Lea Anne is an incredible female angler who also races cars and teaches others to do so too! She is such a cool person with some amazing life stories. She has followed her life passions and has some seriously cool adventures to share with us. You won’t want to miss this one!

Show Notes:

• 0:26 - Intro to Lea Anne
• 1:00 - @LeaAnne on Instagram
• 1:28 - How did Lea Anne get into fishing?
• 2:16 - Types of fish Lea Anne has caught overseas
• 3:20 - The crazy car Lea Anne drives daily
• 4:30 - About Reel Bragging Rights
• 8:10 - Barramundi fishing in Florida
• 13:10 - Places Lea Anne has fished around the world
• 14:54 - The one lure Lea Anne would use fishing around the world
• 16:20 - Don’t “lip” these fish!
• 17:26 - Lea Anne’s history with racing cars
• 19:35 - Lea Anne’s dream fishing career
• 22:52 - The biggest bass Lea Anne has landed
• 24:48 - Lea Anne’s “go-to” bass fishing rig
• 27:20 - Why Lea Anne doesn’t have a Youtube channel
• 29:05 - Bow Fishing
• 30:15 - What’s next for Lea Anne?
• 31:04 - Where to get more info about Lea Anne
• 31:34 - One thing you might find surprising about Lea Anne!

Contact Info:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaannep/?hl=en
Website: https://www.leaannep.com/

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From Canada to Europe, Troy Lindner has caught fish all over the globe and shares some of his most epic adventures with us on the show. He also stars in several TV shows and recently launched “The Ontario Experience”, which helps connect anglers with amazing fishing retreats in Ontario, Canada. We also dive into The Fishing Careers Workshop, which is an incredible opportunity for anyone currently in or looking to make a living in the fishing industry!

Show Notes:

• 0:26 - Intro to Troy Lindner
• 1:02 - What is the Ontario Experience?
• 2:30 - Freshwater fish species can you target in Canada
• 3:45 - Amanda’s personal best walleye
• 4:45 - The bait Troy uses to catch big Walleye
• 9:14 - Troy got to see these crazy animals in Ontario
• 12:20 - The benefits of a “fly in” lodge
• 15:20 - A story about a trip to Cuba
• 18:55 - Why we love free diving
• 19:45 - Where to see the Ontario Experience
• 20:22 - The Angling Buzz - Midwest fishing information TV show
• 21:45 - Troy’s first memories of fishing
• 23:00 - Troy’s favorite fish to catch and why
• 25:10 - Stories of the two coolest fish Troy has caught
• 30:16 - What is a Zander?
• 32:40 - Carp talk
• 36:44 - Troy’s bucket list fish
• 37:40 - The ONE lure Troy would use around the world
• 39:28 - Other hobbies Troy dabbles in
• 45:10 - Tips for staying fit while traveling
• 47:40 - One piece of advice for new anglers
• 51:41 - Why we use mono line for ultralight fishing
• 53:16 - What’s next for Troy
• 53:46 - The Fishing Careers Workshop
• 58:44 - Where to find Troy Lindner

Contact Info:

Troy Lindner -
Facebook: TroyLindnerFishing
Instagram: TroyLindner

The Ontario Experience -
Website: http://theontarioexperience.tv/
Instagram: theontarioexperience
Facebook: theontarioexperience
YouTube: The Ontario Experience

Fishing Careers Workshop -
Website: https://fishingcareersworkshop.com/

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Join us as we interview Mikey Balzz about his journey into the fishing industry.  Mike has an amazing Youtube channel with over 40K subscribers that love watching his weekly bass fishing adventures where he slays freshwater bass.  We cover tips and tricks for bass fishing, peacock bass fishing in Florida and even get Mike's view on the “Mike Long” fiascal.

