Fish Mastery Podcast

Lea Anne is an incredible female angler who also races cars and teaches others to do so too! She is such a cool person with some amazing life stories. She has followed her life passions and has some seriously cool adventures to share with us. You won’t want to miss this one! Show Notes: 0:26 - Intro to Lea Anne 1:00 - @LeaAnne on Instagram 1:28 - How did Lea Anne get into fishing? 2:16 - Types of fish Lea Anne has caught overseas 3:20 - The crazy car Lea Anne drives daily 4:30 - About Reel Bragging Rights 8:10 - Barramundi fishing in Florida 13:10 - Places Lea Anne has fished around the world 14:54 - The one lure Lea Anne would use fishing around the world 16:20 - Don’t “lip” these fish! 17:26 - Lea Anne’s history with racing cars 19:35 - Lea Anne’s dream fishing career 22:52 - The biggest bass Lea Anne has landed 24:48 - Lea Anne’s “go-to” bass fishing rig 27:20 - Why Lea Anne doesn’t have a Youtube channel 29:05 - Bow Fishing 30:15 - What’s next for Lea Anne? 31:04 - Where to get more info about Lea Anne 31:34 - One thing you might find surprising about Lea Anne! Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaannep/?hl=en Website: https://www.leaannep.com/ Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery  

From Canada to Europe, Troy Lindner has caught fish all over the globe and shares some of his most epic adventures with us on the show. He also stars in several TV shows and recently launched “The Ontario Experience”, which helps connect anglers with amazing fishing retreats in Ontario, Canada. We also dive into The Fishing Careers Workshop, which is an incredible opportunity for anyone currently in or looking to make a living in the fishing industry! Show Notes: 0:26 - Intro to Troy Lindner 1:02 - What is the Ontario Experience? 2:30 - Freshwater fish species can you target in Canada 3:45 - Amanda’s personal best walleye 4:45 - The bait Troy uses to catch big Walleye 9:14 - Troy got to see these crazy animals in Ontario 12:20 - The benefits of a “fly in” lodge 15:20 - A story about a trip to Cuba 18:55 - Why we love free diving 19:45 - Where to see the Ontario Experience 20:22 - The Angling Buzz - Midwest fishing information TV show 21:45 - Troy’s first memories of fishing 23:00 - Troy’s favorite fish to catch and why 25:10 - Stories of the two coolest fish Troy has caught 30:16 - What is a Zander? 32:40 - Carp talk 36:44 - Troy’s bucket list fish 37:40 - The ONE lure Troy would use around the world 39:28 - Other hobbies Troy dabbles in 45:10 - Tips for staying fit while traveling 47:40 - One piece of advice for new anglers 51:41 - Why we use mono line for ultralight fishing 53:16 - What’s next for Troy 53:46 - The Fishing Careers Workshop 58:44 - Where to find Troy Lindner Contact Info: Troy Lindner - Facebook: TroyLindnerFishing Instagram: TroyLindner The Ontario Experience - Website: http://theontarioexperience.tv/ Instagram: theontarioexperience Facebook: theontarioexperience YouTube: The Ontario Experience Fishing Careers Workshop - Website: https://fishingcareersworkshop.com/   Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Join us as we interview Mikey Balzz about his journey into the fishing industry.  Mike has an amazing Youtube channel with over 40K subscribers that love watching his weekly bass fishing adventures where he slays freshwater bass.  We cover tips and tricks for bass fishing, peacock bass fishing in Florida and even get Mike's view on the “Mike Long” fiascal. Show Notes: 0:24 - Intro for Mikey Balzz 1:04 - What got Mike into fishing 1:96 - The first bait/rig Mike used for Bass fishing 3:00 - When Mike moved from Wisconsin to France to Florida 3:40 - Why he stopped fishing in France. 5:15 - Awesome story about Mike fishing in Florida while he was in school 7:58 - The benefits of recording yourself while fishing 10:46 - Tips for new YouTube creators 11:58 - Check out “Fishing With Joe” on YouTube 16:54 - Find out what degree Mike has and how he got into the fishing industry 22:02 - Overview - Tips for YouTubers 22:23 - Mike’s favorite fish to catch 24:45 - An amazing bait for midwest fishing 25:20 - Mike’s ideal fishing day and favorite bass fishing techniques 26:16 - Mike’s favorite lures for bass 27:20 - Neko rig - what it is and where to use it 28:53 - Best rig/baits for shore fishing (Florida) 32:16 - Tips for Peacock Bass fishing 34:40 - Captain Shane Procell for southern Florida Bass charters 37:06 - Mike’s take on the Mike Long scandal 45:25 - Mike’s experience fishing with Darcizzle 48:18 - One piece of advice Mike would give a new angler 51:55 - Pro Angler vs Pro YouTuber 58:12 - Fin goes crazy haha 58:45 - Surprising things about Mike (gotta watch video) 1:00:45 - How many pounds of Lego do we own?! 1:02:33 - Shoutout to Bog the Dog 1:03:34 - Mike’s bucket list fish 1:05:02 - The story of Mike’s PB Bass 1:05:55 - Where you can find Mike on social media Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeybalzz/ Instagram: @mikeybalzz Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeybalzz?