Best MLF Podcasts (2025)

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Levi Thibodaux is ready for the Upper Mississippi 1:02:52

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Coming off a great rookie season on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Levi Thibodaux is set to eschew collegiate fishing in 2026 and dedicate his time to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Thibodaux got his start on the Lafourche Parish Bassmasters high school team, and in 2025, he fished all over the country – ne…

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Brody Luckey on his historic BFL season 55:10

27d ago55:10

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This year in Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine events, Brody Luckey has put a bow on four wins, most recently in the Super Tournament on the James River. It's the best BFL season since Terry Thomas blitzed through the Ozarks in 1999, and Luckey stopped by the show for a full breakdown.…

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Jacob Wheeler recaps another AOY season 1:09:47

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Finishing off the Bass Pro Tour season with a win, Jacob Wheeler also earned his fourth Fishing Clash Angler of the Year title on the BPT. In the show, Wheeler dives into his decisions at Saginaw Bay and covers some other news in the fishing world.By Major League Fishing

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Banks Shaw wraps up the best Invitationals season ever 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Banks Shaw put together an amazing year on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, sweeping Fishing Clash Angler of the Year and Polaris Rookie of the Year honors. Start to finish, the young Tennessee pro hammered them all across the country, and he's headed to the Bass Pro Tour in 2026, where he'll be the latest collegiate star to hit the big stage.…

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Do bass have expensive taste? Breaking down dice baits and frogs with Jacob Walker 1:09:29

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In this episode, Jacob Walker breaks down the emerging category of dice baits and the well-trod category of frogs. The Fishing Department Manager for Mark’s Outdoors, Walker has tons of experience in tackle sales and in high-level competition on the water.By Major League Fishing

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Matteo Turano is your BFL All-American champ 55:18

3M ago55:18

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Catch up with Matteo Turano after his win in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hamilton. In this show, Turano goes into the details of the win and his path to the highest heights of grassroots fishing.By Major League Fishing

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Managing Guntersville’s Grass: Myths, Facts, and What’s Ahead 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Send us a text TVA’s Stephen Turner returns to the podcast to discuss aquatic vegetation management on Lake Guntersville. We cover how TVA’s role has evolved, the partnership with My Lake Guntersville, new regulations around eelgrass removal, and the impact of different plant species on the lake’s health and fishery. If you’ve seen the social media…

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We Can't Drive with Trailers 57:48

4M ago57:48

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Send us a text In the span of 2 events, each of us had an incident involving accidents or close calls while driving with a trailer. Just let us hold the camera and press the buttons we are not professional drivers "we're just cameraguys".By Brett Burkes

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Tagged Bass and Pecker Gnats: Summer Grass Fishing with MLF Pro Kyle Cortiana 44:54

4M ago44:54

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Send us a text Pro angler Kyle Cortiana joins us from the front deck—literally—as he catches multiple fish live during the episode! We talk about his recent BassCashBash tag catches, his experience with early summer patterns on Guntersville, the challenges of fishing in floating grass, and yes… even pecker gnats. Plus, Trey checks in from the beach…

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Late Spring Fishing & Tournament Tales with Trey Swindle 26:40

4M ago26:40

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Send us a text Trey is finally back and breaks down his recent tournament runs on Guntersville—including a near-win at Castin & Catchin and a tough Toyota Series showing. We talk about cold fronts, heavy currents, scattered fish, missed checks, and how the Big G keeps producing even under pressure. Plus, hear about a new wave of fish stocking led b…

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We are Bringing this Back! 50:15

4M ago50:15

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Send us a text After a nearly 2-year hiatus, we are firing the mics back up and coming to you with more behind-the-scenes stories and guests. Let's catch you all up to speed on some of the stuff you have missed and introduce you to some new people.By Brett Burkes

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From Duck Hunts to Deep Bites: Jed Lamb on Guntersville 24:04

5M ago24:04

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Send us a text Guntersville guide and longtime outdoorsman Jed Lamb joins the show to talk about the late spring bass bite, the offshore transition, and why he’d rather crank a ledge than fish shallow any day. We cover everything from jig selection and Live Scope tricks to duck hunting in Canada—and yes, Trey is still MIA. Support the show…

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Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow recap their natty win 55:33

