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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