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B’nM Pro Staffer Russ Bailey hosts the BrushPile Fishing Podcast, a podcast complementing the popular Crappie TV Show, “BrushPile Fishing.” With various guests in the Crappie community, you will find tips on Crappie Fishing, as well as Crappie tournaments and more!

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    • Apr 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 133 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from BrushPile Fishing Podcast

    On the Water with Ben Grumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 14:13


    Russ talks with BrushPile Fishing Pro Staffer Ben Grumbles on this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Out on Cypress Springs with Brian Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 11:14


    Originally broadcast on March 19, 2025, Russ sits down with Brian Carter and talks Cypress Creek!

    Talking Crappiefest with Travis Decker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 15:33


    Russ chats with Travis Decker about Crappiefest in this episode of BrushPile Fishing!

    Korey Miller and Fishing in Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 9:06


    Russ sits down with Korey Miller on Coralville Lake in Iowa in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast

    Chatting with David Hoheisel about Expos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 14:33


    Russ talks with David Hoheisel of the National Fishing Expos about the Columbus Show this year and more in this edition of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    On the Water with Jeremy Colvin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 9:32


    Russ is on the water with Jeremy Colvin on the Barron River Lake, KY talking about some Kentucky Fishing!

    Tournament Talk with Bob Denen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 44:33


    Bob Denen, one of the new owners of Crappie USA and King Kat Tournament Trails, chats with Russ about the current state of Crappie Tournaments and potential ways to rebound in the industry

    Chatting with Steve Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 20:08


    Russ chats with Steve Coleman about his tournament fishing, his unique ways to fish and more!

    Justin Schmitt - Face the Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 13:30


    Russ sits down with Justin Schmitt from Face the Fight, which is one of our benefactors for our Veterans Tournament this year! Register for the BrushPile Fishing Veterans Tournament on Alum Creek at https://brushpilefishing.com/veterans

    Marnie Holder - National Veterans Memorial & Museum | BrushPile Fishing Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 8:13


    Russ chats on location in Columbus, Ohio with Marnie Holder of the National Veterans Memorial & Museum!

    Kent Driscoll out on Percy Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 9:27


    Russ sits down on the waters of Percy Priest with Kent Driscoll in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Caleb Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 9:15


    Russ sits down with Caleb Smith on Lake Chickamauga to talk about Crappie Fishing!

    On Dale Hollow with Denny Wilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 9:48


    Russ sits down with Denny Wilbert in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Conservation Day at Kenton Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 25:54


    Russ spends the day at Kenton Schools in Ohio to observe, teach, and talk with the students and staff of the conservation class, which teaches students skills such as hunting, fishing, and more!

    Chatting with Dean McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 19:04


    While down at Kentucky Lake for the Cornfield Fishing Gear Demo Days, Russ chatted with Dean McCoy about fishing, slip bobber fishing, and more!

    Talking Slip Bobbers with Chris Kleva of Stan's Slip Bobbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 26:21


    Russ chats with Chris Kleva of Stan's Slip Bobbers about different types of slip bobbers in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Brad Whitehead: Family, Fishing, and Catching Crappie in the Summertime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 12:49


    Join host Russ Bailey and guest Brad Whitehead on the BrushPile Fishing Podcast as they discuss family, fishing, and catching crappie in the summertime. Brad shares his passion for fishing and how he had to step back from the competitive bass fishing world to spend more time with his son. He also discusses his plans for the upcoming summer, including a trip with Russ to catch crappie in shallow water in the middle of the summertime. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable information and tips for catching more crappie.

    Pre-Spawn Strategies with Tony Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 13:15


    In this episode of the BrushPile Fishing podcast, Russ Bailey chats with professional angler Tony Hughes about crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake during the pre-spawn season. Tony shares his tips for catching black crappie and white crappie and offers advice for booking a guided fishing trip.

    Talking Crappie with Lance Hughey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 12:25


    Russ sits down with Lance Hughey! Hughey discusses his favorite time to fish on the lake, the different techniques he uses to catch fish, and the importance of using a guide when fishing on unfamiliar waters.

    Millertech Batteries and Electronics: Chatting with Dean Yoder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 27:16


    Join host Russ and special guest Dean Yoder of Millertech Batteries and Electronics as they discuss the latest and greatest in lithium battery technology for fishing boats. Learn about the benefits of lithium batteries, including their increased power, longer range, and lighter weight. Hear from Dean firsthand about his experiences using lithium batteries on his own boat, and get his tips and advice on choosing the right batteries and charging system for your needs. Plus, answer questions from listeners about lithium batteries and charging systems. Don't miss this informative and entertaining podcast!

    Catch Crappie All Year Round: Winter Tactics & Spring Bounty with Warren Cotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 20:59


    Dive deep into the world of crappie fishing with Mississippi guide Warren Cotton! In this episode, we unlock winter's hidden crappie patterns, master the art of live scope scouting, and gear up for an epic spring bite. Learn Warren's top tips for finding and catching monster crappie all year long, whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started.

