Robert Kane on why glide bait fishing only clicks after you commit a full session to it, how rat baits require the angler to create the action, and what the Ed Roth confidence principle has to do with catching fish.
Gary Reyes and Mike Stembridge on why paddle tails kill bladed jig action, how switching from lead to tungsten flipped a catch rate from 1:4 to 4:1, and the full moon feeding window that makes evening-into-dark the calico move.
Glizzies at the Ramp stripped back to basics, why the vertical bladed jig down pylons is producing as a secondary presentation, and Daniel’s plan for Costa Rica with lighter surf tackle this time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jon Kay of JK Baits on six years chartering in Rocky Point Mexico, his crankbait setup for SoCal bass, why he always throws weedless on the A-rig, and how an airbrush he took as a tool debt turned into a custom bait painting career.
Hosts: Daniel Dahlin ([FISH]rx), El Charly, Luke Dean (Bait Slingers / Artemis Charters) Episode 95, recorded live on July 29, 2025, is a no-guest wrap on the Spotty Bowl season and what Daniel learned in his first year competing. Second place on the shore pound leaderboard, a stroll head that was landing 15s when nothing…
Nick Trujillo of VikingHeads on the weed-guarded swim jig head he built for calico fishing, why no one else had made it before, and the full pivot from podcast host to bait maker.