AnglersChannel Insider Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the AnglersChannel Insider Podcast. Working in synergy with AnglersChannel.com and our Progressive Bass Wrap Up TV Show, it is our vision to bring you interviews with winners of all different tournaments no matter the size or prize, as well as bring you insider interviews with top touring Pro's, Industry Leaders and more. You'll truly be an Industry Insider so join us today, AnglersChannel Insider Podcast and AnglersChannel.com, Your #1 Resource for Tournament Bass Fishing.
This week the guys catch up with Vexus Pro, Keith Carson, fresh off his victory in the Detroit River Tacklewarehouse Invitationals. Known as a shallow water largemouth specialist, Keith sacked over 67 lbs of smallmouth and attributes his success to forward facing sonar. Say what???! Give a listen for some great perspective, as well as a few tips on making FFS part of your game!
The guys catch up with fellow AC Insider Drew Gill. Fresh off his first BPT WIN, Drew has notched a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th in FIVE starts on the Bass Pro Tour. He dishes on the mindset and some of the techiniques that's making him one of the hottest rookies to hit the trail. LOTS of info and some great perspective to make you a better angler in this one!
The guys catch up with Zack Birge fresh off his first Bass Pro Tour win on Lake Eufaula. Hear how it all went down from Zack himself. From the baits, to the final day spot, we get into all the details that put that big red trophy in his hands!
The guys are back with Strike King / Lews Pro John Garrett, fresh off his first Elite Series Victory. They get into the victory itself, but also the mindset of the Young Guns on tour...how we're building better anglers and even smarter bass! This is a great one for both techniques and the winning mindset that we're seeing spread through the industry.
They guys are back in the studio playing catch up after back to back Championships. This week they recap the Major Leage Fishing Redcrest Championship. Who better to recap with than the CHAMP himself, Dustin Connell. DC talks about winning at home, getting his second Redcrest Title, and the gang gets FIRED UP about the current "politics" in fishing. You'll want to tune in!
This week the guys are previewing the MFL Redcrest Championship with Kevin VanDam and reigning AOY Matt Becker! KVD talks about the prep for his final professional event of his career, shares a little about his "retirement plan" and what he's hoping to find at Lay Lake. Matt Becker joins for the second half of the show and shares his thoughts on what will be his first competition on the storied lake. KVD starts around the 6 minute mark, followed by Becker at around the 59 minute mark. Tune in and hear it from some of the best to play the game!
This week the guys catch up with Bassmaster Elite Series Angler John Cox, prior to him hitting the road for one of his "Fishin' Benders". John has made a living catching bass in shallow water, so who better to catch up with heading into spring? Given some of the recent professional results, the guys ponder what's to come for the shallow water anglers, 30 somethings, and lots more! Tune in for great perspectives on some of the under currents swirling in bass fishing.
This week the guys were able to catch up with Relion Pro, and Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Kyle Welcher. They catch up on his new set up for 2024, some of the history of his early career, and how things came together for his 2023 season. #RelionLithium #Angleroftheyear #bassmaster #bassfishing
The AC Insider recently caught up with Okeechobee Ace, Jessie Mizeell. Jessie is a third generation Big O angler with tons of time on the water between competition and his guiding business. The interview ran long, BUT, this AC Insider Bonus cut, hits on something happening in Florida that is forever changing a fabled fishery. Take a moment to give it a listen. We hope it motivates anglers to start paying attention and getting involved! #anglersforlakeokeechobee #conservation #lakemanagement #lakeokeechobee #bassfishing
The guys are kicking off tournament season in the Sunshine State with a two for one! They catch up with Back to Back Toyota Series winner, Jessie Mizell, a dominant force on the Big O fresh off his recent win to score some tips. Later in the show, they are joined by Hobie BOS winner, Blake Abbey. Blake share some insights into his own journey to the top, and his strategies on The Harris Chain of Lakes. Be sure to tune in!
The guys are kicking off tournament season with MLF College Champions, Lucas Washburn and Braylon Eggerding, of the Adrian College Varsity Bass Team. They get the scoop first on that special day on the Kissimmee Chain, and what it's like to land an 11 pound kicker EARLY in the day! Tune in and hear it here first! #collegefishing #bassfishing #AdrianCollege #MajorLeagueFishing #acinsider #anglerschannel
They guys are kicking off the year with Bass Angler Magazine (B.A.M.) owner, Mark Lassagne. Mark brings us up to speed on the west coast tournament scene and his newest endevor, the BAM Tournament Trail. Mark is rolling out 11 events in 2024, from Arizona to Oregon, to help bring the spotlight to western anglers and the diverse fisheries they visit. Tune in and CATCH up to ring in the new year!
This week the guys catch up with Patrick Walters and talk two tours, hyperfocus, and some of the other keys to his recent success. We also got a chance to talk about his electronics and the setup he uses to catch all those trophies!
This week the guys look ahead to 2024 schedules, events, and share some thoughts on where it's all heading. We're joined by Scott Gordon, Tournament Director, for the Big Bass Tour. The guys dive into some of the unique elements to the Big Bass Format, the year ahead, and how you can get into some of the biggest and richest amateur events next year!
The guys catch up with Toyota Series Champ AND Southern Division AOY, Chad Mrazek. They get into the early days and the grind that lead Chad to the top of the heap and his win on Table Rock in the Toyota Series Championship, including his Jig-n-worm combo. Tune in and learn something!
