The Hook Set - Let's Talk Bass Fishing
Welcome to The Hook Set, the podcast where we take an in-depth look at the world of bass tournament fishing. Each week, we bring you conversations with top professional anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series, Major League Fishing, and local anglers. We'll be discussing their strategies, techniques, and experiences on the water, as well as the latest trends and innovations in the sport of bass fishing. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, join us for The Hook Set and learn what it takes to catch the big one.
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode 36 - Local Canadian angler Nick Cousvis on Megabass and chasing trophy smallmouth
A five pound smallmouth is a big fish for most of us but not for Nick Cousvis. This trophy hunter shares a couple tips with us on this episode.
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Episode 36
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1:10:33
Episode 35 - Local Ontario hammer Tom Roberts chimes in about bass fishing in Ontario
Tom Roberts joins us on this weeks episode to discuss bass fishing here in Ontario!
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Episode 35
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54:20
Episode 34 - Bass EQ angler Chad Smith joins us to talk about his journey and where he's heading
This guy knows how to catch'em. Chad Smith comes on to shoot the sh!t about competitive bass fishing.
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Episode 34
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49:51
Episode 33 - The lake Simcoe Open dirty thirty for 2nd place Joey Teofilo (Joeyy Tee)
Local Ontario hammer Joeyy Tee joins us to talk smallmouth fishing in Ontario. Spoiler alert... with 30 pounds on Simcoe he knew he didn't have the win... What a lake!!!
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Episode 33
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1:00:50
Episode 32 - The one, the only, Mark Menendez!
Fishing professionally isn't all glitz and glam. Mark Menendez shares some of the down side that we don't normally get to see or hear about.
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Episode 32
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1:05:02
Episode 31 - Rookie of the year is in sight with Bryant Smith
Learn how to travel and pay attention to boat control, great advice from Bassmaster Elite Series angler Bryant Smith.
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Episode 31
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1:01:13
Episode 30 - Chad Pipkens on the Bassmaster Classic and his professional fishing career
Chad Pipkens joins us to talk about his career, the BassMaster Classic, and how the flogger originally got its name.
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Episode 30
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52:04
Episode 29 - Dave Mercer on Canadian anglers and the Bassmaster Elite Series
Dave joins us to discuss our Canadian brothers fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series and the classic trophy coming north of the border for the first time in history.
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Episode 29
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51:25
Episode 28 - The man behind the footage Clint Bartlett joins us to talk filming and fishing
Not only can Clint Bartlett film big bass but he can catch them to! Clint shares how he fell into content creation and where his competitive angling is headed.
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Episode 28
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53:57
Episode 27 - Local Ontario hammer from the GM Pro Bass days Ken Puddicombe is back and ready to make some noise!
He's finally here to talk about competitive bass fishing in Ontario. Ken Puddicombe shares some great advice on how to catch them and where to find them.
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Episode 27
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1:05:35
Episode 26 - Andrew Behnke joins us to talk about how his bass fishing career kicked off and offers some stellar advice for younger anglers
Major League Fishing angler Andrew Behnke joins us for same laughs and some great insight into professional fishing
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Episode 26
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57:46
Episode 25 - Jamie Bruce joins us to talk about fishing the Bassmaster Opens
Local Canadian angler Jamie Bruce, host of "Get the Net" podcast is taking a swing at the B.A.S.S. opens this year. We had a great conversation with Jamie about what has happened for him so far and what he's working towards this upcoming season...
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Episode 25
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1:00:41
Episode 24 - Canadian hammer Joe Ford on representing Canadian fishing in the USA and around the world
One of the great Canadian sticks Joe Ford joins us to talk about Team Canada and our Canadian boys at the Bassmaster Classic
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Episode 24
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1:03:31
Episode 23 - Kyle Patrick on sponsorships and social media in the fishing industry
Kyle Patrick is no stranger to social media and fishing the Bass Opens. He gives us some great advice when it comes to social medial, sponsorships, and fishing professionally.
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Episode 23
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58:20
Episode 22 - Alton Jones Jr breaks down Bass Pro Shops Redcrest
Alton breaks down his 2nd place finish on Redcrest as well as changes in the industry.
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Episode 22
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1:03:32
Episode 21 - Jacob Wall on his mindset going into practice and fishing MLF Pro Bass
We talk practice and tournament day with Major League Fishing pro angler Jacob Wall. Jacob has some great advice for the younger anglers out there.
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Episode 21
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58:44
Episode 20 - Camden Conner On Mercer's Facts of Fishing and bass fishing in Ontario
Camden and Andrew discuss bass fishing here in Ontario
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Episode 20
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1:01:28
Episode 19 - Derek Meloche of Barrie Bassmasters talks about the new and improved Lake Simcoe Open
President of the Barrie Bassmasters talks with us about the Lake Simcoe Open revival and how he's brought it back to life!
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Episode 19
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1:01:20
Episode 18 - John Crews on fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series and Missile Baits
Veteran of the Bassmaster Elite Series John Crews give his perspective on fishing the Elite Series and how it all started for him.
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Episode 18
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1:06:13
Episode 17 - Jeff Gustafson Talking bass fishing with Gussy
Gussy talks with us about his journey from filming his own tv show in his younger years to fishing the BASS elite series and earning his place as one of the worlds best bass angler. He really is the nicest guy in bass fishing!
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Episode 17
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1:06:25
Episode 16 - Logan Latuso on fishing his first Bassmaster Elite events
If you didn't know who he was you sure do now. Logan Latuso comes out swinging on Lake Okeechobee in his first BASS Elite series event.
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Episode 16
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1:01:36
Episode 15 - Seth Feider talks about fishing the Bassmaster Elite series
In this weeks episode with BASS elite series angler Seth Feider we discuss his career as well as why he dislikes kangaroos.
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Episode 15
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54:43
Episode 14 - Cory Johnston on fishing Canadian waters and the Bassmaster Elite series
Canadian BASS elite series angler Cory Johnston give some great advice... Stop making excuses.
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Episode 14
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51:46
Episode 13 - Joe Labarbera talks with us about his fishing career and where he's headed
MLF and B.A.S.S Opens angler Joe Labarbera shares with us how he got his start, some projects he's working on and what he's working towards for 2023. A key piece of advice for fishing the opens this year... Don't Suck!
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Episode 13
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53:24