Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

Today we have a killer show that ends with a KILLER deal, on one of the best selling rods of the last 5-10 years! It's a deal so good, you have to do a double take, but I promise, it's real. We also tackle the topic of scented soft plastics in this week's fishing poll, and in the mailbag we discuss rod and reel cleaning, the Tatula X vs Shimano SLX XT, budget musky setups, and more!
 
LINK TO ARDENT REEL CLEANING KIT: https://amzn.to/41hC14E
 
Tackle Talk is presented by: 
The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAPRIL
 
Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 
Humminbird | www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode, we talk about some of our favorite unique lure colors from various manufacturers, we have Bassmaster and Major League Fishing results, we discuss our current tackle buying habits amid the myriad of price increases, and in the Mailbag we talk spooking fish, round bait casters, motors vs sonar, and more!
 
 
Tackle Talk is presented by: 
The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAPRIL
 
Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 
Humminbird | www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode we talk BED FISHING. It's almost spawn time (here in the Midwest) so it's a great time to go over 5 tips to improve your bed fishing success. Then the Fishing Poll today, staying on theme, we ask you what your favorite bed fishing bait is. We also have NEW gear from Great Lakes Finesse, 6th Sense Fishing, Megabass, Newport Vessels, and more. And in The Mailbag we answer your questions about springtime transition areas, pond fishing, the Hydrowave, lure issues, and more!
 
Tackle Talk is presented by: 
The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH
 
Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 
Humminbird | www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen, LIVE from a hotel room at 2am in Knoxville, Tennessee (with nothing but my laptop's microphone), we are going to bring you a brief recap and everything you need to know about the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. 
 
Tackle Talk is presented by: 
The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH
 
Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 
Humminbird | www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen, it's classic week! In a mere 3 days, the 2026 Bassmaster Classic will kick off at the Tennessee River in Knoxville, and someone's life will change forever. So, it only seems right that we give you a proper preview of the biggest weekend in bass fishing. And to do that, we have enlisted the help of Bassmaster's own Ronnie Moore. So today, we will dive into some classic memories, a Tennessee River overview, predictions, and more!
 
 
Tackle Talk is presented by: 
The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH
 
Additional support provided by:
Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com 
Humminbird | www.humminbird.com
Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com