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One way or another, through experience, you acquire a certain technique in fishing. The technique you learned over time is the one you master and become an expert with. Today’s guest shares the most versatile finesse technique, drop shot for bass fishing. He is none other than Ty Adams Jr.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Ice fishing is a different experience and pleasure in open water. It's not for the cold of feet or faint of heart. Today’s guest is Alec Krakofsky and he got hooked on ice fishing. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Many of us want to get out in the wilderness but few have the opportunity to actually do it. In today’s episode, we have Brandon Heimericks. We talked about his experience with Canoe Fishing. He reminds us to do what our heart desires and to do it as soon as we can. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Do you remember the first fishing gear you ever purchased? If you don’t have fishing gear yet, do you know what to buy? Admit it, we’ve all been in a tackle shop and get overwhelmed by tons and tons of gear. Well, today’s guest is Jay Ball and we are talking about Abu Garcia Black Max Combo. He’s been using it for 5 years now, Jay reminds us to pick and stick to fishing gear that lasts for years. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Micro fishing is a different area of fishing that you probably never explored and never heard of. The world of Species Hunting goes by many names. You can call it Species Hunting, Species Fishing, or Lifelist Fishing. Today’s guest is Luke Ovgard and we are talking about Micro Fishing.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Have you lost your favorite lure? How about wanting to buy it again and discovering that you can no longer find it anywhere? That’s what today’s guest experienced that pushed him to make his own wooden lures. Today’s guest is Brandon Tatum and we are talking about wooden lures.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Do you have a fishing partner? A fishing partner is your best friend for life. Sometimes, life gives you a fish partner forever. As the saying goes, “Couples who fish together, stay together.” We are talking about Space Monkey in today's episode. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Fishing is therapy, but it's not for crying. On this episode, we have Noel Garcia and we are talking about Saltwater Fishing. Noel's been all over the world catching fish and currently runs a fishing apparel company. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

In catching fish, it doesn't matter what you're throwing. If you have confidence in the bait, you will catch fish with it. We hear it over and over again in the podcast. For this episode, we have Zach Maddox and we are talking about spoons. Spoons are a no finesse lure. It is simple and weedless. Don't forget... He reminds us to have fun and enjoy catching fish.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Did you ever feel like giving up and never fishing again? Did you ever ask yourself why you love fishing? If the answer is yes, so has today’s guest. Tom Van Atta and I are talking about bank fishing for musky.  He runs his Instagram page and documents his fishing adventures. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Catfishing is thrilling and can be a blast to catch. Be mindful of the barbs, you have to be careful in holding one. Today’s guest is skilled in catfishing and he doesn't wear gloves or grippers when handling them. He is none other than Joshua French. Today we are going to cover Catfishing for beginners. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Do you feel an attachment to your fishing gear? Do you feel like there’s a part of you on that stuff? Well, if the answer is yes, you are not alone. Today’s guest is Alan Reed. He is also a multi-role and multiskilled angler. We talked about a bunch of things including his favorite lure, flukes. He gave tips on how to use it and how to make it last longer. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

How frequently do you fish for fun? I mean really enjoying the moment, taking deep breaths with no pressure at all. Now, you might want to step back and rethink what fishing really is. For this episode, we have Kyle Strother and we are talking about chatterbait. Kyle is a member of the Kayak Bass Fishing Group and fishes on anything that has grass and thick weeds. He loves ponds or lakes.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

 Have you ever thought that new crankbait you just bought wasn't quite perfect? Something missing.. Something about the lines.  Well I have the solution to that. Today's guest is Lou from Lou's Lures. Lou hand-paints a variety of lures and gear. He paints Crankbaits, spinner baits, poppers, and more.  We're going to discuss S Crank Squarebill lures today. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

I think everyone who's fished for a while and frequents Youtube knows our guest this week. Tyler Anderson from TylersReelFishing is on with us today. Tyler is a full time Youtube producer. Today we talk about his youtube Channel and Fishing All Purpose Jigs.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

 In this episode we have another avid bass fisherman. Kyle Schroeder is a fellow kayak angler. We talk about pedal drive kayaks, gear selection, and Swim Jigs and Wacky Rigs.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

 I'm lucky enough to be joined by another Pennsylvania fisherman tonight! Ryan Read and I discuss his journey of becoming a better Musky fisherman. The elusive Musky, some love them, some hate them. Regardless of how you feel, they are a challenging catch. This podcast is filled with a ton of great info to help you fishing for musky. As Ryan attests to in the episode, its been a long but rewarding experience. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Have you ever wanted to go to school and learn to fish from a kayak? Today's guest can help with that! Today we have Tim Moore on the show. Tim is a professional guide and teacher. We'll talk about Kayak University and fishing the nervous minnow. Tim is based in New Hampshire running his guide service, Tim Moore Outdoors. Tim offers guided kayak fishing, ice fishing, and boat fishing trips. Since I connected with Tim, I've seen his Facebook feed filled with buzz about his kayak fishing school, Kayak University. Kayak University is a place for kayak anglers to gather, learn from the teachers and each other and have a great time. As we discussed in the interview, Tim talked about the importance of community in the fishing world, and he saw it first hand at his recent event. TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

Matt Luna describes himself as an aspiring professional fisherman. Matt currently fishes several tournaments a year while building his following and honing his skills. We are talking about getting into tournaments, sponsorships, spinnerbaits and crankbaits today. This episode is jam packed.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate

 We're changing gears today. Up to this point each episode has focused on a piece of gear to focus on. Today is all about the fishing attitude, and we all could use a little attitude adjustment! Steven Butler joins us today to talk about using the right attitude, feeling the moment more, and enjoying this sport.TackleTime is about building a repository of fishing knowledge. Many of the outdoor communities are facing the same problem – mentors are quitting their sports or passing on. All of the incredible knowledge they’ve acquired over their decades of experience is lost. No one can ever recover those priceless bits of wisdom.  TackleTime is all about documenting these stories and knowledge and helping other anglers apply it.  Click here to read the full write up Click here to see all TackleBuys current Deals. These are updated constantly. To better Fishing, Nate