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Hook and Arrow is a podcast dedicated to Hunting, Fishing and other Manly activities. Join Justin Rackley (Lake Fork Guy), JT Larkin and Special Guest as they discuss tips, tactics and current events in the Outdoor World.

Justin Rackley, JT Larkin


    • Dec 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES

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    #69(2021 Optics Review. Vortex vs. Swarovski w/Jeff Bynum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 11:46


    On todays Podcast Jeff and I discuss Optics.. We compare Swarovski SLC 10x42 and Vortex UHD 10x42. We also discuss a few other optics including spotters and rangefinders. If you like the podcast please give us a subscribe and review on Itunes. 

    #68(2021 Gear Review. Boots, Packs and Shelters w/Jeff Bynum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 34:02


    Today on the podcast Jeff and I give a 2021 Gear Review. We cover many items mainly discussing Boots, Packs and Shelters. If you like the podcast don't forget to Subscribe and Give us a Review on Itunes. 

    #67(Truck Camping and Backcountry Meals w/ Jeff Bynum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 29:23


    Today Jeff Bynum and myself discuss the Truck camping meals that we brought on my 2021 New Mexico elk hunt. We also discuss different backcountry meal options.. If you liked the podcast please subscribe and leave us a rating. 

    #66(Pnuma Outdoors Gear Review w/Jeff Bynum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 38:09


    Today once again, Jeff Bynum and myself discuss my 2021 New Mexico Elk hunt.. We discuss our thoughts on the new line up of camo from Pnuma Outdoors.. The gear is awesome and the people are even better.. Check them out at http://pnumaoutdoors.com One note: in the podcast we talk about a pufffy jacket from Pnuma and say it is synthetic.. I believe it is actually a synthetic blend of down and synthetic.. 

    #65(2021 New Mexico Elk hunt Recap w/ Jeff Bynum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 90:32


    Recap of my 2021 elk hunt in New Mexico with Jeff Bynum.

    #64(Elk Shape Camp with Dan Staton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 61:19


    In March I was fortunate enough to attend elk shape camp at Cinnamon Creek Ranch here in North Texas. I can tell you it was worth every penny and I am confident that with the information shared by Dan, Dirk and Jeff I will have my best September yet.. We covered everything... Calling elk, e-scouting, finding elk, bow set up, fitness, shooting under duress, fiscal fitness and much more.. If your a serious elk hunter I highly urge you to look up elk shape and either do the online camp or sign up for a camp near you.. 

    #63(Hunting New Zealand 2019 with Justin Rackley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 100:04


    Today the original cast of the show is back together.. Justin Rackley (AKA: LakeForkGuy) is back to talk about our 2019 trip to New Zealand.. Justin killed the Tahr of a lifetime and I missed one.. Damn it.. LOL Let me know you you think and please give the show a rating and a review.. Thanks guys..  

    #62(Springtime in Texas.. Turkey, Pigs and Nilgai)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 72:20


    Today I talk with my good buddy Sky Watkins of Blackwater Creek Guide service about Spring time hunting here in Texas. We are also joined by JJ Hayes of Unguided Outdoors. We talk about Turkey, Bowfishing, Nilgai and getting kids into hunting.. Thanks for tuning in and dont forget to give us a review on Itunes..

    #61(Where you should be applying out West and my 2020 Hunting plans with James Meissner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 49:46


    Today my hunting partner James Meissner and I discuss our draw strategy out west as well as our 2020 hunt plans.. We should be hunting elk in Colorado come September..This is a must listen for anyone trying to decide what states they should begin applying for.  

    #60(LFG is back!! Were going to New Zealand)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 61:38


    Today me and Rackley discuss our upcoming trip to New Zealand.. We talk about the species we are hunting, expectations, and gear for the hunt.. Give us a listen.. Subscribe for new episodes when available.. 

    #59(Hunting the "Stans" and basically every where else....with David Frisbie & Taylor Elston)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 75:02


    This is one of the best podcast I have recorded. Just 3 blue collar guys that won't accept average.. There are Doers and there are Dreamers.. This podcast is for the doers.. Have your dream... Make a plan.. Execute that plan and DO IT!! Hope you enjoy guys.. 

