Rod And Reel Radio

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jim Trelikes keys from Webspinner Rodworks. Darin Dohi from 310 Rod works Bill Batson from Batson Enterprises.

Dean Rojas relived the story of his BASS record breaking catch 21 years ago. Marc Mills senior marketing manager for Daiwa fishing brought us up to speed and some of the new saltwater reels being offered by his company.

Rob Tressler talked about late season tuna fishing and other related subjects. Billy Egan updated us on the upcoming WON Arizona Open. Jay Rowan, Program Manager for CDFW hatcheries, informed us of the current status of hatchery stick populations.

Billy Chapman Jr. owner operator of Angler's Inn International Matty Wong newest Bassmaster Elite Pro coming out of Southern California.

Cabo Greg Arizpe from Lands End Chartres talked about fishing and charter boat opportunities in Cabo San Lucas. Pro Bass Angler Jordan Lee talked a little bit about his career. Captain Chuck Taft from Sea Adventure Sportfishing reported on current fishing conditions off our Southern California coast line. Stan Vanderberg talked about reviewing the value of your accessories for insurance purposes on your bass boats

Braedon Stevenson talked about catching a 15 pound plus BASS at Santee Lakes in San Diego. Chad from Hookup Baits talked about using his bait for catching trout. Jazz Morehead talked about using the California Flier Co and his assortment of Kates to go along with it. Butch Brown talked about fishing swim baits in the winter and early spring.

WON BASS Director Billy Egan reporting on the Aaron Martin celebration of life. Shane Powell the last angler to qualify for the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Wayne Kotow executive Director for the California CCA talked about issues we will be addressing in 2022.

Technical issues forced us to play a previously aired show instead of being live. So, we played our Women of Fishing episode from May.

Wendy started off the show talking about dialing in for night vision scope for her next month in Texas. Zach Henderson from GSM Outdoors talked a little bit about his company and their acquisition of the Gary Yamamoto Custom Bait Company. Bobby Dennis talked about the history and development of a lot of the hardbaits we throw today from about 1976 to 1990.