In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler and friend Dave Stachowski. Topics discussed include tournament winning mentality, the drive-through king, fish behavior after tournament release, and more problems at Nic's trailer park. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler and friend Dave Stachowski. Topics discussed include tournament winning mentality, the drive-through king, fish behavior after tournament release, and more problems at Nic's trailer park.

125 If You Ain’t First You’re Last

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about swimbait fishing, rising water, Nic's boat breaking down 20 miles into the ocean, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about swimbait fishing, rising water, Nic's boat breaking down 20 miles into the ocean, and much more.

124 ”Do You Know How To Swim?”

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with professional angler Todd Kline. Topics discussed include "body contact" lakes, fishing with lighter line than most, Todd's recent Toyota Series win, Josh's Florida event, and the challenges of fishing around Southern California. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with professional angler Todd Kline. Topics discussed include "body contact" lakes, fishing with lighter line than most, Todd's recent Toyota Series win, Josh's Florida event, and the challenges of fishing around Southern California.

123 5 Pound Test?

In this episode of the podcast the guys cut it up with good friend Wally Hardy. Wally and Nic share conflicting stories from an eventful fishing trip. The guys also dive into Nic's recent trip to Mexico, Rob talks about rising water levels, Josh runs through his recent fishing in the cold, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys cut it up with good friend Wally Hardy. Wally and Nic share conflicting stories from an eventful fishing trip. The guys also dive into Nic's recent trip to Mexico, Rob talks about rising water levels, Josh runs through his recent fishing in the cold, and much more.

122 Anglers Happy Hour Cold Case Files

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with MLF pro Alton Jones Jr. Topics discussed include Alton's tricks for triggering cold water bass, fishing with a former United States President, stories from some of Texas's best big bass lakes, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with MLF pro Alton Jones Jr. Topics discussed include Alton's tricks for triggering cold water bass, fishing with a former United States President, stories from some of Texas's best big bass lakes, and much more.

121 Bass Force 1

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about bite windows for winter fishing, the mental roller coaster of fishing and guiding, music playlists, rowdy fans at sports games, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about bite windows for winter fishing, the mental roller coaster of fishing and guiding, music playlists, rowdy fans at sports games, and much more.

120 What Is A Bite Window?

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with northern hammer Jody White. Topics discussed include fishing in Vermont through winter, the recent Great Lakes record smallmouth, Rob's head to head tournament, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with northern hammer Jody White. Topics discussed include fishing in Vermont through winter, the recent Great Lakes record smallmouth, Rob's head to head tournament, and much more.

119 11 Pound Smallmouth

In this episode of the podcast Josh talks about this recent win at the U.S. Open, Nic shares stories from his latest Mexico adventure, and Rob and Josh share their favorite fall topwater baits. 

In this episode of the podcast Josh talks about this recent win at the U.S. Open, Nic shares stories from his latest Mexico adventure, and Rob and Josh share their favorite fall topwater baits.

118 2022 U.S. Open Stories

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with talented tournament angler Cody Spetz. The guys chat about finding fish on river systems, tournament fishing polygraph tests, pigeon racing, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with talented tournament angler Cody Spetz. The guys chat about finding fish on river systems, tournament fishing polygraph tests, pigeon racing, and much more.

117 The Fisherman’s Polygraph Test

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with western pro Gunnar Stanton. Topics discussed include fishing the Colorado river, what it means to fish instinctively, and Gunnar gives the guys a surprise tour of his shop at Characters Unlimited. To see more from Characters Unlimited visit zoltar.org. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with western pro Gunnar Stanton. Topics discussed include fishing the Colorado river, what it means to fish instinctively, and Gunnar gives the guys a surprise tour of his shop at Characters Unlimited. To see more from Characters Unlimited visit <a href="http://zoltar.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zoltar.org</a>.

116 Fishing Fortune Teller

Josh Bertrand, Rob Vanderkooi, and Nic McMurry show their lighter side through funny and interesting stories along with real experiences. The hosts interview some of the country's top freshwater anglers and pass around valuable fishing tips and information suited for both beginners and experts.

