Jigs and Bigs

No boat? No problem. Seriously.

This week, Jigs & Bigs is taking it to the bank.

Episode 336 is all about getting more out of the water you can actually reach—and proving that fishing from shore doesn’t make you a second-class angler. In fact, sometimes the guy standing on the bank has the angle everybody in the boats is trying to cast toward.

Mike joins the show for some fishy bullshit, including a ridiculous encounter with a MASSIVE pike that absolutely wasn’t what he was targeting.

Then we dig into a bank-fishing edition of Just the Tip: how to find new water, research legitimate public access, recognize high-percentage areas from shore, stay safe when exploring unfamiliar spots, and use social media to gather useful fishing intel without becoming the guy begging strangers to “DROP A PIN, BRO!”

The big idea?

Learn the HOW and you won’t need somebody else’s WHERE.

And because we’re fishing from shore, Broke on the Boat is getting temporarily beached.

Welcome to BROKE ON THE BANK.

We’re building a streamlined bank-fishing arsenal that won’t require dragging half the garage down the shoreline: two or three versatile rods, one intentional tackle box, smarter lure and color selection, and enough options to cover the water without packing for every fishing situation that has ever existed.

Fewer rods. Fewer baits. Fewer colors. Fewer decisions. MORE FISHING.

Whether you’re a brand-new angler starting from shore, a lifelong bank-beater, or a boat owner who hasn’t walked a shoreline in years, Episode 336 is your reminder:

Fish the water you have—not the water you wish you had.

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Jigs & Bigs — real fishing, real experiences, and absolutely no requirement that you own a damn boat.

Hoodlumfest happened… and apparently Bobby is now a BIG BASS CHAMPION. 🏆🎣

Yes, there’s a giant chain involved. Yes, there’s a glittery fish hanging from it. And yes, the winning fish came courtesy of what may have been the most unnecessarily violent GREEK GOD HOOKSET ever delivered to a largemouth bass.

But Episode 335 is really about something bigger: community.

We’re recapping the absolute chaos of Hoodlumfest, the fishing, the tournament, the afterparty, and the people who made the weekend what it was.

Then on Just the Tip, we dig into something every angler needs to remember: every fisherman you meet knows something you don’t. Leave the ego at the ramp, ask questions, and you might be surprised what you learn.

And on Broke on the Boat, we’re asking a question every kayak angler has heard:

“With all the money you spent on that thing… why didn’t you just buy a boat?”

Well… they DID buy a boat.

Kayak, jon boat, aluminum rig, bass boat, deep-V — the best fishing platform isn’t necessarily the most expensive one. It’s the one that lets YOU fish the way YOU want to fish.

Plus, we sit down with Matt from Boston Anglers following the Swimbait Farmers Market and get into the community surrounding one of fishing’s most dedicated niches.

This one has fishing stories, questionable decisions, strong opinions, good people and the same Jigs & Bigs attitude.

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This week’s Just the Tip challenges anglers to stop forcing the original plan and start asking a better question:

“What do I need to change?”

The guys also share their latest time on the water, preview the Swimbait Makers Farmers Market, and discuss the upcoming Jigs & Bigs BCRF charity tournament.

Later, Bobby sits down with Kai Ludden—Kai the Fish Guy—to talk multispecies fishing, his pursuit of the Massachusetts Angler of the Year award, and the strategy behind tracking down some of the toughest fish in the state.

Plus, fishing stories, listener interaction, plenty of questionable decisions, and the official debut of the new Jigs & Bigs opening format.

🎣 In this episode:

• Why adaptability separates good anglers from great ones
• How frustration and ego prevent better decisions
• Reading changing water, weather, and fish behavior
• Swimbaits, offshore structure, paddle tails, flukes, and donkey rigs
• The Swimbait Makers Farmers Market
• The BCRF Nationwide Charity Bass Tournament

Breast Cancer Fundraising Raffle!

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• Kai the Fish Guy’s Massachusetts multispecies mission

Join the Jigheads, watch live recordings, shop merch, enter the tournament trail, and find our trusted partner discounts at jigsandbigs.com.