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeybalzzfishing Website: https://mikeybalzzfishing.com/ Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Captain Mo is an AWESOME female angler who owns a marine management company our of Florida called Omni Marine Management and is also a licensed captain for up to a 100 ton vessel! She’s only been fishing for ONE year, and is already making huge waves in the industry. Show Notes: 1:08 - Omni Marine Management and the services they provide 3:50 - Where you can find Omni Marine Management online and how you can contact them to inquire about their marine services 4:19 - Mo’s Instagram account: @_mermaid.mo_ 5:12 - Mo’s recent 340lb Swordfish 5:40 - Fishing offshore with electric fishing gear 10:32- The Rods/Reels Capt Mo uses 10:46 - The best bait for Swordfish AKA “Sword Snacks” 11:00 - How to fish for Swordfish with electric fishing gear 13:11 - Days where you have awesome by catches while Sword-fishing for Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, and other species! 14:06 - Grouper & Snook fishing in Naples, Florida 14:32 - Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande 14:48 - “Seasons” for fishing in Florida 16:58 - Respect the ocean and know your fishing laws 17:48 - What got Capt Mo into fishing and how long she’s been fishing 19:18 - What Mo loves most about fishing 21:38 - Women getting into fishing 23:13 - Learn how to fish and how to operate a boat 24:28 - Funny launch story! 26:28 - The basics of what to know on a boat 27:43 - Mo’s recent adventure spearfishing in the Bahamas 28:28 - Letting go of your ego and being willing to LEARN! 29:58 - Spearfishing 32:41 - JAWS, Sharks and NIGHT diving! 34:08 - Diving as a form of meditation 34:52 - Mo’s favorite fish to target (hint: it starts with QUEEN) 37:35 - The night Jason lost a Tarpon in Puerto Rico 39:43 - Tarpon or Dolphin? 40:33 - Advice Mo would give a new female angler 43:28 - One thing you might find surprising about Mo 44:58 - Sea sickness stories! 47:16 - Wrap-up and re-cap of where you can find Capt Mo online!   Contact Info: Facebook: Omni Marine Management Instagram: @_mermaid.mo_ Website (Coming Soon!): www.OmniMarineManagement.com Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Join us as we interview FLW bass fishing tournament champion Brian Latimer. Brian has been fishing tournaments since he was a child and is one of the most passionate anglers in the sport. He gives us a breakdown of how he prepares for tournaments, and the exact lures he uses to consistently catch fish. He also dives into the science behind how bass see under water and how to select what lure colors to fish. Show Notes: 1:23 - When Brian started tournament fishing 3:00 - Brevyn - Brian’s oldest son 3:58 - Brian’s gratitude for the ability to do what he does 4:16 - Brian’s amazing wife 5:40 - Setting expectations, mindset, visualizing and being aware 6:55 - FLW championship that Brian won! 7:22 - The amount of hours a tournament fisherman is on the water practicing each day before a tournament 8:02 - The amount of tournament anglers in the tourney 8:26 - Qualifying events 9:17 - The significant costs associated with tournament fishing and how someone makes a living being a professional bass angler 10:48 - What Brian was thinking the morning of the FLW Championship 12:10 - The ONLY baits Brian used the entire tournament 14:42 - Z-man Tickler bait for the Ned Rig [Brian’s favorite bait for the Ned Rig] 16:30 - The reasons why Brian loves Z-man 17:17 - Brian’s favorite swim bait 17:24 - Other baits Brian loves using 17:39 - The lure Brian’s caught more fish on than anything else 18:00 - How Brian rigs Z-man’s FattyZ 19:15 - How often Brian fishes 21:30 - Going fishing and “figuring it out” 23:20 - How Brian finds fish on a new body of water 24:35 - Confidence in fishing 26:00 - How Brian prepares for a tournament 26:30 - How light penetration impacts what lure colors Brian chooses 29:00 - “What Bass See” YouTube Video on Brian’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbB1VodVud_cpX9QPlU1_g 