Big Issues in Bass Fishing (The Bilge Podcast)

[@arthurpearson6973]

Wow, Chris and Trait, having Zona, KVD, G Man, on recent podcasts. You can see the momentum building and excitement to hear about the life of anglers.

[@nathanplumb1576]

For real , absolutely insane I love this podcast !!

[@Flippersflops]

They’re crushing the competition with good chats and really thoughtful, sharp discussions.

[@wolastoqcustomtackle5217]

The G Man is as real as it gets

[@jaredspear8140]

Chris & Trait absolutely loved this pod! I save them all to watch, but Mr Swindle is one of my favorite. Seen very little of his socials but DAMN! Much respect to this guy. Absolutely awesome gentleman

[@chuckkaleel9105]

The Bilge is the best pod cast in fish hands down. Thank you for all the amazing content ❤

[@taylorshiver3284]

Just stumbled across this podcast. Had NO idea who Mr. Swindle was, but I am an instant fan of his!

[@JRTFishing]

Oh buddy your in for a treat

[@BenC-77]

This is truly an ELITE level podcast - Real feelings, real ideas, and real people. I admire the Zaldaingerous one immensely because even when things aren't going well, he represents his sponsors well and always gives the appearance of positivity, plus the "if I go down, I'm going down with the Swim bait locked on" mentality will eventually pay off in a Big Trophy!! Thanks to "The Bilge" for keeping us bass needs entertained and informed!

[@BillQuick-qo6lp]

Gerald is the real deal man. Love listening to him and his life’s experiences. Bad ass!

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Poor Redneck form Alabama when u grew up like he did u appreciate things alot better and he had to work or his daddy would've kicked his ass😂

[@BigTee-lp7qu]

Yes, Gerald is a great fisherman but he has never been a closer. Yes 2 AOYs is great thing but he never won getting there. Never a Classic! Gerald thinks more of himself than the media ever thought of him. He always holds himself in the highest esteem and never dogs anyone by name but dogs them by association. G Man deserves respect but no more than all those publicly belittles in his little tirades. He couldn't make it in the BFL so they can't be all that. No Gerald, you ain't all that, nuff said.

[@leonjefferson3331]

Absolutely! Lots of laughs but seriousness at the same time. Can’t wait!!

[@13thworker45]

By far the best show I’ve watched on utube. Gerald was a great guest. I love how he comes across to me. I know it’s either brown or black as he says. Please keep your show going. It is my favorite. Thank You

[@TheAverageAngler]

Gerald is a man of life experience. It’s real and I’m taking notes. Good stuff.

[@ShaneJMcNair]

Chris & Trait, I don't know where this podcast is going, but it's definitely heading in the right direction. Love the Gman... Another Great Show 🍺🎣

[@tylermims]

G-Man’s take on the rules is spot on! Any result of any sporting event should be determined by the skill of the participants. Pure fishing skill, interpreting electronics, boat control, knowledge of you boat (i.e.: fuel consumption running to remote areas), reading current conditions and adapting to them.

[@LonestarPanFishing]

That's the best fishing podcast I've ever heard. G is awesome.

[@BigTee-lp7qu]

Chris, like your fishing style and the podcast you and Trait put together!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Omg we need more G men!!! Being a southern man myself, hearing him talk about complete focus on goals and working for them with all you can muster, really hooks with me. And I think he hooks with most people who listen to him. His life and journey to fishing for a living is so relevant to achieving ANY success in ANY profession. A damn fine man that has done so much for our sport. One of the biggest inspirations I can think of is the one and only…G Man. God Bless you brother. Congratulations on 24!

[@Brettsoutdooradventures1]

Touched on a lot of good points! I have much respect for Gman. He tells it like it is and doesn’t shy away from who he is. Keep up the good work! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@jasonbass2904]

This is THE episode I have been waiting for. Thanks to ALL!

[@briansenter4023]

Bar far, one of the best pod casts out together! Great hosts & guest! 👏🏽💯🤙🏽 Tight lines 🎣

[@GhostTownBluesBand1]

all ready follow Gerald, and I'll be more in-tune from the honesty. thanks fellas. keep the honesty rolling...

[@richardmassie9739]

Truly enjoyed the entire episode Thank you!

[@davidlanphere5817]

I've been waiting for this conversation. Of you are two of my favorite anglers on tour.

