Nutritionist, researcher, personal trainer and business owner Drew Mercer hosts this real-world podcast, discussing all things exercise, nutrition and personal growth.
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Fishing Podcast? We've got you covered! Tackle Talk is a weekly bass fishing podcast featuring industry news, in-depth gear reviews, amazing guests, and educational tips. New episodes every Tuesday! (Hosted by: Andrew Hayes)
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Ep. 328 - What Happened to American Legacy Fishing? ...And What's Next? W/ BRIAN DOLNE
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On today's episode we are joined by our friend, and former Vice President of American Legacy Fishing Brian Dolne for a completely candid, honest conversation about the closure of ALF. We discuss the timeline of the last few months, important updates for those with outstanding orders/points/memberships, and the silver lining that has everyone very e…
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Ep. 327 - The Importance of FLASH, Neko Tips with Easton Fothergill, Bassmaster vs MLF vs NPFL, Winter Fishing Tips, and More!
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On today's episode take a hard look at when and why the FLASH of your lure matters, we discuss the single most important feature of a Neko Rig with some help from elite series pro Easton Fothergill, we get to see who is YOUR favorite pro fishing league right now, and we discuss the importance of vertical vs horizontal action and drawing power in th…
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Ep. 326 - Black Friday Purchases, Pro Tip w/ Drew Gill, Kayak Stability and Basic Electronics, Swimmy Award Update, and More!
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Today we have a full recap of what ended up at my door once the dust (and my credit card activity) settled after all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we have a brand new segment called the Tackle Talk Pro Tip featuring one of the most impressive professional anglers on tour today, we answer your questions about kayak stability and reading b…
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Ep. 325 - Favorite Braid Brands, Cold Water Kayak Tips, and More!
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On today's episode we discuss some tips for cold-weather kayak fishing, we take an in-depth look and compare 4 of the biggest names in braided line, and more!By Andrew Hayes
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Ep. 324 - TOP BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DEALS From All Over the Fishing Industry!
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Today we bring you a special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast to make you aware of some of the best BLACK FRIDAY deals we've found around the fishing industry, including deals from: Tackle Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, FishUSA, Land Big Fish, Omnia Fishing, Rapala, YakAttack, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Dobyns, Denali, Sunline, Scottsboro Tackle, SPR…
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Ep. 323 - Battle of the Electronics Brands, Texas Rigs vs Jigs, Kayak Fishing in the Wind, Dealing with Fall Leaves, and More!
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On today's episode we tackle a ton of different topics, from budget crankbait rods, to battling wind in a kayak, to how to fish areas with a ton of leaves in the water in the fall, replica mounts, fishing electronic brands, texas rigs vs jigs, and more!By Andrew Hayes
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Ep. 322 - BONUS: An Important Update On American Legacy Fishing
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Ep. 321 - Bass Fishing HOT TAKES With BAILEY EIGBRETT
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On today's episode are joined by our good friend, kayak tournament angler, fellow podcast host, and Youtuber, Bailey Eigbrett. And this one gets interesting, because we both bring 5 of our bass fishing "hot takes" to the table, to discuss a wide array of topics. Will you agree or disagree with our opinions? Find out on today's episode!…
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Ep. 320 - My Best JERKBAIT Tips and Secrets!
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Today's episode is ALL ABOUT JERKBAITS. Specifically, what you REALLY need to focus on when jerkbait fishing to increase your chances of getting bit. And what I think IS and ISN'T important… might surprise you.By Andrew Hayes
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Ep. 319 - DAVE MERCER Returns! (The State of Bass Fishing, 2025 Elite Series Season, Underwater Videography, and More!)
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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 smallmo…
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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)
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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 c…
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Ep. 317 - The BEST New Berkley Bait? (3 MORE New Baits)
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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…
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Ep. 316 - FFS (Forward Facing Sonar) Catch Rate Study w/ Researcher Ryan Henry
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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: America…
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Ep. 315 - Someone ATE a State Record, Fluoro vs Mono for Jerkbaits, New Berkley Baits, and More!
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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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Ep. 314 - Bass Pro Shops Buys Hobie, Weirdest Catches, An Underrated Pond Lure, Adding Tech To Your Kayak, and More!