Show Notes:

• 0:24 - Intro for Mikey Balzz
• 1:04 - What got Mike into fishing
• 1:96 - The first bait/rig Mike used for Bass fishing
• 3:00 - When Mike moved from Wisconsin to France to Florida
• 3:40 - Why he stopped fishing in France.
• 5:15 - Awesome story about Mike fishing in Florida while he was in school
• 7:58 - The benefits of recording yourself while fishing
• 10:46 - Tips for new YouTube creators
• 11:58 - Check out “Fishing With Joe” on YouTube
• 16:54 - Find out what degree Mike has and how he got into the fishing industry
• 22:02 - Overview - Tips for YouTubers
• 22:23 - Mike’s favorite fish to catch
• 24:45 - An amazing bait for midwest fishing
• 25:20 - Mike’s ideal fishing day and favorite bass fishing techniques
• 26:16 - Mike’s favorite lures for bass
• 27:20 - Neko rig - what it is and where to use it
• 28:53 - Best rig/baits for shore fishing (Florida)
• 32:16 - Tips for Peacock Bass fishing
• 34:40 - Captain Shane Procell for southern Florida Bass charters
• 37:06 - Mike’s take on the Mike Long scandal
• 45:25 - Mike’s experience fishing with Darcizzle
• 48:18 - One piece of advice Mike would give a new angler
• 51:55 - Pro Angler vs Pro YouTuber
• 58:12 - Fin goes crazy haha
• 58:45 - Surprising things about Mike (gotta watch video)
• 1:00:45 - How many pounds of Lego do we own?!
• 1:02:33 - Shoutout to Bog the Dog
• 1:03:34 - Mike’s bucket list fish
• 1:05:02 - The story of Mike’s PB Bass
• 1:05:55 - Where you can find Mike on social media

Contact Info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeybalzz/
Instagram: @mikeybalzz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeybalzz?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeybalzzfishing
Website: https://mikeybalzzfishing.com/

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Captain Mo is an AWESOME female angler who owns a marine management company our of Florida called Omni Marine Management and is also a licensed captain for up to a 100 ton vessel! She’s only been fishing for ONE year, and is already making huge waves in the industry.

Show Notes:

• 1:08 - Omni Marine Management and the services they provide
• 3:50 - Where you can find Omni Marine Management online and how you can contact them to inquire about their marine services
• 4:19 - Mo’s Instagram account: @_mermaid.mo_
• 5:12 - Mo’s recent 340lb Swordfish
• 5:40 - Fishing offshore with electric fishing gear
• 10:32- The Rods/Reels Capt Mo uses
• 10:46 - The best bait for Swordfish AKA “Sword Snacks”
• 11:00 - How to fish for Swordfish with electric fishing gear
• 13:11 - Days where you have awesome by catches while Sword-fishing for Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, and other species!
• 14:06 - Grouper & Snook fishing in Naples, Florida
• 14:32 - Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande
• 14:48 - “Seasons” for fishing in Florida
• 16:58 - Respect the ocean and know your fishing laws
• 17:48 - What got Capt Mo into fishing and how long she’s been fishing
• 19:18 - What Mo loves most about fishing
• 21:38 - Women getting into fishing
• 23:13 - Learn how to fish and how to operate a boat
• 24:28 - Funny launch story!
• 26:28 - The basics of what to know on a boat
• 27:43 - Mo’s recent adventure spearfishing in the Bahamas
• 28:28 - Letting go of your ego and being willing to LEARN!
• 29:58 - Spearfishing
• 32:41 - JAWS, Sharks and NIGHT diving!
• 34:08 - Diving as a form of meditation
• 34:52 - Mo’s favorite fish to target (hint: it starts with QUEEN)
• 37:35 - The night Jason lost a Tarpon in Puerto Rico
• 39:43 - Tarpon or Dolphin?
• 40:33 - Advice Mo would give a new female angler
• 43:28 - One thing you might find surprising about Mo
• 44:58 - Sea sickness stories!
• 47:16 - Wrap-up and re-cap of where you can find Capt Mo online!

