Tackle and Tacos - A Fishing Podcast

I've just learned to accept it. I am a tackle-aholic. I used to be ashamed. I used to want to change. Now I embrace it and I encourage you to do the same! We will launch a full episode tomorrow for your listening pleasure! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR MERCH SHOP https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally have our 1st derby of 2024 done! So we had to do a Before and After. If you've never heard one, basically we just record before the derby, give predictions and what not, then record again immediately after and see how it went and if we were even remotely close to what actually went down. Also on this one, we discuss the story of the new Indiana smalljaw record. Beat the old record by nearly ONE WHOLE POUND. If the story we read from Bassmaster Magazine doesn't fire you up, you may not be alive. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR MERCH SHOP https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not too terribly long ago I saw a really good commercial for a new group of rods from St Croix called the PHYSYX series. First off, the video is dope. Creative. Great editing. Good music. Super well shot. There is a fella who absolutely stole the show. He looked cool, looked REAL comfy with that rod (and Bates reel) in his hand, oh and he caught a near 9 pounder on video! I called Nate and asked him to find out who it was, of couse he already knew - THAT'S JOHNATHAN JONES - I responded, we gotta get him on the show. So here we are with an awesome interview with an awesome angler! Family man, football stud, fearless boat driver, street corn on taco lover, and just a good / authentic fella! CHECK OUT OUR MERCH SHOP / GETTING LOW ON STOCK ON SOME STUFF https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos JOHNATHAN JONES INSTAGRAM - @officialjjones the aforementioned St Croix Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WtYES51fa8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is something so innocent and real when you talk to a child about their experiences in life. It could really be any topic but of course on this podcast, we chat fishing and tacos. This was an idea we had when we very first started this podcast; talk to our kids, or any kids maybe who love to fish, about their experiences on the water. It's cute sure, but I also actually think we can learn from these little turds. While we're out there being all serious and analytical about the water and weather conditions and which stage of the spawn they're in, kiddos are happy staring at a bobber or saying that every weed their lure touches is a bite. You ever see the smile on a kids face when they reel in a fish? This episode isn't a cheesy gimmick, it's something that might could teach all of us. So with that, please enjoy the first "Talking Fishing with Kids!" https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry for the two week hiatus! We are pumped to be back and share our very best tips for catching more fish this spring! We do our best to give practical advice and hopefully some that isn't your prototypical spring fishing stuff. Jordan shares a couple things that he probably shouldn't, and Lola and Jordan give an update about little Finley's back surgery and recovery. OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I feel like this is a weekly statement, but it's true - We done made a new friend! Cole is such a good dude! He's a family man who likes tacos, fishing two professional leagues, being painfully honest and open, oh and going scary type fast in his Blazer Bass Boat! This is an easy one to listen to! Enjoy! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos COLES INFO AND SOCIAL - simply google @thechamplainkid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 1 REBOOT - It's so exciting to see our little podcast growing and new people tuning in week after week. So we thought that rebooting an episode where we just kinda interview each other would be a fun way to mark our almost 1 year anniversary! This is our first ever podcast so we figured it made sense to just sorta chat, and ask questions of each other, so you, the listener (if there are any) can get to know us. We talk about our love for tacos, where the name for the podcast came from, how we got into fishing, our boats and a lot more. New episode every Taco Tuesday, but for now, we hope you enjoy this first one. Hop aboard the SS Taco as we journey into podcastville on our maiden voyage! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October of 2021 wasn't that long ago. AT ALL. Since that time I think it's fair to say that Great Lakes Finesse has had a meteoric rise. And for good reason. They make baits that catch fish. They make tournament grade baits that fish and perform the way you want them to. And these baits do this every single time. A big reason for their success is our new homie Dan, co founder of Great Lakes Finesse. He's smart, passionate, driven, articulate, and humble. Not a bad combo for a fella who was starting a company that was inadvertently re-writing the playbook on how to catch fish. In this episode, over the course of 2 and a half hours, we cover tacos of course, fishing, family life, and being anal / borderline OCD about quality control for GLF baits and terminal tackle. Ride with us. This is a good one! