What if you could keep your bait secure, maintain its shape, and give it the rolling action of an injured baitfish? Captain Bob sits down with Justin Cope and Mark Heer, founders of Kurl Fishing Tackle, to hear the story behind Kurlfish and the problem they set out to solve.

The idea began after a frustrating day on the water in 2022. Justin and Mark were tired of traditional trolling setups leaving them with blown-out bait, open mouths, short strikes, and no way of knowing whether the bait behind the boat was still fishing properly. The two lifelong friends decided there had to be a better way — and years of testing, redesigning, and persistence led to the patent-pending Kurlfish.

In this episode:

• How a frustrating day of fishing sparked the idea for Kurlfish
• The problems Justin and Mark saw with traditional bait trolling rigs
• Why injured-baitfish action became central to the design
• How the opening head and adjustable body strap help secure bait
• Fishing Kurlfish with or without bait installed
• The years of testing and redesign behind the finished product
• Teaming up with G-Ratt Baits to bring Kurlfish to anglers
• Where Justin and Mark hope to take Kurl Fishing Tackle next

Kurlfish is available in 5-inch and 6-inch models and is designed to produce a distinctive rolling action that mimics an injured baitfish. Bait can be secured inside the lure while providing the scent, profile, and presentation anglers want when trolling.

And Captain Bob is already looking at the possibilities for using Kurlfish with finger mullet and pilchards in our waters.

🔥 DON'T MISS: Hear how two lifelong fishing buddies took a problem they experienced on the water, spent years developing a solution, and ultimately teamed up with G-Ratt Baits to bring Kurlfish to anglers.

🎯 YOUR TURN: What bait would YOU put inside a Kurlfish and troll first? Tell us in the Spotify comments.

🔗 CONNECT WITH KURLFISH

Kurl Fishing Tackle
https://kurlfishing.com/
Instagram: @kurlfish

Kurlfish at G-Ratt Baits
https://grattbaits.com/products/kurl-fish
Instagram: @grattbaits

🎙️ On The Hook with Captain Bob
New episodes every Monday.

What separates an average hunting dog from the kind of bird dog you can't wait to hunt behind? Captain Bob sits down with professional gun-dog trainer Tyce Erickson, founder of Utah Bird Dog Training, to talk about developing better pointers, retrievers, and hunting companions.

With roughly two decades of professional gun-dog training experience, Tyce has worked with dogs at the highest levels while helping hunters build dependable partners for the field. We dig into the fundamentals of bird dog training, developing natural ability, building obedience, and the mistakes that can keep a talented dog from reaching its potential.

In this episode:

• Bird dog training fundamentals every hunter should know
• Training pointers vs. retrievers
• Building obedience that carries from home to the field
• Developing drive while maintaining control
• Common mistakes hunters make when training their own dogs
• What professional trainers look for in a young hunting dog
• Turning natural ability into a dependable hunting partner
• Choosing the right dog for your hunting style and family

Tyce and his wife, Rachel Erickson, also operate Field Bred Golden Retrievers, breeding health-tested working Golden Retrievers with an emphasis on natural retrieving ability, birdiness, trainability, temperament, and dogs capable of transitioning from the field to family life.

🔥 DON'T MISS: Tyce breaks down what separates a dog with natural talent from a truly exceptional hunting companion — and what owners can do to bring out the best in their own dogs.

🎯 YOUR TURN: What's the ONE thing you wish your hunting dog did better? Tell us in the Spotify comments.

🔗 CONNECT WITH TYCE

Utah Bird Dog Training
https://www.utahbirddogtraining.com/
Instagram: @utahbirddogtraining

Field Bred Golden Retrievers
https://www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com/
Instagram: @fieldbredgoldenretrievers

The Bird Dog Podcast
Instagram: @thebirddogpodcast

🎙️ On The Hook with Captain Bob
New episodes every Monday!

We handed 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢 𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡 a vise, a hook and a pile of materials—and asked him to 𝗧𝗜𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 during the show!

This is not just another fly-tying demonstration.

Meko comes from one of the most respected bonefishing families in the Bahamas, carrying generations of knowledge passed down through the legendary Glinton–Pinder guiding lineage.

Now, he is taking us inside the mind of a world-class Bahamian guide while building the fly right in front of us.

🎙️ 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘:

🪶 Meko ties a bonefish fly live
🎣 He explains why every material and proportion matters
🌊 We uncover how elite Bahamian guides read the flats
👀 Meko reveals what makes a bonefish follow, refuse—or absolutely crush—a fly
🏝️ We dive into his family’s incredible bonefishing legacy

You have seen people talk about fly fishing.

𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡’𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨.

🎧 Watch - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬!

👇 𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗦?

Where would you throw it first—white sand, grass, mud or mangroves?

#MekoGlinton #Bonefishing #FlyFishing #FlyTying #BahamasFishing #SaltwaterFlyFishing #OnTheHookWithCaptainBob #OutdoorRadioNetwork