30:28 - One of Brian’s favorite colors to throw (this one will surprise you) 31:58 - The ONE Lure Brian would choose to fish for the rest of his life if he could only pick one 32:35 - The saltwater fish Brian likes to target 33:24 - Brian’s bucket list fish 34:58 - Crankbaits, jigs, worms, spinnerbaits 36:56 - ONE thing people might find surprising about Brian 37:50 - The passionate vibes Brian brings to the sport 38:50 - How you can find Brian on social media and on the interwebs 40:00 - Brian’s new apparel line called “Vibes” at www.shopblat.com 41:00 - Fishing kits and where you can find the stuff Brian fishes with in his boat right now Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianlatimerfishing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_latimer/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbB1VodVud_cpX9QPlU1_g Website: https://shopblat.com/   Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery  

Join us as we talk to Morgan Matson all about shark fishing in Florida and up north in Nantucket. Morgan tells us all about the species of sharks her and Ack Sharks target, the rigs they use, and the best bait out there! She also told us the shark that has the highest testosterone and how they obtain blood samples for their participation in shark research. Show Notes: 1:28 - How Morgan got into fishing and how she met Ack Sharks [Elliot]! 4:42 - When the sharks show up near shore in Nantucket and when they leave 5:39 - Female sharks in Nantucket 5:55 - How Morgan and Ack Sharks split their time 6:20 - The differences in shark fishing between Nantucket and Florida 10:25 - The best bait for shark fishing in Florida [It’s actually a type of RAY] 11:02 - The part of the ray to use for bait 11:28 - Types of sharks off Captiva Island in Florida 13:22 - Average shark size Morgan and Ack Sharks catch from shore in Florida 14:45 - Why Morgan thinks there might be more tiger sharks showing up in Florida lately 15:10 - What shark species Morgan thinks fights the hardest! 15:22 - The shark that has the highest testosterone 16:15 - Morgans take on being afraid of swimming and getting eaten by a shark 17:50 - Why sharks are NOT loving animals 20:15 - You’re more likely to be killed by your toaster then by a shark 20:40 - Shark tagging and shark research Morgan and Ack Sharks are doing with the NOAA 21:55 - Shark research Morgan and Ack Sharks are doing with Beneath the Waves 23:42 - The process of obtaining shark blood 25:15 - How the blood is processed after obtaining it 26:30 - Red Tide in Florida and the impact humans have on it 29:50 - FISH Organization 30:28 - The set ups Morgan and Ack Sharks uses for shark fishing (rods & reels) 32:38 - Fishing with Darcizzle 34:35 - Morgan’s favorite species to catch outside of sharks 36:00 - Morgan’s bucket list fish 36:16 - Where Morgan and Ack Sharks like to travel outside of Florida and Nantucket 36:45 - Women in fishing 38:20 - Plans for a YouTube channel?!?! 39:38 - Morgan’s take on social media 41:15 - What Morgan and Ack Sharks do for a living 42:52 - What Morgan would tell herself just starting out with all of her experiences in fishing now 44:48 - One thing people might find surprising about Morgan 45:30 - Morgan’s goals for the future 46:48 - Morgan’s take on “CAPTAIN MORGAN”…the RUM Contact Info: Instagram: @MorganMatson Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Join us as we interview pro bass angler Todd Woods who has been fishing competitively for over 29 years. He has several top 10 finishes and has been absolutely crushing over the last year. He dives deep into tips and tricks that he uses to catch big bass and has a great sense of humor. When he’s not fishing, he’s either hanging out with his awesome family or he’s saving lives as a fire captain in San Dimas, California where he’s been for over 25 years. With plans to retire soon from the fire department, Todd has no plans to retire anytime soon from fishing! Show Notes: 1:35 - How Todd got into fishing in the first place 2:34 - Todd’s first fish ever 2:50 - When Todd LOST his first bass 5:28 - Todd explains the history of the FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) and his history tournament fishing 6:29 - The amount Todd has made in FLW fishing tournaments over the years 7:06 - The story behind Todd “BIG DADDY” Woods 9:05 - Todd’s favorite bass fishing season (this will surprise you) 9:58 - The secret behind Todd’s success 10:18 - Todd’s favorite baits to throw in the winter for bass 11:15 - The clarity of Southern California