Contact Info:

Facebook: Omni Marine Management
Instagram: @_mermaid.mo_
Website (Coming Soon!): www.OmniMarineManagement.com

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Join us as we interview FLW bass fishing tournament champion Brian Latimer. Brian has been fishing tournaments since he was a child and is one of the most passionate anglers in the sport. He gives us a breakdown of how he prepares for tournaments, and the exact lures he uses to consistently catch fish. He also dives into the science behind how bass see under water and how to select what lure colors to fish.

Show Notes:

• 1:23 - When Brian started tournament fishing
• 3:00 - Brevyn - Brian’s oldest son
• 3:58 - Brian’s gratitude for the ability to do what he does
• 4:16 - Brian’s amazing wife
• 5:40 - Setting expectations, mindset, visualizing and being aware
• 6:55 - FLW championship that Brian won!
• 7:22 - The amount of hours a tournament fisherman is on the water practicing each day before a tournament
• 8:02 - The amount of tournament anglers in the tourney
• 8:26 - Qualifying events
• 9:17 - The significant costs associated with tournament fishing and how someone makes a living being a professional bass angler
• 10:48 - What Brian was thinking the morning of the FLW Championship
• 12:10 - The ONLY baits Brian used the entire tournament
• 14:42 - Z-man Tickler bait for the Ned Rig [Brian’s favorite bait for the Ned Rig]
• 16:30 - The reasons why Brian loves Z-man
• 17:17 - Brian’s favorite swim bait
• 17:24 - Other baits Brian loves using
• 17:39 - The lure Brian’s caught more fish on than anything else
• 18:00 - How Brian rigs Z-man’s FattyZ
• 19:15 - How often Brian fishes
• 21:30 - Going fishing and “figuring it out”
• 23:20 - How Brian finds fish on a new body of water
• 24:35 - Confidence in fishing
• 26:00 - How Brian prepares for a tournament
• 26:30 - How light penetration impacts what lure colors Brian chooses
• 29:00 - “What Bass See” YouTube Video on Brian’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbB1VodVud_cpX9QPlU1_g
• 30:28 - One of Brian’s favorite colors to throw (this one will surprise you)
• 31:58 - The ONE Lure Brian would choose to fish for the rest of his life if he could only pick one
• 32:35 - The saltwater fish Brian likes to target
• 33:24 - Brian’s bucket list fish
• 34:58 - Crankbaits, jigs, worms, spinnerbaits
• 36:56 - ONE thing people might find surprising about Brian
• 37:50 - The passionate vibes Brian brings to the sport
• 38:50 - How you can find Brian on social media and on the interwebs
• 40:00 - Brian’s new apparel line called “Vibes” at www.shopblat.com
• 41:00 - Fishing kits and where you can find the stuff Brian fishes with in his boat right now

Contact Info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianlatimerfishing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_latimer/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbB1VodVud_cpX9QPlU1_g
Website: https://shopblat.com/

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Join us as we talk to Morgan Matson all about shark fishing in Florida and up north in Nantucket. Morgan tells us all about the species of sharks her and Ack Sharks target, the rigs they use, and the best bait out there! She also told us the shark that has the highest testosterone and how they obtain blood samples for their participation in shark research.

Show Notes:

