Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast

LINK TO EXACT ROD FROM TODAY'S REVIEW: https://rodlocker.com/products/cashion-rods-element-z2-series-casting-rod-worm-jig-73-medium-heavy-ez2w73mhf

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On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A FULL comprehensive review of the Casion Element Z2 Rods
• Humminbird & Minn Kota make a huge announcement
• Two crazy tournaments with $500k and a $1.25 Million payouts for first place
• Minn Kota Fishing Poll: How many days a month do you get to fish?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Why use mono backing?

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKOCTOBER

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A fish kill after MLF events at Lake Guntersville
• A reel company is going out of business
• Teasers from SlotTech and Humminbird/Minn Kota
• Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: What topics are you MOST tired of hearing about in fishing media?
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: Tips for treble hooks, the tough part of fall fishing, preparing to fish in the rain, music choice on the way to the ramp, and more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

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On today's episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• The Megabass Levante rod updates
• Drew Gill wins again
• Making you a better Fall fisherman in under 10 minutes
• Humminbird & Minn Kota Fishing Poll: Your favorite tackle storage companies
• Amped Outdoors Mailbag: JDM tackle, TFO rods, tips for spook fishing and more

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• 3 very underrated lures and techniques
• NPFL AOY and final event
• Fishing Poll: Our LEAST favorite rod brands
• Mailbag: Skipping with DC reel, topwater rod choice, which techniques deserve a dedicated combo, and more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On todays mailbag episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• Vintage lures
• What a full kayak rig costs nowadays
• Topwater water temps
• 1.0 size crankbait alternatives
• Basic kayak motor and electronics setups
• The Rapala Floating Minnow
• And more!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

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Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we bring you our first ever "Shop Talk" episode with Brian Dolne of The Rod Locker.

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Ladies and gentlemen on today's episode we have a very special guest, as we are joined by the reigning 2026 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Anger of the Year, Zack Birge! We chat with Zack not just about his incredible year this year on both the MLF BPT and NPFL circuits, but we spend a ton of time talking about THE bait that got it done for him all year long… the bladed jig!

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Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On todays episode presented by The Rod Locker:

• A sneaky bait for the fall transition
• Bassmaster's smallmouth smackdown on the St. Lawrence
• The Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is YOUR favorite fall transition bait?
• The Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Finding creek access, worm rigging options, and an update on our buzzbait project

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Tagged fish swimming thousands of miles?
• Gear Review: Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: What is your favorite soft plastic craw?
• Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Lure weights, frog setups, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

On today's episode:

• Bryan Schmitt wins the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Champlain
• A kayak angler is shot in the foot with an ARROW while fishing
• Dakota Lithium "ceases operations"
• Fishing Poll presented by Humminbird & Minn Kota: Who Taught You To Fish?
• Mailbag powered by Amped Outdoors: Jobs in the fishing industry, why multiple combos?, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAUGUST

Additional support provided by:

Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com