Think Outside Fishing Podcast

From Pro Circuit Champion to Team USA Gold | Drew Gill’s Incredible RunWelcome back to another episode of the Think Outside Fishing Podcast! Fred Roumbanis sits down with Drew Gill fresh off an incredible stretch of fishing that includes a Pro Circuit Championship win and a Gold Medal with Team USA at the Black Bass World Championship.Drew takes us back to his Pro Circuit Championship win, breaking down his practice, the first few days of competition, how his game plan developed, and the monster final day that secured the victory. Drew also dives into the Neko Rama, the bait he designed, what makes it so unique, and how it played a major role throughout the event.Then, we shift gears to the Black Bass World Championship, where Drew and Ott finished 4th overall while Team USA captured the Gold Medal. Drew breaks down what the World Championship is, how the event works, what it means to represent Team USA, and the baits and techniques he relied on throughout the week.Finally, Fred and Drew look ahead to what’s next and what the future holds after an incredible run of success.

Welcome back to another episode of the Think Outside Fishing Podcast! Fred Roumbanis sits down with Nick LeBrun, fresh off his incredible $500,000 victory on Lake Guntersville.Nick takes us behind the scenes of the event, from how he qualified and his expectations heading into the tournament, to how he put together his winning week. He breaks down how he used the Frog Factory Top Toad to catch his fish, the other baits that played a role, and what changed as the tournament progressed.Then, Nick takes us through his incredible final day, where he brought 28 pounds to the scales on the Top Toad to capture the win and $500,000.Finally, we dive into the story behind the Top Toad: why Nick trusts it, what makes it so special, why it has been kept quiet for so long, and after a $500K win, we have to ask: is the secret finally out?Purchase it here: https://www.baits.com/ribbit-top-toad/?utm_source=youtube+&utm_medium=website+&utm_campaign=think+outside+podcast+

The two West Coast anglers sit down to talk about their experiences fishing Clear Lake throughout their careers, from growing up around the legendary fishery to competing there at the highest levels. They share some of their favorite memories, what they’ve learned from the lake over the years, and why Clear Lake continues to stand out as one of the greatest bass fisheries anywhere. But the biggest topic of the conversation is the upcoming 2026 Clear Lake Yamamoto Tournament, beginning October 24.With anglers limited to Yamamoto baits, Fred and Cody discuss how they think the tournament could unfold. What will the bass be doing in late October? Where will anglers need to look? Which Yamamoto baits could become tournament-winning players? And most importantly, what will it take to win?Cody and Fred break down the seasonal conditions, potential patterns, bait choices, and strategies they believe could make the difference when tournament day arrives.Whether you’ve fished Clear Lake for years or have never had the chance to experience it, this episode gives you an inside look at the lake, the fishery, and what could be in store for the 2026 Clear Lake Yamamoto Tournament.The countdown is on to the 2026 Clear Lake Yamamoto Tournament. See what Cody Meyer thinks it will take to come out on top! See the full Yamamoto line up here! https://www.yamamotobaits.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23546622945&gbraid=0AAAABCwPxUR8fyJwtiIAivV8CNruaq8g5&gclid=CjwKCAjw_KjVBhAHEiwAnC0N9LyhYSG4rcaxD7b68PA1C0ssDqk4HP8GVgcM8Ui-jQdbKgCJecK3txoCwEIQAvD_BwE

Few baits have had the impact on bass fishing that the Yamamoto Senko has had. For 30 years, this simple-looking soft plastic has been catching bass at every level from weekend anglers to the biggest stages in professional fishing. On this episode of the Baits.com Podcast, hosted by Fred Roumbanis, Fred sits down with longtime Yamamoto angler Brent Ehrler to celebrate 30 years of the Senko and take a deep dive into what makes this bait so special.Brent and Fred go back to their roots, talking about growing up fishing in the West, what Yamamoto meant to western anglers, and how the brand became such an important part of their careers. They also share stories about the legendary Gary Yamamoto, the man behind the brand, and the impact he had on both their lives and the bass fishing industry.Then, they get into the Senko itself why it works, how Brent likes to fish it, his favorite rigs and colors, and the tournament situations where he has relied on it most.But the best part of the conversation may be the stories.Brent shares some of his most memorable Senko catches, favorite memories, biggest tournament bags, and moments where this legendary bait made the difference.After 30 years, the Senko is still one of the most effective and recognizable baits in bass fishing. So what makes it so good? And why does it continue to catch bass generation after generation?Fred and Brent break it all down before looking ahead at what’s next for Brent for the rest of the 2026 season.If you love bass fishing, fishing history, or just want to learn how one of the most legendary baits of all time continues to produce, you won't want to miss this one.30 years. One legendary bait. Countless bass.Hosted by Fred Roumbanis.Subscribe to Baits.com for more podcasts, tournament stories, bait breakdowns, and conversations with the biggest names in bass fishing.5” Senko Available here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xuKIZlMK9H04Kjbfxo5Br3OmBUKFnI05/view?usp=drive_link

Welcome back to the Baits.com Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Tucker Smith, fresh off an incredible performance on the St. Lawrence River, where he brought in over 107 pounds of smallmouth in just four days and secured a 3rd-place finish to punch his ticket to the Bassmaster Classic! 🔥Tucker breaks down exactly how he targeted these northern smallmouth, what he discovered during practice, and the techniques that helped him put together such an incredible tournament.We also take a deep dive into the brand-new 4.75” Dagger Minnow, the bait Tucker designed to give anglers a different look when targeting smallmouth. Tucker explains what makes the Dagger Minnow so unique, how it moves in the water, his favorite ways to rig and fish it, and why it was such a key player on the St. Lawrence.Then, we look ahead to what’s next, including the $500,000 event on Lake Guntersville! 💰🎣🛒 GET THE NEW 4.75” DAGGER MINNOW:https://www.baits.com/4-75-dagger-minnow?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=think+outside+podcast+Subscribe to the Baits.com Podcast for more tournament breakdowns, fishing tips, and conversations with the best anglers in the game! 🎣🔥