I’d be willing to bet you’ve seen at least one of the handful of videos Billy has posted—a wild mix of hand-to-hand combat fishing and skipping on crack. He’s out there winching fish from some of the thickest cover I’ve ever seen, all while using baits he designed specifically for those conditions.

In this episode, Billy breaks down some of the improvements he’s made to his older baits and dives into the story behind his two newest creations: the Cloak and the Clide. We also talk about what it’s like being a one-man show, hand-making baits one by one while trying to keep up with the high demand.

Billy's socials:

IG: Skinnerbaits

Site: https://skinnerbaitcompany.com/

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Last time Caleb from York Casting Co. joined us, he had just started his bait-making journey. Fast forward six months, and the amount of growth we’ve seen from York Casting Co. is amazing. Dropping baits every Friday since the beginning of June is truly a crazy man’s move—but they’ve kept up with both the growth and the demand for their baits.

Caleb talks about how to utilize their baits—and any big bait—during these hot summer months when most people are out video-game fishing, and how, in recent trips, that approach has paid off big for them.

Caleb's socials:

IG: yorkcasting_co

Site: https://www.yorkcasting.com/

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Ever tried roasted peanuts mixed in with your Diet Coke?

Joining me from the deep swamps of Florida, Bret hops on the podcast to share his journey in this crazy fishing scene. We talk about how he first got into airbrushing, what ultimately led him to start building baits, and the real reason he stays so motivated and inspired to keep pushing forward.

Bret’s an awesome guy with a big heart, always striving to give his best to the community.

Bret's socials:

IG: swamp_water_swimbait_co

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It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to really nerd out on media talk with a guest—so who better to join me than Caleb Tacia? He’s the guy behind the camera and edits for Jon B, and there’s a good chance he’s been the brain behind some of the big Instagram reels you’ve seen floating around. Caleb didn’t follow the “traditional” filmmaker path—he skipped college and put in real-world hours, making the most of whatever gear he had and grinding to hone his craft. His editing style is distinct and recognizable, and hearing him explain his approach makes you appreciate the storytelling even more.

Caleb's socials:

IG: calebtacia

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Maybe one of the best trophy anglers coming out of the state of Pennsylvania, Mike Colfer joins us for an episode breaking down how he finds success. From exploring new lakes to explaining how he uses his sonar and, of course, how he gets those fish to commit, Mike shares it all. We also touch on his background in the trout scene and what eventually pulled him into the swimbait world after coming from the trophy trout game.

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For the second time ever, SNT was joined by a guest from Down Under. Tanna comes on the podcast to talk all things Australia fishing. I think as U.S. anglers, we only see limited content from Australia and assume it’s all about Murray cod—at least I did. Tanna shares insights about the barramundi scene and how it’s the local fish for him. He tells some crazy stories about chasing big barra, and of course, we talk about his recent trip to America and what it was like to be immersed in the U.S. swimbait scene for a few weeks.

Tanna's socials:

IG: Tannablack_

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

A fellow Northern Midwesterner jumps on the podcast—Isaac, a young hammer from the great state of Wisconsin. He’s located in a pretty unique spot, with the ability to fish Wisconsin or Minnesota waters fairly easily. Being a true river rat, we obviously had to talk about what it’s like fishing the ‘Sippi in the wintertime, and how crazy that fishery can be all year round.

Isaac's socials:

IG: mw_swimbaits

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In my opinion, anywhere you look in the swimbait scene, your eye will pass over some form of artwork—and I’d bet that a handful, if not the majority, of that art was created by Kyle. With over 10 years of creating swimbait artwork and showing no signs of slowing down, GoonieWolfe has been bringing people’s ideas and visions to life. Whether it’s representing their brand, designing merch, painting murals, or even helping design baits, he’s involved in every facet of the art realm. He’s someone I’ve been following for years, and I finally had the pleasure of getting together with him for a show. We talk about his beginnings in fishing and art, how he got into the swimbait scene for creative expression, and he shares some insight into new projects he’s working on.

Kyle's socials:

IG: gooniewolfe

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Making his fifth appearance on SNT—which is definitely a record—Dr. Wieker returns for his yearly check-in. We talk about his last few months in Arizona, how he got on some wild bites, and how he’s already kicked off musky season with a crazy run since the opener. He shares his thoughts on moving to a new city and his plans for breaking down the local fishery. We also dive into his signature musky rod with Leviathan Rods, the Musky Merc. He walks us through how it felt during the first drop and explains why he designed it the way he did and why it’s far from your typical, traditional musky rod. If you missed the first Musky Merc drop, keep your eyes open another one is happening soon!

Alecs socials:

IG: alecwieker

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.

Way back in 2023, for episode 44, Curran jumped on the pod. Now, 145 episodes later, he joins us once again. A lot has changed for him since that first appearance—new boat, new setups, and plenty of fish stories in between. We talk about boat ownership and what it’s been like transitioning from his older boat to the new one. We also dive into his recent soft bait fishing and his early experience testing the new Head Case Harness Citizens before they were released to the public.

Currans socials:

IG: lonewolves

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If you’re like us at SNT Media, you know that a reliable pair of pliers isn’t just a tool—it’s essential. Toit’s pliers are precision-engineered to handle everything from hook removals to tough split rings, all with a sleek, corrosion-resistant design that’s built to last in any conditions. These are not your average pliers; they’re designed by anglers, for anglers. And here’s the deal: We’re hooking you up with 15% off. Just head over to toitfishing.com and use the code SNT15 at checkout.