The guys put together a Kayak Roundup and caught up with a couple of key figures in kayak fishing. Steve Owens, Tournament Director for the Bassmaster Kayak Series joins us to talk about his first year in the captain's seat, and what to look forward to in 2024. We also pull in Drew Gregory, one of the hottest touring national kayak anglers AND now a Tournament Director himself. Drew dishes on his new Kayak Adventure Series and where it fits into all this. Tune in to learn more about kayak fishing opportunities in 2024 and beyond!
The guys are joined by Drew Gill, fresh off his AOY in the Toyota Series Plains Division. Drew dishes on the collegiate aspect of his career, his strategy to keep climbing the pro ranks, and brings the perspective of a young gun to this week's podcast.
We catch up with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Brock Mosley, on his 2023 Sabine River win and we look ahead to 2024. The guys talk fishing, what NOT to do on the water, and Brock sticks around with the guys and does our Deep Dive on the legendary Rat-L-Trap. Tune in and learn a few things!
We're talking with Joey Cifuentes who is coming off a blistering rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Two wins, a 6th Place Finish, and Rookie of the Year with Bassmaster AND fresh off the 2023 PanAm Bass Championship, where he and longtime mentor Larry Nixon brought home the gold! In our Deep Dive Segment, we talk all things vegetation with Elite Series Veteran Bernie Schultz. Bernie, a Florida angler, has had a successful career by targeting vegetation all across the country, so he helps us dive into the "salad bar"!
From humble beginnings to the top of the heap. Matt Becker took down Kevin VanDam for the win at Saginaw Bay AND claimed AOY over red hot Jacob Wheeler and other top touring sticks. We get the lowdown on the event, the mindset, and the man himself. Matt sticks around and educates Vance and Danny on the dropshot technique that has propelled his stellar career, in our first edition of the "Deep Dive".
Angler's Channel Insiders, Danny Blandford and Vance McCullough talk with FishTips co-founder Austin Neary. We dive into if FishTips is "teaching" a man to fish, "giving" a man a fish, or "selling" a man a fish. Tune and decide for yourself...does the world need a Fishing Tip Marketplace?
Bassmaster Elite Series angler and current Angler of the Year race leader Brandon Cobb joins to talk about the almost unreal start to his 2023 season and how he got to where he is today
The latest winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Will Davis Jr, talks about fishing on his home pond and what it means to represent the BASS Nation fishing at the top level
Wire-to-wire BASS Northern Opens winner Powell Kemp talks about his win on Buggs Island and how it also lead to another win on the day after the tournament
Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters winner Alton Jones Jr talks about how he conquered Caney Creek Reservoir and Bussey Brake and took home the championship belt.
Half Past First Cast's Hanna and Pete Robbins join to talk about some of the international angling adventures they provide chasing big fish
The winner of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stop 3 on Lake Murray, Anthony Gagliardi, provides the details on how he was able to manhandle the competition and defend home turf.
This week Elite Series winner Bryan Schmitt joins to talk about his 2023 Classic performance, the daily grind and the remaining events on the schedule.
2023 Elite Series winner and current Angler of the Year leader Tyler Rivet joins to talk about how he got started and the awesome start to this season. The boys dive into the latest feature from BASS Live.
The winner of the 53rd Bassmaster Classic Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson tells us how he beat the rest of the field and made it to the summit of Rocky Top. The guys also give their takes on their experiences at the event as well.
This week, 2023 Major League Fishing REDCREST Champion Bryan Thrift talks about how he defended home turf on Lake Norman and was able to stand tall in the end
Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour angler Kevin Van Dam joins to talk about the upcoming REDCREST championship and his future plans
This week, Bassmaster Elite Series winner, Joey Cifuentes, goes over how the west... southwest of Georgia was won.
Fresh from his victory on the Kissimmee Chain, MLF Bass Pro Tour Stop 1 winner Chris Lane shares how this event played out and what it means to him.
Winner of the first MLF Invitationals Joshua Weaver breaks down how the event on Lake Okeechobee played out
We've got Toyota Series Southern Division winner Kennie Steverson to give us the lowdown on how the event played out on the Harris Chain. We dive into the latest results, the upcoming tournaments and look at the latest news in the bass fishing world.
The guys welcome in MLF Southwestern Toyota Series winner Dakota Ebare to talk about the win on his home lake. Dakota also shares his approach to being competitive in the tournament game. Hit that play button!
The guys welcome Bassmaster Elite Series angler Drew Benton to talk about his career path so far and what has helped him become a consistent angler, leading to an awesome 2022 season. Tournament results and West Coast news on this episode of the AnglersChannel Insider Podcast.
Welcome back to another season of the AC Insider podcast! DX and KG decide to start the year with none other than 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year, Brandon Palaniuk. The guys then dive in to changes, changes and more changes.
This week David & Kenneth get back in the Drivers Seats and dive into a discussion on the upcoming Big Bass Tour Schedule, changes in the National Professional Fishing League, rosters for the MLF Invitationals and the Bassmaster Opens. Check it out and Happy Holidays!!
This week Chris, Kenneth and David do a quick run down of the 2023 Elite Series Roster, KG's Camera work and then finish off the show talking about the Thanksgiving holiday this week and what they are most thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in 2022 BASS NATION Champ Will Davis to the show to talk about the grinding road to the BASS Nation Championship and what it took to take home the win and secure a berth in the 2023 Bassmasters Classic!
This Week Chris gets a head start on things and welcomes in future MLF Superstar Laker Howell to the program for an impromtu interview. KG and David join in as the boys discuss more MLF Business and try to get Toyota Series Champ Kyle Hall on the show. Try is the optimal word here..... Stay Tuned...
