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Rod and Reel Radio is THE premier fishing authority on the air! We air live in Southern California on AM540 every Sunday Night at 5PM PST, and then available anytime online. We're dedicated to bring you the latest news and tips on saltwater and freshwater fishing areas, products, and techniques fro…

John Cassidy


    • Feb 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 49m AVG DURATION
    • 405 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Rod and Reel Radio

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/29/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 106:58


    It's a best of show with guests including: Rob Tressler Matt Rogers

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/22/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 106:58


    It's a best of show with guests including: Rob Tressler Matt Rogers

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 112:05


    Wendy and Stan are running the show! John's out of town taking some time off, but we're still live!

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/08/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 111:32


    We're Back live from holiday vacation. John catches us up on everything we've missed the past few weeks.

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/01/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 106:56


    Bill DePriest show organizer for the Pacific Coast Sportsfishing show. Bart Hall show promoter for the Bart Hall Shows

    Rod and Reel Radio 12/25/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 110:00


    Information on the Solunar tables you'd be interested in knowing about. Fishing rod pioneer builder Gary Loomis

    Rod and Reel Radio 12/18/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 110:08


    Captain Mike Pritchard from Tribute Sportfishing talked about current fishing conditions. Pro Angler Jack Dice went over new products coming on out from Yamamoto and Bill Lewis Lures. Hopalong gave his rendition of "The week before Christmas".

    Rod and Reel Radio 12/11/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 109:43


    Captain Mike Franchak owner operator of Relentless Sportfishing. The fishmonger, Tommy Gomes talking about Tunaville and sustainable seafood

    Rod and Reel Radio 12/04/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 110:16


    Real repair expert Matt Cox talked about the dos and don'ts of reel maintenance and when it's time to bring your reel in for overhaul. Danny Wade updated us on the local fishing conditions and talked a little bit about winding spectra on the fishing reels. Rob Tressler shared with us some of the finer points of sinker rig fishing for big blue fin tuna.

    Rod and Reel Radio 01/02/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 109:44


    Rob Tressler talked about different techniques to catch bluefin tuna. Danny Wade informed us what's happening locally and what we might expect when it comes to offshore fishing in 2022. Brad Van Zyl talked about the present and future of the publication Western Outdoor News.

    Rod and Reel Radio 11/20/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 105:23


    Bobby Arms tournament Director for the 2022 lobster derby discussed the tournaments and results. Captain Chuck Taft Skippering the Legend talked about how being persistent and patient paid off hitting the jackpot on big tuna his last trip Bill DePriest talked about the Pacific Coast Sportsfishing show, the magazine and his charter business.

    Rod and Reel Radio 11/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 110:18


    Bobby Arms tournament Director for the Gayle Arms/Philip Souza lobster derby happening November 19. Captain Chuck Taft from Sea Adventure 80 Sportfishing gave us the latest on the current offshore bluefin tuna bite. Jerry Mayhew tournament Director for the WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot, the SBS Saltwater Series and owner of Clear Choice Lures answered questions on a variety of topics.

    Rod and Reel Radio 11/06/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 108:29


    Bill Greg Arizpe from Lands End Charters talked about the WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot and other events happening in Cabo San Lucas. Eric and Cal Sheets from Cal's Custom Reels talked all about upgrading the high-performance fishing reels we are using today.

    Rod and Reel Radio 10/30/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 109:33


    Local angler Todd Kline talked about earning the WON Bass Pro Angler of the Year award and also fishing with Major League Fishing. The Hall shows are scheduled for 2023 and Bart Hall was with us to discuss all three dates.

    Rod and Reel Radio 10/23/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 110:14


    Cabo Greg Arizpe, owner and operator of Lands End Charters talked about the Bisbee Offshore Tournament and other boating opportunities available in Cabo San Lucas in late fall. Captain Steve Taft, from legend sportfishing, updated us on the continuing bluefin tuna bite of 2022. Matt Doll gave reported on what's really happening with the Opilio crabs in Alaska and talked about fishing for them.

