New Dawn Tackle Co.
@newdawntackleco.bsky.social
Independent online tackle shop established in 2024. Born from a passion for fishing and a desire to make the sport accessible to anglers of all levels. Home of The Cottage Chronicles podcast.
https://newdawntackleco.shop/
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I just realized something. I'm not sure I've seen any "introduce yourselves" posts. Is that happening on lists or within specific communities?
Anyway, I'm Neil. I'm a dad, and angler, and a small business owner. New Dawn Tackle Co. and The Cottage Chronicles podcast are my passion projects.
#hello
Anyway, I'm Neil. I'm a dad, and angler, and a small business owner. New Dawn Tackle Co. and The Cottage Chronicles podcast are my passion projects.
#hello
Family trip to VT this weekend. Weather's looking a bit tough to try a new fishing spot, so the little guy and I are watching Mickey Mouse while I savor the first fresh Heady Topper I've had in a couple years. Life is good.
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Family trip to VT this weekend. Weather's looking a bit tough to try a new fishing spot, so the little guy and I are watching Mickey Mouse while I savor the first fresh Heady Topper I've had in a couple years. Life is good.
It took 5 months, 3 attempts to record, and an absolute grind of a season to get here. I'm stoked to have a new episode out, and I hope it does the stories and characters justice.
youtu.be/nadvIne7rts?...
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #outdoors #podcast
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#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #outdoors #podcast
The Cottage Chronicles: Episode 15 - Lost & Found
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
It took 5 months, 3 attempts to record, and an absolute grind of a season to get here. I'm stoked to have a new episode out, and I hope it does the stories and characters justice.
youtu.be/nadvIne7rts?...
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #outdoors #podcast
youtu.be/nadvIne7rts?...
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #outdoors #podcast
Third time's a charm, right? I missed my Halloween release date so I could tell this story just the way I wanted to. The Cottage Chronicles: Episode 15 - Lost & Found is coming later this week, and I could not be more excited!
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #podcast #comingsoon
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #podcast #comingsoon
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Third time's a charm, right? I missed my Halloween release date so I could tell this story just the way I wanted to. The Cottage Chronicles: Episode 15 - Lost & Found is coming later this week, and I could not be more excited!
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #podcast #comingsoon
#fishing #flyfishing #kayaking #podcast #comingsoon
No luck today, but the view was nice. Not pictured here: the mink who came to fish with me midway through the day.
October 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
No luck today, but the view was nice. Not pictured here: the mink who came to fish with me midway through the day.
#Skunked again, but I had a couple of near misses with what looked like big brookies... Iikely fallfish or bows, but I was in a good brook trout area so that's the story I'm going with.
This #flyfishing routine feels like it has a steep learning curve.
This #flyfishing routine feels like it has a steep learning curve.
October 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#Skunked again, but I had a couple of near misses with what looked like big brookies... Iikely fallfish or bows, but I was in a good brook trout area so that's the story I'm going with.
This #flyfishing routine feels like it has a steep learning curve.
This #flyfishing routine feels like it has a steep learning curve.
Lunch break fishing mission was a bust. I love this spot, because there's never anyone else there. However, I'm beginning to think that's a sign.
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lunch break fishing mission was a bust. I love this spot, because there's never anyone else there. However, I'm beginning to think that's a sign.
Alright #flyfishing fiends in the northeastern US, what flies are you tying on this weekend? What are you catching - bows, browns, brookies, etc.?
I haven't had much luck on spinning gear the past couple weeks. Hoping the new fly rod produces. It casts beautifully.
I haven't had much luck on spinning gear the past couple weeks. Hoping the new fly rod produces. It casts beautifully.
October 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Alright #flyfishing fiends in the northeastern US, what flies are you tying on this weekend? What are you catching - bows, browns, brookies, etc.?
I haven't had much luck on spinning gear the past couple weeks. Hoping the new fly rod produces. It casts beautifully.
I haven't had much luck on spinning gear the past couple weeks. Hoping the new fly rod produces. It casts beautifully.
Target acquired! Now to get back to catching trees.
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Target acquired! Now to get back to catching trees.
Fly rod got crushed in the truck door this afternoon. Guess it's time for a new 5 wt after all.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Fly rod got crushed in the truck door this afternoon. Guess it's time for a new 5 wt after all.
The Fallfish is one of my favorite oddball/bycatch species and one that's been on my shortlist to catch this Fall. Stoked to have found one during my lunch break today. Now to catch one on a fly!
October 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Fallfish is one of my favorite oddball/bycatch species and one that's been on my shortlist to catch this Fall. Stoked to have found one during my lunch break today. Now to catch one on a fly!
