Launching or pulling out your boat should be simple—but all too often, boat ramps turn into a circus. In this episode of The Bass Hole Podcast, Bob from Bob’s Bassin N Stuff breaks down the unspoken (and often ignored) rules of boat ramp etiquette that every angler and boater should know.

We’ll talk about the biggest frustrations:

People parking at the ramp to fish

Making your boat “ramp ready” while blocking everyone else

Cutting in line or trying to block others from using the ramp

Hanging out and socializing on the dock while others wait

Attempting repairs with a line of boats behind you

And every other time-wasting move that turns a Saturday on the water into pure chaos

If you’ve ever been stuck in a long line because of selfish or clueless behavior, you’ll want to hear this no-holds-barred rant. Whether you’re a weekend angler, a bass boat owner, or just someone who uses public ramps, this episode is packed with common-sense tips to help keep the ramps moving smoothly.

🎣 Hit play and let’s talk about why boat ramp etiquette matters—for your sanity, your fellow anglers, and keeping the peace on our lakes.

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Welcome back to The Bass Hole Podcast! In this episode, Bob from Bob’s Bassin N Stuff dives into one of the hottest and most controversial topics in the bass fishing world: Forward Facing Sonar (FFS).

At 58 years old, Bob is a lifelong bass angler who’s never used FFS—and most people would expect him to be dead set against it like many older fishermen and seasoned pros. But here’s the surprise… he’s not against it at all.

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How do tournament weigh-ins affect bass survival compared to catch-and-release on the spot? In this episode of The Bass Hole Podcast, we break down real studies on bass mortality, reveal survival rates after weigh-ins vs immediate release, and look at why Major League Fishing (MLF) and kayak CPR tournaments are changing the future of competitive bass fishing.

If you’ve ever wondered whether weigh-ins hurt bass populations, or if spot-release formats really save more fish, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Bass Hole Podcast, we dive into one of the most controversial topics on America’s lakes: wake boats. These massive surf-style boats may be fun for a select few, but the damage they cause to shorelines, docks, fish habitats, and other boaters can’t be ignored.

We’ll break down the findings from the University of Minnesota’s studies on wake boat wave impact, shoreline erosion, and sediment disruption—and why these oversized waves are more dangerous than most people realize. For anglers, especially those of us in bass boats, small jon boats, or kayaks, a wake boat passing by can quickly go from an annoyance to a serious safety hazard.

As an opinionated non-tournament angler, I’m not pulling any punches in this episode. Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll want to hear this unfiltered take on why wake boats don’t belong on every lake.

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