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Sometimes a fishing derby doesn't go the way you planned. Actually, sometimes nothing goes the way you planned — especially when you're running an Evinrude that decides to play Russian roulette with your confidence. Worthless isn't really a strong enough word for that motor.

We're diving into two days of the Chippewa Flowage solo derby, and yeah, there's some real frustration baked into this one. Day one had Jordan grinding as a Boater alongside a solid fishing partner that he didn't know he was gonna have in the boat until that morning, but the real story? That Evinrude. You know the one. The one that drops RPM on pad, shuts off, fires back up, shuts off again, and then — after enough cycles of rage-fueled troubleshooting — just decides it's done with you. Completely done. Won't start. Won't even pretend to cooperate. It's the kind of motor drama that'll test your patience faster than a full moon bite.

But here's the thing: fishing is still fishing, and fun found a way in anyway.

Day two brought an unexpected turn when Jordan, fishing as a non-boater, got in the Triton with Brian Beebe, and that's where the energy shifted. Fresh perspective, different approach, and a reminder that sometimes the best derby moments aren't about dominating the leaderboard — they're about who's sitting next to you and what you're learning together.

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You know that feeling? You signed up. The event is here. And you just realized... you never got on the water to practice. At all. Zero prep.

So we're breaking this down and simply asking: Is showing up unprepared gonna ruin a 2-day derby, or is the real challenge just between your ears? Do I need to find stuff, go to places I've been before, or just fish loose and free and new? We're diving into what happens when you're forced to figure it out on the fly. So this is the before, we'll hit the during and the after as soon as we're done Sunday!

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Episode 151 is one of those conversations that just flows. Captain Andrew Full of Full Fishing Guide Service out of Western New York joins the show for the 3rd time, and it didn't take long before we were deep into the stuff that actually matters — baits, big bass, and the kind of honest talk you don't always get on a fishing podcast.

Andrew breaks down his approach to guiding for giants on Lake Erie and the Great Lakes system, what he's been throwing, and why some of the most overlooked baits are the ones putting fish in the boat. We also get into his decision to part ways with the Serious Angler Podcast — no drama, just real talk about where he's headed next.

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There's a lot to be said for showing up with a plan — but sometimes the fish have a different one. In this episode, we're breaking down a killer topwater frog fishing session that turned into a masterclass in staying flexible on the water. When the spots dried up and the bites went quiet, adapting on the fly made all the difference. Don't get too married to your spots or your techniques — the fish will tell you what they want if you're willing to listen.

Whether you're a die-hard frog fisherman or just looking to sharpen your on-the-water decision making, this one's for you.

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This week on Tackle & Tacos, we sit down with Matt Johnson — co-founder and CEO of Omnia Fishing. Matt is one of the most interesting minds in the fishing industry, and if you haven't dug into what Omnia is building, you're missing out. We break down the Omnia app and mapping platform, how it's changing the way anglers find gear and plan their time on the water, and where the tech is headed. We also get into the fishing itself, talk a little sports, embrace the bald brotherhood, debate tacos, and generally go off the rails in the best way possible. Matt is a great guest and this one is a blast from start to finish — don't miss it.

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Jake Bagwell — better known as Fishing with JB — joins the show for a conversation that covers everything from the art of losing fish to the obsession with Megabass that serious anglers know all too well. Jake breaks down what his content is really about, how he built one of the most-watched fishing channels on the internet, and what's actually driving 80 million views a month. We dig into the social media side of things — what works, what doesn't, and why authenticity on the water translates in a way that forced content never will. It's a fun, honest conversation with a guy who loves fishing as much as he loves sharing it.

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Jordan heads into Shell Lake in Washburn County completely blind — never set eyes on the water before launching. The good news? A full box inside the first hour. The challenge? Everything after that. In this solo tournament recap, Jordan breaks down the before (zero prep, pure confidence), the during (dangerous winds that had the trolling motor bouncing out of the water all day, finicky smallies on Livescope that just wouldn't commit), and the after (just under 12 pounds, winner at 15 flat, and a whole lot of lessons learned). Sometimes the fish show up early and the lake spends the rest of the day trying to humble you.

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Ken Duke has spent decades digging into the roots of bass fishing — the legends, the tournaments, the tackle, and the culture that shaped the sport into what it is today. In this episode, Ken joins us to share some of the most fascinating stories from bass fishing’s past, the iconic figures who defined the game, and why understanding where the sport came from makes you appreciate where it’s headed. Whether you’re a die-hard tournament angler or just love a good fish story, this one’s for the books.

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