Ep. 164 - Jackson Butt - Kings River Tactics to Win the 2025 Smallmouth Shootout (via The Mayfly Project)

In this episode of The Ozark Podcast, local angler and tournament co-director Jackson Butt joins the crew for a deep dive into the upcoming Mayfly Project Smallmouth Shootout—a catch-and-release charity tournament. Whether you're in it to win or just out for a good float, this episode offers insider tips, heartfelt stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Ozarks’ most meaningful events. > SIGN UP HERE < Support for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠Moultrie Mobile⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The ONLY cell trail cameras with A.I. integration ⁠⁠⁠⁠Umarex Airguns⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The leader in Air Rifle technology 00:00 – What is the Smallmouth Shootout? 21:00 – How to fish the "Butt crawler" 29:00 – Lessons from past winners and effective fly patterns 44:00 – Jackson’s strategy What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: [email protected]