Teal's Bass Galaxy

Was fortunate to spend some time talking with someone I've looked up to ever since I got started in the boat business. A lot of people may not know this, but this is Forest L. Wood's Grandson, Keith Daffron, who's taken the reigns to carry on his grandfather's legacy of building the highest quality fishing boats. On top of leading the charge at Vexus Boats, Keith is a bass fisherman at heart, competing in local team events (qualifying for multiple national championships), but he's also a husband, father, and ranches cattle with his brother on the side. On top of being your good ol boy from Arkansas, Keith is a great speaker, leader, and notably a great storyteller. Enjoy, as we talk about everything from old Ranger Forest L. Wood stories, to Bass Fishing, Cattle Ranching, & Vexus Boats. Thank you Keith! If you haven't heard of Vexus Boats, visit their website: https://vexusboats.com/ Teal's Bass Galaxy would not be possible without the support of Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the May Code: GALAXY0324 to save 20% on your next order. -- May Code: Galaxy0324 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/ Host: Aaron Teal        Executive Producer: Cole Dingmann

For this episode (recorded at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Expo) I was fortunate to sit down with the Godfather of Fishing Podcasts, host of Stray Casts, the Sultan of Swinging bass in on the boat flip, and someone I've always looked up to in the bassin' world...Pat Renwick. This is a guy who has been doing media in the bass world longer than most, talked to more pros than most, and is on a spiritual extra dimension in the bass cosmos. However, Pat Renwick is more than just the Godfather of Fishing Podcasts, he's also a rockstar who, in his prime, was one of the biggest rockstars to hit the Chicago region. When galaxies collide, you never know what's going to happen... Fellow Basstronauts, buckle up, start your engines, and enjoy a couple of squirrels bouncing around the Basstroid Belt and into the 5th dimension. Thank you Pat Renwick! Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the May Code: GALAXY0324 to save 20% on your next order.  waypointanglersupply.com -- May Code: Galaxy0324    Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/  Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/  Host: Aaron Teal        Executive Producer: Cole Dingmann

This was an extra special time with a true legend. This is someone I've looked up to for quite some time, and boasts experience and wisdom most would dream of. Randy Hopper is the CEO of Vexus Boats, which manufactures premium fiberglass and aluminum bass boats in Flippin, Arkansas. Hopper is known as a master when it comes to building fishing boats, and you'll find no one alive today with more experience & success doing it. Vexus opened the doors to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in August 2017. Less than a year later, they were already shipping aluminum boats to a newly-created network of Vexus bass boat dealers. Prior to his current role with Vexus, Randy served a number of leadership positions at Ranger Boats. He joined the company during its startup days in 1968 and went on to serve as plant manager, VP Manufacturing, VP Engineering, and finally, CEO. Thank you Randy. We are grateful to have you as a star in the Bass Galaxy! Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the May code Galaxy0324 to save 20% on your next order.  waypointanglersupply.com -- May Code: Galaxy0324 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/ Host: Aaron Teal        Executive Producer: Cole Dingmann

Rich Lindgren (digital alias: Hellabass) joins us in the Bass Galaxy lair to have a high-level, intergalactic conversation exploring all aspects of basstrology and more. Rich (Hellabass) has been competing in Bass tournaments in MN and beyond for two decades. He is known for his BASS nation resume. Not qualifying through the state tournament is less-common for Rich than qualifying, as he's punched more tickets to regionals & nationals than anyone I know. He's also well known as a Youtube star. He hosts a live show, podcast, & does YouTube videos. One browse through the HellaBass channel is enough to know that Rich is an entire encyclopedia of educational bass fishing content. Had a blast as usual talking fishing, artificial intelligence, fishing tech, business, balsa cranks, lures, boats, and more. Enjoy. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the April code: Galaxy2024 to save 20% on your next order.  waypointanglersupply.com -- April Code: Galaxy2024 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/

