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Guest Austin Sandman Pacific Northwest tournament angler ABA Angler of the Year Northwest Bass Angler of the Year Grant County Fish & Wildlife employee Eastern Washington farmer Topics Covered Upcoming BAM Events Preview of the BAM Super 60 at Tri-Cities Pro-Am tournament discussion Why Tri-Cities was selected as the tournament venue Family-friendly attractions around Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco Columbia River Tournament Strategy Expected summertime bass patterns Predicted winning weight Smallmouth vs. largemouth opportunities Current breaks and dam-influenced fishing Areas where local knowledge can provide an advantage Best Lures for Tri-Cities Zara Super Spook Walking topwater baits Poppers Drop shot Forward-facing sonar techniques Carolina Rig Lizards for smallmouth Pacific Northwest Fisheries Columbia River Lake Roosevelt Potholes Reservoir Moses Lake Why Washington offers some of the country's most overlooked bass fisheries Beyond Bass Fishing Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River Juvenile sturgeon recovery Fish and Wildlife conservation efforts Columbia River dams and fisheries management Life Outside Tournament Fishing Wheat farming in Eastern Washington Center-pivot irrigation systems Balancing farming with tournament competition Growing up in the Pacific Northwest Austin's Tournament Journey Starting tournament fishing at age 19 Competing without today's electronics Building a successful tournament career Importance of confidence on the water Supporting local sponsors and businesses Growing Tournament Fishing Why more anglers should fish the BAM Super 60 Opportunities for Pro and Co-Anglers Building the future of tournament fishing in the Pacific Northwest Creating a stronger regional bass fishing community Key Takeaways Tri-Cities is shaping up to be one of the most exciting stops on the BAM Super 60 schedule. Local knowledge of current, structure, and seasonal movements could make the difference between cashing a check and winning $50,000. The Pacific Northwest offers world-class bass fishing that remains underappreciated nationally. Success in tournament fishing comes from confidence, consistency, and adapting to changing conditions. Austin's passion for conservation, farming, and competitive fishing makes him a unique voice in the Northwest bass fishing community. Watch More BAM Content Follow the BAM Trail for tournament coverage, live weigh-ins, podcast episodes, and professional bass fishing action from across the West. Website: https://bamtrail.comMagazine: https://bassanglermag.com About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry's most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world's top anglers.Subscribe to Bass Angler Magazine print and or digital here
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we will discuss the one of the most fun fishing techniques, Frog Fishing. We will also discuss the backup technique flippin which can be an epic way to catch them. As always, we will have a great tackle talk section as well. So sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
In this episode, Jesse and Andrew talk all things fishing rods, sharing stories about their collections and discussing what makes a great setup for bass and other species. They cover everything from line selection and rod actions to the differences between glass and graphite rods, helping anglers better understand the gear they use every day.The conversation also dives into favorite rod and reel combos, flipping sticks, specialty swimbait rods, and simple ways to protect your equipment. Whether you're just starting to build your collection or looking to fine tune your current lineup, this episode is full of helpful tips, practical advice, and plenty of fishing talk.Gear Mentioned in This Episode• Mojo Bass (St. Croix)https://stcroixrods.com/products/mojo-bass• Shimano Stradichttps://fish.shimano.com/en-US/product/reels/spinning/frontdrag.html• Daiwa Tatula Elitehttps://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/tatula-elite-rods• Daiwa Tatula SV TW 100https://daiwa.us/collections/reels/products/tatula-sv-tw-100• St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Glasshttps://stcroixrods.com/collections/legend-glass-series• Daiwa Tatula 150https://daiwa.us/collections/reels/products/tatula-150-casting-reel• St. Croix Legend Tournament Basshttps://stcroixrods.com/collections/legend-tournament-bass• Shimano Curadohttps://fish.shimano.com/en-US/product/reels/baitcast/lowprofile.html• Daiwa Tatula Bass Rods (Pitch/Flip Models)https://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/tatula-bass-rods• The Rod Glovehttps://rodglove.com• Daiwa Kage Bass Rodshttps://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/kage-bass-rods• St. Croix Premier Serieshttps://stcroixrods.com/collections/premier-series• Tooka Real Rodshttps://shop.tookareal.com/collections/rodsClick here: Li Time Lithium BatteriesSave using the code AOA10 Li Time Lithium BatteriesSave using the code AOA10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWe appreciate your support in making this one of Canada's favourite fishing podcasts! This show is ad free for your listening pleasure, but if you feel inclined to help us cover some of the cost incurred in producing this show please click the support show link
