Ep. 319 - DAVE MERCER Returns! (The State of Bass Fishing, 2025 Elite Series Season, Underwater Videography, and More!)
On today's episode of Tackle Talk we have a G-G-G-Giant guest… as our friend, the one and only Dave Mercer stops by the show, and no topic is off limits. We talk the overall state of bass fishing today from all angles.. tournaments, fishing gear, opportunities, and attitude. We also talk about underwater video footage of both largemouth and smallmouth, we chat about the 2025 elite season, Dave's favorite fishing gear, and more!
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Ep. 318 - NEW STUDIES: What To Look For in a Trophy Bass Lake, Hook Avoidance, and More! (With Researcher Colin Dassow)
Today we welcome on Fisheries Research Scientist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Colin Dassow! We chat with Colin about three separate research projects he's been apart of recently, that take a critical look at the common characteristics of lakes with trophy bass potential, a shocking hook avoidance study, and the tendencies and co-mingling of pike and musky. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com
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Ep. 317 - The BEST New Berkley Bait? (3 MORE New Baits)
On today's episode: We take a look at THREE brand new baits that just hit store shelves along with our personal on the water experience with each, we have some interesting industry news involving a few major tackle retailers, and one of the young guns in pro fishing wins a Half a Million dollars in a no-scope tournament. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)
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Ep. 316 - FFS (Forward Facing Sonar) Catch Rate Study w/ Researcher Ryan Henry
On today's episode, we welcome on Research Scientist Ryan Henry. We get to sit down with Ryan and chat about some of his recent research projects, including the impacts on new technology on our fisheries, preserving potential record breaking fish the RIGHT WAY, protecting bass populations from natural disasters, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)
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Ep. 315 - Someone ATE a State Record, Fluoro vs Mono for Jerkbaits, New Berkley Baits, and More!
On today's episode: We take a look at two new baits from Berkley, a man catches a state record smallmouth in the northeast with a pretty shocking twist, we talk mono vs fluoro for jerkbaits, and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (including sale items!)
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