    #58(Where to Apply Out West!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 87:32


    Today I talk with my buddies from the Storm Water Creek Podcast about applying out west.. We discuss both short and long term strategies to help you reach your hunting goals.

    #57(Arizona Camp Fire Stories)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 85:29


    Today I am Joined by Justin Gangel, and Trevor Probandt in Arizona.. Join us as we sit around the Campfire and talk about our 2019 Arizona OTC Archery Deer hunt.. 

    #56(Its Hunting Season In Texas!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 63:19


    Today Justin Gangle and I discuss our upcoming hunting seasons here in the Lone Star State.. Subscribe for new episodes each week.. 

    #55(A First Time Elk Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 62:13


    Today we join Michael Middleton of Texasbowhunter.com.. As we Speak Michael is on the side of a mountain in Colorado on his first Elk hunt. We discuss preparations and expectations for going on your first hunt out west.. Subscribe for new episodes each week.. 

    #54(I have a NEW Co Host, Plus Bass Fishing Canada)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 61:14


    Today I reveal that Justin Gangel will be the new Co Host of the Podcast. We discuss his past bass fishing career as well as his recent bass fishing trip to Canada.. Subscribe for new updates each week. 

    #53(Texas BHA Jared Kennedy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 72:15


    Today I sit down with Jared Kennedy. Jared is a fellow Aggie as well as a Chairman for the Texas chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We talk about the upcoming events for BHA as well as some of our past public land hunting experiences.. Subscribe for episodes each week.. 

    #52(BHA Pint Night at Tailwaters Fly Shop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 87:54


    Today we do a round table at one of Texas BHA Pint nights at Tailwaters Fly Shop.. If you like the podcast please subscribe.. Give us a review on Itunes.. 

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    #51(Atomic Rods Stabilizers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 28:57


    Today I am joined by Jason Chapman, Owner of Atomic Rods Stabilizers. We are also joined by my good buddy and Atomic Staff member Rob Larkins. We discuss the different products Atomic Rods offers as well as what sets their stabilizers apart from the rest.. These rods are bad ass and you defiantly need to go check them out.. Subscribe for more episodes each week. 

    #50(Darton Archery Vice President Ted Harpham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 62:33


    Today I sit down with the Vice President of Darton Archery Ted Harpham. We are also joined by Darton Pro Shooters, Billie Rae and Rob Larkins. We talk about what is going on with Darton Archery as well as the impact the company has had on the archery industry over the years. Subscribe for a new episode every week.  

    #49 (Bowed Up, With Justin Martin and Rob Larkins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 30:25


    Today I have Justin Martin and Rob Larkins on the Podcast. Justin is a Television host as well as Professional archer.. Rob is a Professional archer and camera man.. On this episode we discuss Justin's new show coming out this summer, as well as 3d archery and Turkey hunting tips.. Subscribe for weekly episodes.. 

    #48(So you want to be a Bowhunter??)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 89:05


    Today I talk with good buddy Justin Gangle.. We discuss his journey to becoming a bowhunter. Justin was able to kill a whitetail his very first year of bowhunting and is now fully addicted.. Subscribe for new episodes each week.. 

    #47(JT's 2017 Elk Hunt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 79:49


    Today Justin and I discuss the most amazing hunt of my life.. After 8 days of hunting DIY solo in the New Mexico Gila I killed possibly the biggest bull of my life. Subscribe for new Episodes every week. Give us a rate and review. Thanks for listening. 

    #46(LFG goes to the Amazon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 60:09


    On this episode Justin and I discuss his trip to the Amazon fishing for Peacock bass.We talk about travel, culture and of course fishing. Subscribe for episodes each week. Leave us a rating and a review.. Thanks for listening. 

    #45(Fishing and Hunting Stories of 2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 74:24


    Today Justin and I sit on his families back porch and talk about the hunting and fishing adventures we have been on in the past few weeks. Justin shares the story of his Sugar Lake, Mexico fishing trip and JT talks about his Colorado, Pronghorn hunt. Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

    #44(Engineering Archery: Matt Haas Feradyne Outdoors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 59:45


    Today I talk with Matt Haas, lead engineer of Feradyne Outdoors. Feradyne Outdoors includes Rage, Block Targets, Sur Loc, Nocturnal, True fire, Muzzy and a number of other Outdoor and Archery Brands. I really enjoyed our conversation and cant wait to shoot a Antelope with the new Trypan in a few weeks!!!