This week Chris & The boys welcome in MLF Redcrest Champion Bobby Lane to talk about a recent Business Decision he made along with his family that will put him back in the hunt for the Grandaddy of all Trophies. The Circus broaches a few other topics as well and more! Check it out!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in MLF Redcrest Champion Bobby Lane to talk about a recent Business Decision he made along with his family that will put him back in the hunt for the Grandaddy of all Trophies. The Circus broaches a few other topics as well and more! Check it out!
This week Chris is on sick leave so the Circus steps in last minute to talk about KG's Birthday, the ABT Championship and Bassmaster Opens Winner and Classic Qualifier, Keith Combs!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Champ Lou Monetti to talk about Team of the Year, The Bracket and how he overcame a slow morning to take home the trophy and the qualification to the Bassmasters Classic all the while doing it in a 1998 Ranger Sport R72 Bass Boat, a beat up ole girl with some awesome memories. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Champ Lou Monetti to talk about Team of the Year, The Bracket and how he overcame a slow morning to take home the trophy and the qualification to the Bassmasters Classic all the while doing it in a 1998 Ranger Sport R72 Bass Boat, a beat up ole girl with some awesome memories. Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Elite Series Toyota Pro Darold Gleason to talk about the upcoming Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament coming up in October. CB brings some Lithium vs Mercury news, they recap the Duckett Interview and Chris has a few words for those who think they can do his job better than him...... Short, fun show. Enjoy.
In this special episode, Chris & the boys have the opportunity to sit down with Major League Fishing's President and CEO Boyd Duckett to talk about the new MLF Invitationals, removing the Pro Circuit and why, answering some listener questions along with some tough questions about the MLF Bass Pro Tour and more. If you want answers to some of the most recent questions about MLF, this should help clear some of those up.
This week Chris & the boys are back, and excited to welcome back to the show your latest Toyota Series CHAMP, Arkansas' Hunter Baughman. Hunter has an incredible story to go along with an incredible young man, husband and father. This one is worth the listen.
This week the circus is back and all together as they welcome in The National Professional Fishing League's most recent winner from Sandusky Bay, Scott Siller. Scott is a former Milwaukee Police Officer who retired and moved to Florida. Catch the 411 and more on his win. Chris & The boys also talk Fully Loaded U-Pick-Em's, Bassmaster Opens and more!
This week Chris gets "Called Up" so to speak and the show takes a transformation of sorts. Chris talks with Major League Fishing Pro Circuit TITLE Champ Spencer Shuffield about his career and his breakthrough win on the St. Lawrence River. Later in the show, David and Kenneth call up Bassmaster Rookie of the Year and fellow (to David) "Win-sconsonite" Jay Pzerkurat to the show to breakdown his rookie year, his first win and bringing home the ROY hardware.
This week Dakota Ebare joins the show to talk about Bull Riding, Bull Fighting and Bass Fishing. From his incredible run in the Pro Circuit to a current top 10 in points in the Bass Pro Tour Dakota is an up and coming Pro that should be at the top of your Fantasy Fishing Teams. The Boys also discuss the Bassmaster Angler of the Year Race and CB makes a call and welcomes in an impromptu guest to the show mid-stream without missing a beat. Tune in now!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Major League Fishing PR Guru Chairty Muehlenweg to the show to talk about her career, her fishing and the Pro Circuit TITLE happening now on the St. Lawrence. The National Professional Fishing League President Brad Fuller joins the Circus in the second segment and talks candidly about the NPFL, the ups and downs of running a tournament circuit, what they have learned AND Brad drops some HUGE news on the boys regarding 2023. The best thing you can do is hit PLAY! NOW!
This week Chris & the boys kick off the show with MLF PR guru Charity Muehlenweg to discuss her time at MLF, her career and the Pro Circuit TITLE going on now on the St. Lawrence River. Brad Fuller, President of The National Professional Fishing League joins the show and gets candid with the boys on the highs and lows of The League to date and what the future holds. All this and a ton more, just hit PLAY!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Bass Talk Live Host Matt Pangrac to the show to talk about Bass Talk Live, his quest for the Elites through the Bassmaster Opens and much more! Matt is a huge wealth of knowledge in the bass fishing industry and a really good dude. Listen as we talk about all of this and more!
Chris and David are back from ICAST with some insight into this years show and Kenneth brings the heat with his take from the outside looking in during last weeks festivities. The trio also jump on the cheating bandwagon and look into some recent news as well. All this and more!
This week Chris welcomes in Kyle Smith and Theron Asbery with Revital Outdoors. Revital is a Premium CBD Company based in NE Florida that focuses on us Outdoorsman and keeping us on the water and in the woods longer! David and Kenneth join in later in the show to talk pre-Icast new stuff and more. Check it out!
This week Chris and the circus welcome in Elite Series Pro and Humminbird / MinnKota Pro Wes Logan to the show to talk FG knots, his fishing thus far this year and a new toy he has on his boat that just might give him a competitive edge, Shake and bake baby, its time to talk new products, gadgets and gizmo's!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in your current PRo Circuit AOY Leader in Alabama's own Josh Butler to talk about his rookie season and the turn around in performance that has him leading AOY heading into the final stop of the season next month. David goes "Wrastle-ing" and the beach bum is back from vacay - dont take it personally.....
This week Chris & David welcome in back-to-back Pro Circuit Winner Nick LeBrun to the show to talk about his back-to-back wins, only the 3rd MLF Angler to achieve such a feat! They talk about the Jamnes River, the upcoming Champlain event next month and options Nick may have when the year is over. All this and more right here!