• 1:28 - How Morgan got into fishing and how she met Ack Sharks [Elliot]!
• 4:42 - When the sharks show up near shore in Nantucket and when they leave
• 5:39 - Female sharks in Nantucket
• 5:55 - How Morgan and Ack Sharks split their time
• 6:20 - The differences in shark fishing between Nantucket and Florida
• 10:25 - The best bait for shark fishing in Florida [It’s actually a type of RAY]
• 11:02 - The part of the ray to use for bait
• 11:28 - Types of sharks off Captiva Island in Florida
• 13:22 - Average shark size Morgan and Ack Sharks catch from shore in Florida
• 14:45 - Why Morgan thinks there might be more tiger sharks showing up in Florida lately
• 15:10 - What shark species Morgan thinks fights the hardest!
• 15:22 - The shark that has the highest testosterone
• 16:15 - Morgans take on being afraid of swimming and getting eaten by a shark
• 17:50 - Why sharks are NOT loving animals
• 20:15 - You’re more likely to be killed by your toaster then by a shark
• 20:40 - Shark tagging and shark research Morgan and Ack Sharks are doing with the NOAA
• 21:55 - Shark research Morgan and Ack Sharks are doing with Beneath the Waves
• 23:42 - The process of obtaining shark blood
• 25:15 - How the blood is processed after obtaining it
• 26:30 - Red Tide in Florida and the impact humans have on it
• 29:50 - FISH Organization
• 30:28 - The set ups Morgan and Ack Sharks uses for shark fishing (rods & reels)
• 32:38 - Fishing with Darcizzle
• 34:35 - Morgan’s favorite species to catch outside of sharks
• 36:00 - Morgan’s bucket list fish
• 36:16 - Where Morgan and Ack Sharks like to travel outside of Florida and Nantucket
• 36:45 - Women in fishing
• 38:20 - Plans for a YouTube channel?!?!
• 39:38 - Morgan’s take on social media
• 41:15 - What Morgan and Ack Sharks do for a living
• 42:52 - What Morgan would tell herself just starting out with all of her experiences in fishing now
• 44:48 - One thing people might find surprising about Morgan
• 45:30 - Morgan’s goals for the future
• 46:48 - Morgan’s take on “CAPTAIN MORGAN”…the RUM

Contact Info:

Instagram: @MorganMatson

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Join us as we interview pro bass angler Todd Woods who has been fishing competitively for over 29 years. He has several top 10 finishes and has been absolutely crushing over the last year. He dives deep into tips and tricks that he uses to catch big bass and has a great sense of humor. When he’s not fishing, he’s either hanging out with his awesome family or he’s saving lives as a fire captain in San Dimas, California where he’s been for over 25 years. With plans to retire soon from the fire department, Todd has no plans to retire anytime soon from fishing!

Show Notes:

• 1:35 - How Todd got into fishing in the first place
• 2:34 - Todd’s first fish ever
• 2:50 - When Todd LOST his first bass
• 5:28 - Todd explains the history of the FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) and his history tournament fishing
• 6:29 - The amount Todd has made in FLW fishing tournaments over the years
• 7:06 - The story behind Todd “BIG DADDY” Woods
• 9:05 - Todd’s favorite bass fishing season (this will surprise you)
• 9:58 - The secret behind Todd’s success
• 10:18 - Todd’s favorite baits to throw in the winter for bass
• 11:15 - The clarity of Southern California lakes
• 12:05 - The pressure on California lakes and what lb test Todd recommends
• 12:32 - Todd’s absolute favorite lake to fish in the whole world
• 12:38 - Todd’s largest bass and where he caught it
• 14:40 - The top 4 bait colors Todd recommends based on water clarity
• 15:30 - The Margarita Mutilator (no it’s not a drink)
• 17:18 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
• 17:55 - The TURD Rig (AKA The Ned Rig)
• 21:00 - Todd’s 30lb striper and where he caught it
• 21:23 - Todd’s second favorite fish to catch
• 22:00 - Carp and maggots
• 24:10 - The one piece of advice Todd would give to a new angler
• 24:40 - An amazing story about the Palomar knot
• 25:53 - Todd teaches how to tie the Palomar knot ON the podcast!
• 27:23 - One thing people would find surprising about Todd (OK, actually TWO)
• 29:05 - Where you can find Todd
• 30:15 - The first steps Todd would recommend taking if you are interested in becoming a professional bass angler
• 32:15 - Where bait casters excel over spinning reels
• 33:40 - The exact line Todd uses on his reels
• 35:00 - The types of fishing line that float vs the lines that sink
• 35:48 - Todd’s opinion on “coated” line
• 36:28 - The ONE bass lure Todd would choose to fish with for the rest of his life
• 37:22 - Todd’s favorite senko and his favorite way to rig it
• 38:05 - The banana split or chocolate cake of the fish world (this one is pretty good!)
• 39:05 - Females and professional angling
• 41:05 - Todd’s future plans (hint: it includes FISHING)
• 42:20 - Biodegradable fishing lures