Rainbow trout as bycatch when I'm after largemouths... I believe this is the definition of a happy accident.
September 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Rainbow trout as bycatch when I'm after largemouths... I believe this is the definition of a happy accident.
It's the most wonderful time of the year. 🎶
Any other pickerel fans out there? I caught this one on a white spinnerbait with the tail end of one of my swimbaits as a trailer.
As temps cool, I plan to get back to bait making and targeting big pickerel (at least a few inches bigger than this one).
Any other pickerel fans out there? I caught this one on a white spinnerbait with the tail end of one of my swimbaits as a trailer.
As temps cool, I plan to get back to bait making and targeting big pickerel (at least a few inches bigger than this one).
September 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year. 🎶
Any other pickerel fans out there? I caught this one on a white spinnerbait with the tail end of one of my swimbaits as a trailer.
As temps cool, I plan to get back to bait making and targeting big pickerel (at least a few inches bigger than this one).
Any other pickerel fans out there? I caught this one on a white spinnerbait with the tail end of one of my swimbaits as a trailer.
As temps cool, I plan to get back to bait making and targeting big pickerel (at least a few inches bigger than this one).
Once in a while, a plan comes together. I've been eying this grass bad since last season, but I've only been able to catch big panfish and a few small pickerel nearby. Today, the Willowvibe and Diezel MinnowZ combo changed that!🎣🤙
August 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Once in a while, a plan comes together. I've been eying this grass bad since last season, but I've only been able to catch big panfish and a few small pickerel nearby. Today, the Willowvibe and Diezel MinnowZ combo changed that!🎣🤙
The scale says this bad boy was just 1 lb. 1 oz. I do not believe it for a second. I was catching 1.5 lb. fish smaller than this last month. I'm calling this one an easy 2 - 2.5. It's the longest bass I've caught this season by far. Pic 2 is the jig and trailer that got the job done.
August 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The scale says this bad boy was just 1 lb. 1 oz. I do not believe it for a second. I was catching 1.5 lb. fish smaller than this last month. I'm calling this one an easy 2 - 2.5. It's the longest bass I've caught this season by far. Pic 2 is the jig and trailer that got the job done.
https://newdawntackleco.shop/
I'm pleased to reveal a new part of the site that is currently still in progress. All of my products are already sorted by product type and target species. Starting today, you'll see many of your favorite products sorted by technique too!
I'm pleased to reveal a new part of the site that is currently still in progress. All of my products are already sorted by product type and target species. Starting today, you'll see many of your favorite products sorted by technique too!
August 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
https://newdawntackleco.shop/
I'm pleased to reveal a new part of the site that is currently still in progress. All of my products are already sorted by product type and target species. Starting today, you'll see many of your favorite products sorted by technique too!
I'm pleased to reveal a new part of the site that is currently still in progress. All of my products are already sorted by product type and target species. Starting today, you'll see many of your favorite products sorted by technique too!
This is why it takes me so long between videos. I don't know which is slower, the bite or the cameraman.
youtube.com/shorts/yH7Gf...
youtube.com/shorts/yH7Gf...
Who hired this guy anyway? #fishing #bts #bloopers
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This is why it takes me so long between videos. I don't know which is slower, the bite or the cameraman.
youtube.com/shorts/yH7Gf...
youtube.com/shorts/yH7Gf...
The sun has been brutal lately, so I turned to the shade in search of a bite. The big bass were hiding in the pads, but I had fun with the little ones hiding under the road. The 5 in. Senko got the job done.
Hide and Seek with a 5" Senko
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The sun has been brutal lately, so I turned to the shade in search of a bite. The big bass were hiding in the pads, but I had fun with the little ones hiding under the road. The 5 in. Senko got the job done.
Monday's trip is out now on YouTube. That was a tough one!
youtu.be/9-R_UnVNuZU?...
youtu.be/9-R_UnVNuZU?...
Kayak Fishing with Dad
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Monday's trip is out now on YouTube. That was a tough one!
youtu.be/9-R_UnVNuZU?...
youtu.be/9-R_UnVNuZU?...
Bass were deep and bites were pretty slow today.
On the bright side, I'm still being haunted by a Mepps Black Fury (see past podcast episodes). I'll blame the curse for the slow fishing. It was nothing like this on Saturday. Surely, it's no coincidence.
On the bright side, I'm still being haunted by a Mepps Black Fury (see past podcast episodes). I'll blame the curse for the slow fishing. It was nothing like this on Saturday. Surely, it's no coincidence.
