Elite Series pro, Bob Downey, drove down for an epic day of bass fishing then podcast. It was great to get out fishing with this dude and watch him work. Lots of great subjects discussed in this episode, along with unique perspectives. From swim jigs and Crush City, to the new Elite Series rules for 2026 and the origin of condoms. This was a fun one, enjoy!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Check out their JDM selection here: ⁠⁠https://www.thornebros.com/collections/jdm-baits⁠⁠

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit ⁠⁠vocelkafishing.com⁠⁠ and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

I've been fortunate to get to know Nellie on a personal level the past few years. John Nelson (also known as "Nellie"), is Thorne Bro's longest standing legend, and has experienced so much of the fishing world. It's impossible to summarize Nellie's accomplishments in a short summary. Nellie's fishing career is a more diverse story than most. He started his fishing career as a force to be reckoned with on the Professional Walleye scene for many years, which eventually transitioned to bass fishing. Nellie won Rookie of the Year his first year fishing the Classic Bass Champions Tour, and is seen as a voice of experience and wisdom. On the fishing industry side, Nellie has seen the evolution of fishing equipment up close, and has played a major role in bringing in some of the most popular baits we know today. I look up to this dude, and am proud to share our sports history. Thank you Nellie!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Check out their JDM selection here: ⁠https://www.thornebros.com/collections/jdm-baits⁠

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit ⁠vocelkafishing.com⁠ and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

John Cox traveled up to Minnesota, and I was lucky enough to have him over to the Bass Galaxy "Lair" for one of the most real, intergalactic bassin' convos of all time. From gator hunting and Vexus Boats, to next level instinctual bass fishing, this one was extra special. Thank you John Cox for taking the time, it means the world.

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Check out their JDM selection here: https://www.thornebros.com/collections/jdm-baits

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast #BigCoxDontNeedLivescope

For this episode, we are joined by young hammer, Charlie Wright, who has taken the Classic Bass Champions Tour by storm. Enjoy!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast

For this episode, Ron Mehr stopped out to the studio for an intergalactic bassin' conversation. Ron is a friend, mentor, and also the host of Outdoors Amehrica, an outdoors YouTube channel. I've always looked up to Ron, as he has so many years of experience tournament fishing, and has seen success at all levels. Enjoy!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast

For this episode, we’ve got good friend, and river hammer, Cade Laufenberg. Cade is known as a true river rat, and has won just about everything there is to win on a river. Always a great time catching up. Enjoy!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast

This was a day I'll never forget. Easton and I took the Bassmaster Classic Trophy fishing for the first time on Lake Mille Lacs, then headed over to George Liddle's cabin to record the podcast. I always learn so much from this guy, and experiencing his skill first hand in the boat that day, brought a whole new perspective to this episode and Easton as an angler. Enjoy as we talk everything bass fishing, and dive deep into the mind of one of the best fisherman in the world. Minnesota has put out some amazing fisherman, but has never brought a World Championship home...until this year. Congrats and Thank You GILL DADDY!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast

In this episode, we got to sit down with the hammer himself, Nick Dumke. This is a dude who’s proven himself everywhere in the country. From high school in MN, to college in AL, to full on adult tournament mobster, Nick has proven himself as a mainstay in the Bass Galaxy. This was a great convo talking about so many things, and got deep and intergalactic on jerkbait fishing. Thanks for the time Nick, always great catching up.

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ thornebros.com

Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website or at Waypoint Angler Supply

Visit vocelkafishing.com and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

#tealsbassgalaxy #fishingpodcast

For this episode, we have my brotha from another motha, fellow basstronaut, owner of Vocelka Fishing & Customs, The Harbor Tattoo Studio, AND now the proud owner of the Classic Bass Champions Tour...Mr. Dane Vocelka...Mono-E-Mono. I'm very grateful for this dude, and proud, as he's doing big things! Cheers, enjoy, and don't forget to check out his rod selection. (Recorded this past winter)

Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs

You can find them on his website visit ⁠⁠vocelkafishing.com ⁠⁠and use the code: T3ALBIRD15 at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase!

Brought to you by Thorne Bros

Check out their website and variety of premium fishing equipment @ ⁠thornebros.com⁠

This was an extra special time with the legendary Japanese bass hammer, Kenta Kimura, and Bassmaster Opens Pro, Brad Leuthner. As a fisherman and tackle junkie, I’ve always wanted to pick Kenta’s brain. He’s been a major influence in the industry, designing tackle, and being a bridge for many techniques we now know today. It’s really cool when you get 3 fishing/tackle crackheads in a room together and mix cultures and perspectives. Brad Leuthner is a master chef in the kitchen when it comes to tackle, especially hair jigs. Not only that, he lines this whole podcast up (knowing I’m a huge Kenta & JDM fan!) Thank you Brad & thank you Kenta! Enjoy as we talk everything bass fishing, including JDM vs. US fishing culture, JDM techniques like the Hideup Coike Field Side Dice and more...hair jigs, crawfish, steak, and eating horse. This one was extra juicy. Enjoy!

Get your Kenta approved JDM tackle today at Thorne Bros

Looking to up your game in a certain area? Check out the specialized rod lineup from Vocelka Fishing & Customs, or have one completely custom built.

Use the code: T3ALBIRD15 to save 15% on your next rod