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.leupold.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.greatlakesfinesse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a 2 hour long convo with Justin Rowe. Justin is the President of the Chippewa Valley Bass Attack club, owner of a Skeeter Boats dealership, a stick fisherman, and an articulate dude with great advice and stories that will make anyone feel like they're up at the fish cabin with him! This is actually a guy we wanted on the show right away when we started but schedules kept it from happening... UNTIL NOW!!! Enjoy. OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode, another new pal made! This week we head back south to the great state of Texas! We were introduced to a man named Sarge from the homies at Stinky Pants Fishing. Took about 14 seconds to realize what a cool / honest / fun guy that Sarge is. He makes some of the best handmade custom rods out there. He doesn't mess with entry level gear, he makes the highest quality rods using the highest quality parts he can find, and they're all 100% made in the USA! Costs more that way, and it's worth it! We talk tacos of course, cooking videos, family, fishing, Lola asks about alligators again, and yeah we get into fishing rods too! Ride with us on a super fun edition of Tackle and Tacos! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, number 46 - we are sad to announce that Jordan isn't fishing in a club this year. End of the world? No. But it's a new thing for him and Lola. What does he do? What should he fish? You have a spot in a local open? Jordan has a new job, and he's not sure he'd be able to fish all the derbs. What is it about tournament fishing that's so dang fun anyway? Why not just fun fish more, learn new techniques, film a bit and chill? Thanks for riding with us on this short little Bite Sized Episode! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bassmaster Classic has long been called the Super Bowl Of Bass Fishing. There is a reason - It is. It's that big. In this episode, Nate and Jordan talk about the lake, all the anglers fishing it, the history of classic's on that lake, we get a little help from Ken Duke, and of course; we make our picks on who we think will win. Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning is fun. Well, maybe not always, but in this case it is. Like, a lot. Have you ever looked at big swimbaits, soft or hard baits, and thought - man that looks fun, but I have no idea where to start? If you fish, and say no, you's a liar. We've always wanted to have an episode devoted to big swimbaits but none of us are experts. Jordan throws em a little bit, Nate a bit less than that, Lola a bit less than that. We reached out to Brendan Brown, he agreed, we got stoked, and here we are! In this episode we cover tacos, fishing, electronics a bit, horses, alligators and of course SWIMBAITS. Brendan gets SCIENTIFIC with it, straight Professor Brown status. Rods, reels, line, hooks, soft, hard, homemade stuff, glides, techniques, ALL OF IT! Grab a pen and pad of paper, this is Big Swimbaits 101! Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com Brendan's Links insta - @brownbaitco youtube - @brownbaitco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have always said that we wanted our show to be about fishing and tacos. Not just bass fishing. Not just one style of tackle or tacos for that matter. This company makes some amazing, incredibly well made and well thought out parts for a style of fishing that we are not familiar with, but wanna be! We heard about Stinky Pants Fishing through a mutual friend named Chase. I think it's safe to say that we were into having Jason from Stinky Pants on the show as soon as we heard the name! We love a company that makes serious products but doesn't take itself too seriously. Come with us on Episode 43 as we talk with Jason, and briefly Lil Stank, about the company, what they make, how they make it, how the company started and what the future holds. Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com FOR ALL STINKY PANTS LINKS and INFO www.stinkypantsfishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever listened to our show, you know how random and rabbit-holey we get at times. And honestly, we like it that way. We enjoy letting fluid conversations follow whatever natural path they're on. We had this idea once to just record little mini episodes called "Bite Size" and drop em at random. Basically semi focused, short, rabbit hole episodes. Well we have two of em for you here. So instead of one idea or concept, you're getting two. What a deal! Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING - the audio in this episode isn't as crispy and smooth like always! Jordan is in Madison doing training stuff for work and so he had to record straight into his laptop! PLEASE PUSH THROUGH! THE GUEST IS WORTH IT! Trey Harpel (pronounced Har-Pehl) runs a full time business taking apart fishing reels, cleaning em, lubing, greasing, upgrading and re-building them. He does this on brand new reels and old ones alike. To give you a little insight on just how legit this dude is, consider this; he does HUNDREDS of reels a month. Yes, you read that correctly. People will send him 40 at a time, 70 at a time, and he goes to work. His knowledge and insight is mind blowing. This is a guy you NEED to be following on YouTube and or Social Media. He fishes derbies, paints and sells lures, makes awesome honest videos on YouTube, and runs a super successful reel cleaning and customizing business. Not to mention that he loves Tacos. Yes, Trey is our kinda human! So stoked to have him with us for Episode 41. PS - Trey shares a reel of his with us that was painted in the Lamborghini factory in Italy! No jokes! Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com For all Trey and TH Kustoms and Reel Cleaning info https://www.facebook.com/ThreeltuningandcleaningLLC/ https://www.instagram.com/thkustom/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@skeeterboy77 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May our dreams float as high as our hopes upon the wings of joy with the winds of life propelling them. Feel motivated? Me neither. Anywhoo, this episode, our big 40th, is just a look back at 2023 and a brief look into 2024. We talk BBQ, tacos, specific tackle, from this past year and look into where we want the podcast and our fishing to go in 2024. Thanks to each and every single listener, we love you, and hope nothing but good things for you and yours in '24! Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's pretty rad how life seems to go in cool patterns or circles sometimes. Jordan, Nate, and Lola have been buying tackle from Horseshoe for years and years. We were very first turned onto his stuff when Jordan saw a photo of a crazy craw pattern that AJ created called "Chernobyl Craw!" A few weeks back we saw Horseshoe liked a post of ours on social media so we reached out and asked him to be on the podcast and he said yes! So here we be. Our goal at Tackle and Tacos is pretty simple as it relates to what guests we have on; invite people that we like and respect and think we can have a cool conversation with. That could be a podcast host, a pro fisherman, a restaurant owner, a salsa creator, or a custom tackle painter like AJ. Jump in with us as talk about fishing, life, tacos at length - turns out that AJ is basically a chef - No jokes! Of course we go deep into painting lures and where AJ gets his inspiration. He also talks to us about how he developed what we think is the BEST craw pattern, in the various versions he has, anywhere in fishing, plus a whole lot more. Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com For all AJ and Horseshoe Tackle info, from buying lures to social media - https://horseshoetackle.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rapper / Philosopher Whodini once said "Friends! How many of us have them?" It became pretty clear pretty quick that Chad is now a friend of the show. Energy, intelligence, positivity, and the high level ability to articulate what he's thinking make Chad a fan favorite for anyone who calls themselves a Bass Fisherman. Way back on episode 9 with Brandon Palaniuk we asked him who he would choose if BASS decided to turn all derbies into partner events. Real quickly BP responded "Chad Pipkens" and it's pretty darn clear now why he said that. Ride with us on episode 38 as we discuss stuff like; fishing, tacos, boat stuff, injuries, Chad breaks us off with an awesome / funny / meaningful show and tell, and obviously, we talk hair stuff. Ain't nobody rockin' that good good in the hair game like C.Pip! The Michigan Mitten Monster Bass Man: Chad Pipkens Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com FIND ALL SOCIAL LINKS AND A WHOLE BUNCHA OTHER STUFF FOR CHAD HERE https://www.chadpipkens.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37 is a really rad one that we've been trying to line up for quite awhile. We finally got to sit down with the Sleepy Assassin, or as Jordan likes to call him, the Nuh-Night Ninja, Austin Felix. This dude's story is a crazy map that basically screams YOU WERE MEANT TO FISH! Come with us as we follow along his story's trail. Things we discuss on this one, like most of our episodes, kinda bounce all over the place! Fishing of course, tacos obviously, and then the good stuff; Harry Potter (we actually really like Harry Potter, so this was super fun to us,) getting in a wreck with a bus filled with Amish people, a new rig, show and tell, and Austin's awesome, really inspiring journey of how he got to where he is in Pro Fishing. Please leave a positive review on iTune or Spotify, follow us on YouTube - we appreciate you so much! OUR MERCH STORE IS OPEN! https://www.tackleandtacos.com/shop POSITIVITY IS WORTH THE EFFORT! ALL FISHING IS FUN FISHING! https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop-kenai/ - code WCB https://hookandarrowsupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@tackleandtacos https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com ALL AUSTIN'S SOCIALS @austinfelixfishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices