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

🎣🔥 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧. 💥🎙️

Captain Bob is joined by Captain Jonathan Moss, host of The Captain's Log Radio, for a special crossover episode counting down their Top 10 Best Products from ICAST 2026!

🌟🎯 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:
"Our Top 10 Best Products from ICAST 2026 – Part 1 (#10–#6)"

🔍 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This week, Captain Bob and Captain Jonathan Moss kick off a special two-show countdown featuring the products that impressed them most at ICAST 2026. After spending days exploring the industry's biggest trade show, they've narrowed hundreds of new products down to their personal Top 10. In this episode of On The Hook with Captain Bob, they reveal products #10 through #6, highlighting the innovative gear, breakthrough technology, and must-see fishing products that deserve a spot on every angler's radar. Then, continue the countdown on The Captain's Log Radio for the Top 5!

🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• Our Top 10 Best Products from ICAST 2026
• Products #10 through #6 revealed
• Innovative tackle, electronics, and accessories
• The gear that stood out on the ICAST show floor
• Why these products made our list

🚀🌊 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! #ICAST2026 #FishingGear #FishingPodcast #OutdoorRadio #OnTheHook

🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainjonathanmoss

🎙️🔥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗯"! Then don't forget to continue the countdown with The Captain's Log Radio for products #5–#1! #CaptainJonMoss #TheCaptainsLog #ICAST #OutdoorRadioNetwork

Every year, the fishing industry unveils its newest gear at ICAST—and this year did NOT disappoint.

Captain Bob hit the show floor, tracked down the hottest new products, and is bringing some incredible finds back to the Grand Strand. From innovative tackle and cutting-edge electronics to must-have accessories, this episode is packed with gear every angler will want to check out.

🌟🎯 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:
"Look What We Found! The Coolest New Gear from ICAST"

🔍 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This week, Captain Bob shares his favorite discoveries from the biggest fishing tackle show in the world. After spending days walking the aisles of ICAST, meeting with manufacturers, and getting hands-on with the latest innovations, he's bringing you a firsthand look at the products that stood out from the crowd. Whether you're looking for the next game-changing lure, a smarter piece of electronics, or gear that simply makes your time on the water better, this episode is your inside pass to the future of fishing.

🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• The coolest new products unveiled at ICAST
• Innovative tackle and gear worth watching
• Electronics and accessories that impressed us most
• Hidden gems you may have missed from the show floor
• What you'll soon be seeing on boats and in tackle shops

🚀🌊 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴! #ICAST #FishingGear #FishingTackle #FishingPodcast #OutdoorRadio

🎙️🔥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗯"! #ICAST2026 #NewFishingGear #OnTheHookWithCaptainBob #OutdoorRadioNetwork

🎣☀️🔥 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚... 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗧! 🌊🎙️

When the summer heat cranks up, a lot of anglers think the fish have disappeared.

They haven't... they've just changed the rules.

This week, Captain Bob shares the proven strategies he uses to stay on fish during the toughest months of the year, helping you turn slow summer days into productive trips.

🌟🎯 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:
"Tough Summer Fishing Is Coming: How to Beat the Heat and Stay on the Bite"

🔍 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Hot water, blazing sun, heavy boat traffic, and sluggish fish can make summer one of the most challenging times of the year—but it doesn't have to be. This week, Captain Bob explains how fish behavior changes as water temperatures climb and shares practical tactics to keep catching fish all summer long. Learn when to fish, where fish move during extreme heat, how tides and current can trigger feeding windows, and the lure and bait presentations that consistently produce when the bite gets tough. Fish often become less aggressive in high water temperatures, making timing, moving water, and cooler or shaded areas increasingly important.

🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• Why the summer bite gets tougher
• The best times of day to fish during extreme heat
• Finding cooler water, current, and active fish
• Choosing the right baits and slowing your presentation
• Avoiding the biggest mistakes anglers make in the dog days of summer

🚀🌊 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱! #SummerFishing #SaltwaterFishing #FishingTips #FishingPodcast #OutdoorRadio

🎙️🔥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗯"! #InshoreFishing #OffshoreFishing #OnTheHookWithCaptainBob #OutdoorRadioNetwork

Captain Bob breaks down the seasonal transition from late spring into early summer and shares the proven tactics that consistently put more fish in the boat as water temperatures rise and fish patterns begin to change.

🌟🎯 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:
"Late Spring & Early Summer Saltwater Tips and Tactics"

🔍 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This week, Captain Bob dives into one of the most productive times of the year for saltwater anglers. Learn how changing water temperatures, bait migrations, tides, and weather patterns affect where fish are feeding and how to adjust your strategy for consistent success. Whether you're targeting inshore favorites or heading offshore, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you maximize every trip during the transition into summer.

🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• How seasonal changes affect fish behavior
• Finding bait and locating active fish
• Best late spring and early summer tactics
• Adjusting to changing tides and water temperatures
• Tips for both inshore and offshore success

🚀🌊 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝘁!

#SaltwaterFishing #FishingTips #InshoreFishing #OffshoreFishing #FishingPodcast

🎙️🔥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗯"!

#SummerFishing #FishingLife #OnTheHookWithCaptainBob #OutdoorRadioNetwork

🎣🚤🔥 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬! 🔥🎙️

Captain Bob officially kicks off Bass Boat Rescue, an ambitious restoration project to bring a legendary Stratos 294 Pro XL back to life and transform it into a modern, tournament-ready bass fishing machine.

🌟🎯 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:
"Bass Boat Rescue Begins: Bringing a Stratos 294 Pro XL Back to Life"

🔍 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This week, Captain Bob unveils the biggest project ever featured on On The Hook with Captain Bob—Bass Boat Rescue. Instead of buying a new bass boat, the mission is to restore a classic Stratos 294 Pro XL from the ground up, combining timeless design with today's cutting-edge technology. From the transom and trailer to electronics, performance upgrades, cosmetics, and tournament-ready rigging, no detail is off limits. Captain Bob also shares the inspiration behind the project and gives a heartfelt shout-out to his longtime fishing partner, MONMAN, for being there since the very beginning.

🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• The vision behind Bass Boat Rescue
• Why the Stratos 294 Pro XL deserves a second life
• Electronics and tournament fishing upgrades
• Performance improvements and full restoration plans
• Behind-the-scenes look at the journey ahead

🚀🌊 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵! #BassBoatRescue #Stratos294ProXL #BassFishing #BoatRestoration #FishingPodcast

🎙️🔥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 "𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗯"! #TournamentFishing #Raymarine #OnTheHookWithCaptainBob #OutdoorRadioNetwork