# Ep. 352 - The Big Four: Episode 2 - Rapala/VMC w/ Travis Tuma (President of Rapala/VMC USA)

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Podcast: [Tackle Talk - Bass Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tackle-talk-bass-fishing-podcast-1039450)
Published: 2026-06-09T04:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3705

## Resource

Welcome to episode two of the "The Big Four" presented by the Tackle Talk Podcast. This four-part series take a behind-the-scenes look at the four largest parent companies in fishing tackle, who collectively own and control over 80 of the biggest brands in baits, rods, reels, line, and accessories. Today's guest is the President of Rapala/VMC USA, Mr. Travis Tuma. To learn more about Rapala/VMC, visit https://www.rapala.com/us_en/rapala Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJUNE Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/ Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/ Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/

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