lakes 12:05 - The pressure on California lakes and what lb test Todd recommends 12:32 - Todd’s absolute favorite lake to fish in the whole world 12:38 - Todd’s largest bass and where he caught it 14:40 - The top 4 bait colors Todd recommends based on water clarity 15:30 - The Margarita Mutilator (no it’s not a drink) 17:18 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 17:55 - The TURD Rig (AKA The Ned Rig) 21:00 - Todd’s 30lb striper and where he caught it 21:23 - Todd’s second favorite fish to catch 22:00 - Carp and maggots 24:10 - The one piece of advice Todd would give to a new angler 24:40 - An amazing story about the Palomar knot 25:53 - Todd teaches how to tie the Palomar knot ON the podcast! 27:23 - One thing people would find surprising about Todd (OK, actually TWO) 29:05 - Where you can find Todd 30:15 - The first steps Todd would recommend taking if you are interested in becoming a professional bass angler 32:15 - Where bait casters excel over spinning reels 33:40 - The exact line Todd uses on his reels 35:00 - The types of fishing line that float vs the lines that sink 35:48 - Todd’s opinion on “coated” line 36:28 - The ONE bass lure Todd would choose to fish with for the rest of his life 37:22 - Todd’s favorite senko and his favorite way to rig it 38:05 - The banana split or chocolate cake of the fish world (this one is pretty good!) 39:05 - Females and professional angling 41:05 - Todd’s future plans (hint: it includes FISHING) 42:20 - Biodegradable fishing lures Contact Info: Facebook: Todd Woods Instagram: @toddwoodsfishing Twitter: @flwtoddwoods Website: www.toddwoods.com Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery  

Learn all about how Wyatt started Speed Baits as a hobby pouring baits at home and how it expanded into a full blown, successful business. Most of his current customers are in the southern California region, although his products are available all over the US and work in both freshwater and saltwater -- they even work for YELLOWTAIL! Hear about what products Wyatt has started producing, what inspires him, and where he plans to go with Speed Baits! Show Notes: 1:27 - How Wyatt got started with Speed Baits 4:07 - How Speed Baits got its name 4:25 - The first baits Wyatt started selling 4:55 - How Wyatt learned and continues to navigate the business end of things 5:50 - The MAIN way Speed Baits markets their baits 6:58 - How Wyatt got into fishing in the first place 7:40 - When Wyatt got into spottie fishing 8:40 - What Wyatt's working on adding to the product line up - Hint: Air Brushed HARD BAITS! 10:15 - When Wyatt caught a fish on a NEMO bait! 11:00 - How customers can order a custom painted bait 11:35 - Speed baits best selling baits (colors included!) 13:00 - Wyatt's favorite fish to target 14:30 - YELLOWTAIL caught on Speed Baits!  15:25 - How to fish Speed Baits on a jig head 17:20 - Seals and SeaLions 17:38 - Baby Fin being crazy [apologies in advance!] 18:20 - If Wyatt could fish with ONE bait for the rest of his life - one of his own Speed Baits and one that's not a Speed Bait 19:15 - Wyatt's bucketlist fish 20:20 - SoCal Charter / Party Boats Wyatt recommends for anglers looking to get on some Tuna 21:20 - Wyatt's PB SMALLEST largemouth bass 21:30 - Speed Baits tournaments 22:20 - Internet Haters 24:15 - How people fish Speed Baits in freshwater 24:38 - Shoutout to @California_Philthyfishing [IG Handle] 25:38 - Speed Baits Ambassador Program 26:10 - Wyatts Positive Fishers Account 27:07 - ONE thing people might find surprising about Wyatt [HINT: his age] 27:35 - How Wyatt's parents inspires him 28:15 - What's next for Speed Baits 29:50 - Where there's a will, theres a way 30:10 - Exciting announcement for next year for Speed Baits! 32:07 - The tackle shops where you can find Speed Baits 32:35 - Where you can buy Speed Baits online: www.speedbaits.com or message Wyatt on Instagram @SpeedBaits 34:10 - Tips Wyatt has for up and coming bait companies with getting into tackle shops Contact Info: Facebook: Speed BaitsInstagram: @SpeedBaitsWebsite: http://www.speedbaits.com Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more infoInstagram: @Fish_MasteryFacebook: Fish MasteryYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery  