Professional Bass Angler Jared Lintner joins the galaxy for an epic bassin convo. If you don't know Jared Lintner, he's a world-class angler, with a world-class mustache, coming off a great finish in the country's first ever, non-scoping/FFS tournament. We recorded this during the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, OK. Grateful for Jared and his time, great stories, deep fishing nuggets, and a mustache that commands authority no matter the longitudinal plane. Thank you, & enjoy. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the April code: Galaxy2024 to save 20% on your next order. waypointanglersupply.com -- April Code: Galaxy2024 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/ Host: Aaron Teal Executive Producer: Cole Dingmann

Bryan New is now fishing his 4th season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and has proven his abilities as an angler. He is a threat of versatility no matter the body of water. Notably, he is 1 of 2 anglers on planet earth to win his first ever Elite Series Event. After recent news, I want to share my last conversation with him (which we recorded at the Bassmaster Classic) as soon as possible. I encourage you to open your mind as a basstronaut, and soar into a new dimension with good friend/co-host Cody Rothstein, Elite Pro Bryan New, and myself as we embark on an intergalactic bassin’ conversation talking everything from snakes & singing in the truck, lie detectors & cheating, all the way to tackle tweaks & tournament tactics. Bryan New, we had a blast! Thank you again. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the April code Galaxy2024 to save 20% on your next order. waypointanglersupply.com -- April Code: GALAXY2024 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/ Host: Aaron Teal Executive Producer: Cole Dingmann

Made a trip to Mecca aka Waypoint Angler Supply to talk new JDM tackle, bass fishing, and everything else. Enjoy. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. visit their website and use the March code Galaxy0124 to save 20% on your next order.  waypointanglersupply.com -- March Code: Galaxy0124   April Code: GALAXY2024  Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/  Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod  Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/

In this episode, we test out the new traveling space station by doing a podcast while my friend Matt Waldron gets a new tattoo from Dane Vocelka. If you hear a buzzing sound, it’s not the bug hatches we will ironically be discussing. Matt Waldron stars in the hit YouTube series “The Crappie Chronicles” and is well know as an expert when it comes to chasing big panfish through the ice; however, some people may not know Matt’s deep understanding of electronics, bugs, bass, and weather. We dive into all of it, including some tournament stories. You know Dane Vocelka, he’s a world class rod builder, and a world class tattoo artist.

We’ve got some of the finest industry professionals back for another episode. This time, we are talking fishing, along with previewing the upcoming Champions Tour, and talking the rich history of the St. Jude Bass Classic. Always a great conversation when Paul Neumann, Glenn Walker, & Jack Gavin are in the Galaxy. Enjoy.

Was fortunate to spend the day with one of the most dangerous anglers on any river system, Cade Laufenberg. If you fish the Mississippi in the upper Midwest, you’ve probably heard about this guy dominating BFL’s, winning local events, and more…but this dude’s also proved himself around the country, seeing success at the college level and beyond. One thing is for certain, there isn’t a human being more obsessed with bass fishing than Cade, only as obsessed. I had a blast getting deep with this dude, delving into all things RIVER. Enjoy.

The 2023 Classic Bass Champions Tour Angler of the Year, Arnold Helgerson, has officially entered the Bass Galaxy. This guy has proven himself as one of the most dominant anglers on the Champions Tour. Arnie does things his way, and his way has shown to provide one of the more consistent resumes you'll find among Champions Tour Anglers. For those who don't know Arnie, he's an honest, hard working dude that lets his rod do the talking. He's not flashy, he's not loud, but he is a shallow water fishing specialist who's now earned his reputation as one of the best shallow water/dock fishermen in the state. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the code Galaxy20 to save 20% on your next order.  waypointanglersupply.com -- Code: Galaxy20  Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More)  https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel  https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/  Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs  Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master  Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod  Supporting Partners  Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/  M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/  Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/  Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/  Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/ 