July 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Bass were deep and bites were pretty slow today.
On the bright side, I'm still being haunted by a Mepps Black Fury (see past podcast episodes). I'll blame the curse for the slow fishing. It was nothing like this on Saturday. Surely, it's no coincidence.
On the bright side, I'm still being haunted by a Mepps Black Fury (see past podcast episodes). I'll blame the curse for the slow fishing. It was nothing like this on Saturday. Surely, it's no coincidence.
Any #fishing enthusiasts or #gearheads out there have a favorite washer cutting method?
I bought pre-cut Carbontex washers, but I'd like to make my own in the future. Not trying to mass produce. I want these for my personal reels. Bonus points if you find a low-dust method that's not a hole punch.
I bought pre-cut Carbontex washers, but I'd like to make my own in the future. Not trying to mass produce. I want these for my personal reels. Bonus points if you find a low-dust method that's not a hole punch.
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Any #fishing enthusiasts or #gearheads out there have a favorite washer cutting method?
I bought pre-cut Carbontex washers, but I'd like to make my own in the future. Not trying to mass produce. I want these for my personal reels. Bonus points if you find a low-dust method that's not a hole punch.
I bought pre-cut Carbontex washers, but I'd like to make my own in the future. Not trying to mass produce. I want these for my personal reels. Bonus points if you find a low-dust method that's not a hole punch.
I'm a huge fan of any lure with a metal blade. Over the past year, I've also really fallen in love with kayak fishing in the rain. My latest YouTube video combines both of those things!
Bonus: I didn't get skunked. 🦨
youtu.be/p1rdbh9Xqz0
Bonus: I didn't get skunked. 🦨
youtu.be/p1rdbh9Xqz0
Fishing Metal Lures in the Rain
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
youtu.be
June 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I'm a huge fan of any lure with a metal blade. Over the past year, I've also really fallen in love with kayak fishing in the rain. My latest YouTube video combines both of those things!
Bonus: I didn't get skunked. 🦨
youtu.be/p1rdbh9Xqz0
Bonus: I didn't get skunked. 🦨
youtu.be/p1rdbh9Xqz0
Looking for new metal options to fish in rainy and windy conditions?
You already know about spinners and Beetle Spins, but have you ever tried the Z-Man Flashback Mini? Think ChatterBait, but crappie-sized.
New video coming soon!
https://newdawntackleco.shop/products/z-man-flashback-mini
You already know about spinners and Beetle Spins, but have you ever tried the Z-Man Flashback Mini? Think ChatterBait, but crappie-sized.
New video coming soon!
https://newdawntackleco.shop/products/z-man-flashback-mini
June 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Looking for new metal options to fish in rainy and windy conditions?
You already know about spinners and Beetle Spins, but have you ever tried the Z-Man Flashback Mini? Think ChatterBait, but crappie-sized.
New video coming soon!
https://newdawntackleco.shop/products/z-man-flashback-mini
You already know about spinners and Beetle Spins, but have you ever tried the Z-Man Flashback Mini? Think ChatterBait, but crappie-sized.
New video coming soon!
https://newdawntackleco.shop/products/z-man-flashback-mini
Show notes are here for episode 14 of The Cottage Chronicles. I'm pleased with this one. It features most of my favorite things: fishing, birds, traveling with my wife, and lessons from the water.
Check it out, and let me know if you liked it!
newdawntackleco.shop/blogs/news/t...
Check it out, and let me know if you liked it!
newdawntackleco.shop/blogs/news/t...
The Cottage Chronicles: Episode 14 - Losing Fish, Gaining Ground
In this episode, I discuss what I've been up to lately. I wrestle with new waters and lost fish while examining what contentment really looks like for me.
newdawntackleco.shop
June 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Show notes are here for episode 14 of The Cottage Chronicles. I'm pleased with this one. It features most of my favorite things: fishing, birds, traveling with my wife, and lessons from the water.
Check it out, and let me know if you liked it!
newdawntackleco.shop/blogs/news/t...
Check it out, and let me know if you liked it!
newdawntackleco.shop/blogs/news/t...
Episode 14 of The Cottage Chronicles is finally here. It's been a couple months, but I really wanted to wait until I had some good stories before releasing another episode.
I think the wait was worth it! Hope you'll dig it too.
#fishing #kayaking #podcast #outdoors
I think the wait was worth it! Hope you'll dig it too.
#fishing #kayaking #podcast #outdoors
The Cottage Chronicles: Episode 14 - Losing Fish, Gaining Ground
YouTube video by New Dawn Tackle Co.
youtu.be
June 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM