The Bass Thumbs Fishing Podcast

What an episode! Shane talks about his big win in the combined ABA and SCKA event on Otay. We also have guest Brian Leppke, who took AOY in both series this year as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shane and Alex re-cap the B.A.S.S. Kayak Championship that Shane participated in. What was an incredible trip, full of challenges and fishing, turned into something we'll both make a point of qualifying for each and every year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shane and Alex dive into all the details about how Alex was able to win the CA BASS Nation Kayak & WWBT Kayak events on Clear Lake.

Alex hosts Damian to pick his brain about how he's been able to have so much success in the West Coast kayak tournament scene. Damian dives into his winning mindset for practice and tournaments, some of his favorite days on the water, and even his predictions for the upcoming CA BASS Nation Kayak event on Clear Lake. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Russ Snyders has been absolutely CRUSHING the kayak fishing game over the last several years. We were fortunate enough to speak with him about confidence baits, having the right tournament mentality, and about his new Irod signature rod coming out soon. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shane and Alex talk to recent ABA Perris winner, Ryan Moriarty. Ryan goes in depth on how he put up over 91 inches for the win, as well as his thoughts on Southern California fishing and what it takes to get bites on highly pressured bodies of water. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shane and Alex interview Jason Borofka. Jason's a long time West coast FLW pro who's recently joined the kayak tournament scene and has had success instantly. He's taken his talents to Texas and now resides there, hoping to do well in the first B.A.S.S Kayak Classic this year. He also own G-Funk baits, making arguably the best Alabama rigs on the market. We talk to Jason about his transition to kayaks, fishing in Texas, dialing in A-Rigs, and much much more. Please show the Borofka family some support and check out SaveJT.com. Their son is battling a rare disorder and while things are looking better, he could still use all of our support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Danny Uribe, long time So-Cal fisherman shares his experience with us. He's recently moved to Texas and talks about how fishing compares to California. We discuss his recent top-10 finish at the KBF Trinity River event, NuCanoe kayaks and Motorguide Xi3 Motors. Danny also shares some advice for fishing Lake Perris this time of year, a place he's fished for the last 20 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Garrett Clark comes on the show to talk over everything CA B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak. We discuss the Clear Lake tournament on May 23rd, their Challenge Series, deadlines, sponsors, how-to sign up, and everything you need to know! Garrett also goes into a little about a Delta giant he caught last year and how he got into fishing. Get signed up for the May 23rd CA B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak tournament on Clear Lake now! Get your B.A.S.S membership, head over to cabassnationkayak.com and simply register for the membership and tournament entry right there! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Brett about his win at Puddingstone in the Urban Angler Tournament, fishing local lake El Dorado Park and his multiple double digit bass from there, and salt water bass float tubing for big calico bass. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shane and Alex interview recent Yak-A-Bass winner, Morgan Swisher. He dominated the field on Lake Camanche and shares everything with us! We also get into tournament preparation, the pro's and con's of owning both boats and kayaks, and how he got started. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We invite Anthony of GTEAM Outdoors to share his experiences with hunting, kayaks, springtime fishing and sponsorships. Give them a follow @gteamoutdoors on instagram and youtube.

We interview Mark Christman, President of the So Cal Kayak Angler club and recent winner at their event on San Vicente. Mark goes into detail about his tournament winning tactics, glide bait and drop-shot set ups, and the history of the club. We also dive into chatterbaits and what rods work best.

Justin Hall joins Shane and Alex to talk everything from his winning bait, lake, and tactics in the Yak-A-Bass Nor Cal "East of 99" tournament. He also shares his excitement over his newly added Motorguide Xi3, one of the keys to his recent success. Lastly, we talk about his pet bass "Brodie" and how he takes care of his fish.

Shane and Alec recap Alex's tournament day for the Yak-A-Bass "East of 99" event, and how fishing a different game plan can affect a tournament day. They also talk about the new location for the BASS Kayak Championship, Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas, and review the newly released NuCanoe Unlimited Kayak. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We were lucky enough to bring Tim O'Connor on the show, recent winner of the ABA Kayak Series on El Capitan. Tim shares his long-time San Diego bass fishing experience, dives into some finesse tactics, and tells everything about how he's had success in kayak tournaments. Listen in and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mark Coudriet joins us to recap his recent From The Depths win on Lake Folsom. We go into details on his winning bait and general location, as well as how this was his first kayak tournament. News on the CA BASS Nation Kayak Series and how to qualify on Clearlake, March 23rd this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had a great episode with MLF Tournament Pro, and Southern California Guide, Todd Kline. We were able to cover Todd's fishing background along with some of his greatest tournament stories. He also shares some advice in regards to positive mindset when fishing. Todd guides professionally on most lakes in Southern California from Perris to San Diego. Check out www.toddklinefishing.com to book a trip! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've got a great episode with guest Steve Buechner of San Diego. Steve is one of the most accomplished San Diego, or So Cal Kayak Anglers that shares some of his winning tactics and thoughts on the upcoming year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We welcome Jon Demonet and discuss the ABA Kayak Series in Southern California. Listen to Jon's fishing background and how the largest paying kayak tournament series has arrived in So Cal! We talk tournament predictions for the upcoming Feb. 6th El. Capitan event, some of our "sleeper" picks and also review some of the ABA tournament details. Check out @americanbasskayakseries on instagram, Americanbass.com, or visit the TourneyX Tournament Page for the Feb. 6th El Capitan event. There are only a couple spots left to fish this first event! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Shane and Alex recap the Wild West Bass Trail Pro/Am at Lake Shasta, answer listener questions about pedal drive kayaks, and battery recommendations for kayak sonar units. Listen in and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We were fortunate to bring on West Coast Kayak Angler, Bryce Gibbs. In this episode, Bryce talks about the upcoming KBF TEN, his thoughts on kayak angling out West, as well as some of his recent tournament success. Bryce and Alex talk briefly on polygraph testing and their experiences with it in tournament fishing as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We were fortunate to bring on Greg Blanchard, a certified Youtube maker and formidable kayak angler. Greg was able to share insight on the upcoming season, his thoughts on the West Coast fisheries, as well as review his best and worst tournaments of 2020. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out Greg Blanchards YouTube videos for excellent content on a weekly basis! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen in on how the Bass Thumbs Fishing Podcast came to be, with hosts Shane LemMon and Alex Cox. We're here to talk all things bass fishing, with a little bias to kayak fishing on the West Coast. Shane and Alex talk about how they're fishing careers began, as well as their friendship. Thanks for listening and always, keep your thumbs ripped! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app