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On today's episode, we discuss which is worse: losing a big fish right at the boat or getting skunked all day long. We also talk about Hobie being purchased by Bass Pro Shops, an underrated pond lure, whether or not to add technology to your kayak, backpack bags, tiny boats builds, the weirdest things we've ever hooked, and more! LINK TO AMAZON MAR…
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Ep. 313 - Should You Peg Your Texas Rigs, Rapala Jerkbaits, Invasive Species, and More!
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On today's episode: We discuss whether or not to peg your Texas Rig, we talk about a very cool (but expensive) life jacket, we analyze a new study out about an invasive species in a very popular smallmouth fishery and what we can learn from it, and we talk some old school Rapala jerk baits! LINK TO MUSTANG ELITE 120 LIFE JACKET: https://amzn.to/4nJ…
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Ep. 312 - Special Guest: Country Music Artist TRAVIS DENNING
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Well folks we have a fun one for you today! This is one of those episode where we get to talk to someone you likely know from something very different, but it loves bass fishing just as much as you and I. Today we are joined by platinum country music record artist, singer, songwriter, and all around great dude.. Travis Denning. We chat with Travis …
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Ep. 311 - CHOOSE ONE JIG: Flipping vs. Football vs. Swim. (Plus: An Amazing AMAZON Purchase, Bank Fishing, and More!)
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On today's episode, we talk JIGS. We ask you which type of jig you would rather use for the rest of your life: a flipping jig, a swim jig, or a football jig, and then we discuss the results. We also talk about working jigs in current and working jigs from the bank. We also discuss the 'coin flips' heard 'round the world, a dirt cheap Amazon buy tha…
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Ep. 310 - Rapid Fire: Buzzbaits, Megabass, Fishing Memorabilia, Redcrest, and More!
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On today's episode we have a Rapid Fire episode, with some random topics that have been submitted to us though the mailbag including buzzbaits, Megabass, memorabilia, Redcrest, Ben Milliken, protection while fishing, and more! We also have an update on local company (that I have recommended quite a bit over the years) that has SOLD, and what you ne…
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Ep. 309 - TWO CENT Fishing Hacks and Mods?! PLUS: The Best Season To Fish, BFS, and Bassmaster Recap!
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On todays episode we discuss a versatile material that serves a TON of purposes in the fishing world.. that only costs about 2 CENTS. We also recap the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season along with the AOY and ROY races, we ask YOU what is your favorite season to fish, and we chat about if and when to choose BFS. Brought to you by: A…
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Ep. 308 - Making a REALISTIC Fishing BUCKET LIST!
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On today's episode we discuss how to create your own realistic fishing bucket list.. with the key word being REALISTIC. We look at how you can set goals that are fun to chase, while still being within the realm of possibility. Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off (inclu…
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Ep. 307 - Morning vs. Evening Topwater, Price Increases Are Coming, Record Breaking Tournaments and More!
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On today's episode we talk morning vs evening topwater bites, we have fresh Major League Fishing and Bassmaster recaps, we discuss some big price increases (some that have already hit and some that are coming), and we answer your questions about the G Loomis GCX rods, tournament site selection and more! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & …
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Ep. 306 - Building a DREAM Rod & Reel Arsenal UNDER $3,000!
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On today's show, I try to build my dream 5-rod arsenal, with a pretty hefty budget of $3,000. So for 5 rods and 5 reels, that gives us a $299 average for each, which was a ton of fun! We also have a quick update on an Elite Series angler battling scary health situation, another one of the legends retires, and we tackle choosing the right kayak leng…
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Ep. 305 - Reducing Line Twists, Breaking Rods, Favorite Combos, and Musky Tips for Beginners!
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On today's episode, we are back with a full episode of The Mailbag! We cover a wide variety of YOUR fishing questions about topics like broken rods, how to reduce line twists, my favorite combo right now, and how to start out targeting Musky! Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK5 f…
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Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally arrived at that glorious time of year. July in the fishing world means one thing… new gear! And love it or hate it, ICAST is the single biggest week of the year for fishing product launches, featuring hundreds of new rods, reels, baits, accessories, apparel, kayaks, motors, batteries, and everything in between.…
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