Contact Info:

Facebook: Todd Woods
Instagram: @toddwoodsfishing
Twitter: @flwtoddwoods
Website: www.toddwoods.com

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Learn all about how Wyatt started Speed Baits as a hobby pouring baits at home and how it expanded into a full blown, successful business. Most of his current customers are in the southern California region, although his products are available all over the US and work in both freshwater and saltwater -- they even work for YELLOWTAIL! Hear about what products Wyatt has started producing, what inspires him, and where he plans to go with Speed Baits!

Show Notes:

• 1:27 - How Wyatt got started with Speed Baits
• 4:07 - How Speed Baits got its name
• 4:25 - The first baits Wyatt started selling
• 4:55 - How Wyatt learned and continues to navigate the business end of things
• 5:50 - The MAIN way Speed Baits markets their baits
• 6:58 - How Wyatt got into fishing in the first place
• 7:40 - When Wyatt got into spottie fishing
• 8:40 - What Wyatt's working on adding to the product line up - Hint: Air Brushed HARD BAITS!
• 10:15 - When Wyatt caught a fish on a NEMO bait!
• 11:00 - How customers can order a custom painted bait
• 11:35 - Speed baits best selling baits (colors included!)
• 13:00 - Wyatt's favorite fish to target
• 14:30 - YELLOWTAIL caught on Speed Baits! 
• 15:25 - How to fish Speed Baits on a jig head
• 17:20 - Seals and SeaLions
• 17:38 - Baby Fin being crazy [apologies in advance!]
• 18:20 - If Wyatt could fish with ONE bait for the rest of his life - one of his own Speed Baits and one that's not a Speed Bait
• 19:15 - Wyatt's bucketlist fish
• 20:20 - SoCal Charter / Party Boats Wyatt recommends for anglers looking to get on some Tuna
• 21:20 - Wyatt's PB SMALLEST largemouth bass
• 21:30 - Speed Baits tournaments
• 22:20 - Internet Haters
• 24:15 - How people fish Speed Baits in freshwater
• 24:38 - Shoutout to @California_Philthyfishing [IG Handle]
• 25:38 - Speed Baits Ambassador Program
• 26:10 - Wyatts Positive Fishers Account
• 27:07 - ONE thing people might find surprising about Wyatt [HINT: his age]
• 27:35 - How Wyatt's parents inspires him
• 28:15 - What's next for Speed Baits
• 29:50 - Where there's a will, theres a way
• 30:10 - Exciting announcement for next year for Speed Baits!
• 32:07 - The tackle shops where you can find Speed Baits
• 32:35 - Where you can buy Speed Baits online: www.speedbaits.com or message Wyatt on Instagram @SpeedBaits
• 34:10 - Tips Wyatt has for up and coming bait companies with getting into tackle shops

Contact Info:

Facebook: Speed Baits
Instagram: @SpeedBaits
Website: http://www.speedbaits.com

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Jimmy is an avid, lifelong fisherman located in New Jersey where he targets largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and snakehead. He originally started his Instagram & YouTube channel to share fishing stories with his friends and family, and have both grown significantly in a relatively short period of time. He focuses his content on sharing the tips and tricks that have helped him catch more fish along the way, as well as his new found love of BFS fishing, or bait finesse systems, also known as ultralight fishing. Join us as we interview Jimmy and pick his brain!

