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Bass gear talk with practical bite.
Tackle Talk treats bass fishing like a working tackle box: crowded, specific, opinionated, and always in motion. Andrew Hayes moves from Ned rig worms and jerkbaits to Bassmaster Classic angles, rod deals, line choices, and listener questions without sanding off the shop-talk feel.
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Tackle Talk is built for bass anglers who enjoy the details other shows rush past. Andrew Hayes treats tackle choices, seasonal patterns, tournament news, and listener questions as parts of the same conversation. The pace is quick. A typical episode can start with a reel tease, move through favorite Ned rig worms, compare jerkbaits, touch Major League Fishing news, and still make room for sonar pods and chatterbait advice. The show’s best moments come from practical comparison. A Z-Man TRD, a Nikko Baits Zaza Super Ned, and a Rapala Crush City Ned BLT are not just names on a list; they become different profiles for fall rate, texture, thickness, jig-head weight, and water conditions. That same habit shapes the bigger technique episodes. Pre-spawn talk focuses on transitions from deeper water into shallow flats, then separates baits worth throwing from baits that mostly show up in overstuffed recommendation lists. Bed fishing gets a similar treatment, with timing, bait choice, spring transition areas, pond fishing, and lure issues all pulled into the discussion. Gear value is a constant thread. RodLocker segments, used rods, used reels, Shimano and Daiwa comparisons, Tatula deals, Bass Pro Shops sales, and budget muskie setups all point toward the same question: what should an angler actually buy, clean, fish, or skip. Tournament coverage adds another lane. Bassmaster Classic previews and recaps, Major League Fishing results, Wheeler and Christie victories, Tennessee River conditions, and smallmouth size-limit talk give the show a current-events spine. Occasional guests widen that perspective. Ronnie Moore brings Bassmaster broadcaster context to Classic week, while Mark Menendez brings pro experience to older crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwaters, and plastics. The mailbag keeps the show grounded in ordinary fishing problems. Questions about two-piece rods, pond structure, squarebill fluorocarbon, affordable sunglasses, motors versus sonar, and rod-and-reel cleaning make the advice feel usable rather than decorative. The tone is friendly, blunt, and gear-literate. It is not polished outdoor-magazine copy. It is closer to a fast counter conversation with someone who has strong preferences, remembers the model names, and thinks a good deal matters almost as much as a good bite.
Made for: Tackle Talk suits bass anglers who like detailed tackle comparisons, seasonal technique advice, tournament context, and real buying guidance. It is especially useful for listeners who care about rods, reels, baits, line, and value as much as fishing stories.
What sets it apart: The show stands out by treating gear talk as applied decision-making, not filler. It compares specific baits, brands, prices, and fishing situations with enough detail to help anglers choose what belongs in the box.
Fishing Podcast? We've got you covered! Tackle Talk is a weekly bass fishing podcast featuring industry news, in-depth gear reviews, amazing guests, and educational tips. New episodes every Tuesday! (Hosted by: Andrew Hayes)
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Andrew Hayes turns bass fishing choices into practical judgments about water, fish behavior, tackle and tournament conditions.
Andrew Hayes treats bass fishing as a series of decisions made under specific conditions. Tackle Talk moves between tournament stakes, tackle choices and listener mailbag questions, with Hayes explaining why an approach works instead of merely naming a favored bait.
Andrew Hayes will save you from buying fifteen prespawn baits just because fifteen affiliate links exist.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
Three Ned rig worms get clear roles, from slow falls to cold-water texture.
Tackle Talk is at its best when it turns three Ned rig worms into a clear set of choices instead of a pile of similar baits. The Z-Man TRD is framed around very light jig heads and a slow fall, Nikko Baits' Zaza Super Ned gives the heavier setup a fat, stubby shape, and Rapala's…
A grounded bass-fishing episode on topwater timing, tournament context, tackle prices, and bait-marketing skepticism.
Tackle Talk keeps its focus on the practical questions bass anglers actually weigh: when a topwater bite is most likely to show up, how recent tournament results fit into the bigger picture, and what rising tackle prices mean for buying decisions.
Inside the margins of tournament bass fishing.
Regional fishing talk, lake by lake.
Field notes from serious outdoor lives.
Current conditions, fly craft, and river wisdom.
Plainspoken fly fishing from gear to culture.
Jacob Wheeler won Stage 5 of the Bass Pro Tour at Kentucky Lake in Calvert City, Kentucky, took home $150,000, and said the win felt tied to his father, who died of cancer in April.
A mailbag episode answering listener questions about fishing topics like American-made rods, MLF vs.
Tackle Talk opens with major recaps from the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour at Saginaw Bay and the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake St.
A fishing podcast covering a potential state record smallmouth bass that was eaten, new Berkley baits, and a debate on fluorocarbon vs monofilament for jerkbaits.
["Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast frames this episode around Major League Fishing's Pro Catch game, Abu Garcia's digital reels, Ned Rig worms, jerkbaits, and castable sonar.", "The host, Andrew, is addressed by name by Ellis, while John asks the jerkbait question and Joe Albanese's Wired to Fish reporting anchors the Major League Fishing news.", "Abu Garcia's Revo X VoltIQ and Revo SX VoltIQ are introduced at $199 and $249, and the listener poll on Ned Rig worms lands heavily on the Z-Man TRD.", "The mailbag closes with specific recommendations like the Megabass Vision 110, Jackall Rearrange, and Lucky Craft Pointer 100 SP, plus a bank-fishing explanation of why sonar bobbers help more with depth than with fish marking."]
Andrew Hayes discusses fishing gear deals, scented plastics, rod cleaning, and budget musky setups on the Tackle Talk podcast.
Andrew Hayes discusses favorite lure colors, recent fishing tournament results, and tackle buying habits amid price increases.
This episode of Tackle Talk covers tips for bed fishing, new gear from several brands, and answers listener questions about spring fishing.
A brief recap of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic with sponsor promotion for RodLocker.
Ronnie Moore says the 2026 Bassmaster Classic will likely be won by “a first-time classic qualifier,” not a veteran.
Host Andrew Hayes covers pre-spawn bass fishing strategy, explaining that water temperatures between 45 and 55 degrees signal fish are moving from deep winter water toward shallow spawning flats.
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Mark Menendez discusses his favorite classic and retro fishing baits on the Tackle Talk Podcast.
Aquatic biologist Shan O'Gorman answers questions about pond fishing, covering depth, clarity, cover, forage, management, and weeds.
Andrew Hayes discusses river smallmouth fishing patterns, FeelFree kayaks, right vs left handed reels, and versatile combos, with sponsor promotions for American Legacy Fishing's June sale.