Ep. 100: Time on the Water’s 100th Episode Live at Tackle Meet

Guests: Steve (Tackle Meet) & Nick Trujillo (VikingHeads)

Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters)

Episode 100, recorded live on September 14, 2025 at Tackle Meet, marked the show’s first in-person episode and a milestone moment for Time on the Water. Instead of a studio recording, the 100th episode happened on the event floor alongside [FISH]rx, VikingHeads, and Bait Slingers — a setting that reflects how the show has always operated: inside the fishing community, not outside of it.

In This Episode

• 100th episode recorded live at Tackle Meet — the show’s first event-floor episode and a milestone inside the community
• Luke’s wall fishing framework — using a paddle tail as a search bait and adjusting weight based on depth and current
• Fishing small bait situations — why flash and visibility matter more than perfectly matching forage size
• Surf fishing adjustment — how slip-style baits create a different fall compared to harbor presentations
• Spotty fishing simplicity — quarter ounce, straight braid, and keeping the setup clean
• VikingHeads, [FISH]rx, and Bait Slingers all present at the same event — the overlap of brands built within the same community

Why the Event Setting Matters

This episode works because it puts the show in its natural environment. Instead of talking about the fishing community, it happens inside it — surrounded by booths, anglers, and brands that have grown alongside the show. That context matters. It changes the energy, the conversations, and the way information gets shared.

The fishing talk reflects that same mindset. Luke’s wall setup is not complicated — it is adaptable. Start with a search bait, adjust weight to stay in the strike zone, and prioritize visibility when bait is dense. That approach lines up directly with the SoCal structure fishing guide and the spotted bay bass guide, where positioning and presentation matter more than complexity.

The consistency across all of it is simplicity. Whether it’s wall fishing, spotty setups, or surf adjustments, the focus is on making the bait do the right thing in the right place, not overbuilding the setup.

Why This Episode Matters

Episode 100 is less about a single technique and more about what the show has become. It captures the transition from a remote conversation between friends to something that exists inside the broader fishing community, with real events, real partnerships, and real influence on how people fish locally.

If you follow SoCal inshore fishing, this episode is a snapshot of that ecosystem — the anglers, the brands, and the shared approach to fishing that ties them together. For more on the techniques referenced here, the spotted bay bass guide, SoCal structure fishing guide, and soft plastic color guide are the best follow-ups.

Watch the full episode on the Time On The Water YouTube channel. New episodes every Tuesday at 6 PM.