    #43(All about Rods: With Andrew Flair and Lake Fork Guy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 61:52


    Today Andrew Flair, Lake Fork Guy and myself discuss a highly requested topic, Fishing Rods. We talk about good all around rods as well as getting specific with techniques and presentations. We also discuss Flair and LFG's new signature rods coming out from favorite fishing. Thanks for listening and Subscribe for or new episodes each week. 

    #42(Broadheads, Iron Will outfitters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 66:07


    Today I talk with Eric Whiting and Bill Vanderheyden of Iron Will Outfittters. Iron Will Outfitters makes one of the best broad head I have ever shot. Solid construction with a well thought out design and quality materials makes it bomb proof. This is the perfect elk head. Subscribe for new episodes each week.  

    #41(All About Smallmouth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 61:07


    Today Justin and I discuss one of our favorite fish, the smallmouth bass. We have successfully fished many lakes here in Texas for Smallmouth but it wasn't without a learning curve. Subscribe for new episodes each week. Give us a rating and review. Thanks for listening. 

    #40(We're all Land Owners, Texas BHA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 49:19


    Today I talk with Jeff Bynum and Jarrod Kennedy of the Backcountry Hunter and Anglers, Texas Chapter. If you are an American Citizen, you own millions of acres of public land. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is an organization fighting to keep your public lands public. No matter if you are a hunter or a fisherman these issues not only affect you but also your children and grandchildren. Go to backcountryhunters.org to join and keep your public land. 

    #39(The Wives Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 55:00


    Today Justin and I open the mic up to our wives. They talk about what they like about our outdoor habits as well as what they dislike. We also discuss some of the things that make a relationship work. So if your married, in a relationship or single your bound to learn something today.. For New Episodes each week subscribe on Itunes. 

    #38(We have Real Jobs)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2017 57:57


    Today Justin and I discuss why the heck we havent uploaded an episode in a month. We talk about what we have been up to for the last month and the changes that have been made at Youtube affecting many outdoor, hunting and fishing related channels. Subscribe for new episodes every week.  

    #37(No Limits Archery Phil Mendoza)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 64:37


    Today I join Phil Mendoza to talk archery of all forms. We cover Train to hunt, asa and his new game Alpha Bowhunting. Subscribe for new episodes every week!!

    #36(3D Archery Past, Present and Future with Jack Wallace II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 64:57


    This is one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had since we launched this podcast. Jack Wallace II is well respected in the archery industry and has been competing for over 30 years. He has made the Pro shoot off in the first two ASA shoots of the year in Open Pro. We discuss everything from how 3d started to a Facebook post he made about where it is headed. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Subscribe for new episodes every week. 

    #35(2017 Bassmaster Classic Breakdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 64:32


    Justin and I have both spent some time on Lake Conroe, the site of the 2017 bassmaster classic. This week we discuss the type of techniques and areas we think will play a huge roll in this weeks tournament. Subscribe for new episodes weekly. Thanks for listening. 

    #34(Kayak Bass Fishing with Chad Hoover)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 76:15


    Today Justin and I talk Kayak bass fishing with Chad Hoover of Kayakbassfishing.com. This comes at a perfect time as Justin caught a 7 pounder from a kayak the day before recording this episode. Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

    #33(Anglr Labs Fishing Tracker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 65:05


    This week Justin and I talk with Landon of Anglr Labs. Anglr Labs is leading the technology front when it comes to bass fishing. The easiest way to describe this technology is a Fit Bit for your fishing pole. Their fishing tracker records cast, weather conditions, water conditions and even when you catch a fish.. Thanks For listening and Subscribe for new episodes each week!!

    #32(Tackle Addict: Shane Campbell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 57:05


    This week Justin and I talk with Shane Campbell of Tackle Addict. Tackle Addict is a Texas Tackle Company specializing in bass fishing. If it has to do with bass fishing they have it. With a online store and two retail locations in Texas Tackle Addict has you covered. Subscribe for new podcast each week!!!

