In the industry, there aren’t many names as well known as Mike Bucca, or Bullshad Swimbaits for that matter. I was lucky enough to sit down with Mike and discuss the beginnings of Bullshad and what it was like going into bait building full-time before the scene was developed like it is today.

We talked about the many designs Mike has, his pricing, and how he was firm on his prices at the beginning of Bullshad. We gained insight into Bullshad that isn’t widely known, such as how the Texas freeze in 2021 affected Mike’s prices and continues to do so today. Mike also explains his new collaboration brand with GSM, Bucca Brand.

Mike's socials:

IG: Bullshad_swimbaits

Website: https://bullshad.com/

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2 Episodes in a row with bait builders, this feels like a fever dream. Join me as we interview Reis with Raw Baits. His story is unlike any other we've had on the show. Being born and growing up for some time in Europe to now living in Texas making swimbaits. It's a pretty awesome story with some funny moments.

We get to hear his thoughts behind making a carp profile wake and where the idea stemmed from and how his journey from making them from wood to now resin. We even have a code word somewhere throughout the show, if you’re the first listener and get ahold of Reis you can win a free bait of his!

Reis's socials:

IG: raw_baits

Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! ⁠⁠https://www.leviathanrods.com⁠ ⁠

Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 10% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! ⁠https://lakeprotackle.com/⁠

Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. ⁠https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html

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