5M ago55:33

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Montevallo teammates Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow earned the win in the Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship Presented by Columbia PFG on Wheeler Lake in dominating fashion, totalling nearly 65 pounds in three days of competition. We caught up with the champs to recap the tournament and dig into their collegiate fis…

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Do bass have expensive taste? Going deep on jerkbaits, stickworms and vibrating jigs with Jacob Walker 51:08

5M ago51:08

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In this episode, Jacob Walker breaks down the differences between more expensive baits and budget baits when it comes to jerkbaits, stickworms and vibrating jigs. The Fishing Department Manager for Mark's Outdoors, Walker has tons of experience in tackle sales and in high-level competition on the water.…

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April on Guntersville: Spawns, Patterns, & a $500 Tag with Jacob Wall 39:59

5M ago39:59

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Send us a text In this episode, MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Jacob Wall joins the Guntersville Grass Roots Podcast fresh off a strong Redcrest finish. We dive into the pressure of fishing a major event on your home lake, how wind and weather shaped outcomes, and the surprise win by Dustin Connell in the tail race. Jacob also talks forward-facing sonar …

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Dustin Smith nearly wins at Hartwell 53:34

6M ago53:34

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Sitting third in the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year standings on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals,Dustin Smith is coming off a near win in Stop 2 Presented by Suzuki Marine at Lake Hartwell. We dove into the details of his finish, plus Smith's fishing philosophy and why he's on the Invitationals this season.…

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Dylan Quilatan dominates on the Harris Chain 52:26

6M ago52:26

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Dylan Quilatan just wrapped up an incredible week of fishing on the Harris Chain, winning a Phoenix Bass Fishing League event and then winning the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division event days later. At just 17 years old, Quilatan is headed to fish collegiately soon, and he's already set records in minor league fishing.…

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Mikeybalzz & the Big Bass Splash 3.0 44:49

6M ago44:49

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Send us a text Back by popular demand - Mikeybalzz joins Pat and Trey to recap the Big Bass Splash on Guntersville, talk Big G bass genetics, and look ahead to Redcrest week. Grass, chatterbaits, and good ol’ fashioned grassroots fishing talk. A solid hang with laughs and local insight. Support the show…

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Dylan Nutt is on fire 47:51

6M ago47:51

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This winter, Dylan Nutt has dominated on the Tennessee River, winning two Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats events on Pickwick and Chickamauga and leading Fishing Clash angler of the Year for the Central Division. Of course, he's also done it all while still in school at the University of North Alabama, going to class and fishing collegiatel…

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Are Things Changing Back? The FFS Rule is Changing Things! 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Send us a text The guys sit down to discuss the new one-period FFS rule for MLF this season and how it is changing things. From how you practice to the baits you are using this new rule is really mixing things up.By Dustin Connell

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Gearing up for the Big Bass Splash with Mike Carter 29:45

6M ago29:45

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Send us a text Spring is here, and the bass are biting on Guntersville! In this episode, long time Guntersville guide Mike Carter joins us to break down the current lake conditions, the best baits for the season, and what to expect for the upcoming Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash tournament. Whether you're looking for a winning strategy or just want…

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How Anglers from Wisconsin Dominated Guntersville – Angler’s Choice Winners Share All 31:21

7M ago31:21

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Send us a text A father and son team from Wisconsin, Rob and Logan Kertscher, break down their winning game plan at Guntersville, including key bait choices, structure, and conditions that led them to victory in the over 250 boat Angler’s Choice tournament. Plus, Pat and Trey discuss upcoming tournaments and provide a BassCashBash update, which sta…

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Boat Loans, Big Bass, & Tournament Tactics: RecLending Joins the Podcast! 42:53

7M ago42:53

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Send us a text Spring is almost here, and in this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we sit down with Todd Dreysse and the RecLending crew to talk about boat loans, tournament fishing, and their week on Guntersville. 🚤 Thinking about buying a boat? Todd shares how Rec Lending started, the best ways to finance, and whether refinancing your boat lo…

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Winter to Spring: Guntersville Fishing Report with Guide Jason Whitehead 23:14

7M ago23:14

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Send us a text Spring is almost here, but cold temps and snow haven’t slowed down the fishing at Lake Guntersville! In this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we chat with Captain Jason Whitehead of Alabama Elite Fishing about current lake conditions, tournament results, and what’s working best on The Big G. Jason, fresh off an ABT 100 victory, b…

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Rat-L-Trap Victory: Grant Smith & Bryan Sharp Dominate Guntersville with 26+ lbs! 20:21

8M ago20:21

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Send us a text In the first 2025 episode of the Guntersville Grass Roots podcast, we sit down with Grant Smith, one-half of the winning team from the Rat-L-Trap Tournament at Lake Guntersville. Grant and his partner, Bryan Sharp, topped a near 240-boat field with an impressive 26.68 lbs, edging out second place by just over a pound. Grant shares th…

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Business from the Bass Boat -> Serious Angler Podcast 5:05

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Send us a text Folks thank you so very much for the loyal listenership! Head over to the Serious Angler show! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_09tweHsaCfRP7GD1drfw Use code SERIOUSPRO at Omnia Fishing to get a $50 gift card when you become an Omnia PRO Member. Support the show Deakin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_deakin_/…

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Has Bass Fishing Changed? State of the Fishing Industry - (Randy Howell, MDJ, Matt Arey, Chris Lane) 57:57

8M ago57:57

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Send us a text I have gathered some of the best minds in bass fishing to discuss the state of bass fishing.By Dustin Connell

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Our WILDEST Boat Ramp Stories (You will not believe these) 31:19

9M ago31:19

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Send us a text We all have some wild boat ramp stories.By Dustin Connell

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Behind the Scenes of my BEST SEASON Yet! (Season Recap with BTS Stories) 43:14

9M ago43:14

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Send us a text B and I sit down to talk about the season and a few things that happened that never made it on camera.By Dustin Connell

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Cal Lane enters his fifth year of pro fishing 53:06

9M ago53:06

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By some measures, 2024 was a breakout season for Cal Lane on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals. In this episode, Lane talks about the season that was and looks ahead to an exciting season to come, with some rules tweaks he likes and some interesting sponsorship changes.By Major League Fishing

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THIS HAS TO STOP! This has become a BIG Problem in Fishing 30:35

9M ago30:35

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Send us a text Mark Daniels and I discuss, what I think, has become the biggest problem in bass fishing.By Dustin Connell

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The TRUTH About Why We Stopped and What We Are Bringing Back! 29:28

9M ago29:28

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Send us a text The reason we stopped playing the games at the house and how each of them started.By Dustin Connell

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MAJOR MOMENTS in our Careers as Professional Fisherman 42:07

9M ago42:07

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Send us a text I love doing these sit-down talking sessions with the boys. We learn a ton about each other and today is no exception. We are talking about some of the most impressive comebacks we have either been a part of or witnessed in our careers. Of course, that is where the conversation starts and then we go in other directions. This is a goo…

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Our Craziest Fishing Stories (DC Fishing Podcast) 35:22

9M ago35:22

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Send us a text You guys asked for storytime, you got it. I feel like we ar only scratching the surface with these stories but we need some topics to cover and I am sure we all have some crazy stories about whatever topic you can come up with. leave a comment on what topics we should cover next.By Dustin Connell

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We Are Sharing INFO... on Fatherhood (Tips and Funny Stories) 37:08

9M ago37:08

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Send us a text Because I am a first-time dad I thought it would be good to sit down and get the juice from everyone on what I need to look out for and just share some fun stories. Hope you enjoy this one.By Dustin Connell

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What it’s REALLY LIKE Being a Pro Fisherman (Surprising) 27:16

9M ago27:16

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Send us a text We are all living our dreams of fishing professionally but there are some things about pro fishing you may not have considered. We are going to dive into the stuff that not a lot of people know about or think about when they think of what a professional angler does day-to-day.By Dustin Connell

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Hayden Marbut wraps up an amazing 2024 48:42

9M ago48:42

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Hayden Marbut had a fantastic season on the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats, starting things off with a win in the winter and becoming the youngest to win the Toyota Series Championship this fall. Listen in to catch up on the season that was, and get a breakdown of Marbut's plans for a busy 2025, which will include REDCREST and the full Ta…

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Forward Facing Sonar - Where does it end? 56:20