Send us Fan MailTonight special guest Mike Iaconelli. Mike will be stopping by to talk fishing and his foundation plus talk about some good old times. We have a great Tackle Talk, Rig of The Week and some great fishing talk. So join Mike, George and Camera Man Nick for another great show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another great edition of Tackle Shop Live. We have a great show for you. We ha a great Tackle Talk, Rig of The Week and some great fishing talk. So join Mike, George and Camra Man nick for another great show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another great edition of Tackle Shop Live. We have a great show for you. We ha a great Tackle Talk, Rig of The Week and some great fishing talk. So join Mike, George and Camra Man nick for another great show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another great edition of Tackle Shop Live. We have a great show for you. We ha a great Tackle Talk, Rig of The Week and some great fishing talk. So join Mike, George and Camra Man nick for another great show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Jim Schottenham of the American Museum of Fly Fishing, along with returning guest Bernie Schultz, about vintage fishing tackle, collecting, restoration, and why fishing history still matters to modern rod builders and anglers.Jim shares how he became interested in early American reels, especially side mount reels, and how that passion led him to Lang's Tackle Auction and later to his role as curator of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. He also gives listeners a look inside the museum's collection, including historic rods, reels, flies, tackle artifacts, and its growing online database.Bill, Jim, and Bernie discuss what rod builders should know when someone brings in an old bamboo, fiberglass, or unusual vintage rod for repair or restoration. They cover why condition, originality, provenance, and proper identification matter, and Jim points listeners toward resources like the American Museum of Fly Fishing and his personal site, Side Mount Reels, for learning more about early American reel history.Bernie adds the lure collector's perspective, explaining why original paint, packaging, and rarity are so important. He also talks about collecting early Florida lures, Pflueger, Heddon, Shakespeare, and other historic tackle, while sharing more of his own vintage tackle writing and collecting interests at Bernie Schultz Fishing.The conversation also covers insurance, documentation, auction values, museum donations, early rod and lure materials, and the importance of preserving fishing history. The episode closes with a live unboxing of Bernie's 1920 Creek Chub Husky Muskie, giving listeners a real-time look at the excitement behind vintage tackle collecting. Overall, this episode is a fun and detailed look at fishing history, craftsmanship, collecting, and the innovations that helped shape modern rod building.Mastering Rod Building is brought to you by Anglers Resource — your source for genuine Fuji Tackle components.Where to buy genuine FUJI®️ rod components (Area Distributors)Japan: FIRST Corporation — https://first-fuji.co.jp/ • mail@first-fuji.co.jpAmerican Continent (North & South America): Anglers Resource — https://anglersresource.net/ • info@anglersresource.netOceania: Frogleys Offshore — https://fujitackle.com.au • enquiries@frogleysoffshore.com.auSpain/Czech/Finland/Sweden/Estonia/Latvia/Poland/Denmark/Belgium/Germany/Netherlands/Ireland/Luxembourg/France/Portugal/UK/Norway/Belarus/Ukraine/Russia:: CALICO S.A. (Kalikunnan) — https://kalikunnan.com/ • fuji@calico.esEurope: MAJORA Intelligent Fishing (FUJI Tackle Italy) — https://www.fujitackle.it • info@fujitackle.itAsia: KOWA Company, Ltd. — fujitackle@kowa.co.jp
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we will be talking about cold fronts during the spawn. This is a very volatile time and we have a few techniques that we use to still get bite. We then move on to a great tackle talk discussing some of the hot new products in the industry. We will then have our rig of the week segment which seems to give us all a refresher. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailDo you fish topwater during the spawn? If you don't you will after this episode. Also, we have a great tackle talk section which leads us to all kinds of conversation. Then we do our popular rig of the week. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailSpringtime fishing down and dirty fishing. This is where we talk all kinds of shallow fishing. We also have a great tackle talk section where we expand on new products and what we think about them. Usually, this segment leads to some great conversation. Then we have the ever-popular Rig of the week. So sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Mike McFarland of McFarland Rod Company about how he got started in fly fishing and rod building, how he eventually began designing and rolling his own blanks, and why slower, more responsive fly rods still matter in a market dominated by fast-action graphite.Mike shares how growing up in central Pennsylvania and discovering trout rising in a local stream pushed him toward fly fishing, rod building, and eventually blank design. What started with building rods from catalog blanks turned into a much deeper pursuit of taper design, fiberglass experimentation, and eventually acquiring the former Diamondback rolling equipment to launch his own blank-making operation.They break down how McFarland developed custom fiberglass and graphite tapers, what goes into designing a blank from the ground up, and how Mike now works with other small builders to create exclusive blank models in low-volume runs. Along the way, they discuss the importance of taper over hype, the realities of maintaining blank-rolling equipment, and why custom small-batch design still fills an important niche in modern rod building.On the performance side, Mike explains why he prefers softer rods for both fishing and casting, how fiberglass and graphite differ in feel and application, and why he believes glass rods are especially underrated in longer trout and saltwater