BASS TALK LIVE: Recent Episodes
Mark Jeffreys
Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
Matty Wong talks about the learning curve he's been through the first two years of his Elite Series career and how he qualified for another season in the last event of the year on the St. Lawrence River.
Mark returns to BTL to give his take on everything from forward facing sonar to Ike's Hall of Fame induction. He also talks about bowling, but surprisingly doesn't talk about the weather.
Michael Mulone, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Major League Fishing, joins BTL to talk about the factors that go into tournament scheduling.
Chris Zaldain talks about the domination of FF sonar during the 2023 season, the epic St. Lawrence River Elite Series event, his podcast, and other industry news.
Grae Buck joins BTL to talk about qualifying for the 2024 Bass Pro Tour and how he navigated the 2023 MLF Invitationals. He also dives into the wildly popular jighead minnow technique that is currently dominating professional bass fishing. In the second half of the show, Tim Horton jumps on to defend his "top 15 of all time" with Jacob Wheeler at #1 and Kevin VanDam at #2.
Pete and Trevor from Omnia fishing join Matt to talk about the hottest smallmouth bass baits this season. They also talk about Omnia Fishing's new Premium Pro and chat about the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Of the Year race heading into the final stop of the season on the St. Lawrence River.
Matt is joined by Billy McDonald and Ken Duke from Fishing Insider. In the second half of the show, Ken throws out some shocking numbers about the forward facing sonar era and Matt rants about the field size of high school tournaments.
Bobby Lane talks about his season fishing the Bassmaster Open Elite Qualifiers and then reminisces about the 2009 Elite Series tournament that he won on Kentucky Lake and the circus surrounding his first Elite Series victory.
Senior Field Producer for Strike King and Lew's Kings Of Bass Series, Brandon Owczarzak, joins BTL to talk about documenting KVD during his final season. In the second half of the show, Tom Brewbaker and Mark Copley talk about KVD's impact on Strike King and Lew's and share some stories.
Frank is joined by Todd Bucknell to show a new big water prop and then frank breaks down seasonal smallmouth on big water.
Matt Becker talks about winning the 2023 BPT Angler Of the Year title and the final BPT stop of the season on Saginaw Bay. He also tackles the controversy surrounding the BPT stop at Cayuga and talks about putting it all on the line in in 2017 to become a full-time professional angler.
Matt catches up with MLF Invitational winner Matt Stefan and his wife Sara as they talk about tense moments leading up to his win on the Mississippi River. In the second half of the show, the guys talk about KVD's next step, betting on bass fishing, and Core Tackle.
Ben Milliken joins BTL for his recap of the Bassmaster Open on the St. Lawrence River. He also talks with Matt about the impact and legacy of KVD.
Matt is back in-studio and catches up with Frank about Great Lakes Finesse baits and abstract smallmouth tactics. This show aired live on August 3rd, 2023.
Matt is live at the OBT Media Event at the ATS headquarters in Michigan and talks with John Gillman about fishing apparel. Other guests include Jeff Gustafson, Brad Hallman, Wes Logan, Pete Przepiora from OMNIA fishing, Matt Florentino from AFTCO and more. This show aired live on August 1st, 2023.
Matt is on the road and catches up with Jody White, the winner of the Bassmaster Open on the St. Lawrence River. From working in the fishing media to winning tournaments, this episode covers it all. This show originally aired on July 26th, 2023.
Matt is on-location in Ohio at Frank Scalish's house and the guys talk about a variety of topics. This show aired live on July 23rd, 2023.
Matt takes over the Smallmouth Crush studio with Travis Manson. The guys talk about smallmouth fishing up north and then are joined by Dave Rush from Best On Tour to recap ICAST. This show was live on July 18th, 2023.
Matt is live from the 2023 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida and talks with professional anglers Matt Stefan and Miles Burghoff about the many aspects of the show from a vendor, sponsor, and angler perspective. This show was live on July 13th, 2023.
Jordan Lee joins BTL to talk about the upcoming ICAST show, winning the BPT on St. Clair, and using sponsor baits.
Frank talks about dealing with recreational traffic during the summer and then talks about odd baits over the years.
Cliff Pirch goes in-depth on the drop shot and then tells a bunch of cool stories about dangerous animals.
After a morning on the water, Scott Palmer from THE BASS TANK is in-studio taking viewer questions and talking about electronics.
THE BASS TANK'S Scott Palmer is on the water and goes in-depth about side image settings to maximize your time on the water.
Longtime professional angler, Greg Bohannan, talks about his move to the Bassmaster Open EQ's, his title sponsor, and fishing big tournaments on his home body of water.
Frank talks about some of the basics when it comes to targeting the biggest smallmouth in the fishery.
In the first half of the show, Brandon Card talks about his crazy 2023 and continued recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Ben MIlliken jumps on in the second half to talk about his solid finish in the Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma.
Ott DeFoe talks about leading the Bass Pro Tour AOY race with two events left in the 2023 season.
2023 Bassmaster Classic Champ, Jeff Gustafson, stops by BTL to talk about what the past three months has been like.
It's part two of the Ned Dinger special and Frank talks about fishing the Ned on rock for smallmouth.
Kyle Welcher joins BTL to talk about leading the Elite Series AOY race with three tournaments left in the 2023 season.
Frank talks about fishing the YUM Ned Dinger in grass lakes primarily for largemouth bass.
Matt talks with Brock Enmeier from Shoreline Boat & RV Repair Tulsa about boat maintenance and the process of repairing your vessel.