    Rod and Reel Radio 10/16/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 110:26


    Kristine Fischer, Hobie Kayak Open Champion and qualifier for the Hobie World Kayak Fishing Championships. Josh Bertrand winner of the 2022 WON Bass US Open on Lake Mojave

    Rod and Reel Radio 10/09/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 111:43


    Jim Holden from “Fishing for Life” Brian Johnson from ”All About Spotted Bay Bass” Captain Steve Taft, skipper of the Legend, is just back from a three day trip whose sole purpose was searching for cows.

    Rod and Reel Radio 10/02/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 111:01


    Geoff Hunt from the Lobster Port out of Oceanside gave us some hooping tips recreational lobster fishermen need to know. John Knight filled us in on the details of the 2022 XVI Black Bass World Championships with the USA being host nation this year.  Jimmy Houston invited us to join his new YouTube channel dedicated to fishing only.

    Rod and Reel Radio 09/25/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 109:34


    Justin Kerr relived his WON Bass Laughlin Open victory on Lake Mohave last spring. Bill Dance and surprise caller Jimmy Houston reminisced on the early days of B.A.S.S. and the influence Ray Scott had on the bass fishing world.

    Rod and Reel Radio 09/18/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 110:50


    Wayne Kotow, executive Director for California CCA explaining why it's important that a grassroots organization like CCA exists. Billy Chapman Jr. announced the opening of his new Anglers Inn International destination, Crystal River, Florida.

    Rod and Reel Radio 09/11/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 110:11


    Captain Kirk Agnitsch from Sure Strike Lodge talked about Alaskan albacore. Rob Tressler shared with us tips and techniques for fishing bluefin tuna that can be found right now in our offshore waters

    Rod and Reel Radio 09/04/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 110:00


    Due to unforseen circumstances we were unable to be live this week. We replayed our show from March 20th with guests including: Doug Lasko president of California CCA and Okuma Fishing Tackle. Crispin Powley vice president of fishing for GSM Outdoors who currently is overseeing the Yamamoto Bait company

    Rod and Reel Radio 08/28/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 111:51


    Megan Merchant from Last Chance Tackle & Performance and Marine. Doug Rodrick with a Sierra's report from from Sierra Drifters. Danny Wade from H&M Landing with a local offshore saltwater fishing report.

    Rod and Reel Radio 08/21/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 111:17


    Captain Drew Card owner operator of Five Star Fish Processing and the Pacific Queen & Pacifica sports fishers. Capt. David Marciano from Wicked Tuna fame and owner operator of Hard Merchandise and Angelica Seafood

    Rod and Reel Radio 08/14/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 111:05


    Logan Flaxington talked about his impressions on Long Range Fisherman especially after the trip he went on with our cohost Wendy. Captain Chuck Taft updated us on local offshore fishing conditions and what we need to know if we're going on an extended range fishing trip in the coming weeks. Captain Fred Huber talked about inshore fishing and what we need to know if we plan to go out on half-day and or three-quarter day fishing trips out of Point Loma Sportfishing. SDTS Director Jim Sleight talked about this successes seen this past tournament season and the upcoming Paul Leader Memorial Open Team Tournament coming up in September.

    Rod and Reel Radio 08/07/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 111:19


    Billy Egan WON Tournament Director talked about upcoming events. Bill Bennett from FishLabs introduced use to their new products they introduced at this years 2022 ICAST show. Roland Martin shared his memories of Ray Scott and the early days fishing B.A.S.S.

    Rod and Reel Radio 07/31/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 110:50


    Jack Dice - Associate brand manager at GSM Outdoors, parent company of Yamamoto Baits and other brands Doug Roderick gives an update on the High Sierras

    Rod and Reel Radio 07/24/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 112:07


    Gary Dobyns discussing his friendship with Dee Thomas and what's new at Dobyns Rods. Bend Secrest from accurate fishing products talking about their appearance at the 2022 ICAST show and what reels to use for what fishing applications we're seeing today. Billy Egan, WON Tournament Director discussed the California Tuna Jackpot and other projects coming up in the future.

