In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, JD sits down with Dan Langston of the River Bottom Boys, fresh off a dominant win on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma. Dan breaks down how he and his right‑hand man, Brannon Shelby — the net guy, the second set of eyes, and the steady voice in the boat — worked together with absolute chemistry to out‑fish a stacked field.

Dan shares the strategy behind their two‑day run, the adjustments that made the difference, and what it felt like to beat two of the toughest competitors on their home lake. His insight into crappie behavior, seasonal patterns, Livescope discipline, and decision‑making on the water is a masterclass for any angler.

From the early days of learning the craft to the moment they realized they had the weight to win, Dan opens up about the journey, the grind, and the partnership that powers the River Bottom Boys. And of course — he brings stories, laughs, and a wealth of knowledge that every crappie fisherman will appreciate.

If you love tournament talk, teamwork, and high‑level crappie strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, we sit down with one of the brightest young guns in the crappie world — Bryce Acreman. Fresh off his Big Fish win at Crappiefest, Bryce walks us through the moment he climbed into the hot seat and held on as angler after angler tried to knock him out. We break down his strategy, his mindset, and how he kept his composure while that winning fish held strong.

We also dive into his faith, his family roots, and the influence of his grandfather — a pastor who closed out Crappiefest in prayer and shared in Bryce’s victory. From learning Livescope to mastering Power Brakes, Bryce talks about the tools, lessons, and growing pains that have shaped him into one of the most exciting up‑and‑coming anglers in the sport.

Plus, we recap the latest Crappie Masters tournament weekend — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the storylines that defined the event.

If you love hearing the rise of the next generation of crappie anglers, this is one you won’t want to miss.

REDD’s Hair Jigs. Adam shares how growing up in Mesquite Texas shaped his fishing roots, who taught him the fundamentals of chasing slabs, and the long learning curve that turned him into the fisherman he is today.

We dive deep into the art of tying hair jigs, why Adam builds different jig‑head shapes and sizes, and how he chooses colors based on water clarity, weather, and fish behavior. From jig weight selection to when hair outperforms plastics, Adam breaks down the details only a true craftsman sees.

Then we shift gears for a Crappie Masters tournament recap, covering the highs, lows, and lessons learned on Lake Eufaula. JD walks through strategy adjustments, what the bite looked like, how the field performed, and the takeaways that will shape the next day of the tournament.