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Scales N Tales

Scales N Tales Podcast isn’t just about swimbaits anymore—it’s about bass fishing in all its forms. From power fishing to finesse, weekend bank missions to big-stage tournaments, we dive into every corner of the sport. What hasn’t changed is our focus on telling real stories from the people who live it—builders, anglers, creators, and everyone pushing bass culture forward. Beyond the mic, Scales N Tales Media is dedicated to giving bass fishing the coverage it deserves across every medium:

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All Episodes

01:25:51

Episode 127 Andon Long

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2023/12/04

We've got another fellow from SoCal joining the show today, spilling the story of his journey into big baits, with a little help from some familiar faces. Andon will be writting an article in the first issue of next year, chatting about the Cast and Crank ToyDrive. Can't wait to soak in his experiences on the show, and who knows, he might just become a regular Zine contributor down the road! Andon's socials: IG: social_bendo Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out

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01:30:51

Episode 126 Geoffrey and Phoenix

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2023/11/30

Join the international travelers on this episode to talk about their most recent trip to Japan in October. Being Phoenix's first time over there I ask what his experiences were like in the Bass Crazy country of Japan. Then we have the seasoned traveler Geoffrey to talking about how this trip has been different than his last and what it takes to plan a trip like this. If you liked the last episode with Geoffrey I'm sure you'll find a lot of interest in this one as well. Phoenix's socials: IG:

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01:43:59

Episode 125 ClickBait Customs

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2023/11/27

Maybe one of the most well known painters in the swimbait scene. I finally get to sit down with Dan from ClickBait Customs, I know many many people have wanted to hear this episode and I think it's a very good one. Maybe not fully bait building oriented, but more so about the way ClickBait came to be as well as what's it's like moving around every few months. Dan was a really fun guy to talk with during and after the show, a truly talented guy with not only painting but the craftsmanship side of

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02:00:48

Episode 124 Steven Loewen

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2023/11/20

Steven jumps on after talking on the Halloween show. We talk all thinks Cali fishing, from his introduction to swimbaits and so on. Lots of information in this one, nothing better to listen in the car! Steve's socials: IG: 2facedbaits Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your

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01:33:22

Episode 123 Justin Gibson

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2023/11/16

Chatting with a guy from the great Peach State and of course talking about swimbaits. Justin comes on the show to talk about his journey of swimbait fishing. We talk about his favorite techniques and we even discuss a few personal thoughts on some in-depth questions about bass. It's a good episode with a super great guy. Justin's socials: IG: tarheelswimbait Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod

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01:53:05

Episode 122 CircaKraft

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2023/11/13

Max is a good friend and follow podcaster, although this episode isn't much about fishing we talk about what it's like running a "business" in a niche group of guys. The benefits and some cons, along with what simple words from followers can do for someone who is trying their hardest to make media for you to enjoy. Max's socials: IG: circakraft All the good links:

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01:32:15

Episode 121 Jon Hastings

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2023/11/06

Another feller from Mass here to talk about how good their fishing is while I cry behind the microphone for over an hour. In all seriousness I absolutely love talking with New England guys and after every conversation is makes me want to visit more and more, this talk with Jon is no different. We seem to have shard a lot of similar stories and experiences which was super funny to me. Please make sure to follow Jon if you don't already, dude is a low-key hammer. Jon's socials: IG:

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01:20:22

Episode 120 Brayden Carswell

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2023/11/02

Yet another young Texas river rat coming on the show to explain what he does to have the success he has. Brayden tells his story of growing up and fishing even with the moving he did when he was younger. We get to talk about his style of fishing on the river and from an inflatableyak. He has some cool C2C on his Instagram that I encourage you fellas to check out! Brayden's socials: IG: Bradencarswell22 Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod

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02:20:02

Episode 119 Halloween Special

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2023/10/30

Happy (almost) Halloween fellas! Something a little different with episode content. I had a bunch of peeps come on and talk about the unexplainable story’s and experiences. Shop ghosts, UFOs, things that go bump in the night, we’ve got it all! I really enjoyed this and think it will become an annual thing. Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro

