2 Sep 2026 09:00
Forward Facing Will Not Kill Fishing, But This Can
Ty Manarola joins the Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast to break down his first career tournament win, a 62.5 pound smallmouth bass total caught over three grueling days on the Columbia River, complete with a full gear and bait breakdown and the six-foot-wave grind that came with it. The episode also features an unfiltered rant on what's really holding competitive bass fishing back: not forward-facing sonar, but the toxic comment sections and online negativity scaring off non-endemic sponsors and stalling the sport's growth. Expect practical smallmouth bass fishing tips, tournament strategy, gear talk, and a candid take on fishing industry drama and why choosing positivity matters for the sport's future. This is bass fishing storytelling and commentary in one episode: a hard-earned win and a hard truth about the state of the community.📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.com/📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners:• If you're a fishing guide, check out the Bloodknot App here: https://www.bloodknotapp.com/• Amped Outdoors Lithium Batteries (https://ampedoutdoors.com/)• RecLending (https://www.reclending.com/): Looking to buy a boat or RV? Or already do and want to pay less money? Reach out to RecLending for help!• Check out Humminbird and Minn Kota products here: https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us• RoadActive Suspension Kit (use code SERIOUS10): https://www.roadactivesuspension.com/Connect with us: 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @seriousangler🐦 Tweet us at: @SeriousAngler 📘 Like us on Facebook: Serious Angler Podcast Network📷 Check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousanglerFor inquiries, email us at: [email protected]#BassFishing #FishingPodcast #FishingTips