On this Dads Day edition of the AC Insider Podcast, Chris & The boys welcome in Pickwick Elite Series Champ Brandon Lester to the show to talk about his win, his family and the legacy he hopes to leave on this sport. Listen, Did you know that he has finished in the top 30 in over 50% of his tournamtents with BASS? Now you do. Check it out!
This week Chris and the Boys welcome in your 2022 BFL ALL-American Champ Connor Cunningham to the show to talk about his Wire-to-Wire Win on Lake Hamilton and what he plans to do with over $120,000!!! Check it out!
This week David and KG welcome in PRo Circuit Guntersville Champ Nick LeBrun to the show to talk about his win and what his future holds. Chris is still MIA so the "SideShow" picks up his slack and brings you guys the info you want to know! Check it out!
Thats right, A BIG day in the AC Household as DX Turns the BIG 4-0 toady and we have a few friends who want to wish him a Happy Birthday! Kenta Kimura stops by the show as well to talk the Elites, His James River win and his favorite food here in the states! Put your party hat on , its a party!!
This week Chris & DX welcome in Fat Cat Newton to talk about the 24th Annual Dick Hiley Big Bass Classic benefiiting St. Jude and Childhood Cancer. Fat Cat is a childhood cancer survivor and we hear his story and more in an in-depth interview. You need to check this one out.
This week Chris & the boys welcome in 2022 Classic Champ THE Jason Christie to the show to recapo his 2022 YTD and look ahead at the reaminder of the Elites. Bailey Eigbrett, your Eufuala HOBIE BOS Champ joins the show as well to talk about his recent win and what he learned about gators in the Eufuala backwaters. All this and more right here!
This week Chris is in rare form as he and theboys welcome in Alton Jones Jr. to talk about life as a Pro, Cashing checks at Heavy Hitters and a whole lot more! They boys jumo into some new "Angler Polls" that might peak your interest and Chris explains why his Wife has hidden all the knives in the house. All this & more! #Donttakeitpersonal.....
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Bassmaster Open Cherokee Champ Coop Gallant to the show to talk about his win, his path and his goals to qualify for the Elites. An old familiar voice rejoins the show to talk about Redcrest and more!!
This week Chris and David welcome in Santee Elite Series Champ Drew Cook to the show to talk about his big win on Santee and an overview of his careeer on the Elites!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Santee Elite Series Runner-up Caleb Kuphall to the show to talk about his Centruy Club achievement and find out what happened on day two of that derbs.... Check it out!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in Bass Pro Tour Angler Timmy Horton to discuss his recent retirement announcement at the end of the season and his new found focus and direction.
This week Chris and David are back from the Classic, they recap the event along with AC Insider Kenneth Grover. They talk about the show, the expo, the competition, the lake and more, another great show!
This week Chris and David jump in on episode 223 released on 2.23!!! They talk about the upcoming Bassmasters Classic and who they have in their top 3 picks to win. KG is off chasing green fish on Guntersville and Chris wraps the show with a tribute to a great man and the best fishing partner a guy could have. Check it!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in the newly hired VP of Marketing for Costa Sunglasses, Mr. John Acosta to the show to talk about his new role at Costa, where he came from and how he and his team plan on taking Costa to the next level. BPT Stage 1 Winner Bradley Roy also joins us to talk about his first BPT win and more!
This week Chris & The boys have to back up and punt and thanks to our buddy Ronnie Moore, The punt landed on the 1 yard line and we pinned the offense deep in their own end. Fantasy Fishing, Fantasy Fishing and little Elite Series Kick-off, Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in 2022 PC Sam Rayburn Champ Michael Neal to the show to talk about his recent win, ther recap of his 2021 season and whats ahead for the 10th year Pro.
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and disappointed Cowboys fan Chris Zaldain to the show to talk about his 10th year on tour, what #tackleprep2022 has been like and what's ahead for the CZ Train as it rolls into Florida in a few weeks!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in your first winners for 2022 in the Emmanuel College team of TJ McKenzie and Seth Jenkins. They break down the Harris Chain for us and talk about what #Beyondtheboat Means to them.
Welcome to 2022 and the first episode of the new year for the boys as they welcome in Elite Series Pro Brandon Palanuik to talk about Christmas, Married Life, Humminbird and Minn Kota tips and tricks and more! The boys also look over what's been happening in the world of bass fishing over the break and more!
This week Chris & the boys say goodbye to 2021 as Christmas & the New Year are days away. Tristan White, High School angler from Thompson High School joins the show to talk about HS fishing in Alabama and what his goals and aspirations are down the road. See ya 2021, it's been real.
Thats right, you read it here first, Kenneth Grover loves him some Unicorn Poop. Why? Hit play and find out as the boys talk about the 13 Days of Holiday Extravaganza Giveaways and get into the Christmas spirit by telling everyone their 5 favorite things for the Holiday Season. They also spill the beans on what they "hope" is under the tree come Christmas morning. Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in BPT Pro Ott Defoe to the show to talk about his 2021 Bass Pro Tour Season (All 278,000 reasons why he liked 2021) as well as the Costa Compete and Conserve Contingency Program and the good Costa is doing for our sport. The boys talk This or That Christmas Edition, some new Partners join the show and more!
This week Chris welcomes in KVD to talk deer hunting, the Bass Pro US Open, BPT, Redcrest and the Big Bass Tour! Scott Gordon, TD with the BBT also jumps on the Zoom machine to talk about the 2022 schedule and some of his favorite moments. Check it out!