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about catching highly pressured fish, Josh getting a treble hook through the finger, Nic's new aquarium, and they talk about the differences in modern braided lines. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about catching highly pressured fish, Josh getting a treble hook through the finger, Nic's new aquarium, and they talk about the differences in modern braided lines.

115 Fishing Under Pressure

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler and friend Kevin Finley. Kevin shares one of the craziest stories ever heard on the podcast. The guys also catch up on recent fishing trips and rip on Nic's neck beard. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler and friend Kevin Finley. Kevin shares one of the craziest stories ever heard on the podcast. The guys also catch up on recent fishing trips and rip on Nic's neck beard.

114 Fishing Hotel Nightmare

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament pro and guide Matt Shura. Topics discussed include buying electronics, catching fish near tournament release sites, Nic's month in Mexico, and they wrap up with some great close call boating stories from Matt. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament pro and guide Matt Shura. Topics discussed include buying electronics, catching fish near tournament release sites, Nic's month in Mexico, and they wrap up with some great close call boating stories from Matt.

113 It’s Only Funny Because You Survived

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about waking up early to go fishing, do some old school bass fishing trivia, and talk frog fishing. To wrap the show up Gerald Spohrer calls in to tell the guys two wild stories/close calls from his life in the outdoors. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about waking up early to go fishing, do some old school bass fishing trivia, and talk frog fishing. To wrap the show up Gerald Spohrer calls in to tell the guys two wild stories/close calls from his life in the outdoors.

112 To The Bottom Of The Ocean

Paddle

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with fishing podcaster and professional kayak angler Bailey Eigbrett. Topics discussed include the differences between boat and kayak tournaments, making a living in the fishing industry, and much more. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with fishing podcaster and professional kayak angler Bailey Eigbrett. Topics discussed include the differences between boat and kayak tournaments, making a living in the fishing industry, and much more.

111 Up a Creek WITH a Paddle

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler, podcaster, and YouTuber Rich Lindgren. Topics discussed include cabin fever in Minnesota, Jig Worm fishing, the U.S. Open switching to Lake Mohave, bodies found in barrels on Lake Mead, and the guys try to guess what is on Nic's dog's back. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat with tournament angler, podcaster, and YouTuber Rich Lindgren. Topics discussed include cabin fever in Minnesota, Jig Worm fishing, the U.S. Open switching to Lake Mohave, bodies found in barrels on Lake Mead, and the guys try to guess what is on Nic's dog's back.

110 ”What’s a Jig Worm?”

In this episode of the podcast the guys laugh about some of the better fishing smack talk they've heard. They also discuss Nic's fishing trip in the Bahama's, Rob's recent fishing, and Josh's adventures in Texas. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys laugh about some of the better fishing smack talk they've heard. They also discuss Nic's fishing trip in the Bahama's, Rob's recent fishing, and Josh's adventures in Texas.

109 Fishing Smack Talk

In this episode of the podcast the guys give the three best and worst baits for fishing around the spawn, discuss Bobby Lane's last minute victory at Grand Lake, and also touch on fire alarms, biting shad in half, and catching a catfish corpse. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys give the three best and worst baits for fishing around the spawn, discuss Bobby Lane's last minute victory at Grand Lake, and also touch on fire alarms, biting shad in half, and catching a catfish corpse.

108 They Taste Different at Home

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent time on the water, Nic's Dad life, and Josh's recent MLF event on Smith Lake. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent time on the water, Nic's Dad life, and Josh's recent MLF event on Smith Lake.

107 Crankin’ Keys

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent 24 hour mountain bike race, Nic's interesting week, and Josh's event on Lake Fork. They also discuss how Florida strain bass are impacted by major fronts during their winter to spring transition period. 

In this episode of the podcast the guys catch up on Rob's recent 24 hour mountain bike race, Nic's interesting week, and Josh's event on Lake Fork. They also discuss how Florida strain bass are impacted by major fronts during their winter to spring transition period.

106 ”Don’t Worry He’s Friendly”

Love listening to your guys’ talks . 
Keep on keepin on!

Great fishing talk !

Awesome show, really like the stories and good fishing info

Great show

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