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01:55:15

Episode 118 Colin Tillman

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2023/10/23

Long long time friend of the show joins us for this episode and we talk about a lot. Mostly about what the swimbait world was like when we got into swimbaits and just how much has changed since then. We get to hear stories from Colin about fishing around the Great Smokey Mountains and we compare his river systems to mine here in southern middle Michigan. A fun episode of 2 friends just talking and reminiscing about the days past. Colin's socials: IG: Colin_tillman1 Check out Leviathan Rods,

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01:54:54

Episode 117 Brian Mehaffey

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2023/10/19

What does a man from Texas and a guy from Michigan both have in common? We both hate the heat surprisingly. Brian comes on the show and we discuss a lot of things relating to the community and some of the problems we see within. Of course we talk Texas fishing as well as Brian's DD PB. Brians socials: IG: _nine_pound_hammer Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop

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01:19:07

Episode 116 Sensei Swimbaits

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2023/10/16

Hailing all the way from the PNW and bringing his Gill wake and cranks along with Perch glide, Austin joins me for this episode. We talk his introduction to swimbaits and now recently bait making. Growing up in Cali Austin had seen big soft swimbaits which later went full circle for him after getting out of the Marine Corps in 2015. Austin's socials: Bait page IG: Sensei_swimbaits Personal IG: Sensei_smallie Site to order a bait: https://senseiswimbaits.com/ Check out Leviathan Rods, and use

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01:30:25

Episode 115 Marshall Arnwine

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2023/10/09

Paddle Board Crusaders 2 overview as well as some world record potential talk that we dive pretty deep into. What's your opinion, will we see a new world record within the next few years? Marhsall's socials: IG: thehomelessfishermen YT: The Homeless Fishermen Paddle Board Crusaders 2 link: https://youtu.be/1DkNwApZOvw?si=Uh70RHN9o-vdw2Ob Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new

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01:28:58

Episode 114 Patrick Jamieson

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2023/10/05

Another week goes by, and yet another Mass/New England guy blesses the show. It seems like no matter how many guys I talk to from this region, I come back to it to hear more. This episode with Patrick is no different! He's an awesome guy with a story kind of like my own when it comes to getting into big baits. Patrick's socials: IG: patjamieson Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new

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01:36:48

Episode 113 Carl Kozub (keepin it reel fishing)

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2023/10/02

Carl is a guy I use to watch a lot in my mid teens and when I was trying to learn everything I could about swimbait fishing. I was super excited he agreed to talk with me because I had a whole list of questions I wanted to ask. I think we could have talked for 3 hours if we had the time. We cover his introduction to swimbaits and videoing for Youtube. We even touch on a little philosophical and forward facing sonar. All in all a jammed packed episode with a guy who knows so much about our

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01:17:30

Episode 112 Jake Mathia

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2023/09/25

We've talked with kayak guys, and paddle board guys. But Jake is definitely our first Float tube guy, and man did I have alto of questions for him. I would be lying if I didn't really look into tubes before I bought my paddle board basely off Jake's page. Jake's socials: IG: lord__bird Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle

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01:27:42

Episode 111 Monte Burke, Sowbelly Author

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2023/09/21

I was lucky enough to reach out to Monte a few weeks ago and ask if he would have any interest in coming on the show to talk about Sowbelly. Surprisingly he answered very fast and agreed to it. I asked him about the people he interviewed and his prospective of said folks. And of course we talked about Mike Long at the end of the show. Monte's site: https://monteburke.com/ Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases

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01:50:06

Episode 110 Josh Laprest

Scales N Tales ·

2023/09/18

You know everyone swimbait fishes for bass, but how about snook? Josh joins us today to talk all things swimbait snook in FL. It's a fun time and makes me want to find more guys doing this down there to interview. Josh's socials: IG: fishnfowl_fl YT: fishnfowlfl Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15%

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01:32:21

Episode 109 Levi Jones

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2023/09/11

Join Levi from Leviathan and I as we talk about what it was like growing up in trout country then making the transition to Austin Texas bass fishing and eventually helping roll custom rods. Levi's socials: IG: swimbait928 Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any

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01:45:11

Episode 108 Mike Ganley

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2023/09/07

Mike and I got to talking on Swimbait Underground and after getting some fish photos from him I knew I wanted him to join me for an episode! We talk about New England fishing and the unfortunate story of him getting into big baits and losing his first few baits too. With some jig talk at the beginning that most guys will find my lack of experience with amusing. Mike's socials: IG: bass_the_east YT: Bass The East Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your

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