Science of the Strike

About Science of the Strike

Science of the Strike is focused on taking an analytical, scientific approach to understanding the complex sport of largemouth bass fishing. Whether you're just starting out or a tournament veteran, we'll equip you with cutting-edge insights into bass behavior, feeding patterns, and the environmental factors that influence their every move. Join us as we decode the science behind every cast, unlocking the secrets to bigger and more consistent catches.

Publisher

Science of the Strike, LLC

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2025

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 28 episodes have a transcript.

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   27 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 28: Jordan Lee

   Host [Host Name] interviews two-time Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee about how his angling instincts align with scientific research on grass fishing, scent, and wind.

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   16 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 27: Grass

   Host [Host Name] interviews fisheries biologist Dr. [Guest Last Name] about how aquatic grass profoundly impacts bass fisheries, revealing its crucial role in fish production and survival.

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   13 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 26: One Year Recap

   Host [Host Name] revisits key insights and primary research from the first year of "Science of the Strike," offering a comprehensive recap for new and returning listeners.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 28: Jordan Lee

Published 27 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And we did a total deep dive on scent and the bass's olfactory bulb. We looked at the anatomy and the physiology of the fish. We looked at taste buds and everything like that. We looked at a number of studies. One of the primary ones we looked at was titled Functional Significance of the Colocalization of Taste Buds and Teeth in the Ferennial Jaws of the Largemouth Bass by a guy named P.J. Linzer at the University of Florida in 1998. We looked at another study out of Ottawa, Canada. I mean, a bunch of different studies. And what the studies reveal, and I don't know, I feel like probably most people would think or believe that scent helps at least a little bit. […]

Who has been a guest on Science of the Strike

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jordan Lee
• Ott DeFoe
• Brian Latimer
• [Guest Name]
• Drew Gill

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

52 ratings

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