    #31(Current Events and Stuff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 50:39


    This week Justin and I discuss a few current events that have happened in the last few weeks. They including fish being frozen in ice, the best cities to be an outdoorsman and a few political topics that affect sportsmen. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Thanks guys!! 

    #30(Getting into Archery and Bowhunting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 36:01


    Today Justin and I discuss getting into bowhunting. We talk about correct draw length, bow selection and where is the best place to purchase a new or used bow. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday!! 

    #29(Stories and BS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 51:18


    Today Justin and JT are recording live in College Station Texas. We bull shit about College Days and talk about some topics requested by you guys. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. 

    #28(Big Bass, California and Moving to Texas with Justin Gangle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 58:11


    This week Justin and I talk with a buddy Justin Gangle. Justin is from California and has grown up catching monster fish. He has multiple bass over 15 pounds and we talk about the tactics he used to chase them. We also talk about his move to Texas where he started his own business Elite Anglers Guide Service. Subscribe for new Episodes every Monday!!

    #27(Bass Tournaments)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 44:26


    Today Justin and I discuss Bass Tournaments of all Skill Level. We discuss how to get into tournament fishing at any age as well as discuss our thoughts on the future of Professional Bass fishing. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday!! 

    #26(We Are Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 36:12


    We are Back!! After a four month break from the podcast we are back and more committed than ever. Tune in to find out what we have been up to for the last four months and subscribe for new episodes every Monday!! 

    #25(The Bomar Bear Controversy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 44:13


    Today Justin and I discuss the recent controversy surrounding a bear hunt, where Josh Bomar legally killed a very nice black bear with a spear. The story has gone viral and has been picked up by the main stream media. We also discuss Under Armor's decision to drop Sarah Bomar from their pro staff. I think it is a very good discussion and worth a listen. Let us know what you think. 

    #24(Texasbowhunter.com Mini Series John Kirkwood aka Floorman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2016 91:42


    Tonight I visit with John Kirkwood aka Floorman on Texasbowhunter.com. John is a absolute killer when it comes to hunting out west. With a 350"+ Bull and a 185" + Buck under his belt, with archery gear on public land, it would be hard to find too many Texas hunters with a better resume.  If you like the podcast please subscribe. Tell your friends about us, and leave a rate and review!! Visit our website www.hook-arrow.com

    #23(Justin's 2016 ICAST Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2016 48:26


    On this episode Justin and I Recap the 2016 ICAST show in Orlando Florida. We talk about the new baits, gear and other products released at the 2016 show. We also take a few calls from you guys. Check it out to see if your call made it on the Podcast. 

    #22 (Super Tuning with Shane Chuning aka Ontarget7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2016 62:27


    Today I talk with Shane Chuning. Shane is one of the best there is when it comes to bareshaft tuning. Today we dive into the differences in cam systems as well as grip changes that must be made for certain bows. We also talk about upcoming hunts as well as arrow and broadhead selection. If you want to learn more about tuning a bow for hunting or target archery defiantly get in touch with Shane. http://www.ontarget7.com/

    #21(Hunting Idaho with Zach Owens)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 56:59


    Tonight I talk with Zach Owens. Zach is a former Mixed Martial Artist and a die hard bowhunter. We discuss his upcoming season and cover everything from Antelope to Wolf hunting. Zach also makes a pretty cool announcement near the end of the podcast. 

    #20 Archery Form and Shooting Tips (Robert rcrchery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 77:14


    Today I visit with Robert of rcrchery. Robert is a archery coach who creates very informative archery videos both on youtube and Vimeo. In his videos, Robert covers form, pin float, equipment reviews and many other topics. Hopefully this podcast helps everyone shoot a little better. 

    #19(Camera Gear, Filming and Youtube tips from LakeForkGuy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 47:25


    This week with the help of my little girl Paige, Justin and I talk about Camera Gear, Filming and Youtube. Justin recently hit 100K subscribers on youtube and shares some of his secrets as well as tells how he got started. 

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