[@andrewdavis619]

This is a must watch podcast. GMan is the best!

[@sdurst411]

Gerald is unreal! Guy is the real deal - lots of life wisdom in this episode! 🙏

[@BillJacksonDesign]

The last 3 episodes have really elevated in production value. The lighting, camera angles and framing changes that were adjusted in the last 3 episodes have made a huge difference. Great work guys. I have watched 3 episodes tonight, and they were epic!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Charles has been editing it live using a switcher which is allowing everything to edit in real time instead of Trait going back and doing it one camera at a time in post. Been huge for us. We added another light for the Hackney podcast that goes up tonight to hopefully help with the hat shadows without ruining the overall lighting.

[@SemajNes]

Swindle is a real dude. Met em years ago at an outdoor convention at Rockland community college in NY. We got to talking about jig skipping and he ended up spending a lot of his seminar time on that subject. What you see is what you get. A cool brother

[@bamadondon0495]

How in the shit are y'all not at at least at 100k yet . 🤷‍♂️.. one the best pods out there . And I LOVE how Trait throws the heaters no matter what!!😅.. come on.. they deserve 100k plus for sure right now!! ✌️

[@mikeswearngin9681]

Hell yeah.. just when I thought they couldn’t get better. You knock it outta the park…

[@jeepernj99]

This was great! Thanks Chris and Trait!

[@bass_stache]

Wow! I mean what a podcast. So many great points but if I had only one worr to describe this episode… authenticity. Hands down great show. Mad respect to you both for putting together a great podcast. Tight lines!

[@garykoller441]

Watched the Zone podcast and the Game podcast. These people sold me. You go with the Bilge Chris and Trey!!!!

[@saltysailor141]

UPS driver Billy, the bass slayer.... approved. Nice job as always Zaldain

[@jtrealfunny]

I'm 30 minutes in and this is a cool conversation, great guest and the insider perspective is solid. The guest will help you understand how things are way different for people depending on their particular situation and time. Excellent. 38:00 Discussing governance. I haven't heard you mention transparency. I think the fans deserve to know how stuff is controlled and dealt with and that the organizations want to do their stuff more privately. To me it's a sign of real sport that all that stuff is a 'story' like deflategate with Tom Brady. Transparency. Take it from the man. It's cool to hear a top competitor saying how he wants good rules and good governance. Strange you don't hear more people just saying that; it is a great indictment of the current situation and doesn't break any of the pros contract rules. 44:50 Gerald Swindle gets real on who succeeds in pro bass fishing, "It is a hustlers game."

[@JRTFishing]

My absolute favorite Angler of all time , GMan is a hammer 🔨 and way more than a angler love this episode keep it going much love chris and Trait

[@SEGKBF]

Great podcast with GMAN! always a pleasure to listen to him speak.

[@tylerkalishek1184]

Love this podcast more every time I listen. Need more of it

[@tomspence7777]

Good stuff! You and G Man are two of my favorites. Cause you keep it all very real about the grind of your profession. Thanks for great content!

[@mikeodonnell7350]

Great show!! Swindle is the best gotta respect the man says it like it is

[@nickc8629]

Great show! Gotta love Gman! Chris and Trait the show is awesome! All the best with it!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

This is such a good podcast!! g-man is awesome!

[@johnnypoole7208]

Y’all have a great podcast. I have really enjoyed every one. Keep it up!!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Again, my hats off to you, Zaldain. You and Trait have such an incredible podacast! This would go over well on live television like ESPN2, FoxSports, and others that carry fishing programs. I mean seriously, they have discussion shows on Horse racing. I live and was born in Ky, and I know FAR many more anglers than Thoroughbred owners!

[@mattnorton702]

One of the best interviews yet

[@brianrothrock8230]

1ST off great show. I believe Gman's message regarding the "careful throwing ROCKS in a glass house" was so spot on. The industry is relatively small. Always remember the anglers that paved the road before you. Who knows maybe in the future there is one large dominate league ???? (Note: Chris Zaldain is one of the most approachable & kind anglers you will ever meet in person) . Keep grinding Trait & Chris - your killing it

[@LigmaKrack]

G is the real deal. IMO probably the best ambassador of our sport right now.

[@IRON49ER1]

well done everyone !!!

[@scottholland5046]

Love all of the videos! Enjoyed the realism of the pro life and the challenges and successes. New Nitro owner and fan of all you do. Thank you for Sharing!

