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Category: Time on the Water
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Paul Smith of Pizz Swimbaits on why trout patterns dominated SoCal in the 2010s, how he runs subscriber-first drops for 300+ followers, and what it means to build a full-time swimbait operation from scratch.
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Connor Doyle of Reaper Slow Pitch Jigs on why the fall is where slow pitch bites happen, his first solo PCS booth after years supporting other shops, and what it looks like to build a brand while your family runs the booth.
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Matt Newman of iRod breaks down the Coastal Series for SoCal inshore fishing, the Dragon Tail gets its first on-show reveal, and the crew pays tribute to Tom Troop — True Punks — a beloved member of the community.
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Aki Yamamoto of Bad News Bass talks building community around fishing — live events, merch drops, and what it looks like when the brand is literally you. Plus Daniel announces he’s joining the iRod team.
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Mike Stembridge of Pearl Swimbaits on the 1oz bladed jig setup that’s been working at the wall, Spotty Bowl week, and three new SoCal colorways coming to the [FISH]rx bladed jig lineup.
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Daniel breaks down bladed jig presentation for SoCal harbor bass — slow retrieve, kill-and-drop, trailer selection on the fall — plus a Spotty Bowl recap and what’s coming to PCS.
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Caesar Chavez breaks down why you should never swing hard on a hook set in saltwater, what actually lives at the wall, and how matching the hatch changed his approach to SoCal fishing.
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Trevor Otwell built a bait operation inside his tattoo shop in Connecticut — and Peak Baits is now the newest home for Bait Slingers product on the East Coast. Plus the 8″ RX Slug makes its first appearance.
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Guest: Matt Florentino (Salty Crew) Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters) Season 3 opened with Episode 113, recorded live on January 6, 2026, and focused on spinner baits in SoCal harbors, kayak strategy at the wall, and a few tackle details that most anglers overlook. Matt Florentino joined…
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Time on the Water hits episode 100 live at Tackle Meet — Daniel and Luke reflect on three years, fishing setups from the floor, and a wall fishing breakdown with VikingHeads’ Nick Trujillo in attendance.