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

What do you call a 6.5-inch, 2.5oz mutant-looking crawfish? I call it the dweller.

Callum joins the show to share the story behind the dweller and dweller jr., diving deep into why these abnormally large crawfish profiles can trigger bites from otherwise tight-lipped fish. He also gives us an early look at what to expect from the tetre—a soft glide bait featuring a beast hook system that’s sure to turn heads once it drops.

Callums socials:

IG: Cavetownbaits

It’s been way too long since my good friend Kyle from Throwback Baits has been on SNT. Kyle was one of the first builders we interviewed back in 2022. Fast forward nearly three years, and his growth has been remarkable. We talk about the upcoming Wake Walker Lite bait, their new soft bait, and he even hints at a few other projects in the works! I hope to see you guys at the TB Event in June—it’s going to be an amazing time put on by some great folks.

Throwback's socials:

IG: ThrowbackBaits

Site: www.Throwbaitbaits.com

It's not often I get to talk with someone who got to experience the California crawfish fishing era along with the trout swimbait era. Jason had gotten to expect them both, while not at the peak of crawfish soaking it still was a crazy time. Jason also dives into the stories of his five biggest fish and his PB at 16.25 pounds.

Jason's socials:

IG: jay_saberon

YT: Fishing with Jay

It's always special when I have a guest who is just as passionate about capturing trips with their camera while also fishing big baits. It's a relationship many don’t dive into much, but when I have the chance to speak with someone who geeks out over media as much as I do, I take full advantage of the episode. Garritt has a different spin on filming than most, ditching the newest and clearest cameras for one your mom probably used to film your family vacations. Being heavily influenced by skate culture, it makes a lot of sense—and the fact that he found swimbait fishing makes it even cooler.

Garritts socials:

IG: thereeloffortune

YT: The Reel Of Fortune

Have you ever met a builder with a more fitting last name? Konnor Kraft is the man behind Hand Krafted Baits. Konnor and I talked about what it was like growing up in the Great White North, battling harsh winters while trying to become more familiar with bass fishing at a young age. We discussed how he got into carving and his journey as a painter. I also asked if we can ever expect resin baits from his company, and his response was pretty funny.

Konnor's socials:

IG: hand_krafted_baits

Site:www.handkraftedbaits.com

Join Caleb and me as he breaks down the entire lineup of baits York Cast Co offers. He shares recommendations on hooks, split rings, and line to use for each bait, along with stories about the R&D they've been doing. Caleb also discusses how his fishing style has evolved since getting into big baits and how being both a builder and an angler is a significant advantage in this scene. Be sure to watch or listen until the end, where Caleb unboxes the first-ever glide bait they made.

Caleb's socials:

IG: Yorkcasting_co

YT: York Casting TV

Site: yorkcasting.com

We dive into the crazy trips Grant has taken since the last time he was on the show. He dicusses his newest addiction of Peacock fishing and explains how quickly he was humbled by them on his first out of country trip. We also talk about his new found love for the still "lowkey" Flag 255 from Grow Design Works.

Grant's socials:

IG: grant_langmore7

Email: [email protected]

There are a ton of painters in the scene now, many of whom you can identify just by their trout patterns. Garrett’s work is easily recognizable—and for good reason. With around six years of painting experience, he’s nearly perfected his process from start to finish. Garrett has tapped into a niche market that others haven’t explored: repainting soft baits for customers. This side project required a significant investment to become both proficient and safe, but it’s set him apart in the industry.

Garrett's socials:

IG: garrettscustoms

Website: https://www.garrettscustoms.com/

Ceasar is one of the most well-known builders in the scene, covering every base in the bait-building world—from soft baits like the Old Man River to resin baits and, most recently, the ABS line. Caesar shares his journey, starting with his introduction to building the XL Mink for the Delta, and we discuss the process of stepping into ABS production and what that transition has been like for him. He also mentioned the new chapter currently unfolding in Toxic’s story and expressed his excitement for some of his upcoming projects.

Toxic's socials:

IG:toxicbaitssuck

Website: https://www.toxicbaits.com/