[@kennethpowchak1775]

I could listen to G all day! I share your words with my boys all the time. Great podcast!

[@stevenjohnson9855]

Awesome awesome show, I just want to say Thank You

[@brettcreech3490]

That was an awesome interview. Thanks

[@nawinchester]

G and Z are the best. Love their attitudes and outlooks.

[@mikefurness1598]

You and Trait are a welcome and fresh video. Great guests help but anything goes on the pod cast is the juice. Making it real is the key. Love the show!😂

[@keithgott8755]

Chris, keep it up, love what you put out..!!

[@jeremydodson303]

that was a great one, G is a legend!

[@ReelNorthernBass]

Another fantastic show with a phenomenal guest. Genuine conversations with genuine people, I enjoyed the hell out of this

[@JohnGWilson]

Great information!! What's the name of the spinning rod and reel that he's talking about? I just dropped mine in Lake Julliette, in Georgia...

[@tonytant5215]

I could Watch these types of podcasts all day. Great content 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jimmyjackson2361]

To be successful in any field you must put in the work. Period!

[@patrickconnell6654]

Excellent job with this podcast, Gerald is such a down-home fun person to listen to Business, Family, Tournaments Y'all covered it all an explained a lot of what we don't see. Watched the complete podcast don't do that too often this was fun to listen to.

[@brockseals8884]

You got to work when no ones lookin. I get something beautiful from Gerald every time I listen to him talk. The last one was "Stompin on Chickens" Keep em commin

[@bryand956]

Love the bilge content. Always some of the best complete fishing insight

[@harolddamron7279]

I love these two guys there are my absolute favorite pro anglers they are as genuine as it gets and g man cracks me up I could sit and listen to him all day he has help me tremendously with PMA 🤙 keep up the good work y’all are great

[@quintinkale1242]

Such a great podcast

[@Cbartlettbo]

Gerald is the GOAT. Podcast guests lately have been on the up! Easily the best podcast in bass fishing💪🏻

[@echails7900]

Love how real Gman is👍👍

[@swpinkard5600]

Dudes are awesome. My son started college this week. Busting his ass on Pickwick right now. Same as Ryan’s kid. Slicks kid. Love watching them both.

[@JohnFriar-qk8ky]

I appreciate you guys for being honest and truthful I love ya, G Man you’re true I’ve always told my Son, if anything is worth doing right, it’s worth doing right the first time, and if you do it right you will never have to do it agin. Love ya guys Keep on keeping on

[@rickrobinson7032]

Get show, guys. It's one of my favorite podcasts!

[@matthewevans1620]

Y’all are on a great roll. I am glad y’all talked a little bit about the ding boys but didn’t dog them and kept it respectful. To many people in the outdoors talk trash about other outdoorsmen when we should all be coming together to help our resources, hunting or fishing. Keep up the great work.

[@charlesthomas5926]

Who are these ding boys the only ones I can think of that say the word ding is ???? I'm sure you know who ??

[@MCTECengineeringrobotics]

How is calling the ding queens respectful?

[@matthewevans1620]

She made one little jab. They didn’t spend the whole pod cast on the issue like those other boys did. Besides that jab they didn’t get angry like those other boys did. Don’t get me wrong I watch them as well but we got to stop pointing fingers and getting mad. People are trying to take our resources away.

[@paulcamp-zf6wi]

Absolutely awesome!

[@michaeljimenez7354]

You guys are amazing!!! Enjoy your podcast so much!!

[@brettlanglois8769]

Awe inspiring! Thank you…

[@jamesmims5850]

Wow what a podcast. That was awesome. G always a good time knows his stuff

[@robertmidkiff1287]

"Love harder than you hate" I loved that comment from G.

[@colt110987]

How about the Lineup over the past three guests!! I mean good lord lol A few buddies and I were talking bass this morning and we all have a gut feeling that this upcoming year is gonna be stronger than 2019! Big Energy your way!!

[@EricBodurek]

It's always a good podcast. You two are one of my favorites. I am a buzzbait guy, and I didn't know G had one out.

[@chadheck8841]

Their take on the parents giving their kids as much opportunity as possible is right on. I think talent is always going to rise to the top no matter what.