The creator of BTL, Mark Jeffreys returns to BTL for an in-studio show where he covers a variety of topics ...and yes, there are several vintage rants.
Frank talks about Thanksgiving at the Scalish household and then breaks down the five basic boxes for winter fishing.
Andrew Upshaw talks about Lets Fish TV, fishing with light line, and organizing tackle.
Joel Willert talks about the process of moving through the ranks and analyzing your progress.
Miles Burghoff talks about his decision to fish the Bassmaster Open EQ's in 2023 and give some tips for working on your mental game on the water.
Mark Jeffreys jumps on for the first segment and then John Soukup from The BASS TANK talks about preparing for the 2023 Elite Series and what's happening at The BASS TANK.
Frank talks about his five step process to catching cold water bass anywhere in the country.
Ken Duke returns to BTL to talk about a variety of topics including his top five anglers of all time, the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, every fish counts, and his Big Bass Podcast.
Tristan McCormick talks about his crazy 2022 season, qualifying for the 2023 Bassmaster Classic, the dynasty that is Bethel Fishing, and his plans for next season.
Rick Pierce talks about the boat industry, innovation, the West Coast, and throws in some old school stories.
Frank talks about the 10+ pound Lake Erie smallmouth and then dives into rattles in soft plastics and hard baits.
Bernie Schultz shows off some lures from the past including a frog with a ceiling fan....and then talks about the importance of learning the history of bass fishing.
Marty Stone talks about his journey to analyst for MLF, the changes in the BPT format, the history of professional bass fishing, and his MJS Academy.
Bobby Lane returns to BTL to talk about his recent decision to fish all nine of the 2023 Bassmaster Opens.
MLF's Jody White previews the Toyota Series Championship on Guntersville and the guys chat about the legendary Larry Nixon and his longevity in the sport.
MLF's Jody White previews the Toyota Series Championship on Guntersville and the guys chat about the legendary Larry Nixon and his longevity in the sport.
BPT pro Jared Lintner talks about upsizing your drop shot rig and how the five fish limit will change the BPT. He also goes into his move to Georgia and gets educated about SEC football.
BPT pro Jared Lintner talks about upsizing your drop shot rig and how the five fish limit will change the BPT. He also goes into his move to Georgia and gets educated about SEC football.
Blake Price and Tom Lloyd, Jr. from BeatDown Outdoors are in-studio to talk about their innovative mounts for electronics and discuss breaking into the bass fishing industry.
Blake Price and Tom Lloyd, Jr. from BeatDown Outdoors are in-studio to talk about their innovative mounts for electronics and discuss breaking into the bass fishing industry.
Day 4 is back and Frank talks about using a redfish bait to catch late season largemouth. He also talks about the color fire tiger, and there's a special surprise for Frank at the beginning of the show.
Day 4 is back and Frank talks about using a redfish bait to catch late season largemouth. He also talks about the color fire tiger, and there's a special surprise for Frank at the beginning of the show.
Bradley Hallman and John Soukup talk about the journey through the 2022 Bassmaster Opens to the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Bradley Hallman and John Soukup talk about the journey through the 2022 Bassmaster Opens to the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Matt was live on October 12th from the Strike King and Lew's Media Event in Michigan with veteran anglers Mark Menendez and Mark Davis.
Matt was live on October 12th from the Strike King and Lew's Media Event in Michigan with veteran anglers Mark Menendez and Mark Davis.
Matt was in Michigan on October 11th and on the water with professional walleye angler Jason Przekurat and BPT pro Mark Rose.
Matt was in Michigan on October 11th and on the water with professional walleye angler Jason Przekurat and BPT pro Mark Rose.
Brandon Palaniuk talks about unplugging, elk hunting, fishing fully engaged, and his 2022 Elite Series AOY season.
Brandon Palaniuk talks about unplugging, elk hunting, fishing fully engaged, and his 2022 Elite Series AOY season.
BPT pro Bradley Roy joins BTL to talk about some old school baits from his childhood. He also talks about his upcoming 10th annual Bradley Roy High School Open coming up on Cumberland.
BPT pro Bradley Roy joins BTL to talk about some old school baits from his childhood. He also talks about his upcoming 10th annual Bradley Roy High School Open coming up on Cumberland.
Frank covers a variety of topics in this Day #4 including feathers on walking baits, finding hard to reach areas, and buzzbaits in the fall.
Frank covers a variety of topics in this Day #4 including feathers on walking baits, finding hard to reach areas, and buzzbaits in the fall.
MLF's Joe Opager talks about the changes and additions to all levels of MLF tournaments in 2023.
MLF's Joe Opager talks about the changes and additions to all levels of MLF tournaments in 2023.
Bradley Hallman and Matt break down their finishes in the Bassmaster Open on the Red River.
Bradley Hallman and Matt break down their finishes in the Bassmaster Open on the Red River.
Keith Poche goes in-depth about his recent Bassmaster Open win on the Red River and then talks about his plans for 2023.
Keith Poche goes in-depth about his recent Bassmaster Open win on the Red River and then talks about his plans for 2023.
Matt Stefan returns to BTL to talk about the changes in the MLF Invitationals. He also breaks down his 2022 season, talks about getting over lost fish, and looks ahead at future tackle trends in tournament fishing.
Matt Stefan returns to BTL to talk about the changes in the MLF Invitationals. He also breaks down his 2022 season, talks about getting over lost fish, and looks ahead at future tackle trends in tournament fishing.
