If It Swims - A multi species angling podcast.

If It Swims - A multi species angling podcast.

A podcast dedicated to multi species angling. Fishing news, tips, gear, and discussion respecting all species of fish in salt and fresh water and how to fish for them. - There are no trash fish.

Episodes

September 30, 2025 62 mins

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Episode 21:


This month, Bret and Dave return from the salt crusted, sunburned trenches of an IFITSWIMS group trip — where sharks were hooked, redfish were wrangled, and someone probably got bit by a crab. They break down the trip, riff on fishy headlines, and give you the latest updates from the Carp Ladder, which is either a wholesome community contest or the beginning of a slippery evolutionary experiment.

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Episode 20: 

This month on the IFITSWIMS podcast, Bret and Dave are back to trade lies, swap bait, and dig into the wet mess of recent trips and stranger-than-fiction fish news. We're talking:

Orange sharks. Seriously.
Fish raining from the freakin’ sky.
The Carp Ladder leaderboard’s heating up.
Four new baits dropped like hot mixtapes.
Carp fishing in the world’s largest swimming pool.

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July 29, 2025 5 mins

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This one hurts.

In this short, heavy episode, Bret and Dave share the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing. No jokes. No fish tales. Just grief, love, and some  thoughts about what comes next for IFITSWIMS.

We’re still in it—still reeling. But we’re here.

If you take one thing from this episode: Call your fishing buddies. Make the trip. Land the damn fish. You never know when the last cast is coming.

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🎧 Episode 18

This month, Bret and Dave chew through their latest fishing escapades, toss around some strange news from the waters, and stir up the Carp Ladder leaderboard with a fresh dump of four more baits. Yes—FOUR. Things are getting fishy and competitive.

Also, it’s raining fish. Literally. Maybe.

🔗 All roads lead to: ifitswims.com
🎣 Wanna climb the Carp Ladder? Head to the “Contests” tab or go straight to: T...

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Episode 17:

This month Bret, and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder's leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.

ratfish rule! 



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ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.

and on instagram:
@if_it_swi...

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Episode 16:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder's leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits.

instagram account of 'megamind' fish




we can be found at 
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims

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Episode 15:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, and the "Carp Ladder"  contest with the release of the second set of 4 baits.

We have an interview with Clay from the Fish Nerds Podcast




we can be found at 
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
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February 28, 2025 47 mins

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Episode 14:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the "Carp Ladder" fishing contest first 4 baits are announced.



we can be found at 
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage.

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Episode 13:

This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and the "Carp Ladder" fishing contest..

the frog pic can be seen here:

https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-fishermans-sensational-photograph-inspires-new-story-043620287.html 

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ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
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Episode 12:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips and the fish of the month.

Plus!    Live carp tasting!

If you have any fishing drone recommendations, they can be sent to me at gear@ifitswims.com

Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at 
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and on instagram:
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Episode 11:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the mo th.

Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Episode 10-:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.

photos from a news story: https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article286046021.html

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Episode 9:

This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips (2/3) , internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.



Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Episode 8:

This month Bret, Dave, and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.


Some links from this episode:

Maryland's invasive species reporting:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/bf026700cada433296cab48ab2a090b6

Eating Aliens:
https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Aliens-Adventures-Hunting-Invasive/dp/161212027X

Eat The I...

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Episode 7:

This month Bret and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.




Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Episode 6:

This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.




Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Episode 5:

This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.




Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com

we can be found at
ifitswims.com
http://ifitswims.com/

and on instagram:
@if_it_swims
https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/


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Recorded Live while fishing a lake in the Dallas, TX area.   

This is a bonus episode and a live recording, so will run without any structure.       Fish are caught,  first discussion on the "Carp Bait Ladder" , and we save a guy from drowning (no,  really) .

May is water safety month in the US.   Wear your PFD.

 

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Episode 4:

This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.


Here is a link  to Bret's photography website: http://1313photo.com/

here is the  NOAAA Enforcement Hotline: 1-800 853 1964 



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Episode 3:

This month Bret and Justin discuss latest trips, internet fishing news,  and the fish of the month.

We have our interview with Austin Anderson of CarpPro Texas Guide Service
https://carpprotexasguideservice.com/

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