Episode 3 is here, and this one is all about fishing. We officially introduce Jay Stevens as our fishing co-host and sit down with special guest Tater Hog — professional fisherman and owner of his own freshwater bait company (Tater Hog Custom Lures).We dive into Tater’s background, how he got started in competitive fishing, and what led him into designing and making his own custom baits. We also break down post-spawn fishing tactics, seasonal patterns, bait selection, and strategies that can help you put more fish in the boat this time of year.Whether you’re a hardcore angler or just getting into fishing, this episode is packed with stories, insight, and practical tips from guys who live it every day.Check out Tater Hog's Custom Baits Here: https://taterhogcustomlures.com/Come in the store, mention the podcast, and recieve 15% off your purchase at check out.Make sure to follow/subscribe so you don't miss upcoming episodes.Host: Jacob Norris (@jnorri15)Co-Host: Landon Pearson (@brutemodecollective)Fishing Wizard: Jay Stevens (@quackwhackpack)Special Guest: Tater Hog (@tater_hog)Location: Sitka Gear Charlotte (@sitkacharlotte)Stay tuned for the next episode as we make the transition to Whitetail Season.Time Line:00:48 Introducing Jay Stevens & Tater Hog01:19 What This Episode Covers01:41 Where the Name “Tater Hog” Came From05:23 Why Lake Norman Produces Elite Anglers09:47 Breaking Down the Spawn & Post-Spawn Phase12:04 Why Post-Spawn Is Tater Hog’s Favorite Time to Fish14:12 Tater Hog’s Custom Baits Explained20:07 How Tater Hog Got Into Bait Making24:15 Transition Into Designing Custom Baits29:56 Strike King Partnership & Mass Production35:45 Breaking Down Post-Spawn Tournament Tactics45:40 – Moon Phases & Nighttime Shad Spawn Behavior50:10 – How Technology Changed Fishing53:35 – “Norman Has a Bait Problem, Not a Fish Problem”1:00:02 – Learning Lure Cadence in Real Time1:12:27 – Upcoming Sitka Charlotte Events