This Thanksgiving Week Podcast is a great one. Chris & The boys welcome in Hobie Kayak Tournament of Champions Champ Kristine Fischer to the show to talk about Kayaking, co angling and more! Skippy with Rather Outdoors joins in to talk Pro-Staffing, the boys play the "This or That" game and more!!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in 2022 Elite Series Rookie Matty Wong to the show to talk about his BASS Nation win, qualifying for the Classic and his invitation to the 2022 Elite Series. This is a great show and chance to meet the next generation of Elite Series Anglers.
This week Chris and the boys welcome in MLF BPT Angler Randy Howell to talk about his Kings Home Boat Giveaway coming up Saturday Nov. 13th. Randy & Robin have raised over 1.8 million for Kings Home in 10 years and they look for this year to be stellar! KG is back from Lake Martin, DX wins the U-Pick-em and Chris gets uptight about ice. All this and more, just hit play!
This week, Chris is back and he and DX have a HUGE show as they welcome in Grand Lake Opens Champ Nick LeBrun, All American Qualifier Laker Howell and "Officially" named Elite Series Tournament Director Lisa Talmadge! Its a fun show, no Tricks, just Treats, well, leftover Treats, but Treats nonetheless!
This week with everyone back on the Zoom Machine, The boys welcome in WON BASS US Open Champ Roy Hawk to the show to talk about his recent win in the West's most illustrious tournament and how he became a two-time champ. Chris catches up with DX on his Pure Michigan visit and they took a look at the week ahead.
This week Chris and Kenneth welcome in National Professional Fishing League Grand Lake Champ Taylor Watkins to the show to talk about his incredible win last week. Your NPFL Angler of the Year Keith Carson also stops by to talk about his incredible year and what its like to be the first ever TNPFL AOY.
This week Chris and David welcome in Mike Iaconelli to an early episode to talk about Ike's new TV show "My World with Mike Iaconelli" which airs its final season 1 episode tonight. We talk about his crazy year what's ahead for 2022. Check it out, its a great show!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in your back-to-back Western Toyota Series Winner Andrew Loberg to talk about his wins, the opportunities ahead of him and how the West was won. Big shakeup in the U-Pick-Em and then some late Breaking News from a major tournament platform. Check it out!
This week due to a last minute reschedule Chris & David welcome in Co-Owner of the National Professional Fishing League Al McCulloch to the show to talk about the loss of two of his anglers. Al gives us an update on their season as the look forward to the final regular season event of the year next week. CB & DX talk u-Pick-em's, a little points action and more. Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys remember good friend Skeeter Fowler who lost his battle with Covid over the weekend. They also welcome in BASS Northern Points Winner Jonathon Kelley to talk about his season and qualifying for the 2022 Elite Series.
This week Chris and the boys catch up on recent fishing industry happenings and look ahead to this weeks Northern Open Finale and Stage 7 of the BPT Tour.
This week Chris & the gang celebrate the 200th AC Insider Episode with MLF Director of Communications Joe Opager to reveal the 2022 Bass Pro Tour Schedule for the first time anywhere! The Circus provides some great insight to their unique schedule and they talk about qualifiers as well. Then the crew wraps up the show with some Open Mic guests and more. Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in the Pro Circuit TITLE Champ, direct from his patrol car, MLF Pro Jimmy Washam! Jimmy gives us some deets on the TITLE, his year and how we was able to capture that awesome TITLE Belt. Check it out!
This week Chris & David welcome in the Carhartt College Champs from Adrian College Hayden Scott & Griffin Fernandest] to talk about their College National Championship win and all that went into it. The guys also welcome in Alabama Bass Trail Program Director Kay Donaldson to the show to talk about the full field for the ABT in 2022. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys have a literal last minute cancellation to the show so they "wing it" as only they can do. Its still a fun one. check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in your St. Lawrence River Pro Circuit winner Cody Pike to talk about his win, his Rookie season and qualifying for the Title. The boys also break down the Pro Circuit TITLE Field, Opens Points, BPT point and more!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in your 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Josh Stracner to the show to talk about his Rookie year on the Elites, his path through the Opens and more. Chris & David recap ICAST and look ahead to upcoming tournaments. Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys went right to the source to make sure they fully understand all the math behind the Bassmaster Classic Qualifications for 2022 on Lake Hartwell as well as quiz BASS Guru Ronnie Moore on the 2022 Elite field. Very informative show you need to check out!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in The color commentator for the National Professional Fishing League, Luke Dunkin to the show. The boys will check in with Luke and how he feels things re progressing with the NPFL as they kick off their 4th event of the season this week on "Pig"Wick Lake.
This week Chris & the boys welcome in the President of the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team Logan Parks to talk about the team, the month-long suspension, the success since the suspension and their new YouTube Series, "The Reclamation Series" Some great stuff in this interview! Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in the most recent Back-2-Back Bassmaster Classic Champ Hank Cherry to break down practice & give us more details on his patterns he used to claim his 2nd Classic Trophy! The Circus reveals some interesting MLF/BPT/FLW news in the form prequalifying for 2022 and more! Check it out!
This week Chris, Kenneth & the Ninja look back over the last week and recap the 51st Bassmaster's Classic and Hank Cherry's back-2-Back win. David gives a new products reviewer from the Expo and his overall feel for the event. KG gives us his from home view point and more.
This week Chris & the boys prepare for Classic week in Fort Worth. David is headed out to a celebrity fishing event on Lake Lewisville & Chris is getting his camera gear straight to provide you guys with some awesome content. Chris sat down before Classic Pre-Practice with Patrick Walters to talk about strategy prior to the event and then welcomed in All- American Champ Brant Grimm to the show to talk about his awesome win on Douglas last week!