setups. The conversation also touches on E-glass versus S-glass, tournament casting, saltwater fly rod design, and why the right rod should match real fishing conditions rather than just casting trends. Mastering Rod Building is brought to you by Anglers Resource — your source for genuine Fuji Tackle components.Where to buy genuine FUJI®️ rod components (Area Distributors)Japan: FIRST Corporation — https://first-fuji.co.jp/ • mail@first-fuji.co.jpAmerican Continent (North & South America): Anglers Resource — https://anglersresource.net/ • info@anglersresource.netOceania: Frogleys Offshore — https://fujitackle.com.au • enquiries@frogleysoffshore.com.auSpain/Czech/Finland/Sweden/Estonia/Latvia/Poland/Denmark/Belgium/Germany/Netherlands/Ireland/Luxembourg/France/Portugal/UK/Norway/Belarus/Ukraine/Russia:: CALICO S.A. (Kalikunnan) — https://kalikunnan.com/ • fuji@calico.esEurope: MAJORA Intelligent Fishing (FUJI Tackle Italy) — https://www.fujitackle.it • info@fujitackle.itAsia: KOWA Company, Ltd. — fujitackle@kowa.co.jp
Ty Manterola joins the BAM Podcast to talk through one of the most effective modern finesse techniques—mid strolling—and how anglers are applying it at a high level. What's covered in this episode: What mid strolling is and when to use it Proper setup: rods, line, and bait selection How to present your bait using forward-facing sonar Reading fish behavior in real time and adjusting on the fly Common mistakes anglers make when trying this technique How this style is changing tournament fishing on the BAM Trail Opportunities BAM is creating for young anglers like Ty to compete and grow Ty also explains how forward-facing sonar is more than just a tool for one technique—it's influencing how anglers approach the entire water column and make decisions throughout the day. If you're looking to improve your finesse game or understand where competitive bass fishing is headed, this is a strong listen. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry's most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world's top anglers.Subscribe to Bass Angler Magazine print and or digital here
Send us Fan MailOn todays episode we just let the show kind of go where it wants to. We talk tackle and have a great rig of the week. We Also break down some swimbait info. This show is all over the place, So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we discuss river fishing for smallmouth on the great Susquehanna River. We break it down for you to help understand the river. We also have a great Tackle Talk as well as a little tournament talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we have a great Tackle Talk which leads into a great wake bait Conversation. We also have a great rig of the week as well as a little tournament talk. This show was fun and there was some great fishing talk to be had. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send a textOn this episode we break down the recent tournaments and how we can use the info to help us with our early spring fishing. We then will have a great rig of the week and discuss how it will work for you. As always we talk tackle with a great tackle talk section which always leads us to great fishing conversation. So, sit back and enjoy the show. https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/37092/s/vmc-hybrid-swimbait-jig/category/2/VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig Headhttps://sfttackle.com/shimano-expride-b-spinning-rods.htmlExpride Spinning The 2 models we will talk about are the EXS72MSB and the EXS74MPSB https://sfttackle.com/oath-spinning-rod.htmlThe model we are referencing is the 7'2" - Mag Fast spinninghttps://sfttackle.com/rapala-crushcity-the-mayor.htmlThe size we are referencing is the 3.5”https://sfttackle.com/spro-x-surppa-lure-holder.htmlSpro x Surrpa Lure sleevesSupport the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send a textOn this episode we will have a great tackle talk which leads into a ton of great fishing talk for this time of year. Not only do you get a great break down of the baits but some cool technique talk as well. We again have a great rig of the week and draw a new Nomad Design gift card. SO, Sit back and enjoy the show. Links below for tackle on tackle talk.DD50 https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/37524/s/spro-rk-crawler-dd-50-crankbait/category/2/MD55 https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/17774/s/spro-rk-crawler-md/category/2/#50 and 55 https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/11779/s/spro-rkcrawler-55/category/2/ Rapala Crush City Salted Ned Roll https://sfttackle.com/rapala-crush-city-salted-ned-roll.htmlVMC Swingin Ned Rig Jig https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/41772/s/vmc-swingin-ned-rig-jig/category/2/Z Man Pro Shroomz https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/29118/s/z-man-pro-shroomz/category/2/Z Man Weedless Pro Shroomz https://sfttackle.com/catalog/product/view/id/29119/s/z-man-pro-shroomz-weedless-jigheads/category/2/Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send a textIn this episode we talk Lipless baits and all we do with them. Early Spring is when they work and we discuss all we know. Also we have a great tackle talk as well as a great Rig of the week which is one we kept close for years. You don't want to miss this great show. So, Sit back and enjoy.Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we sit down with Chris Christianson and Joe Cordy the dynamic duel behind C & J Custom rods. Where did this idea come from? What's their favorite rod to make? How are they made? Plus everything else you want to know about rod making. And how there fully customized rods makes their rods stand out. We also talk get there fishing back story.