9M ago56:20

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Send us a text Podcast from the 2024 MLF stage 2 event at Santee Cooper. Hope you guys enjoy!By Dustin Connell

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We're Back 2024 Stage 1 33:44

9M ago33:44

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Send us a text the gang is back together for the 2024 MLF season.4 Sorry for not uploading these until now. We will do better job moving forward of having these out sooner.By Dustin Connell

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Colby Miller takes it to the Bass Pro Tour 54:45

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Colby Miller had a truly superlative 2024 fishing season, winning multiple major events in Texas and finishing third in points in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals. As a result, the young Louisianan qualified for the Bass Pro Tour, and he'll be taking on a myriad of new challenges in 2025. Listen in for a rundown of his success, a key sponsor anno…

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Catching up with Andrew Nordbye after a great 2024 season on the Invitationals 39:08

10M ago39:08

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Andrew Nordbye put together a stellar season on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, missing the cut only twice and earning a win at Kentucky Lake. The Alabama pro stopped by to talk through the year that was, as well as look ahead to a 2025 season with new rules to play by and a lot of opportunity.By Major League Fishing

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A 2024 Reflection and 2025 Goals in Fishing and Beyond 26:03

10M ago26:03

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Send us a text Deakin does a 2024 reflection and talks about his 2025 goals in both fishing and beyond. He gets into what he is fishing in 2025, life changes, and hopefully some advice to anyone looking to chase down their goals in 2025! 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This epi…

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Brody Campbell sold his house and quit his job to fish, here's how 2024 went 57:52

10M ago57:52

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One of the most exciting rookies on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals in 2024, Brody Campbell took on a massive season of fishing after quitting his job and selling his house. So, with the season in the rearview, we caught up with the young pro for an update on the year, his prospects and his expectations for 2025.…

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Drew Gill and Marshall Robinson recap their Team Series victory 1:03:30

10M ago1:03:30

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Drew Gill and Marshall Robinson stop by the show to break down their Bass Pro Shops Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches win in full detail. One of the highlights of the fall, the General Tire Team Series Presented by Bass Pro Shops was a big success, and the two young anglers capped the season off in style, with a blowout win in Florida ove…

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Talking fishing with Austin Swindle 1:01:52

10M ago1:01:52

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After a great regular season and a fourth-place finish in the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake, Austin Swindle is taking his talents to the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals in 2025. Always a threat in Alabama, Swindle breaks down his patterns from Wheeler and talks through a few other topics.…

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Bass Boat Pricing in 2025 1:02:49

10M ago1:02:49

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Send us a text On today's Business from the Bass Boat episode, Deakin and Todd Dreysse of Reclending break down some thoughts on the current bass boat market, dig into if Deakin should upgrade boats or not, and what rates are doing. 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Bass Boat Pricing 🎣 When it is a good time to buy a boat 🎣 Economic Changes to t…

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Keith Poche breaks down his huge Toyota Series Championship 1:01:22

10M ago1:01:22

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The Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake was a great tournament, and one of the highlights was Keith Poche’s incredible Day 2 when he landed 27 pounds to rocket into the lead. Poche stopped by to talk about it and a few other burning topics.By Major League Fishing

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The 250 HP Outboard SHOWDOWN - Comparing Bass Boat Motors 58:56

10M ago58:56

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Send us a text Deakin invites Chris Williams of Empire Sales Group on to compare the big 3 motor companies in the bass boat market. They break down the Mercury 250 Pro XS, the Yamaha 250 SHO, and the Suzuki 250 Stealth Motor. Follow along with Empire Sales Group Below: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566569123638 📌 Click here to start you…

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5 BOLD Predictions for the Future of the Fishing Industry 10:26

11M ago10:26

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Send us a text Deakin rips a quick solo show on his 5 BOLD predictions on what the fishing industry will look like in 5 years. Do you agree or disagree with any of these? Drop a comment on what he missed! 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our ama…

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EPISODE 3 - Justin Hymel from Southern Angler Fishing Charters 1:36:12

11M ago1:36:12

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We're back with episode three! Our buddy Justin Hymel from Southern Angler Fishing Charters joins us this week and talks fishing, guiding and life! Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media: Follow The Hail Call @theguidecast. “Like” Southern P…