In episode 262 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews National Crappie League Paul Alpers on the upcoming 2025 season along with the NCL National Championship in March. Alpers reveals a little about the lakes National Crappie League the tournaments will be held and what anglers can expect for fishing conditions. Tackle time is sponsored by PICO Lures.

In episode 261 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews National Crappie League Champions Jo Jo Baker and SRO Phillip Wilson before fishing in the Lake Washington, Mississippi tournament. Baker and Wilson reveal tournament crappie winning techniques and strategies; in addition to how anglers can become better crappie anglers. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 265 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews renowned Mississippi crappie power troller Les Smith who reveals how to rig up Church Tackle TX 12 Mini planer boards including all the lures, rods, rod holders and reels; in addition to going in depth on his tackle including B’n’M Poles Gunner rods, Crappie Magnet Fin Spins and PICO Lures Crankbaits. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 260 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews BASS Pro Chris Johnson reveals his old school fishing lures, tackle boxes & tips for catching bass without utilizing forward facing sonar. Johnson is known for fishing bass tournaments without having the new sonar technology or the newest products like shallow water anchors, boat brakes, spot lock, brushless trolling motor and other newer products. Johnson, the winner of the 2024 BASS Invitational on the Arkansas River out of a 1984 Ranger Boat currently competes in tournaments and owns Arkansas Custom Tackle where he builds custom bass lures like spinnerbaits, buzz baits and bass jigs. Tackle Time features PICO Lures. 

In episode 259 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews the renowned Mississippi power troller Les Smith reveals how Church Tackle Pro Staffer Jim Churchill turned him onto using Church Tackle planer boards when power trolling out the back of his boat when crappie fishing on Mississippi lakes. Smith goes in depth on tackle, rods, reels and planer boards; including Church Tackle TX 12 Mini Planer Board, B'n'M Poles Gunner rods, Crappie Magnet Fin Spins and PICO Lures Crankbaits. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 258  of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interview the owner of Southtown Sporting Goods Larry Aggus. Aggus with his fisheries education and extensive knowledge of Beaver Lake in Arkansas explains how aging reservoirs change along with how that affect fishing on Beaver Lake along with other reservoirs. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 257 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interview Beaver Lake Arkansas crappie guides Lance Hughey and Greg Robinson. Hughey and Robinson reveal how they catch crappie in the winter time; in addition to lures, rigs and fishing rods. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 255 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews grandsons Grayson Young and Bristow Mason. Grayson and Bristow love fishing especially trolling crankbaits for crappie and other game fish. Both tell their favor color PICO Lures crankbaits and why they love those color patterns. It’s an entertaining show with these young anglers. Tackle Time features PICO Lures plus Striker Brands Denali Insulated Jacket and Bib and Church Tackle Company.

In episode 254 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interviews Beaver Watershed Alliance Executive Director Becky Roark. Roark explains what current and upcoming projects the Beaver Watershed Alliance is working on for source water protection and restoring Beaver Lake watershed; in addition to talking about a current habitat restoration project with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.

In episode 253 of the Fishing Guide Podcast host Brad Wiegmann interview Larry Aggus the owner of Southtown Sporting Goods in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Aggus with his fisheries education and extensive knowledge of Beaver Lake reveals where game fish are located allow with how to catch them. Tackle Time features PICO Lures.