Rod and Reel Radio

31/10/2024

Our charter master Stan Vanderburg had an incredible gift for my 1,000 days of long range fishing. A custom made belt with duckbills and line cutters. I even have a place on my new custom belt to enjoy a cold soda. Now wait there’s more. A pair of Booyaa pants and fish and fame company shorts. Stan and I go way back. Such a great guy and I am truly grateful to have met him along my journey of long range fishing. If you haven’t tried Booyaa or fish and fame products they are top shelf items for the great outdoors. Again a huge shout out to my friend and our beloved charter master Mr Stan Vanderburg.

28/10/2024

This is a great opportunity for us all to do our share in saving a life.

18/10/2024

From Cabo San Lucas, SoCal local to the WON Bass US Open, we’ve got the latest, breaking news for your listening pleasure.
US Open Champion Bryant Smith we’ll detail for us his journey taken from fishing local Northern California bodies of water to the biggest win of his pro fishing career.
Cabo Greg Artiste owner from Lands End Charters will update us on fishing and boating opportunities for the next couple of months in Cabo San Lucas.
Ryan Candelaria from SlayDay SoCal Boat Rentals will update us on the near record catch recorded off our San Diego coast this past week along with how to take advantage of the services his company offers.
Joins us this Sunday evening starting at 5:05pm Pacific on AM radio 540 or live on rodandreelradio.com .

09/10/2024

The Sleight family has released details on the “Celebration of Life “ for Jim.

Jim Sleight
November 25, 1942 - October 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my husband, James Edwin Sleight, known to all as Jim, who left us on October 2, 2024 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, and cherished every moment he spent with his loved ones.

Jim is preceded in death by his son, James Warren Sleight. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Sleight; his children, Stacy Sleight Sauls, Art Carrillo, Jason Sleight; his grandchildren, Layne and Levi Sleight; Lorelei, Shae, and Everly Carrillo; Bryan and Emily Sauls; his great granddaughter, Evelyn James Sauls; his Sister, Patricia Snead; his Aunt, Margret Spangler: his daughter-in-laws, Jennifer Carrillo & Sara Thompson.

Jim was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 25, 1942 to Hazel and Henry Sleight. In 1959, he joined the United States Navy and was transferred to San Diego, CA where he served 4 years as an E-3 Seaman. After leaving the US Navy, Jim remained in San Diego where he made it the permanent home for his family. Jim worked in the construction industry after his navy service and became a licensed general contractor building residential homes for over 47 years. On November 16, 1975, he married Dorothy Redd, the love of his life for the last 49 years.

Jim was a generous man who always found time for others, and the first to lend a hand to anyone who might need it. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but he also had a passion for playing Texas Hold’em poker and Bass Fishing. He enjoyed bass fishing locally and professionally and would travel to compete with some of the best fishermen in the US. For over 34 years, Jim conducted bass fishing events in and around the San Diego region most frequently at Lakes San Vicente, El Capitan, Lake Otay and Lake Hodges. The El Cajon Ford Day & Night Series events will forever be his legacy amongst local fishermen. Jim’s passion for bass fishing and his unwavering loyalty to the sport, and all it is to the community, will forever be remembered by enthusiasts when the City of San Diego declared June 9, 2024 as “Jim Sleight Day” at the Lakes of San Diego. A man of slight stature, his impact on the fishing community, his family and this world were Giant.

Fishing and playing poker were his passions, his love for his family, especially his grandkids, was what made “Papa” the happiest. Jim was a generous man always giving of his time to others whether it was collecting and donating food and supplies to the Crisis House or running tournaments for under privileged kids, Jim was always first to lend a hand to those in need. He will be sorely missed for his great spirit, incredible smile, wonderful stories, and the fond memories he left us.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
There will be a celebration of life on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 3:00PM-6:00PM.

Lakeside Rodeo Banquet Hall
2584 Mapleview St., Lakeside, CA 92040
Food will be served by the Barbecue Pit.

RSVP to email: [email protected]

06/10/2024

We’ll be bringing to our listening audience the spice of life this Sunday evening, a lot of variety.
WON Bass Director Billy Egan with preview this years US Open.
Angler Robert Tressler will relate the story within the story of his last offshore trip.
Pro angler S***t Reese will relive with us a night to remember.
Ryan Candelaria from Sly Day Boat Rentals will recap the opening of the 2024 shopping season.
It all begins this Sunday evening starting at 5:05pm on AM540 or listen live at rodandreelradio.com.

01/10/2024

📣🚨 Open Bay Bass Tournament is almost here! 🚨📣

Get your entry in to reserve your spot!

28/09/2024

Go get some.

20/09/2024

Great fishing tips, CCA prizes awarded and a forward facing look to the future is just part of what’s in-store for a listening audience this Sunday evening.
 Recreational angler Rob Tressler will join is just in from his trip aboard the Constitution with Captain Jeff Spafford. He learned a few things along the way and will share this information with us.
CCA Director Arechaederra will breakdown who won what and with what in this year‘s CCA Star Tournament.
Our good friend Sammy Lee will go over some of the new regulations the major pro bass fishing tournament circuits will be implicating in 2025 towards forward facing sonar. We’ll start with green boxes and take you through the evolutionary process fishfinders have gone through in the past 70 years.
 Join the radio show gang for these topics and a whole lot more here in SoCal on AM540 starting at 5:05 PM or you can listen live anywhere on rodandreelradio.com.

19/09/2024

The San Diego Port District is making significant progress on repairs needed for the west side floating docks adjacent to the Shelter Island launch ramp. Here’s their most recent statement.

Design and construction drawings for the repair project have recently been completed, and the Port advertised a construction package for public bidding. Four bids were received, and staff anticipates the Board will award a contract at the October 15 Board of Port Commissioners meeting. Once a contractor is in place, repair work can begin. Work will include removing about 250 cubic yards of sand, installing neoprene sleeves to cover the gaps in the seawall, removing the damaged dock, and installing the new dock. The Port anticipates work to begin in November and to be completed in about 90 days.

18/09/2024

Great to see a major fishing on Lake Mead again. Congratulations WON Bass and Director Egan in making it happen.

08/09/2024

Still epic fishing.

03/09/2024

If you missed or interview with Michelle last Saturday evening 9/1, you can check it out on the archive page at rodandreelradio.com.

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