Call or text the Jigs & Bigs Hotline: 413-324-8519

New episodes every Tuesday.

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💰15% off your first order at Omnia Fishing using code “JIGS&BIGSFIRST” at checkout!

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If the latest electronics disappeared from your boat tomorrow—and you had to go back to the graphs you owned five or even ten years ago—would you still know how to find fish?

This week’s Just the Tip challenges anglers to stop overlooking the sonar technology they already own. Bobby breaks down how he uses side scan to cover water, mark anything interesting, and then returns with mapping and down imaging to investigate those spots more closely. Before worrying about forward-facing sonar, MEGA 360, or the next expensive upgrade, have you truly learned what your current electronics can do?

Elsewhere in Episode 333:

• Bobby battles through a brutal week of summer fishing and begins dialing in a system for finding and sniping individual bass.

• A card-carrying member of the White Bucket Brigade tries moving in on Bobby’s spot—just before Bobby catches a quality bass directly in front of him.

• Joe recaps the long journey home from ICAST and Disney, including an accidental trip through New York City as the World Cup ended, presidential motorcade traffic, low bridges, and an RV navigation nightmare.

• The guys discuss ICAST hangover, future fishing travel, tournament plans, glide-bait progress, boat-ramp chaos, listener calls, FTG, and plenty of the usual Jigs & Bigs foolishness.

The BCRF Nationwide No Limit Slot Bass Tournament is coming up Saturday, August 8. Registration is a $10 donation, and you do not need to actively compete to support the fundraiser and receive an entry into the prize raffle. One hundred percent of the money raised benefits breast cancer research.

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As mentioned in the show; here's some links for the events we mentioned. Texas... time to show the fuck up!!!

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💰 Protect your eyes with Blu Blocker Sunglasses! Free Shipping on orders over $50! Support the show too!

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I apologize in advance for the technical difficulties in this show. It was a series of Snafus at almost every turn! Great discussion all around though, ENJOY!

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Cover artwork this week kind of gives away the questions I had about the upcoming outing with my lovely wife. She didn't smile that much even at our wedding; so I'm hoping to parlay this into a genuine fishing addiction with her! Anyway, awesome show this week - Binya joins as guest cohost and we try to give some great tips on simplifying the way you choose colors of lures!

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💰15% off your first order at Omnia Fishing using code “JIGS&BIGSFIRST” at checkout!

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💰 Protect your eyes with Blu Blocker Sunglasses! Free Shipping on orders over $50! Support the show too!

https://www.blublocker.com/?sca_ref=11001626.MPCibvl7cfqYqc.

🥶 🎣 😗 Upgrade your fish whistle game with $20 off your order at Chill Steel Pipes! Dual wall steel insulated fish whistle, yes please! Use code “jigsandbigs” at checkout!

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For Ketch: https://www.bluefoxgifts.com/blue-fox-tin-tag-aluminum-kayak-tournament-identifier/

For YakAttack: https://www.bluefoxgifts.com/blue-fox-tin-tag-lb-fits-the-leader-board-aluminum-kayak-tournament-identifier/

Online 🏆 series, 👕 🧢 & more!

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💰 10% off your order at Ark Rods! Use code “JIGSANDBIGS” at checkout!

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💰15% off your first order at Omnia Fishing using code “JIGS&BIGSFIRST” at checkout!

https://www.omniafishing.com

💰 Jigs & Bigs listeners get 15% off an order at ⁠https://www.bassdash.com⁠ - with code JIGANDBIGS!

💰 Protect your eyes with Blu Blocker Sunglasses! Free Shipping on orders over $50! Support the show too!

https://www.blublocker.com/?sca_ref=11001626.MPCibvl7cfqYqc.

🥶 🎣 😗 Upgrade your fish whistle game with $20 off your order at Chill Steel Pipes! Dual wall steel insulated fish whistle, yes please! Use code “jigsandbigs” at checkout!

https://chill.store/jigsandbigs