Jacob Wheeler dives into his success over the past two seasons on the Bass Pro Tour that has resulted in back-to-back AOY titles.
Jacob Wheeler dives into his success over the past two seasons on the Bass Pro Tour that has resulted in back-to-back AOY titles.
Noah Schultz talks about strategy and mindset that has resulted in nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes over the past five years in the Minnesota tournament scene.
Noah Schultz talks about strategy and mindset that has resulted in nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes over the past five years in the Minnesota tournament scene.
Franks talks about the canary color and then goes in-depth about hooks, bill angles, and cranking setups.
Franks talks about the canary color and then goes in-depth about hooks, bill angles, and cranking setups.
Matt talks about the recently announced MLF Invitationals and then chats with Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Champions from Costal Carolina, Andrew Vereen and Connor Cartmell.
Matt talks about the recently announced MLF Invitationals and then chats with Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Champions from Costal Carolina, Andrew Vereen and Connor Cartmell.
Bradley Hallman and Matt break down the Chesapeake Bay Open and Matt Looney stops by to talk about Bass for Beckers.
Bradley Hallman and Matt break down the Chesapeake Bay Open and Matt Looney stops by to talk about Bass for Beckers.
Austin Felix talks about how the Carolina Rig saved his Elite Series season, the influx of talent from Minnesota, and collegiate bass fishing.
Austin Felix talks about how the Carolina Rig saved his Elite Series season, the influx of talent from Minnesota, and collegiate bass fishing.
Frank talks about the late summer / early fall transition period and how to target bass during this time.
Frank talks about the late summer / early fall transition period and how to target bass during this time.
BPT pro, Gerald Spohrer talks about saltwater fishing, learning across the country, and assembling the right tools for any situation.
BPT pro, Gerald Spohrer talks about saltwater fishing, learning across the country, and assembling the right tools for any situation.
Frank talks about why you need at least two drift socks in your boat regardless of where you fish in the country.
Dakota Ebare talks about his 2022 season and how he has translated time on the water to tournament success.
Frank talks about a system for turning a bad day of fishing into a good day of fishing.
Matt talks about the most recent Elite Series and MLF Pro Circuit events and then talks with Alabama's Jamie Horton.
Rob Richards from the Oklahoma Outlaws of the KFL talks about the unique league format and then Charlie Hartley talks about being in the right place at the right time.
Former Minnesota Vikings player Brian Robison talks about owning a tackle store, how players associations work, and his fishing career.
MLF's Joe Opager talks about the upcoming Pro Circuit Title on the St. Lawrence River and breaks down the qualification scenarios for 2023. In the second half of the show, Tom Redington talks about guiding, marketing, and the future of tournament fishing.
Frank talks about do it yourself lure blank bundles, custom painted crankbaits, and drift socks.
Ken Duke and Brad Hallman go in-depth during a two-hour show about the fishing industry, ICAST wrap-up and the "right" way to make in in professional bass fishing.
President and Owner of X Zone Lures, Jim Van Ryn, goes in-depth on designing new baits, working with pro staff, and running a business in the tackle industry.
David Mullins joins BTL to talk about his fishing style, the Elite Series AOY race, the new Bassmaster Opens format, and deep diving plugs.
Frank talks about fishing with jigging spoons during the late summer months for largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass.
NPFL angler and Bassmaster Open AOY points leader John Soukup talks about his season, The BASS TANK, social media, growing as an angler, and lots of other stuff....
Michael Neal and Justin Lucas join the show to talk about their 1st and 2nd place finishes in the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit AOY race. In the second half of the show, Phil Dutra makes his BTL appearance and goes in depth on his analytical approach to bass fishing and how the Delta prepared him to become a professional angler.
Brad Hallman and Matt break down the last Open at Oneida Lake and are joined by Scott Masucci from Lakeside Outfitters in New York to talk about the impact a major tournament has on local retailers.
Frank is back with another show all about Bomber crankbaits...specifically the Fat Free Shad.
Senior Brand Marketing Manager for Rather Outdoors, Tom Brewbaker, talks about ICAST, the fishing industry, and getting stuck in an elevator at the Bassmaster Classic.
Elite Series pro Carl Jocumsen joins the show for a lengthy discussion about the best path to the Bassmaster Elite Series and the recent changes with the Bassmaster Open series.
Matt is back in-studio after three weeks on the road and welcomes in Jay Przekurat to talk about his historic win on the St. Lawrence River. Mark Jeffreys also makes an appearance at the end of the show with some big news.
Frank talks about strategies to get the whole family involved in fishing and his son Josh joins the show as well.
John Crews talks about the importance of the ICAST show from the business and angler perspective.
Alabama's Josh Butler talks about leading the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit AOY heading into the final stop of the season, his crazy 2020 stats, and navigating the sponsorship side of the game.
Kurt Dove talks about his career path, Pro-Bass Camp, and his full-time job in the industry.
Frank goes in-depth about breaking down a fishery to find productive offshore timber during the summer.
Andrew Loberg talks about learning to fish outside of California and his impressive rookie season on the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit.
Edwin Evers covers a variety of topics including past memorable events, building his YouTube channel, creating a smallmouth pond, and designing baits.
Ken Duke from Fishing Tackle Retailer stops by BTL to talk about the upcoming ICAST show in Orlando and a number of other topics.
Chad Morgenthaler talks about retiring from the Elite Series and his plans moving forward with FutureCast Academy.