This week Chris and the boys prepare for next weeks Bassmaster's Classic with the help of AU Fishing Team Member and Dallas native Michael Peinado to talk about his latest 5 fish limit on Ray Roberts & how it is setting up for the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing. The Circus also welcomes in All-American Angler Drew Boggs to talk about this weeks Grass Roots Championship on Douglas Lake!
This week Chris and the boys prepare for next weeks Bassmaster's Classic with the help of AU Fishing Team Member and Dallas native Michael Peinado to talk about his latest 5 fish limit on Ray Roberts & how it is setting up for the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing. The Circus also welcomes in All-American Angler Drew Boggs to talk about this weeks Grass Roots Championship on Douglas Lake!
This week Bassmaster Elite Series Champ Caleb Kuphall joins the Circus for to talk about his wire-to-wire, dominating performance this past week on Guntersville. Under Armour Pro Chris Johnston joins in for the UA Fish, Countdown to the Classic and of course there is plenty more!
This week Chris and David welcome in MLF Pro Circuit Winner Jason Abram to the show to talk about his recent win on Lake Eufaula. With KG out practicing or the Toyota Series Event on Chickamauga, the pair check in to see how his week is going.
This week Chris & the boys welcome in not one but TWO Champs from the past couple of weekends! First up is your newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champ, the little ball of hate himself Wes Logan! Later in the show Cumberland College Champ Jack Dice joins us to talk about winning solo on a team tournament and how he prepares for his tournaments!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Pick Bass Open Champ Joey Nania to talk about his plan, strategy and execution on winning the recent BASS Open on Pickwick Lake!
This week Chris fumbles the ball with new Tech and the show suffers because of it. But we are excited to Welcome in your TNPFL Wright Patman Winner Keith Carson to the show to talk about the lake, how he went wire-to-wire and more!!!
This week Chris, Kenneth and David take a few minutes to talk about a few things happening in the Tournament Bass Fishing World and give their thoughts and opinions on tackle shortages. Check it out!
This week Chris and the Circus welcome in Terry Peacock, Winner of the Bass Champs North Division Ray Roberts event this past weekend. Terry fished the event solo and won with 26.43 pound limit including a GIANT Kicker! Hit play to check it out!!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Toyota Series Pro and Champ Adam Wagner to the show to talk about his most recent win on a stingy Dale Hollow Lake. Adam doesn't share all the juice but enough to get us excited about shallow water fishing. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Toyota Series Pro and Champ Adam Wagner to the show to talk about his most recent win on a stingy Dale Hollow Lake. Adam doesn't share all the juice but enough to get us excited about shallow water fishing. Check it out!
This week Chris and David welcome in BFL Winner Ryan McCarthy to the show to talk about his recent win in the Shenandoah BFL event on Kerr Lake. An event he just wanted to "survive," Ryan found a way to win the event and almost 7k in prize $$!! Chris jumps on a stump about Auburn Fishing Team suspension and more!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Fishing and Hunting Category Manager for Under Armour Mr. Travis Gessley to talk about the new ISO-Chill line up of UA Clothing to help you stay cool and collected on the water. Products made for athletes like us fisherman that help us stay on the water longer and perform!
This week Chris & The boys welcome in John "Hooked Up" Soukup to the show to talk about his inaugural TNPFL Win and that trophy the size of a Tundra hood! Chris digs deep on some happenings around the industry & of course the kids have to talk about dumba$$'s as well. Yall buckle up, this one was fun!!!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in not one but TWO Winners from the weekend. Toyota Series Champ Michael Harlin joins the showy to talk about A-rigs and his goals and then BASS Opens Champ Keith Tuma jumps in and is fired up!!! Check this one out, its a breathe of fresh air!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in not one but TWO Winners from the weekend. Toyota Series Champ Michael Harlin joins the showy to talk about A-rigs and his goals and then BASS Opens Champ Keith Tuma jumps in and is fired up!!! Check this one out, its a breathe of fresh air!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in the Great Canadian Snow Leopard Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson to the show to talk about all things Canadia and Blue Elite Series Trophies!!!! Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in the Great Canadian Snow Leopard Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson to the show to talk about all things Canadia and Blue Elite Series Trophies!!!! Check it out!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Fantasy fishing guru Ronnie Moore to the show to talk about this weeks event on the Elite Series trail and how you should look at your fantasy teams to keep yourself in the high percentile. Chris explains the additions to the U-Pick-em contest and they may talk a little about the Redcrest...... Hit Play, NOW!!!
Your Rookie Elite Series Winner on the St. Johns last week, Bryan New joins the show to talk about being 1 for 1 so far in his Elite series career. Blonde Girl Behind the Scenes Michele Eichstead joins us to give Bryan a hard time and Chris reveals the U-Pick-em winners!
This weeks Chris & the Boys have a HUGE Show coming' at you. First off Al McCulloch from the NPFL gives us a State of the Union Address with less than 30 days from their first event. Then all hell breaks loose as "Z-Train" Rolls into the show and things get interesting!
This week Chris & the boys welcome a check-in from Elite Series Rookie Darold Gleason all the way from Florida as he prepares for next weeks Elite Series kick off and then Derek "Money" Mundy joins the show for the second time this month to talk about his GIANT(s) on Rayburn in last weeks Toyota Derby!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Elite Series Newcomer THE Jason Christie to the show to talk about his return to the Elite Series and what he's looking forward to the most.
Thats right, Chris and the boys welcome in Elite Series "Newcomer" Greg Hackney to this weeks show to talk about the effort made to prequalify for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
This Week Chris & the boys welcome in NPFL and BASS Opens Pro Joel Willert to the show to talk about his move from FLW last year and why he chose to fish the NPFL Inaugural season & all 3 divisions of the Bassmaster Opens in 2021.