Jimmy is an avid, lifelong fisherman located in New Jersey where he targets largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and snakehead. He originally started his Instagram & YouTube channel to share fishing stories with his friends and family, and have both grown significantly in a relatively short period of time. He focuses his content on sharing the tips and tricks that have helped him catch more fish along the way, as well as his new found love of BFS fishing, or bait finesse systems, also known as ultralight fishing. Join us as we interview Jimmy and pick his brain! Show Notes: 1:00 - The reason Jimmy started his social media channels and his goals 3:30 - How Jimmy got into fishing in the first place 5:33 - Where Jimmy is located and what species he usually targets [including an invasive species!!] 6:00 - The fish that gets a bad reputation but Jimmy loves catching anyway! 7:30 - Carp fishing culture 8:35 - Jimmy’s favorite fish to catch 9:45 - The fish that breaths under water and above water 10:40 - How Jimmy targets Snakehead 11:45 - Fishing for snakehead based on water clarity 12:10 - How fish see different colored lures 13:00 - Bait Finesse Systems [BFS] / Ultralight Fishing 13:45 - Why bait casters allow you to cast more accurately 16:15 - The BFS reels Jimmy has been exploring 17:30 - Where Jimmy suggests for someone to start when jumping into BFS fishing and how much the reels run 18:30 - The pound test line Jimmy runs on the BFS reels and how much line he puts on the reels before he fishes with them 19:30 - What size jig heads and lures Jimmy throws when BFS fishing 20:20 - Where you can find tutorials to make the homemade rigs Jimmy uses to catch tons of fish and how you make them yourself!! 20:59 - Jimmy’s favorite place to fish in the world and favorite fish to target 21:50 - Jimmy’s personal best [PB] fish and what he used to catch it! 23:05 - The one thing Jimmy would have told himself back when he started fishing with all the knowledge he has now 24:35 - What setup Jimmy would recommend for someone just starting to get into fishing 28:22 - Jimmy’s bucket list fish that he hasn’t landed yet 30:42 - If Jimmy had to pick only ONE lure to fish for the rest of his life, this is what it would be! 32:10 - The crappie lure that catches other species too! 33:15 - The one thing people might find surprising or interesting about Jimmy! 35:00 - How you can find Jimmy on social media and where to go to contact him 35:40 - The back story behind Jimmy’s name: RaWR Fishing [Hint: it has something to do with anime and counterstrike]   Contact Info: YouTube: RaWr FishingFacebook: RaWr FishingInstagram: @rawrfishing Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more infoInstagram: @Fish_MasteryFacebook: Fish MasteryYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Fishing saved Dustin’s life after he struggled with depression after his service as a U.S. Military Veteran. Dustin started Hooks and Heroes Project and made it his mission to take veterans out for a no-cost, amazing day on the water to share friendship, fishing stoke and relaxation out at sea. Show notes: 1:20 - The mission behind Hooks & Heroes Project 2:17 - How Dustin raises capital for this project and sponsors who support the mission 4:21 - The Hooks and Heroes Project website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/ 7:11 - Details of the fishing trips Dustin takes veterans out on 7:42 - How Veterans can contact Dustin to sign up to go on a trip 8:17 - Dustin’s favorite fish to catch 8:42 - What fish Dustin targets on the trips 10:05 - ONE thing people might find interesting about Dustin 11:35 - Why Dustin designed smaller, more personal trips instead of larger ones 13:14 - Details of Hooks & Heroes Project raffle! 16:07 - Find out what Amanda was doing multi-tasking in the middle of the podcast interview 17:50 - Dustin’s story and thoughts on what veterans struggle the most with and how the Hook and Heroes Project can help this 20:50 - Highlights from Hooks and Heroes Project’s 6th trip on the water with Chad from Hook Up Baits 22:50 - Dustin touches on the SoCal “Hook up Baits controversy” 25:46 - Shoutout to JoJo! 26:20 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project 27:00 - Find out what to do if you’re a charter captain and want to help support the mission! 28:02 - Dustin’s email: DixieWreckedFishing@gmail.com 28:16 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project? 