Fresh off a double-digit high, Everett joins us for episode 186. We break down his introduction to swimbait fishing and talk about how the bass culture in Alabama still hasn’t fully embraced the swimbait game. While others may be falling behind the curve, Everett has picked up the slack and run with it—getting dialed in with the full size Shat and the Defiant Baby Bird Crawler. We also touch on his watercraft and how quickly he’s become comfortable and confident running it.

Everetts social's:

IG: Everett.fishing

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The man behind Swimbaits All Day (SBA), Seb, joins me for an episode to talk about his introduction to swimbaits and, of course, the story behind starting his clothing company. Sebastian explains the hardships of launching the brand and what it’s been like to grow from zero followers to where they are now. He made a few bait sacrifices to kick-start the company’s funding, and I think the return he’s seen is obviously worth it. By the time you're listening to this, SBA will have officially been around for a year and will have just held their 1-year anniversary meetup at the Tackle Shack.

Sebs social's:

IG: swim_baits_allday

Site:https://swimbaitsallday.myshopify.com

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Jeff joins us from New York to talk about some serious trophy hunting. Arguably one of the most dedicated guys doing it in the state, we discuss his previous years of success and what he'd like to accomplish in 2025. Since recording, he has caught a handful of big fish, and it sounds like it has been the result of a few of the things he breaks down for us in this episode.

Jeffs social's:

IG: swimbaitjeff

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Geoffrey might just be the most subscribed big bait YouTuber out there. With what feels like a trillion trips to Japan—and another one happening as you're listening—he joins us to talk about his recent experience at Keep Cast, the massive (and mostly bass-focused) fishing expo in Japan.Geoff breaks down how the event operates, from the sheer scale of it to the uniquely fair way Japanese culture handles limited bait releases—giving everyone, no matter who you are, a real shot at scoring something special.We also get into the taboo topic of night fishing on Lake Biwa. While it's somewhat overlooked when done from the bank, hopping in a boat at night? That’s a whole different story—and one that's surrounded by a lot more controversy than you might expect.

Geoffrey’s socials

:IG: geoffreytheking

YT: https://youtube.com/@geoffreythekingfishing?si=OL70PLLDOeTK9jnV

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Kevin Rogers from the NPFL joined us to talk all things swimbaits. He’s got a wall of baits that would put most of us to shame. We dove into how he incorporates big baits into his tournament game—and how they’ve started to overly dictate his approach. I asked him about his process for practicing ahead of events and how throwing big baits helps him locate fish on any lake in the country. He also shared some insight on the outlawing of forward-facing sonar (FFS) in the NPFL and how that move seems to have brought a bigger crowd to the professional trail.

Kevins social's:

IG: kevinrodgersfishing

By now, it’s no surprise that a lot of well-known people are into fishing, and it seems like more and more are starting to find their way into the swimbait world. Chase is no exception—he grew up fishing and is now fully immersed in the swimbait scene. He shares a few stories from his time on tour and how he now focuses on family and swimbait fishing when he’s home. One story centers around a particular fish he’s on a mission to catch. He hooked her once but, unfortunately, lost her before he could document the catch—aside from a few FaceTime calls to friends. Now, he’s preparing to take another shot at her this spring and opens up about what this fish means to him as an angler.

Chase's socials:

IG: iamchasebryant

Marsh has been in Japan for almost a month since recording this show, but you know he had to jump on before leaving. We recap his October trip to Japan, what he’s been up to since last July, and everything he planned and prepped for this latest visit. We also touch on a few Japanese traditions that some in the U.S. might find unusual. But as a visitor, it’s all about respecting the culture and showing appreciation for friends who welcome you into their world.

Marshall’s socials:

IG: thehomelessfisherman

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehomelessfisherman?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

Getting to speak with someone who shares my love and passion for bowfin (dogfish) is always a pleasant surprise. Hunter joins me on this episode as we discuss his introduction to bass fishing, his quick entry into swimbait fishing, and how he’s found success with it while also learning more about the waters he fishes. On top of that, we dive into his history of competing in the tournament bass scene.

He shares a few personal stories that really highlight why he’s fallen in love with fishing and what drives him to keep pushing forward. I have a feeling Hunter has some crazy good stuff in store for 2025, and I’m excited to see what he does.

Hunters social's:

IG:hahernandezfishing

It seems like the next big thing in the swimbait scene is starting to hatch. Snook fishing—and saltwater or brackish water swimbait fishing in general—has been taking off over the past 3-4 years. Anthony has been a part of this movement since almost the beginning, and he hasn’t let up since, helping to mainstream the snook swimbait fishing scene in Florida.

From spillway fishing to canal fishing and even flats fishing, he shares his insights with us. Snook has quickly jumped to the top of my list of things I need to do ASAP. Swimbaiting for bass is cool, but this is the kind of episode you need to hear—the crazy stuff we’re missing out on in most other states.

For the first time in what feels like forever, we have a Washington State angler on the show! Mike joins us to talk about his entry into the swimbait scene and how he isn’t afraid to fall back on conventional tactics when the situation calls for it. He also shares the story of his crazy experience last season, landing a handful of truly memorable fish—all within a very short time window.

Mike's socials:

IG: wabass83