This week Chris & the boys kick off the yer right with Rayburn BFL Winner Derek Mundy who dropped a 40-pound 10-ounce bag on the scales last Saturday to win the 2021 BFL opener on Rayburn putting him in an elite club. Kenneth shares some news and we catch up on what Santa brought the boys for Christmas!
On this final episode of 2020, Chris and the boys welcome in the one and only Mike Iaconnelli to the talk about 2021, the crews back in the day and so much more! If you listen to one episode this year, its gotta be this one. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone!!!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Elite Series newcomer Marc Frazier to talk about his journey into professional bass fishing. A former SEC College Baseball pitcher, Marc has pitched in some of the most intense games and that helps him not feel the pressure when he's on the front deck of his bass boat. Check this one out!
This week the boys are excited to welcome in one of the newest members of the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series Class, Toyota Pro Darold Gleason to talk about his journey to the big show & what it means to be there in 2021. Chris goes off on Burger King & KG tells us why the new Toyota Series Division is & is not a Cherry Picker Division. Hit Play. Now.
This week the boys welcome in Neil Paul from the High School Bass Class to give us some insight into the upcoming program & Classic Qualifier Tommy Williams joins us to talk about his recent win on Lake Lewisville. Its time to hit play!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in BASS NATION Champ Pat Schlapper to the show to talk about his incredible run this season not only in the NATION events but also in the Eastern Opens. With one event remaining he has a chance to double qualify for both the Classic & the Elites. Chris runs his mouth on the recent BOT roster & remembers an old friend. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
This week Chris & the boys welcome in Uncharted Supply Co. CEO and founder Christian Schauf to the show to talk about some of the survival systems & other products his company creates to help you escape extraordinary circumstances. The boys look at past derbies & then look ahead to the weekend.
Thats right folks, we are dialed in this week with not one but TWO Hammers on the show. Elite Series AOY Clark Wendlandt joins us to talk all things BASS & AOY & in a surprise, Chris' man crush, the one & only Patrick Walters joins the boys to talk fashion statements, jerkbaits, BIG fish & more!
You read it right, this week's guest has a rough year on the Bassmaster Opens trail. From having gear stolen, trailer destroyed and more, Mathew Robertson has battled some demons this season but with his recent win on Cherokee he is Classic bound in 2021 and one step closer to a Elite Series invite. Check it out!
You read it right, this week's guest has a rough year on the Bassmaster Opens trail. From having gear stolen, trailer destroyed and more, Mathew Robertson has battled some demons this season but with his recent win on Cherokee he is Classic bound in 2021 and one step closer to a Elite Series invite. Check it out!
This week Chris is back and he and the boys open the show with current BASS AOY Leader David Mullins to talk about his resurgence this year on the Elite Trail. KG Digs into his beginning in the sport and DX asks the tough questions.... Y'all check it out!
This week in a pre-recorded show, Chris and the boys welcome in Strike King/Lews Pro Frank "The Tank" Talley to talk about his first win on the Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Guntersville! This is a fun interview that you wont want to miss!!
This week Chris and Miss Kay welcome in Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Lake Martin Resident, Kelley Jaye to give us his expert opinion and preview of the upcoming ABT Championship. Then the pair welcome back ABT Super Fan Alan Anthony to give us his picks for the ABT Championship.
This Chris and the boys welcome in the Eufaula Hammer, BFL Bulldog Winner Shane Powell to talk about his win on the famed fishery as well as looking ahead to the ABT Championship coming up in a couple of weeks. Chris reads some listener comments and tries to work on his "less bitching, more fishing" mantra.
This week Chris and the boys welcome in NPFL and BASS Nation Pro Chase Colby to the show to preview this weeks Lake Mead event and to hype up the Western anglers as well. They then get dialed in on the new MLFLW Unification announcement and the new Big 5 as well as look at BASS Opens points and who makes the move in 2021. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys catch up on the happenings across the industry and Kenneth returns to try and make a run at Jason in the U-Pick em' contest. around the 44 minute mark Chris gets a nice little surprise as well. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys catch up on the happenings across the industry and Kenneth returns to try and make a run at Jason in the U-Pick em' contest. around the 44 minute mark Chris gets a nice little surprise as well. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys talk with newly announced National Professional League Angler, Jeff Dobson about his move from the FLW Tour to the newly formed NPFL. We ask Jeff the tough questions and ultimately its family first then fishing. As it should be.
This week Chris and the Circus welcome in your FLW Title Champ, Rusty Salewski to talk his Sturgeon Bay win. David goes to Vegas, Jason is in redneck land and Chris is up to his neck in crap. Literally. Check it out!
This week the Circus has the unique opportunity to talk with Smallmouth Hammer Kurt Mitchell ahead of his Day 2 in the FLW TITLE where he has a 56 pound lead. Elite Champ Bill Weidler also joins the show to talk about his career making win on St. Clair. Check it out!
This week Chris & The Circus welcome in the 2020 FLW Tour Angler of the Year Ron Nelson & 2020 Rookie of the Year Kyle Hall to talk about their 2020 season, as crazy as its been and help preview next weeks TITLE on Sturgeon Bay. Blonde Girl Behind the Scenes Michele Eichstead is still with us for picks and the guys debate technology..... And the mystery of Fishing. Stay instinctive guys & gals, just hit play!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Jamie "The Hammer" Hartman to the show to talk about his Elite Series season thus far and how making the decision to "go Pro" later in life has helped his journey be so successful. Michele joins the crew for the second half of the show and David gets a little out of hand. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in the Champlain Champ, Mr. Brandon Palaniuk to the show to talk about his recent Elite Series win on lake Champlain! Michele joins the crew again for the Sportsmans Wrap up and more!