29:45 - Wrap up and contact info Contact Info: Facebook: Hooks & Heroes ProjectInstagram: @hooks_and_heroes_projectEmail: dixiewreckedfishing@gmail.com Website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/ Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more infoInstagram: @Fish_MasteryFacebook: Fish MasteryYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Join us as we interview Jared and Erik from Bio Bait and really dive into their cutting edge, plant-based, non-plastic soft lures and the impact they are having on the fishing industry. Not only are these baits stronger than plastic, they are also eco-friendly and will help maintain our fisheries for years to come. They are also BY FAR the most realistic looking baits on the market, are entirely infused with 100% fish oil and their performance is unmatched. Make sure to check out Bio Bait at www.BioBait.com or find BioBait on Instagram or Facebook. Show notes: 1:20 - Learn all about Bio Bait and their mission 2:41 - How long traditional plastics stay underwater 7:40 - How 3 childhood friends started Bio Bait 10:45 - The science behind how fish smell 11:54 - The “Pumpkin Pie” fish theory 13:05 - Most popular Bio Bait lures for bass 13:20 - If Jared and Erik could only choose ONE of their own Bio Baits themselves to fish for bass, what would they take? 15:20 - Find out what Erik considers the “miracle bait” which out fishes every other bait for him, hands down 17:20 - The Bio Bait lure that cleared the rack at the last fishing show! 19:24 - The next show Bio Bait plan to be at 21:00 - The 3 unique reasons why Bio Bait is different from other lure companies 22:05 - Explanation of Bio Bait’s various lures 23:02 - Find out what animal Jason accidentally caught on a Bio Bait lure recently. Hint - it doesn’t live in the ocean!! 23:22 - Bio Bait’s number one selling bait across the board! 25:47 - The benefits of helping share knowledge and teach people how to fish 27:08 - Bio Bait’s HUGE goal!!! 27:36 - Fun new designs Bio Bait has in the works! 29:30 - Educating our youth 29:58 - One thing people might find surprising or interesting about Erik and Jared individually 33:07 - Where to follow and and how buy Bio Bait lures Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Love halibut as much as Rodney does? Tune into this episode where we dive into Rodney’s love for fishing, the mission behind his YouTube channel, and all his BEST tips and tricks for landing the prized halibut. We dive into how Rodney’s online presence helped him land his dream job, his take on “secret fishing spots” and his favorite fish to catch [this will definitely surprise you!!!] Show Notes: 1:02 - How Rodney got started fishing 2:15 - “The Rodney Special” Rig 2:50 - The mission behind Rodney’s YouTube channel 3:35 - Rodney’s exciting new opportunity with Bloody Decks Outdoors (BD Outdoors) 7:00 - Rodney’s favorite fish to target 8:40 - How Rodney got into trout fishing 9:30 - The length of rod Rodney uses while trout fishing 10:22 - The PRIMARY rig Rodney uses to target Halibut 10:48 - TOP three plastics Rodney recommends for targeting halibut [including the exact colors he uses!] 12:41 - Rodney’s Personal Best (PB) Halibut [including rig, location, and bait he used to catch it!] 14:15 - Rodney’s take on “catch and release” fishing 14:45 - Shoutout to Rodney’s wife Melissa! 15:15 - California Halibut vs Pacific Halibut 16:20 - Rodney’s top 3 tips to catching California Halibut 17:42 - Why being mobile helps increase your chances of hooking up with fish 18:32 - Pro Tip on finding halibut! 18:50 - The Day Rodney caught 17 Halibut in ONE DAY and what you can learn from it!! 20:49 - Rodney’s take on the controversy of “secret fishing spots” 24:00 - Rodney’s top tips on how to find good spots for halibut, what direction to cast in, how to “feel” the bottom, how currents impact fishing 25:55 - LISTENER QUESTION: What hooks are best to use for halibut fishing? 28:25 - What gear Rodney uses when targeting halibut [including fishing line, rod, reel and weights 30:24 - The reason Rodney uses a bait caster vs a spinning reel based on the type of fishing 31:51  - What type of reel Rodney suggests for a new angler 32:14 - How Rodney changes up his set up when fishing on a boat 33:00 - The ONE TIP Rodney would give himself if he could go back and tell himself something as a new angler 33:54 - LISTENER QUESTION: How to find halibut in the surf 35:42 - If Rodney could only fish with ONE lure for the rest of his life, THIS is what it would be! 36:56 - One thing you might find surprising about Rodney 38:55 - Where you can find out more about Rodney! Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more info Instagram: @Fish_Mastery Facebook: Fish Mastery YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Curious why we started this podcast in the first place? We answer that and much more about us and our mission in this opening episode of the Fish Mastery Podcast.