Episode 319 TD4 with Cesar Chavez , Matt and Chris Purcell of SU and Paul smith of Pizz

·1 hr 18 min·5 clips

Cesar Chavez reveals the massive scale of Toxic Day 4, with 50 vendors and a community-driven event he built from scratch.

The episode opens with host T.O. setting the scene for Toxic Day 4, a swimbait event at Russo's organized by Cesar Chavez. He explains technical issues led to combining two recordings: one with Cesar, Matt Purcell, and Chris Purcell the day before the event, and another with bait maker Paul 'Piz' Smith during the event. The first segment features Cesar, Matt, and Chris discussing the event's logistics, with Cesar revealing he doubled vendors to 50 and handled setup like spray-painting numbers on the ground. Chris and Matt praise Cesar for creating a free vendor platform unlike corporate shows, emphasizing the community support. The conversation shifts to Southern California fishing, with Matt and Chris describing tough conditions due to water level changes and oxygen depletion, advising on adapting baits with weights. They debate whether anglers are still catching giant bass like 15-pounders or just not posting them, referencing historical catches. The group also touches on the Bassmaster Classic as inspiration for bass-only shows. The second segment features an interview with Paul 'Piz' Smith at his booth. He discusses his bait-making process, using automotive paint for durability and mixing custom one-off colors. Piz explains his business growth over 11 years, his goal of a well-rounded bait catalog, and future interest in soft plastic baits. He reflects on being a role model in the industry, focusing on craftsmanship without hype, and treating customers well. The episode includes banter about movies, family, and event highlights like a dunk tank, ending with Piz promoting his websites.

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A loose Toxic Day conversation about SoCal bass, pressure, posting habits, and swim-bait culture.

Toxic Day 4 meets Cesar, Chris Purcell, Matt Purcell, and the host on the eve of Toxic Day, with the conversation moving between the event, SoCal bass fishing, pressure, posting habits, and big-fish sightings.

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You get SoCal fishing talk, big-fish arguments, and a butt-plug detour before the room drifts back toward the lakes.

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