For this episode, we've got Austin Felix's old tourney partner Will Pappa, & Seth Feider's old tourney partner John Figi, simultaneously!! Both of these two are veterans to the sport, with years of experience & success in the midwest. Currently fishing the Classic Bass Champions Tour, Willy & Fig are stone-cold-bass-snatchin' basstronauts and there's never a dull moment with these bassin' degenerates. Join us as we explore the forces of the universe, bassin' stories, sunkist oranges & orange peels, Ostrich jousting, spirit guides, and more. Please don't be offended, the Bass Galaxy thrives off of harmonious freedom and bass antics. Enjoy. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. Visit their website and use the code Galaxy20 to save 20% on your next order. waypointanglersupply.com -- Code: Galaxy20 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More) https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel https://bassgalaxy.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Also Brought to you by Vocelka Fishing & Customs Signature Series Rod (Pre-Order): https://vocelkafishing.com/products/signature-series-the-puppet-master Hair Rod: https://vocelkafishing.com/products/8-spinning-medium-light-tournament-series-hair-rod Supporting Partners Supreme Lure Co: https://supremelureco.com/ M-Y Wedge Motor Support: https://m-ywedge.com/ Lake Country Insurance: https://www.lakecountryins.com/ Supreme Lending - Dream Team: https://mortgage-dreamteam.com/ Third Street Brewhouse: https://thirdstreetbrewhouse.com/

Keith Tuma is a true professor of Basstrology, going on his 2nd full Bassmaster Opens EQ season, after proving he's got it. Tuma is one of the best anglers I've fished against here in MN. He's won countless events in MN, and earned a BIG WIN in the Bassmaster Open on the Harris Chain. In 2023, he barely missed Elite birth...This season, he's after redemption. GREAT ANGLER, GREAT MIND, GREAT HUMAN....Keith Tuma ladies & gentlemen. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. Use the code Galaxy20 to save 20% on your next tackle binge at waypointanglersupply.com Check out our Bass Galaxy Hats & Merch at tealsbassgalaxy.com Supporting Sponsors Vocelka Fishing & Customs - vocelkafishing.com Supreme Lure Co. - supremelureco.com Supreme Lending (Dream Team) - mortgage-dreamteam.com Lake Country Insurance - lakecountryins.com My Wedge (Motor Support) - m-ywedge.com Third Street Brewhouse - thirdstreetbrewhouse.com

For this episode, we’ve got two bass fishing degenerates like me, who are also two of my closest friends. Dane Vocelka is my tournament partner and he's also the owner of Vocelka Fishing & Customs, specializing in premium custom fishing rods. He also is a tattoo artist, and owns the Harbor Tattoo Studio right near lake Minnetonka. On top of that, he can fish, and has won numerous events at the toughest level in our region. Joining Dane, is our close friend JP, who’s the digital marketing man at In Tune Marine, and can also flat out catch ‘em. These are two of my closest friends. There’s so many funny stories and great memories with these guys I’ll never forget. Here’s a recording of a night with the boys catching up. Enjoy! Brought to you by: @Waypoint Angler Supply. Visit their website and use the code: galaxy20 to save 20% on your next order. Merch coming soon! Stay tuned. Supporting sponsors Vocelka Fishing & Customs Lake Country Insurance Supreme Lending - Dream Team MyWedge SupremeLureCo Just North of Memphis BBQ

This is a conversation with a mentor I’ve looked up to and learned a lot from over the years. Steve Mense is currently the Phoenix Boats Regional Sales Manager for the upper Midwest. This is a guy who’s seen it all when it comes to bass fishing and bass boats. He has established himself as an expert in both categories, a legend in my book. Great guy, great storyteller, and always fun conversations. Brought to you by: Waypoint Angler Supply, you can save 20% on ALL FISHING TACKLE at waypointanglersupply.com by using the code: Galaxy20 Check out Vocelka Fishing & Customs for the most advanced fishing rods at vocelkafishing.com Merch coming soon! Stay tuned.