This week Chris and the boys take a slight detour from their usual guests and welcome in two ladies who are very important to the success of their significant others. Tiffanie McCall, Brandon Palaniuk's girlfriend & Kayla Jocumsen, wife of Elite Series Champ Carl Jocumsen join the guys to talk about life on the road, quarantine and more! Strike King's Mark Copley also joins the show to talk about virtual ICAST & Chris discuss' his snakebit weekend!
This week Chris welcomes in Blonde Girl Behind the Scenes host Michele Eichstead to co-host as both Jason and Kenneth are out of town. Intern David comes out of his shell as the gang welcomes in BPT Pro Justin Lucas and new NPFL Angler Scotty Villines.
This week the boys welcome in FLW Tour Pro and Winner of the first ever FLW Tour event Mike Surman to the show to talk all things FLW, past and present and now the new MLFLW and more!! Check it out!
This week the boys welcome in FLW Tour Pro and Winner of the first ever FLW Tour event Mike Surman to the show to talk all things FLW, past and present and now the new MLFLW and more!! Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys are still trying to recover from the holiday weekend. Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Matt Arey joins the show to talk about life on the Elite Series side of life and more. David talks Sportsmans Bass Wrap up, Jason previews upcoming events and Kenneth, well he's just Kenneth. Ya'll hit play!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in FLW Tour Rookie Cole Floyd to the show to talk about his recent 2nd place finish on Lake ChickaMAUGA in the FLW Super Tournament. They also welcome in Adam Knowles, Associate Brand Manager with Minn Kota to talk about the new RAPTOR Shallow Water Anchor and more. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in FLW Tour Rookie Cole Floyd to the show to talk about his recent 2nd place finish on Lake ChickaMAUGA in the FLW Super Tournament. They also welcome in Adam Knowles, Associate Brand Manager with Minn Kota to talk about the new RAPTOR Shallow Water Anchor and more. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys dive into some of the MLFLW Super Tournament action going on on Lake Chick-a-maga (Chickamauga) and welcome in newest NPFL Angler William Fletcher from Georgia to talk about his decision for 2021. Check it out!
This week the boys welcome the two guys who did the most damage last week on the water. Elite Series Champ Buddy Gross joins us first to talk about his worst to first win on Eufaula and then the "Kissimmee Kid" Jordan Lee talks about his $200,000 win on the Kissimmee Chain in the BPT Heavy Hitters!!
This week Chris and the Boys welcome in the newest NPFL Angler to the show, Chris Kanute to talk about his new fishing platform and to dive a little deeper into his involvement in High School Fishing. The boys also welcome in Toyota Series Winner Josh Stracner to talk about his Eufaula win and David has a surprise in the opening segment. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in good friend Roger & Taylor Metz with Woods and Water SC and our buddy Neil Paul with Visit Anderson as a continuation to Roger and Taylors radio show last weekend. Senior Director of Tournamet Ops for FLW, Mr. Daniel Fennel also joins us to talk about the remainder of the FLW season. Check it out!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and industry veteran John Crews to the show to talk about his time in quarantine, his video making prowess and what its like being a business owner in the fishing industry. All this and more, just hit play!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in longtime listener Matt Lazenby to the show to join in on the interviews with FLW Pro Brad Knight and MLF BPT PRo's Justin Lucas and Matt Lee. Getting to the bottom of the Super Tournaments and the field size and dissecting how each of them feel about the changes.
This week CB and the boys welcome in current FLW Pro Circuit points leader Ron Nelson to the show to talk about the revamped schedule and the allowance of MLF Anglers to join the field. Chris tries hard to keep his mouth shut..... Chris also throws the boys a curveball when his good friend Michele Eichstead with Blond Girl Promotions joins the show in the opening segment. Check it out!
This week CB and the boys welcome in current FLW Pro Circuit points leader Ron Nelson to the show to talk about the revamped schedule and the allowance of MLF Anglers to join the field. Chris tries hard to keep his mouth shut..... Chris also throws the boys a curveball when his good friend Michele Eichstead with Blond Girl Promotions joins the show in the opening segment. Check it out!
This week Chris and the Boys welcome in the newest addition to the NPFL Roster, Arkansas' Hunter Baughman! NPFL Head Honcho Al McCullouch also joins the show to talk about the state of the union as it stands with the NPFL. All of this and more!
This Week Chris, Jason and the boys catch up with #Oneboat Challenge Winners Charlie Breitenbach and Seth Funt from Florida! They explain how they were able to capture the first ever OBC and what's ahead. Team Tournament Blogger Luke Estel joins us as well to talk about fishing in Illinois or the lack of it.
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Social Media and YouTube guru Darien Craig aka "Darien is Fishing" to the show to talk about his recent YouTube videos, Social influencing, Tik Tok and so much more, Check it out and make sure you listen for the "Phrase that Pays"!!!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Bassmaster Elite Series Emcee and TV funny man Dave Mercer to the show to talk about Quarantine Life in Canada, a look back at the Bassmaster's Classic and more!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Stetson Blaylock to talk about how he's using this time off to prepare for the next event and how he stays busy. Chris gets excited about his new boat and more!
This week Chris and the boys welcome in Stetson Blaylock to talk about how he's using this time off to prepare for the next event and how he stays busy. Chris gets excited about his new boat and more!