Welcome to Episode #16 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to KEEP or CULL a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Bradley and Matt talk about the most overused phrases in professional fishing and the current state of high school fishing and then Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment jumps on the show for a deep discussion into tournament strategy.
Nick Lebrun talks about his back-to-back MLF Pro Circuit wins and then Grae Buck talks about his strong finish on the James River and fishing northern lakes during the summer for smallmouth.
Oklahoma's Zack Birge stops by the BTL studio to talk about a number of different topics.
Frank is joined by his cameraman Joe Chiarappa as they talk about filming content and some of the best stories on and off the water.
Welcome to episode #14 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Miles Burghoff checks in from the Pro Circuit stop on the James River (and Mark Jeffreys makes a surprise appearance), then Cliff Pirch talks about designing smallmouth baits and his solid year so far on the Elite Series.
Brandon Lester talks about his recent Elite Series win on Pickwick and then goes into how he has found success at the Bassmaster Open level.
Frank takes random bodies of water and breaks down where to look for bass once they move offshore.
California's Ken Mah joins the show to talk about his recent success in the APEX Series and Toyota Series tournaments. He also goes in-depth on the West Coast tournament scene and talks about figuring out what type of angler you are.
Welcome to Episode #13 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Charlie Hartley kicks things off and then Cody Huff, Justin Atkins, and Bill Lowen talk about the Elite Series stop on Pickwick.
Minnesota's Bob Downey joins BTL for the first time to talk about hockey, his path to the Elite Series, and fishing the Mississippi River.
Frank talks about the movements of the threadfin shad and how to target bass that are feeding on these baitfish.
Billy Egan from WON Bass talks about the US Open moving from Lake Mead to Lake Mohave. At the end of the show, Mark Jeffreys makes his first appearance on BTL since his retirement.
Welcome to Episode #12 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Joe Opager talks about the the MLF General Tire Team Invitational and the upcoming All-American. In the second half of the show, Brad Hallman jumps on and talks about his experience providing on-the-water coverage for the NPFL event on Watts Bar.
Frank breaks down the movements of gizzard shad and how bass target these bait fish. At the end of the show, Frank tells a few stories about the biggest fish he's ever hooked and the epic battles that ensued.
BPT pro, Keith Poche talks about fishing out of his 18' aluminum boat and the challenges he encounters. He also breaks down his productive strategy in the Bassmaster Opens.
It's a comprehensive recap of the recent Elite Series stop on Lake Fork. Winner Lee Livesay makes his first appearance on BTL followed by Brandon Palaniuk, Chris Zaldain, Darold Gleason, and Alex Redwine. From top to bottom, this show puts the historic week into perspective from the viewpoints of five different competitors.
Scott Palmer from The BASS TANK is in-studio and goes in-depth on power solutions and maximizing the performance of electronics.
Frank tells some stories about his best tournament morning ever and then gives some tips on setting up your reel properly.
MLF Pro Circuit angler, Matt Stefan returns to BTL along with meditation coach, Katie Gruber to talk about the mental side of competitive bass fishing.
Today's show is all about remembering B.A.S.S. founder, Ray Scott. Two time Bassmaster Classic champion, Bobby Murray, talks about winning the first Bassmaster Classic in 1971 and the early years of B.A.S.S.. In the second half of the show, Bass Fishing Hall Of Famer Steve Bowman talks about how Ray Scott built the B.A.S.S. brand.
Fat Cat Newton opens up about his journey to the fishing industry, working with the NPFL, the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic in Minnesota, and finding his career path.
Welcome to Episode #10 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Syd Rives, Sales and Marketing Manager at SPRO, talks about the process of creating a brand new bait and the steps that it takes from concepts to market.
Dean Rojas talks about his 2nd place finish in the BPT on Lake Of the Ozarks, the versatility of the bladed jig, adjusting to new formats, and the legacy of Ray Scott.
Frank talks about the Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad and how to fishing it during the spawn.
Welcome to Episode #9 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Ken Duke from Fishing Tackle Retailer previews ICAST 2022, talks about the historical field size of bass tournaments, and gives his top five at peak performance.
Bryan Head from Denali Fishing goes in-depth about fishing rods, how they're made, and what all those numbers and terms mean.
Todd Castledine joins the show for his first appearance on BTL. The guys cover a multitude of topics from tournament strategy, the mental side of bass fishing, targeting shallow water bass, and what makes the perfect tournament format.
Frank talks about preparing for the upcoming bass season and how he organizes portions of his tackle so that it's always ready for action.
Rick Harris talks about his crazy win in the Toyota Series on Lake Texoma and what it's like guiding for 10+ pound bass on a daily basis.
Matt and Brad break down game tape from the third Bassmaster Open of the 2022 season on the James River.
Matt is back from the Bassmaster Open on the James River and talks with Jason Christie about his recent Elite Series win on Lake Chickamauga. John Soukup also joins the show to talk about his top 10 finish on the James River and preview the TNPFL stop on Lake Hartwell.
Matt talks with Jonny Schultz from Fish The Moment about how he found his way into the fishing industry and how anglers digest information and content.
Rick Pierce talks about the Classic, Redcrest, the current boat market, and gives a few history lessons.
Cherokee Lake Open champion, Cooper Gallant joins the show to talk about his big win this past weekend. In the second half of the show, Glenn Walker from the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic talks about the upcoming 24th annual event. Adam Bartusek also jumps on to talk about fishing the event with Matt this May.
Welcome to episode #6 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Bobby Lane talks about his Redcrest win on Grand Lake. In the second half of the show, Matt gives his thoughts on Redcrest and talks about the recent Bassmaster Open on Cherokee.