[@chadheck8841]

@@mitchbennett6019 absolutely agree with you, but people seem to look down on the kid that has a parent that is able to provide the best for them, and I don't think that's fair. I don't know of any parent that if they could provide the best for their kids that wouldn't do it. I know that I have been able to provide more for my kids than what my parents were able to provide for me, and my kids should never feel ashamed for getting to maybe start on 2nd base instead of home. I, just like every other parent, worked my hind end off to provide those opportunities. Plus, if they don't have talent or the work ethic they'll never make it anyways.

[@garysims4491]

the real problem is bass fishing is becoming a rich persons sport in order to compete but just going out even it cost alot its becoming really sad

[@chadheck8841]

@@garysims4491 but the price of everything has sky rocketed. Travel baseball, softball, soccer, basketball etc. are outrageously expensive. It just is what it is. And bass fishing is not a rich man's sport. High level of tournament fishing is and everyone makes that choice. It's not really expensive if you just get you an older boat, older electronics, and just fish. That's what matters! Not livescope, 250 horsepower engines, or a new boat every year.

[@kyleheinz6785]

Awesome vlog!! Watched the whole thing

[@DIRTEEBASSIN]

This podcast was absolute truth and amazing!!

[@stevenj9251]

Love watchin these! Yall keep it real, G man, On'Em, BP....KVD.....this is legit as it can get!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@brandonwillcutt1099]

Keep up the awesome guests. Best fishing podcast out there!

[@johnharvey4757]

Wow. Love G man this is so truthful

[@yallsweettea]

The one we've all been waiting for!

[@jamesengland1980]

Great pod! Really enjoy all of these. Is there any way you could clip the life advice at the end from G? I think alot of people could use that advice and I would like to share it.

[@Bassafornia]

Awesome! Awesome! And more Awesome! Love the g man!

[@howarddees6963]

The last 3 pods have been straight💥! LOve the G-Man.. Watson would be a hoot to hear on an episode.. no filter! Keep up the great work!

[@brandonleach3578]

I love the G-Man!!! Such a great a dude!

[@jeremiahmcclure6782]

I watched the video with connell, wheeler, MDJ, and Avena. IDK if y'all just seen a short from the video or if your interpretation was wrong, but in there defense they said multiple times they're not bashing the anglers and wheeler admitted twice that he learned his lesson early in his career on Kentucky lake about having respect for anglers on the water during a tournament.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Points made in their video: 1) anglers can tell their sponsors no 2) anglers were fishing during our event Both points addressed by G in the podcast

[@mathewsarrowslinger2787]

Wheeler brought up Kentucky Lake - he self admitted that he made the mistake and that’s why it bothered him… So maybe the other 2 were gas lighting but Gman literally made Wheeler’s point for him.

[@emilyferguson5144]

Exactly

[@bryanfranks6327]

G-man is the man. Love his 13 fishing meta rods & G2 reels. Love your swimbait too Chris, it is a monster fish catcher.

[@timjonesfishing1590]

Always a class act!!

[@joshwhite9211]

Heck i hated to go to school, but if my dad whispered hey time to go fishing at 3am i was up and ready to go. I was throwing baitcasters when i was 4. Its just something about that next bite. Ive fished some local tourneys and ots fun competing but to me electronics are making it harder for ppl who cant afford 4k units so i guess im old school cuz i watch clouds and banks and find fish and just more enjoyable when you get the 10lbers and 12.5lbers which is my pb. I know its touchy subject but oh well. Just so you know i subbed just for the podcasts , not that i dont like you lol but podcasts are a rare insight into the bass world. And trait and stuff being brutally honest and forward which ppl should do more often.

[@martygillette3764]

That was a good one! Love the GMan! Ordered a Meta after I heard your comment Chris…TW appreciates you! Lol

[@bcm1892]

Another great interview. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@bobbycolson1957]

Keep it up Chris and trait

[@1bubinga]

Wow. You guys are killing it.

[@terrellpalmeronthewater]

The gman!!! This will be the best

[@harolddamron7279]

💯 🤙🤙

[@Daddy-w4p]

I agree

[@randycasejr156]

Excellent! Enjoyed it!

[@kylevodden19]

Gamn is such a purist. Awesome dude, inspired me to perfect my game and my boys here in Ontario

[@frenchy175777]

Would love to see a episode with the most overlooked people in bass fishing, the fishing wives.

[@martyaustin6545]

Such a great show Chris, Thank you