Jigs and Bigs
Ep. 336: No Boat? No Problem! Bank Fishing Done Right..
No boat? No problem. Seriously. This week, Jigs & Bigs is taking it to the bank. Episode 336 is all about getting more out of the water you can actually reach—and proving that fishing from shore doesn’t make you a second-class angler. In fact, sometimes the guy standing on the bank has the angle everybody in the boats is trying to cast toward. Mike joins the show for some fishy bullshit, including a ridiculous encounter with a MASSIVE pike that absolutely wasn’t what he was targeting. Then we dig into a bank-fishing edition of Just the Tip : how to find new water, research legitimate public access, recognize high-percentage areas from shore, stay safe when exploring unfamiliar spots, and use social media to gather useful fishing intel without becoming the guy begging strangers to “DROP A PIN, BRO!” The big idea? Learn the HOW and you won’t need somebody else’s WHERE. And because we’re fishing from shore, Broke on the Boat is getting temporarily beached. Welcome to BROKE ON THE BANK. We’re building a streamlined bank-fishing arsenal that won’t require dragging half the garage down the shoreline: two or three versatile rods, one intentional tackle box, smarter lure and color selection, and enough options to cover the water without packing for every fishing situation that has ever existed. Fewer rods. Fewer baits. Fewer colors. Fewer decisions. MORE FISHING. Whether you’re a brand-new angler starting from shore, a lifelong bank-beater, or a boat owner who hasn’t walked a shoreline in years, Episode 336 is your reminder: Fish the water you have—not the water you wish you had. Listen to the Jigs & Bigs Podcast on Spotify: Jigs & Bigs on Spotify Frostbuddy Universal Can: Shop Frostbuddy $5 off $30 or more at Dark Horse Tackle with code JNB5 at checkout! Shop Dark Horse Tackle 10% off your order at Ark Rods! Use code JIGSANDBIGS at checkout! Shop Ark Rods 15% off your first order at Omnia Fishing using code JIGS&BIGSFIRST at checkout! Shop Omnia Fishing Jigs & Bigs listeners get 15% off an order at Bassdash with code JIGANDBIGS! Shop Bassdash Protect your eyes with BluBlocker Sunglasses! Free shipping on orders over $50—and your purchase helps support the show. Shop BluBlocker Upgrade your fish-whistle game with $20 off at Chill Steel Pipes! Dual-wall steel insulated fish whistle? Yes, please. Use code jigsandbigs at checkout! Shop Chill Steel Pipes Jigs & Bigs — real fishing, real experiences, and absolutely no requirement that you own a damn boat.