Frank walks the listeners through his paint lab and shows where he creates baits, new colors, and unique flies.
Content Director and industry insider, Dave Rush joins the show to share some stories from the past, talk about current trends in the industry, and give his take on why the Carolina's are producing some of the hottest talent in professional bass fishing.
Josh Douglas talks about his first three Elite Series tournaments and breaks down his unique bed fishing "moves." In the second half of the show, TNPFL angler Taylor Watkins talks about his back-to-back wins on Grand Lake and Lake Cumberland.
Veteran outdoor writer Pete Robbins talks about covering professional bass fishing, the importance of the written word, developing relationships with new professional anglers, goats, trout, broken float planes, faxing Takahiro Omori in Japanese, fishing with Paul Elias, and much more.
Welcome to episode #5 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Frank talks about the new Speed N Jr. and then talks about trailer maintenance and a mystery at one of his local lakes.
In the first segment, Oklahoma's Shonn Goodwin talks about his 3rd place finish in the MLF Pro Circuit event on the Harris Chain and what it takes to consistently finish inside the Top 10 in tournaments. Drew Cook then joins the show and breaks down his 100+ pound performance in the Elite Series on Santee Cooper that resulted in his first blue trophy.
Skeet Reese and Justin Lucas talk about the upcoming REDCREST tournament on Grand Lake.
Welcome to episode #4 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
MLF Pro Circuit rookie, Christian Greico talks about his recent win at the Pro Circuit event on the Harris Chain. He also breaks down shell beds, and talks about the new wave of young anglers on tour.
Frank breaks out the fly tying vice and give some tips and tricks to make you a better angler.
BPT pro, Tim Horton talks about his recent retirement announcement and then dives into some old school stories.
Cara Davison, Senior VP of Dealer Sales and Support Services at White River Marine Group, joins the show to talk about the upcoming World's Fishing Fair at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri. Matt also breaks down the first quarter of the season and talks about Timmy Horton's retirement announcement.
Oklahoma's Zack Birge talks about his year on the BPT, fishing all nine Bassmaster Opens, how forward facing sonar has changed the way tournaments are fished, and the upcoming REDCREST tournament on Grand Lake.
Welcome to episode #3 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Frank breaks down the Lake Hartwell Bassmaster Classic and then goes in-depth about fishing a wacky-rigged Dinger and what makes a good jig for dock fishing.
Jason Christie joins the show to talk about winning the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell and what it means to finally lift the trophy. Mike Iaconelli talks about what a Classic title means, and also his experience fishing the Kayak Classic and the rapid growth in kayak fishing. In the second half of the show, Justin Hamner and Luke Palmer give a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it's like to be in contention for the Bassmaster Classic title on the final day.
Matt is back in the studio following the 2022 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell and recaps the action. 2nd place finisher, Kyle Welcher joins the show to talk about his strong performance and goes in-depth about what happens behind stage while the top finishers are waiting to weigh-in. Classic qualifier Jeff Gustafson also jumps on to talk about the Classic week.
Welcome to episode #2 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
Frank talks about how he prepares for a big tournament and then the conversation takes a deep dive into lure color and what bass can and can't see.
It's Tuesday of Bassmaster Classic week and Elite Series pro Mark Menendez joins the show to talk about all things Bassmaster Classic. Classic competitor Jared Miller checks in from South Carolina to give a practice update, and Matt unveils his Classic prop bets.
Welcome to episode #1 of THE CULL - a weekly show hosted by Dave Mercer and Matt Pangrac where they decide whether to CULL or KEEP a hot topic in the world of bass fishing.
It's Bassmaster Classic week, and North Carolina pro Jake Whitaker joins the show to talk about how he thinks it will go down later this week on Lake Hartwell. Jake also breaks down everything that happens during Classic week and talks about his hot start to the season in Florida.
With the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell coming up, Frank talks about the blueback herring and how bass relate to baitfish.
Scott Palmer "The Mad Scientist" from The BASS TANK joins the show to talk electronics. Brad Fuller from The National Professional Fishing League will also join the program to talk about the upcoming season of the TNPFL that kicks off Thursday on a chilly and wet Lake Cumberland.
John Crews joins the show to talk about his recent Elite Series win on the St. Johns River. The show closes with a call-in from BPT Pro, Fred Roumbanis who recounts the mysterious events surrounding his tournament on Lake Fork.
The Bassmaster Classic is right around the corner and B.A.S.S. Nation Classic qualifier, Jared Miller will be in-studio with Matt. The guys will also talk with the other two Classic qualifiers through the Nation - Matty Wong and Taylor Smith
Frank breaks down different craw colors and then answers a plethora of questions from listeners.
Michael Neal joins the show to talk about his recent MLF Pro Circuit win on Sam Rayburn. In the second half, James Watson talks about the USA Bass Team and the reality of bass fishing in the Olympics.
Ken Duke joins the show for the first time in 2022 to talk about how he got into the game, one of the best seasons in professional bass fishing, and odd stats about the Bassmaster Classic.
Bradley Roy joins the program fresh off his win in Stage 1 of the Bass Pro Tour stop in Louisiana. Bradley goes through his winning strategy, talks about his career in professional bass fishing, and breaks down the keys to landing big bass.
MLF Pro Circuit angler Matt Stefan joins the show to talk about his former career before become a professional angler, joining the YouTube world, and how he has remained so consistent over the years.
