In this action-packed episode of Jigs and Bigs, we’re joined by Florida-based fishing guide Justin Makin of Makin' Big Bass Memories. Justin sits in the beef seat to talk all things bass fishing, from his approach to guiding clients on trophy waters to chasing those elusive big fish that turn dreams into reality.

Joe makes his long-awaited return to the show, and we dive into some major changes coming to the Bassmaster Elite Series. Are the pros adapting to the new format, or are they missing the mark on strategy? We’ll discuss the potential impact and give our takes on how the changes are shaking things up.

Bobby shares an exciting personal milestone, recounting the story of his new Smallmouth personal best—complete with all the highs, lows, and adrenaline that come with landing a record breaker.

And in a true Jigs and Bigs fashion, we wrap up the episode with a dose of fishing etiquette gone wrong, as we hear about some jaw-dropping behavior coming out of New Jersey. Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty!

Tune in for all this and more in Episode 244!

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