Fishing can be slow. Podcasts about fishing shouldn’t be. That’s why we created Bent, the unapologetic fishing podcast that moves faster than a tournament bass boat but doesn’t take itself near as seriously. Host Joe Cermele welcomes anglers of all backgrounds and interests, from hardcore crappie jiggers to dry-fly purists to offshore tuna addicts. Even if you’re just mildly fish curious, this podcast has something for you: regional fishing reports, tackle tips, trash talk, etymology, weekly ...
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Episode List

Ep. 88: Tight Lines, Degenerate Anglers

Apr 15th, 2022 9:00 AM

Grab some fine malt liquor and laugh along with Joe, Hayden, and the mighty Phil as the fellas bid a warm adieu to the podcast that made you feel the same kind of good as a Wendy’s Baconator the morning after getting the drunkest you’ve been since college. Connect with Joe, Hayden, and MeatEater Joe and Hayden on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bent MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 87: Grande Cheese Curd Nymphs

Apr 8th, 2022 9:00 AM

Today on the show we: ride our tuggies into the sunset with a final-ish episode. Connect with Joe, Hayden, and MeatEater Joe and Hayden on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bent MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 86: Spanish Mackerel Pellet Heads

Apr 1st, 2022 9:00 AM

This week, we celebrate opening day by tying every fly in the Wal-Mart trout starter pack on at the same time, ripping a spinner that could battle a salmon shark through the bridge hole, bumping a plastic hell bug in the last resort run, and turn a drinking straw into a limit catcher. Connect with Joe, Hayden, and MeatEater Joe and Hayden on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bent MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 85: Pump Action Raccoon Streamers

Mar 25th, 2022 9:00 AM

This week, we destroy the lives of old people in the name of great smallmouth fishing, purchase tying thread off a guy that likely stole it in an armed robbery, debate whether fish would rather have Uncle Ben’s or Rice-A-Roni jammed in their body cavities, and tell you why you should just buy whatever fly rod you can afford. Connect with Joe, Hayden, and MeatEater Joe and Hayden on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bent MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 84: Bucktailing With My Carp Dealer

Mar 18th, 2022 9:00 AM

This week, we travel the globe in Jeff Bezos’ version of the Tuggy sandbox, explain the importance of casting to where the fish are, arm ourselves with knowledge to ward of a plague of smallmouth bass, and cast handmade swimbaits into branches just slightly out of reach. Connect with Joe, Hayden, and MeatEaterJoe and Hayden on InstagramMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop Bent Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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