Charlie Hartley joins the show fresh off a Top 20 finish in the Toho Open. Charlie will also tell some the best stories from his career in professional bass fishing and talks about old baits that still catch bass.
The 2022 season is in full swing and Bradley Hallman joins Matt in-studio to talk about the first MLF Pro Circuit event of the year, the BPT in Louisiana, and the upcoming Elite Series stop in Florida. The guys also break down the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the season on Lake Toho.
Frank, Jr. is in-studio and Frank looks back on some of the most memorable moments in his career and how he got started in the fishing industry. He also tells some of the best stories from his time on the tournament trail and fishing with family and friends.
Elite Series emcee, Dave Mercer, talks about the 2022 season and looks back on the first year of his Mercer podcast.
Matt talks with Minnesota's Adam Bartusek about carving out a career in the fishing industry, the success of Minnesota anglers on the Elite Series, and creating The Crappie Chronicles series.
Matt wraps up the first month of BTL in 2022 with a recap show highlighting the guests and topics that were covered over January.
Frank kicks off the show with a delicious walleye recipe before focusing on the importance of practicing safe boating while fishing during the winter. The second half of the show is all about fishing the Mobster swim jig in cold water.
MLF Director of Communications, Joe Opager, stops by to talk about fantasy fishing and the first stop of the MLF Pro Circuit on Sam Rayburn. In the second half of the show, Joey Nania talks about fishing the Opens, making the 2022 Bassmaster Classic, and how he has created a career in the industry.
Chris Zaldain joins BTL to talk about his move to Googan Baits, Bass Mafia, and 13 Fishing. Chris also talks about fishing in Texas and what he expects out of the 2022 Elite Series season.
John Soukup is in-studio and talks about his crazy busy 2022 season, reading the mood of a fish based off of your electronics, and following your instincts. In the second half of the show, John talks about the new Ghost 360 technology from Lowrance and takes some calls from listeners.
It's the 50th Day 4 show and Frank talks about winter finesse fishing with a Sparkie head and YUM Wooly Bug. He also dives into tackle storage and takes some calls from listeners.
Hunter Shryock talks about his move to Tennessee, filming the 24/7 series, fishing the Opens, and qualifying for his third Bassmaster Classic through the Elite Series.
Matt talks with Texas angler Brandon Burks about his pending world record meanmouth bass and then welcomes in 2021 MLF Pro Circuit Title Champion, Jimmy Washam. The Tennessee pro talks about dealing with adrenaline, launching his career, and winning the Title championship.
Mike McClelland talks about his new sponsorship with Andy's Frozen Custard, and then dives into the history of the SPRO RkCrawler and how he designed the bait.
Frank talks about the Norman Speed N for winter fishing and then breaks down his "must have" colors before taking calls from the listeners.
Matt welcomes bass angler and YouTube personality Ben Milliken to the show to talk about professional bass fishing and social media, chasing giant largemouth, and carving a career in the industry.
Matt Looney, NPFL angler and Product and Brand Manager for Pro-Guide Batteries, joins the show to talk about all things batteries.
Fred Roumbanis joins the program to talk about the upcoming BPT season and take a stroll down memory lane with some baits from the past.
It's the first Day 4 with Frank Scalish in 2022 and it's all about fishing Rogue jerkbaits in the winter.
Matt chats with Travis Manson from Smallmouth Crush in the opening segment and then brings in Jason Christie. The Oklahoma pro talks about preparing for the upcoming 2022 Elite Series season and his time in the woods this past winter. Jason also talks about his plans for a YouTube channel in 2022, and Matt gets a little nervous at the end of the show as the two talk about an on-the-water rematch in the near future.
Matt kicks off the show with a guest appearance from Charlie Hartley, and then welcomes Jordan Lee to the program. Jordan talks about preparing for the first BPT of the 2022 season, shows off some of his winning baits from past tournaments, and looks back on his career in the industry.
The 2022 season of BTL kicks off with Bassmaster Opens Pro Bradley Hallman in-studio with Matt. The guys cover a number of topics including Hallman's first introduction to the LBJ and learning how to prepare for an upcoming season. They also talk about fishing the same structure and cover with opposite styles.
The 17 year run has come to an end. The torch has been passed to Matt and Mark's final show was epic. The guests, Mike and Becky Iaconelli, Frank Scalish, Mark Zona, Edwin Evers, Boyd Duckett, Dean Rojas, Ken Duke, Dave Rush,. Justin Lucas, Mike McClelland, Rick Pierce, Miles Burghoff, Charlie Hartley, Gary Giudice, Kenyon Hill, DAren Cole, Dru Smith, Bradley Hallman and most of the 1998 BASS ZONE Team. Plus, Mark's wife, Caroline and two sons, Mark and AJ. Enjoy the stories and tribute to Mark Jeffreys.
Mark and Matt welcome once again, the man, Mr. Frank Scalish to a Day 4 on Day 3. Who knows what awaits the final Day 4 Show with Frank and Mark. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome BPT Professional, Jared Lintner to the show. Some new things in the life of Mr. Lintner and we will flashback to the early stages of Jared's career and the future. Check it out
Mark and Matt welcome one of the new anglers who earned their way on the BPT, Dylan Hays. Plus, Billy Egan has some info on the special event for Aaron Martens.
Mark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, and he dives into the correct way to get thing tuned up..... Plus, some more juice on Crankin'. Check it out.