Show Notes:

• 1:00 - The reason Jimmy started his social media channels and his goals
• 3:30 - How Jimmy got into fishing in the first place
• 5:33 - Where Jimmy is located and what species he usually targets [including an invasive species!!]
• 6:00 - The fish that gets a bad reputation but Jimmy loves catching anyway!
• 7:30 - Carp fishing culture
• 8:35 - Jimmy’s favorite fish to catch
• 9:45 - The fish that breaths under water and above water
• 10:40 - How Jimmy targets Snakehead
• 11:45 - Fishing for snakehead based on water clarity
• 12:10 - How fish see different colored lures
• 13:00 - Bait Finesse Systems [BFS] / Ultralight Fishing
• 13:45 - Why bait casters allow you to cast more accurately
• 16:15 - The BFS reels Jimmy has been exploring
• 17:30 - Where Jimmy suggests for someone to start when jumping into BFS fishing and how much the reels run
• 18:30 - The pound test line Jimmy runs on the BFS reels and how much line he puts on the reels before he fishes with them
• 19:30 - What size jig heads and lures Jimmy throws when BFS fishing
• 20:20 - Where you can find tutorials to make the homemade rigs Jimmy uses to catch tons of fish and how you make them yourself!!
• 20:59 - Jimmy’s favorite place to fish in the world and favorite fish to target
• 21:50 - Jimmy’s personal best [PB] fish and what he used to catch it!
• 23:05 - The one thing Jimmy would have told himself back when he started fishing with all the knowledge he has now
• 24:35 - What setup Jimmy would recommend for someone just starting to get into fishing
• 28:22 - Jimmy’s bucket list fish that he hasn’t landed yet
• 30:42 - If Jimmy had to pick only ONE lure to fish for the rest of his life, this is what it would be!
• 32:10 - The crappie lure that catches other species too!
• 33:15 - The one thing people might find surprising or interesting about Jimmy!
• 35:00 - How you can find Jimmy on social media and where to go to contact him
• 35:40 - The back story behind Jimmy’s name: RaWR Fishing [Hint: it has something to do with anime and counterstrike]

Contact Info:

YouTube: RaWr Fishing
Facebook: RaWr Fishing
Instagram: @rawrfishing

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Fishing saved Dustin’s life after he struggled with depression after his service as a U.S. Military Veteran. Dustin started Hooks and Heroes Project and made it his mission to take veterans out for a no-cost, amazing day on the water to share friendship, fishing stoke and relaxation out at sea.

Show notes:

• 1:20 - The mission behind Hooks & Heroes Project
• 2:17 - How Dustin raises capital for this project and sponsors who support the mission
• 4:21 - The Hooks and Heroes Project website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/
• 7:11 - Details of the fishing trips Dustin takes veterans out on
• 7:42 - How Veterans can contact Dustin to sign up to go on a trip
• 8:17 - Dustin’s favorite fish to catch
• 8:42 - What fish Dustin targets on the trips
• 10:05 - ONE thing people might find interesting about Dustin
• 11:35 - Why Dustin designed smaller, more personal trips instead of larger ones
• 13:14 - Details of Hooks & Heroes Project raffle!
• 16:07 - Find out what Amanda was doing multi-tasking in the middle of the podcast interview
• 17:50 - Dustin’s story and thoughts on what veterans struggle the most with and how the Hook and Heroes Project can help this
• 20:50 - Highlights from Hooks and Heroes Project’s 6th trip on the water with Chad from Hook Up Baits
• 22:50 - Dustin touches on the SoCal “Hook up Baits controversy”
• 25:46 - Shoutout to JoJo!
• 26:20 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project
• 27:00 - Find out what to do if you’re a charter captain and want to help support the mission!
• 28:02 - Dustin’s email: [email protected]
• 28:16 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project?
• 29:45 - Wrap up and contact info

Contact Info:

Facebook: Hooks & Heroes Project
Instagram: @hooks_and_heroes_project
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/

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