John, Tim and Lucy talk about what might be best micro-jig ever, where bass hide in the test pond, and Al's Goldfish new Kwik Klips!Mentioned in this episode:Al's Goldfish new Kwik KlipsBalancing Acts for Panfish JigsTurner Jones Micro Ji

ICAST favorite lures including a purple rat!

Aug 29th, 2022 1h 15m

We're back and we smell like fish! Tim, John and Lucy review winners and favorites from the 2022 ICAST product competition; there's a quiz about the best summer panfish lures and more!Mentioned in this episodeBerkley Power Bait Power Stinge

Lucy’s Best-of Compilation Episode!

Jul 24th, 2022 51m 35s

Lucy ordered Crappie Hippie and Tim to fish more, so Lucy threw together this best-of episode! We throw back to how to clean lures with WD40 and also put in some show bits we did together for an old friend’s podcasting project. Lucy then share

What’s that smell?

Jun 27th, 2022 47m 37s

Lucy and the guys talk about the importance of scent on lures; catching two fish on one lure; and take a trip to fish some pressured water!Mentioned in this episode:Craziest double plays in MLB history1982 Wrigley's Doublemint Gum "Twins"

The most disgusting lure ever seen!

Jun 13th, 2022 53m 47s

The most disgusting lure ever seen; the story behind MTB's regional lures; how to turn a vintage spoon rack into a lure display; tungsten tuning tape and hematite bead slick weights; and an encore performance of Deer in a Kayak!Mentioned in th

What was the Governor of Ohio’s largest fish?

May 30th, 2022 43m 59s

Tim interviews Governor Mike DeWine about fishing, Lucy quizzes the guys about racehorse and lure names; there's a crank call to Bass Pro Shops; and tips from Rawr Fishing about teeny-tiny baits.Mentioned in this episodeBass Pro Shops Fat G

Is the Juggernaut Case a good value?

May 16th, 2022 45m 12s

Is the Mystery Tackle Box Juggernaut Bass Fishing Case a good value? Lucy and the guys do the analysis. Plus there's talk about weedless lure innovations and the history of weedless lures.Mentioned in this episodeJuggernaut Bass Fishing Cas

The death of a fishing podcast (but not this one)

May 2nd, 2022 50m 16s

John, Tim and Lucy mourn the death of the Bent Podcast; Tim shares his latest lure flipping success in which he sold a few lures for large sums of money; plus there's news about tinkering with lures and excitement at Z-Man. Finally there's a ne

What is the World’s largest collection of fishing lures?

Apr 18th, 2022 33m 51s

John, Tim, and Lucy wax eloquent about using the right rod with the right lure; a parody book about vintage fishing lures; a lure company that uses stone instead of lead; the World's largest collection of fishing lures; the Juggernaut Bass Fish

The best lure to get stuck in your nose!

Apr 4th, 2022 32m 28s

This episode includes the best of everything! The best crank baits to fish from the bank; the best lure accident; the best bridge-trout lure; and the best Crappie Hippie/Angie Scott adventure!Mentioned in this episodeDrew Cook video on BassRe

Which lures have caught the most record fish?

Mar 21st, 2022 55m 49s

Lucy shares which lure types and brands have caught the most record fish; the mysterious history of the Paw Paw Bait Company is revealed; and how having a go-to lure can make a difference--or not. Mentioned in this episodeInternational Game F

Best lures for Lake of the Woods ice fishing!

Mar 6th, 2022 38m 33s

Tim shares his ice fishing adventure at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota, where he stayed at the River Bend Resort, saw the local sights, and tested gear from Al’s Goldfish Lures and St. Croix Rods, as well as Z-Man and ProCure Bait Scents.Men

How much do you spend on fishing lures?

Feb 21st, 2022 47m 55s

Tim shares the cool lures he found at the Cincinnati Fishing Expo; pro-angler Jim Moynagh talks about his polygraph experience; there's debate about how much anglers spend on lures each year; and Lucy share her investment in the lure company, A

Valentine’s Day Lure Special!

Feb 8th, 2022 38m 24s

It's Valentine's Day, and John, Tim and Lucy the Lure-matic Computer are talking about heart-shaped lures, lure love poems, how bass see lures, Al Capone, and more!Mentioned in this episode:Bomber Lures history at MyBaitShop.comHeddon Hellbe

Al’s Goldfish, a $14,000 lure, and just what color is Gitter Done?

Jan 25th, 2022 54m 50s

It's the 70th anniversary of Al's Goldfish Lures, and John and Lucy chat with the owners of Al's, Jeff and Mandy DeBuigne. There's talk of creating a 27-foot-long lure-mobile; a lure sells at auction for $14,000; Daiwa creates new tackle storag

Water-skiing squirrel buzz baits, Wisconsin fishing lures & lure research updates

Jan 11th, 2022 56m 4s

The water-skiing squirrel shares the life of a rodent buzz bait; Lucy talks about Wisconsin lure history, including the Suick Thriller and Uncle Josh pork baits; and Tim and John chat about two research articles from In-Fisherman magazine, incl

The past, the future and a Z-Man Elaztech update

Dec 28th, 2021 55m 34s

John and Tim learn Lucy the Lure-matic Computer's origin story; the gang reviews episodes from the past year; after 12 months of fishing Z-Man Elaztech baits, John and Tim give their verdict on cost, quality and effectiveness; ChordaWorm Lures

Lure Love Christmas Party ep. 11

Dec 14th, 2021 57m 39s

Come on in and have some fun with Lucy, Crappie Hippie and Tim "Tackle Box" Bete. It is a party like no other!!!

The Lure Love Christmas Party!!!

Dec 12th, 2021 57m 39s

Join the Lure Love Podcast's Christmas Party. John "Crappie Hippie" King, Tim "Tackle Box" Bete and Lucy the Lurematic Computer bring on the biggest show yet with games, songs, poems, readings and even some Christmas miracles. Come on over an

Lure Love Christmas party!

Dec 11th, 2021 57m 39s

John, Tim and Lucy celebrate Christmas like never before, with several rounds of Lucy's Dr. Pepper Avocado Catfish Dip Nog, a lure trivia contest, the history of red and white lures, several Christmas songs, how not to decorate your tree, and a

It‘s sloppa doppa in Maine!

Dec 1st, 2021 30m 36s

Lucy the Lure-matic Computer spends 27 hours in the car with Tim; dragging the dirty bottom for lake trout; playing the squid game; truck trout and pellet flies; the Kittery Trading Post, and more!This episode is sponsored by: Glasswater Angli

Fishing with bird lures: A Turkey Day Spectacular!

Nov 17th, 2021 39m 55s

Tim, John and Lucy the Lure-matic computer talk turkey about fishing with bird lures and lures made with turkey parts, including maribou, topwater ducks, Muddler Minnows and more.This episode is sponsored by: Glasswater AnglingMentioned in t

Best fishing lures for kids, inside Crappie Hippie‘s brain and what to yell when you hook a fish

Nov 2nd, 2021 37m 26s

Lucy the Lure-matic computer takes a deep dive inside the 10-year-old mind of the Crappie Hippie to discover the best fishing lures for kids; learn how Tim caught his first fish as a kid and became a fishing guru; and be amazed at Tim's new cat

How I got tons of FREE lures (and how you can, too)!

Oct 19th, 2021 50m 21s

How to get TONS of FREE fishing lures using e-Bay and Facebook Marketplace, plus the best crayfish scampi-scented plastics!From this episode:Boyd's BytesCrawfish Scampi recipeE-BayFacebook MarketplaceFrank Zappa's Montana (Fishing Lure Ty