Mark was in studio while Matt is on the road in Illinois. So, the boys welcome Pro, Garrett Paquette. What is up next, in the future of the Canton, Michigan Pro? Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, are all over the board on this show. Frank dives into the color of winter, high water, boats flooded, advertising, winter crankin', jerkin' and so much more. Check it out.
Mark is flying solo as Matt continues his quest on Table Rock Lake. Speaking of Table Rock, Mark will be talking to a Table Rock icon, Brian Snowden, who recently decided not to return to the Elite Series after a zillion years on tour. Why? Check it out.
Mark and Gene talk conservation and discuss the 1.5 million dollar donation to conservation by Johnny Morris and the U.S Open. Plus, some great questions from the fans. BTW..... Matt is fishing at Table Rock Lake and will be back on Monday.
Mark and Matt return to the studio after Thanksgiving Break with some news....... Retirement? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, for another addition of Day 4. It's getting cold......and Uncle Frank has some juice for fishing in the cold.....Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome an angler from the West Coast that was on fire in 2021 on the West Coast tournament scene. Andrew Loberg will talk about his 2021 season and what the future holds for 2022 and beyond. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome a West Coast star. The man has been on fire winning two major West Coast events. Ken Mah will discuss his latest success on the water and what the future holds for Ken. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the man, Mr. Frank Scalish as he talks bass fishing and anything else he wants to talk about. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome Attorney, Daniel Whitehouse, who has an interesting concept to help young and establish professional anglers a way to put together the capital to make a living at professional fishing. Plus, some direction for the weekend anglers that earn money tournament fishing. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome Andrew Upshaw to the show to discuss his 2021 season and what the future holds for Andrew, on and off the water. Check it out.
Mark and Matt will be joined by Ken Duke, Dean Rojas, Justin Lucas and Brent Chapman as they pay tribute to one of the greatest persons to be involved with this game of bass fishing, on and off the water, Aaron Martens. Please join the show as the boys talk about some memories of A-Mart.
Mark is in studio, Matt is in Tulsa and the man, Frank Scalish is in Cleveland, OH. Frank talks about the transition from late fall to winter. More juice from Frank. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Southern Opens, Jacob Foutz, and will be a part of the 2022 field in on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Check out the past, present and future thoughts from another rookie on the Elite Series.
Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Southern Opens, Jacob Foutz, and will be a part of the 2022 field in on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Check out the past, present and future thoughts from another rookie on the Elite Series.
Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Central Opens Points Standings and earned a spot in the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series, Jay Przekurat, discusses the season and his future on the Elite Series. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome 2022 Elite Series Qualifier, Alex Redwine and discuss his 2021 season and what the future holds for the Northern Opens Qualifier. Check it out.
Mark, Matt and the man, Frank Scalish dive into fishing Rip Rap plus, the unwritten rules of Bass Fishing Tournaments. A great show with a ton of juice from Uncle Frank.
Mark and Matt welcome Bradley Hallman back to the BTL Studio. So, what went right, what went wrong, what does the future hold for Mr. Hallman? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the CEO of the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance, Gettys Brannon. There was a unique event that took place with the Univ. of South Carolina and Gettys put the event together. Find out what happened. Check it out.
Matt returns to the studio after finishing his final Open event of 2021. What went right, what went wrong, what will happen now? Check out what Matt has to say about his 2021 performance and the future.
Mark and the Man....Frank Scalish discuss the return of the Khaki Bandit plus, a ton of questions from the fans about crankbaits in the fall. Check it out.
One of the founders of MLF, Boyd Duckett, sits in with Mark and give the fans his view of the 2021 MLF season and what the fans can expect in 2022. Check it out.
A special PM BTL Show with Rick Pierce, the man at Bass Cat Boats and some of the top anglers from the West Coast, talk about the new tournament that will take place in California in 2023, The Western Bass Shootout. Check it out.
Mark is joined by special guest host, Ken Duke and the guys welcome Terry Battisti and discuss bass fishing present, past and the future. Check it out.
Mark and Matt talk to the man, Frank Scalish as he talks toad and frog fishing in the fall. More juice from the former Elite Series pro. Check it out.
Mark and Matt visit with the man that finished third in the Southern Opens and will be competing in the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series, Josh Douglas. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome collegiate angler, Tristan McCormick. The Bethel angler will discuss his season and earning a spot in the 2022 Bassmaster Classic. Check it out.
Mark and Matt are back in the BTL Studio and discuss a number of items related to the Opens plus, Matt gives an inside assessment of his Smith Lake performance and his take on the future of the Opens and his plans for Grand Lake. Mark, well, he had a good weekend in Dallas. Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish attack another Day 4 with whatever Frank wants to talk about in the world of bass fishing. Plus, a story of customer service from Mark. Check it out.
Mark welcomes Senior VP for Bass Pro Shops / WRMG, Cara Davison to the show. This interview covered a number of topics including, the reduction or Ranger Boats Pro Staff, the BPS US Open Series, brick vs. ecommerce and an unknown fact about Johnny Morris. Plus, some great phone calls from the fans on the Sunline Hotline. Check it out.
Mark is joined with Editor of Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine's Editor, Ken Duke and the boys discussed topics from the bass fishing world including, a true world championship, college fishing getting paid, the 50 year evolution, more or less tournaments and much more. Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, dive into stuff that is going to help your game plus, this week, some team strategy for the BTL fans. Check it out.
Matt finally returns to the studio after his two Open events and the boys welcome Elite Series Pro, Justin Hamner. Matt gives us the details on his Top 25 finish and Justin has something for the BTL Fans. Check it out.
