.
Tonight we cover the first Rusty Hooks Live 1 vs 1 tournament details as local Scott Hamrick and cohost David Winters get ready to square off. We reveal the mystery lakes and the details as we get ready to settle the score once and for all. The winner gets the belt and the bragging rights. Whoever walks away victorious gets to keep the belt, but must defend it if challenged. If you want to be the man, you have to beat the man!
This week we have FLW Tour Event winner at Lewis Smith Lake and 5 time All-American qualifier who is a current FLW Pro Tour Pro David Williams. He joins us in studio to talk the new remaining schedule and the combining of the MLF BPT Tour with the remaining FLW Pro Tour events or 2020. We also have a bet made between Shane and Brandon to see who is the better sporting clay shot.
This week FLW Tour Pro Dylan Hays stops in to talk fishing in Arkansas, the rest of the FLW season, and discusses how to practice for tournaments.
Tonight we talk shad and herring spawn. We give details about both while covering a few favorite baits to fish in both. Shane even gives up one of his favorite not so popular techniques utilizing a Reaction Innovations Lure. Tune in to find our more, as we also talk through some of the local drama.
This week Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Jesse Tacoronte stops in with us to discuss Florida fishing. You don't want to miss the tips and tricks he shares with us and even gives up the juice on using spinning rod techniques in grass lakes.
This week Major League Fishing Pro Britt Myers stops in to talk about the upcoming Heavy Hitters Event and what is means to qualify for his first MLF Cup Event. Join us as we cover it all.
Check us out this week as Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger reveals how to get better hookups while jig fishing. We also cover the local trails and debate right handed vs left handed reeling on spinning rods. Find us on Facebook and give us a like and follow. We can also be found on YouTube https://youtu.be/s7AU-6L1zQs and Spotify as well. Drop us a line a rustyhookslive@gmail.com for questions, comments, or suggestions on things you might like to see in upcoming episodes.
This week the 50th Bassmaster Classic runner up Todd Auten stops by to review the Classic and give some insight on our lakes locally. Tune in to not only learn what Todd focused on, but also for the answer to the giveway. We also give recaps of the tournaments from last week and preview the upcoming events as well. Find us on Facebook as well at Rusty Hooks Live.
This week Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger, Co-owner/Operator of Rusty Hooks David Winters, and Co-host Brandon Williams recap the 50th Bassmaster Classic, the Carolina Bass Challenge at Lake Hickory, and the Palmetto Boat Center Trail at Lake Lanier with some friendly jabs along the way. Brandon has to eat crow for his Classic pick. We also announce our winner of our first giveaway and talk fishing throughout. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane Lineberger, Co-owner/Operator of Rusty Hooks Bait and Tackle David Winters, and Co-host Brandon Williams introduce their podcast and cover the FLW Toyota Series on Lake Hartwell, with picks and predictions for the 50th Bassmaster Classic, the local Carolina Bass Challenge and the Palmetto Bass Trails. All the while picking at each other along the way.
For more episodes Follow along on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/ZUH5Dlr11Uw, Facebook www.facebook.com/rustyhookslive, Instagram @RustyHooksLive, and Twitter @HooksLive. Make sure and submit your answers to David's give away at rustyhookslive@gmail.com