Send us a textOn this episode we will look at what worked on the first tournaments this year and how we can use that information to help us get ready for the season. We also have a great rig of the week as well as a great tackle talk section. As always we talk fishing and techniques that help us catch more fish. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textWhen it's cold outside what do you do to catch them? Well, that is the topic today and we will discuss what we do and what we look for. We also have a great rig of the week and of course a lot of tackle talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode we get deep with tackle talk. Breaking down all the baits and branching into fishing discussion. We also have a great rig of the week. The tournament season started and we will break down what we learned from the first tournament of the year. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Watch every Thursday night at 7pm for your chance to win a $25.00 gift card for SFTtackle.com and Susquehanna Fishing Tackle with the Rig Of The Week sponsored by Nomad Design.Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn todays show we have special guest from Megabass Nick Cousvis . Nick is a smallmouth guide on Lake Ontario and surrounding lakes. We discuss different fishing techniques and Nick does the Rig Of The Week segment. There is a bunch of trash talking as well as a bunch of great fishing talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode George and Mike look back over the past year with some thoughts. They also get into a great tackle talk which always sparks some good fishing talk. There is another rig of the week section and of course lots of fishing talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn todays show we dive into Glide baits and discuss some of the basic baits and retrieves. GDP gives us his insight on some of the things he does and looks for when choosing and fishing this bait. We also have a great tackle talk as well as another Rig of the Week. Plus, a lot of other great fishing talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn todays show we dive into more Chatterbait talk and extend our conversation that we had multiple times before. This bait has evolved so we had to revisit it yet again, We also have a great rig of the week looking at the drop shot. Then of course we talk tackle which we love most. so sit back and enjoy the show.Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode of TSL we dive into the blade bait. When the water turns cold it is hard to beat the blade bait for both largemouth and smallmouth winter fishing. Listen as we share a few cool tips on how to be more effective with this great technique. We also do a great tackle talk section as well breaking down some new product releases. There is another great Rig of the week sponsored by Nomad Designs that might give you the edge on you next trip out. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode we get into cold front fishing and what you can do to combat it. We also have a great Tackle talk section as well. Then we do a great Rig of the week and announce a new winner for the Nomad Designs SFTtackle $25.oo gift card. So sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textSorry we had a bit of a problem with the Streaming platfor today so there is a bit of a change in the information. We did, however get in a great tackle talk as well as some great rig of the week discussion on treble hooks. So sit back and enjoy the show, Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode we have a great discussion on the A-Rig and how we use it and the different baits and rigs. We also have a great tackle talk section where we expand into some great fishing talk on all kinds of things. This was a fun show so, sit back and we hope you enjoy it. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Send us a textOn this episode we will discuss the wind and how you can use it to your advantage. Also, some of the things we do while trying to deal with it. We then move into a great tackle talk which leads us into all kinds of fishing talk. We have a great rig of the week as well as a little tournament talk. So, sit back and enjoy the show.Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com
Fishing as a Co-Angler can be one of the toughest yet most rewarding ways to break into professional bass fishing. In this episode, Roy and Paul share how they've made careers fishing from the back of the boat — offering insight from more than 75 years of combined experience.They dive into:-Their go-to baits and setups for success from the back deck-Mindset and strategy when competing alongside top-tier pros-The importance of adaptability and efficiency during tournament pressureThese two anglers have built reputations for consistency, professionalism, and a never-quit attitude — proving that you don't have to be up front to make waves in the bass world.Kick back and enjoy this episode of the BAM Podcast, packed with co-angler wisdom and behind-the-scenes stories from two of the best in the business. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry's most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world's top anglers.Subscribe to Bass Angler Magazine print and or digital here
Send us a textThis is fall and we should be throwing swimbaits. Today we discuss when and where and why we love these baits. We also review a few new baits in our tackle talk section which always morphs in some great conversation. Stick around for you chance to win the Nomad Designs $25.00 gift card during our Rig of the week. So sit back and enjoy the show. Support the showwww.facebook.com/susquehannafishingtacklewww.instagram.com/sfttackle/For all your tackle needs www.SFTTackle.com