    Crappie Kings & Veteran Heroes: Conquering Carlyle Lake with Jason Menendez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 17:39


    Uncork the secrets of Illinois' crappie paradise, Carlyle Lake, with expert guide Jason Menendez on the BrushPile Fishing Podcast! Dive deep into winter crappie tactics, from timber tangles to brush pile bonanzas. Jason also opens up about his dedication to veterans programs, sharing how fishing heals and connects. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious newcomer, reel in tips, laughs, and inspiration in this episode. Check out Jason's Guide service: Sharpshooter Fishing Guides Learn more about The Fallen Outdoors: The Fallen Outdoors Learn more about AMVETS Outdoors: Am Vets Outdoors Special thanks to our Sponsors: Bob's Cycle, B'n'M Poles, Cornfield Fishing Gear, Crappie Magnet, Driftmaster, Garmin, Millertech Lithium, Mossback Fish Habitat, Off Shore Tackle Company, Power Pole, Purpose Built Optics, Slime Line Fishing Line, Stan's Slip Bobbers, and War Eagle Boats! Download the BrushPile Fishing Companion App! http://onelink.to/bpfapp Visit our website at https://www.brushpilefishing.com Join our Facebook: http://bit.ly/BPFFacebook Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/BPFTwitter Find us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BPFstagram

    Captain Gary Burks the Crappie Assassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 20:42


    Russ chats with Captain Gary Burks on January fishing, Florida and more!

    Barney Gammon - BAM Fishing, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 18:17


    Russ sits down with Barney Gammon of BAM Fishing, LLC, and talks about his guide service, the Veterans Tournament, and more!

    Talking Weiss Lake with Darrell Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 15:34


    Russ is joined by Darrell Baker where they talk about Weiss Lake in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast

    Mitch Metcalf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 7:35


    Russ talks with Mitch Metcalf out on the water of Blue Marsh Lake in eastern Pennsylvania in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Jim Churchill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 11:21


    Russ sits out on the water with Jim Churchill on Muskegon Lake in Michigan and talks about shooting ship docks!

    Mike Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 22:45


    Russ sits down with Mike Six to talk about precision trolling, calibrating, and crankbaits in this edition of BrushPile Fishing: The Podcast!

    Mark Ridl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 17:50


    From the 2023 Spring Media Camp at Dale Hollow, Russ talks with Mark Ridl, owner of Corn Field Fishing Gear in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast.

    Chuck Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 20:52


    Russ is chatting with Chuck Moore of Kenton City Schools on the Conservation Classes that he teaches on this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast

    Tim Huffman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 15:53


    Russ sits down with Tim Huffman, an outdoor writer, and talks about his career!

    Matt Foster of The Crappie Blog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 22:09


    In this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast, Russ sits down with Matt Foster of The Crappie Blog and talks photography, blogging, and more about Crappie!

    Russ Talks Ohio Fishing - May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 13:26


    Russ is coming to us from Dale Hollow Lake as we talk about Ohio Fishing in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Kevin McCarley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 10:36


    In this Episode, Russ stops fishing to talk with Kevin McCarley, a tournament angler and guide, in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Kirby Ham AKA Crappie Kirby from Fish-Eat-Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 27:45


    Russ sits down with Crappie Kirby down at Grizzly Jig! You won't want to miss this episode!

    Les Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 26:12


    Russ sits down with Les Smith during the Grizzly Jig Show to talk power trolling and more in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

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    John Mayo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 10:45


    While at the Grizzly Jig Tackle Show, Russ sat down with John Mayo to talk Crappie! Check it out!

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    David Hoheisel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 15:56


    David Hoheisel of the National Fishing Expos talks to us as we prepare for the Expo Season!

    A 2022 Recap for the End of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 13:37


    Russ talks about the end of the year as we prepare for 2023!

    Steve Jeffers and Allen Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 11:49


    Russ talks with Steve Jeffers and Allen Reed in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Rick Solomon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 15:18


    This week Russ chats with his pal, Crappie Angler Rick Solomon, in this edition of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast.

    Darrell Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 30:36


    In this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast, Russ chats with Darrell Baker of weisslakecrappieguides.com about Weiss Lake, Neely Henry, and more!

    Greg Rutschilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 19:23


    Russ talks with Greg Rutschilling in this week's episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    John Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 13:35


    In this episode, Russ talks with John Harrison!

    Mike Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 23:27


    Russ sits down with Mike Six in this episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Curt Hill from Power Pole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 14:18


    Russ talks with Curt Hill from Power Pole in this week's episode of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast!

    Russ Bailey and Corey Thomas talk Dale Hollow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 11:50


    Russ catches up with Dale Hollow fishing guide, Corey Thomas and they talk about the unique summer pattern he is fishing right now. Thinking outside the box to catch the huge Dale Hollow crappie.

    Kent Driscoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 28:34


    Podcast host Russ Bailey talks to his longtime friend, Kent Driscoll about summer fishing on Percy Priest outside of Nashville, TN. Kent is a wealth of information so be prepared to take notes.

    Steve Abernathy of EZ Drift Trolling Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 11:53


    Russ talks with Steve Abernathy of EZ Drift Trolling Systems in this edition of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast! Check out our website: https://www.brushpilefishing.com Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/BPFFacebook Get the BPF App! http://onelink.to/bpfapp

    Jeff Smith of Crappie Magnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 25:38


    Russ talks with Jeff Smith from Crappie Magnet in this edition of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast! Check out our website: https://www.brushpilefishing.com Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/BPFFacebook Get the BPF App! http://onelink.to/bpfapp

    Tom Hankins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 17:26


    Russ talks with tournament angler and BrushPile Fishing Pro Staff Tom Hankins in this edition of the BrushPile Fishing Podcast! Check out our website: https://www.brushpilefishing.com Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/BPFFacebook Get the BPF App! http://onelink.to/bpfapp

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