
East Coast Vs West Coast Swimbaits with Cameron Smith
01/29/25 • 67 min
Long time San Diego Native Cameron Smith opens up and discusses the way he fishes Swimbaits now that he is on the East Coast. He grew up fishing in the San Diego lakes cutting his teeth on some of the early swimbaits and rat style baits. In this episode we discuss some of the changes he has had to make as he has now made his way to Massachusetts. He gives some great insights in to the very unusual way he started fishing swimbaits and how he has changed with the switch to East Coast fishing. It's quite a good show with lots of Swimbait knowledge passed along by one of the early Swimbait fisherman here on the West Coast.
About BAM Podcasts
Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry’s most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world’s top anglers.
Long time San Diego Native Cameron Smith opens up and discusses the way he fishes Swimbaits now that he is on the East Coast. He grew up fishing in the San Diego lakes cutting his teeth on some of the early swimbaits and rat style baits. In this episode we discuss some of the changes he has had to make as he has now made his way to Massachusetts. He gives some great insights in to the very unusual way he started fishing swimbaits and how he has changed with the switch to East Coast fishing. It's quite a good show with lots of Swimbait knowledge passed along by one of the early Swimbait fisherman here on the West Coast.
About BAM Podcasts
Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry’s most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world’s top anglers.
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West coast Vs East Coast Swimbait Breakdown with Josh Parris
In this episode, Josh Parris sits down with the one and only Big Ed Everhart to dive deep into the art of West Coast swimbait fishing. As one of the top swimbait anglers on the West Coast, Josh has spent years targeting giant bass and perfecting his craft. With Big Ed leading the conversation, Josh opens up about his favorite baits, the subtle alterations he makes, and the gear he relies on to land trophy fish.
This candid discussion goes beyond the surface, giving listeners insight into Josh’s proven strategies and what it takes to succeed when fishing big baits for big bass. Whether you’re a swimbait fanatic or just curious about this style of fishing, you’re in for a treat as these two seasoned anglers share stories, tips, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Sit back, enjoy the conversation, and learn from one of the West’s best!
Don’t forget to tune in for part two in two weeks, where we take a trip to the East Coast to continue our East vs. West Swimbait Fishing series!
About BAM Podcasts
Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry’s most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world’s top anglers.
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About BAM Podcasts
Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers.
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE (BAM), a veteran owned quarterly print and digital magazine, designed, and printed in the U.S.A. Covering largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, Bass Angler was created specifically to help you become a better, more informed bass fisherman. As the industry’s most informative bass fishing magazine, we provide you in-depth exclusive new features with the world’s top anglers.
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