The two most dominate anglers from MN right now, Easton Fothergill & Noah Schultz, joined us for an intergalactic bassin' conversation. Easton Fothergill has had a crazy "Cinderella Story" season, winning Bassmaster College TOY with his partner Nick Dumke, and winning team events with his Dad, Gordon, during the summer. He then gets hit with a health scare that put everything into question, cleared just in time to win the bracket championship, punching his ticket to the Bassmaster Classic and all 9 Bassmaster Opens, touting a brand new truck & boat. Noah just won another boat, won his 2nd Blackfish Classic, and continues to dominate both Champions Tour and traditional tournament formats. Noah's from dirty southern MN, Easton's from the north country clean...let's put their heads together in a new dimension, and see where the Galaxy takes us. Thanks to our title sponsor Waypoint Angler Supply, you can save 20% on ALL FISHING TACKLE at waypointanglersupply.com by using the code: Galaxy20 Check out Vocelka Fishing & Customs for the most advanced fishing rods at vocelkafishing.com Merch coming soon! Stay tuned.

Mississippi River hammers, Cory Hauk & Wyatt Stout, made the trip up for an intergalactic conversation. The track record these two have tournament fishing on the river is something special. Cory’s list is longer, but he never sent it to me; so as far as I’m concerned, he’s won 3 St. Jude’s in a row with his partner Brian Harmon, has had a run of sheer dominance on multiple river pools, and has proven himself regionally as well. Wyatt has wins in the MSBC Circuit, Bass World Sports, 3 Buzz’s Classic wins, a BFL co-angler win on Rayburn, 2 College Regional Championship wins on Carlyle and Kentucky Lake, been to 5 College National Championships, 2 state teams, numerous college top 5’s, the MNBN Team Trail win this year, a TBF win this year, and then a shit load of local club and city open type tournaments. On top of that, we had ourselves a damn good time. Enjoy! Brought to you by: Waypoint Angler Supply. Visit their website and use the code: "galaxy20" to save 20% on your next order. Supporting Partners: Vocelka Fishing & Customs Supreme Lending - Dream Team Just North of Memphis BBQ

Andy Walls is a good friend and tournament fishing hammer who hails from the north country. He's won a boat, holds the record for biggest tournament smallmouth bag in MN (that I'm aware of), and he has countless other achievements, but one of Andy's coolest traits is his passion and perspective on the sport. I enjoy talking to people who have a different style than me, I learn so much. The sickness is real...I know you can relate. Andy Walls ladies and gentlemen.  Be sure to check out the Bass Galaxy’s #1 supporter: Waypoint Angler Supply.  Visit their website and use the code: "galaxy20" to save 20% on your next order at https://waypointanglersupply.com/ TBG is also supported by:  Vocelka Fishing & Customs - https://vocelkafishing.com/ Supreme Lending - Dream Team  Just North of Memphis BBQ. - https://www.jnomemphis.com/s/shop

Pat Schlapper is a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro hailing from the land of Wisconsin. If you didn’t know him prior to the Elite Series, you're probably not from the Midwest, because I don’t know if there’s a human being who’s had more dominance at the local/regional level (amassing an estimated 100-150 WINs) over his career. Pat Schlapper is one of few anglers to double qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. In 2020, he punched his ticket through Bass Nation with a championship win on Pickwick, and the Bassmaster Opens in the same season (the state of WI cried tears of joy when this happened). Now going on his 4th season on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Pat Schlapper is poised for success, and is knocking on the door of Elite Series stardom. Be sure to check out the Bass Galaxy’s #1 supporter: Waypoint Angler Supply. Visit their website and use the code: "galaxy20" to save 20% on your next order (www.waypointanglersupply.com). TBG is also supported by: Vocelka Fishing & Customs, Supreme Lending - Dream Team, & Just North of Memphis BBQ.

Minnesota's own Zach Piescher & Cole Semler are your 2023 High School Fishing National Champions. Hailing from Cambridge/Isanti fishing team, these two young hammers drove out to the Bass Galaxy Lair to talk everything from fishing & girls, to world culture & philosophy. In this crazy 21st century full of young heathens, I have to admit, these two anglers give me hope for this generation. Thanks for making the trip gentlemen! Enjoy.