    Rod and Reel Radio 07/17/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 110:26


    The Baja guy Gary Graham talk about the new tournaments Series put on by Fonmar in Baja Sur. The Dean from the Penn University of a"Advanced Fishing" Steve Carson talked about all things Penn and how to best use what products on what fish.

    Rod and Reel Radio 07/10/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 110:23


    Captain Jared Davis talking about epic salmon fishing out of Sausalito California on Salty Lady Sportfishing. The Fishmonger himself Tommy Gomes talking about the latest edition of his cable television show and the opening of his new specialty market Tunaville. Captain Chuck Taft from Excalibur Sportsfishing reported on finally locating where the main body of blue fin tuna are and how he got on 'em this past week.

    Rod and Reel Radio 07/03/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 106:50


    Happy 4th of July Weekend! We have a best-of show for everyone while we are out celebrating the holiday. Guests include Mike Shane, Bill Siemantel, and Scott Shemtov

    Rod and Reel Radio 06/26/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 110:12


    Cabo Greg Arizpe from Lands End Chartres talking about current events in Cabo San Lucas. Chad Gierlich from HookUp Baits talking about best techniques for productive inshore fishing. Captain Chuck Taft from Sea adventure Sportfishing talking about current offshore conditions.

    Rod and Reel Radio 06/19/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 110:26


    Guess Danny Wade from H&M Landing Bill Batson owner operator of Batson Enterprises.

    Rod and Reel Radio 06/12/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 110:25


    Chris Shoplock marketing coordinator for Nomad Tackle USA. Crispin Powley vice president of fishing for GSM Outdoors.

    Rod and Reel Radio 06/05/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 110:13


    Captain Steve Taft just back from a three day trip on the Legend where they can back with limits of bluefin reported on current conditions. Mike Lum recounted the history of the "Tuna wars" and invited all to attend this year's event to meet the Wicked Tuna Captains.

    Rod and Reel Radio 05/29/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 108:14


    Eric Huff antique saltwater jig collector. Peter J marine artist Dr. Peter Allen from CAL state North Ridge talking about shark and bluefin tuna migration patterns off or West Coast.

    Rod and Reel Radio 05/22/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 109:48


    WON tournament Director Billy Egan gave us his remembrances of Ray Scott and also talked about past an upcoming Western Outdoor News sponsored fishing events. Danny Wade from H & M Landing talked about the current bluefin bite, lures and gear needed to catch these fish big fish we're currently seeing and how best to come prepared to increase your chances of coming home with a fish of a lifetime

    Rod and Reel Radio 05/15/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 110:46


    Captain Chuck Taft from Sea Adventure Sportfishing talked about current conditions and the renovation of the Jig Strike. Bill Dance joined us to remember Ray Scott and the early days of B.A.S.S. Jimmy Houston called in to say hello to Bill and offer his remembrances of Ray.

    Rod and Reel Radio 05/08/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 109:52


    Rob Tressler talked about fishing for big bluefin tuna and some of the techniques he uses to be successful. Pro angler Dean Rojas talked about his heart stopping finish in the MLF tournament at lake of the Ozark.

    Rod and Reel Radio 05/01/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 109:44


    Professional crappie Fisherman Matthew Rogers. From Hubbs Seaworld research Mike Shane talking about the success of the White Seabass restoration project. Adam Tomison reported on the Sierra's opener at Lake Crowley Lake Fish Camp and June Lake Marina.

    Rod and Reel Radio 04/24/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 110:37


    Mike Lum gave us the details on the upcoming Kids at Sea giant tackle sale Shane Warner from the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation updated us on their stocking program in preparation for the season opener. Cortland Babcock from Jigskinz will showed us a way to make both your freshwater and or salt water fishing lures look like new again, if not better. Mr. “back to back” Justin Kerr talked about the second major tournament he's won this year, the WON Bass California Open at Clear Lake.

    Rod and Reel Radio 04/17/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 109:46


    Danny Wade from H & M Landing talked about the current offshore bite and other fishing techniques we need to know about to get better bit. Bill Siemantel talked about the new range of Baits he is designing for fishlab, a division of Okuma Fishing Products Rob Tressler shared with us some of the techniques he is using with his success in hooking up and bringing in the current run a bluefin tuna.

    Rod and Reel Radio 04/10/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 111:05


    Bob Woodward Jr. past president and longtime member of the San Diego Marlin Club talked about the past, present and future of the organization. Abby Tomison from Crowley Lake Fish Camp and June Lake Marina gave us a preview of the High Sierra opener. John Calagaz from Fishing Chaos gave us a glimpse into the future of fishing tournaments.

    Rod and Reel Radio 04/03/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 109:48


    Captain Steve Taft from Legend Sportfishing gave us an offshore report Jim Sammons from Kayak Fishing with Jim Sammons updated us on what he has been doing lately and the past 13 years of his television show. Alexis Virgillito and Taylor Bacot relayed their story on becoming the Bass Federation Louisiana State High School Champions. Jimmy Houston called into the show to congratulate Alexis and Taylor on their achievement.

    Rod and Reel Radio 03/27/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 111:16


    Captain Frank Ursitti talked about the latest California Air Resources Board ruling just announced and how it affects California's sports fishing fleet. Rick Scott updated us on the happenings on the Ocean Odyssey. Justin Kerr relived the road to victory taken in the WON BASS Laughlin Open at Lake Mojave.

    Rod and Reel Radio 03/20/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 112:21


    Doug Lasko president of California CCA and Okuma Fishing Tackle. Crispin Powley vice president of fishing for GSM Outdoors who currently is overseeing the Yamamoto Bait company

    Rod and Reel Radio 03/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 109:49


    Gerry Mahieu SVS Director talks about his last tournament at San Diego Bay. Captain Keith Denette owner/operator of Constitution and Poseidon Sportfishing gave us a preview of the 2022 schedule. Pro Angler Kyle Grover talked about his use of electronics fishing the MLF Toyota event at Lake Havasu and other interesting fishing techniques.

    Rod and Reel Radio 03/06/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 109:43


    The Baja Guy/Photojournalists Gary Graham was with us to share tips and places to go and things to see while traveling by vehicle the Baja peninsula. Greg Arizpe from Lands End Charters informed us what happens when we give him a call for charter boat fishing or excursions. Geoff Hill from Bajabound.com invited all our listeners to attend the Baja Lifestyle and Travel expo this March 19 at Humphreys by the Bay.

    Rod and Reel Radio 02/27/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 109:43


    Scott Shemtov from Empire Covers Captain Steve Taft skipper of the Legend also talking about the Battle of the Branches. Randy Mc Bride, executive Director for Wild West Tournament Trails.

    Rod and Reel Radio 02/20/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 110:44


    WON BASS Director Billy Egan reported on the past week's Arizona Open and the upcoming Laughlin Open. WON BASS Arizona Open Joe Uribe Jr. relived his road taken to the gain this championship.     Captain Dave Marciano was scheduled to be us to talk about the 11th Season of Wicked Tuna but we could not make the connection with him vacationing in Costa Rica.      Mike Lum called in to thank Dave for his support of Friends of Rollo and talk about the upcoming Tuna Wars event happening here in San Diego come June.

    Rod and Reel Radio 02/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 109:37


    Orki Martinez from Baja Fishing Convoys Zach Henderson from GSM Outdoors new owners of Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Bobby Dennis talking about hardbaits from 1980 to 1990.

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