Mark welcomes in studio, longtime angler and former BFL All American Champion, Shonn Goodwin. The Oklahoma angler talks about his success, career path plus, the buzzbait tactics that have propelled him to be one of the top preforming anglers from Oklahoma. All that and a few good memories with Mark. Check it out.
Mark and Frank continue the conversation on September Fall Fishing plus, some great questions from the BTL Fans. Check it out.
Mark and Gene continue the discussion of fish care and take questions from the fans plus, a new Bass Fishing Hall of Fame member.....
Mark visits with BASS Conservation Director, Gene Gilliland about a number of subjects. Gene gives up some great info on fizzing fish and is a must listen if you want to learn about fizzing fish plus, some other bass biology facts. Check it out.
Mark is back in studio after two weeks of technical challenges with the man, Frank Scalish. Mark and Frank discuss some of the things happening in the bass fishing world and the definition of "value" plus, Mark has many thanks to a lot of fans and people that got the show back up and running. Check it out.
Mark gives the info on what has taken place over the past two weeks with the challenges after the studio PC's crashed. Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, dive into the month of September as things begin to change from summer to fall. Why is September such a tough month to catch fish? Frank has some answers and some plans to put into place to help the BTL fans with the challenging month of September. Plus, Matt checks in from the SLR. Check it out.
Mark and Ken Duke welcome BPT Professional, Bobby Lane plus, MLF's Senior Director, Events & Partnerships, Michael Mulone, joined the show and announced the 2021 BPT Schedule. Check it out.
Mark and Ken Duke welcome one of the icons of the sport, Mike Iaconelli, and discuss his new television adventure, "My World" Some very interesting comments by IKE. Check it out.
Mark and Special Guest Host, Ken Duke, dive into a deep discussion about professional fields and the need for a defined line.....they agree on the defined line but, disagree in other areas of the conversation. Imagine that..... Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish dive into another Day 4 this time, Frank goes into great detail on the subject of utilizing square bills. This is some juice for the fans that want to develop their square bill game to another level. Check it out.
Mark welcomes two long time friends, Frank Scalish and Jonathon VanDam to BTL. Frank and JVD tell some great stories about being on tour plus, some insight on the southern / northern dynamic on tour. Check it out.
Well, sometimes technology just doesn't work so, the man, Frank Scalish caught a Hail Mary from Mark and did the evening show that was supposed to be Matt from La Crosse, WI. and Frank did not disappoint the fans. Mark and Frank discussed numerous topics in the bass fishing world from college fishing to corporate sponsorships. Some great discussion with Frank. Check it out.
Mark and Matt visit with the current Elite Series Angler of the Year, Seth Feider. So, what really happened in 2021 on and off the water? Feider gives the fans some insight on grass fishing and the business side of winning Angler of the Year. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, to another Day 4. This show, Frank is breaking down high percentage areas, rivers and lakes, utilizing maps. This is gold for the interpretation of what actually is productive areas on specific areas of rivers and lakes. Great stuff from Frank. Check it out.
Mark and Matt visit with a guy that has been a grinder in the professional bass fishing world, Clark Reehm. The long time pro has fished the Elite Series, the FLW Tour and most of the other pro level trails. This is an eye opening interview about the trials and commitment to making it in this game. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the leader in the BPT AOY race, Ott DeFoe. What happened in 2021? What are Ott's thoughts going into St. Clair? What is so special about the OG? Plus, a new CEO for B.A.S.S.? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome five time MLF Champion, Jacob Wheeler. Mark and Matt discuss with Jacob his latest victory, the mental game, the business side and the JW brand. Check it out.
Last Thursday Frank dove into what the fish are telling you on the water. Totday, Mark and Frank get into a discussion about what is being said off the water. Not dock talk, but is there too much information for the weekend angler to get overwhelmed with information? Plus, do the young anglers of today really know how dominate KVD was and does it really matter? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome to BTL for the first time, BASS Opens and NPFL Angler, Greg Mansfiled. Talk about dedicated, this guy will spend 34 weeks this season on the road. Why? How can you do that from a financial standpoint? How long will this last? Find out....Plus, Matt gets some new cereal. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the "Golden Ram" Elite Series Pro, Cliff Pirch to BTL. The long time west coast pro discusses his 2021 performance of which, was not ver Cliff Pirch like. Plus, an epic hunting story, thoughts on the 2022 schedule and could the move of Texas and Oklahoma have an effect on bass fishing? Check it out.
Another great Day 4 with Frank Scalish. The former Elite Series pro dives into what the fish are telling you on the water. Do you just fish your strengths or do you process what the fish are telling you during practice? Check it out.
Mark and Matt visit with long time professional, Steve Kennedy about his 2021 season on the Elite Series, the 2022 schedule, swimbaits, swimjigs and so much more. Plus, Mark and Matt fishing in a kilt? Not going to happen. And, what about a dress code for fishing in the Olympics? Check it out.
Matt is back in studio and the boys interview Elite Series Pro, Drew Cook. This was a candid interview with the man that finished 10 in the AOY standings and DC opens up about a lot of things on and off the water. Plus, what when down with Matt at Oneida? Matt explains. Check it out.
Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, discuss night fishing. Plus, who is in that picture? Some great stuff from Frank to venture out and catch some bass in the dark. Check it out.
Mark and BTL Fan guest host, Bo Stephens welcome BPT Pro, Edwin Evers and discussed his season, the remaining BPT schedule, building a lake and so much more. Plus, Mark and Bo dive into numerous subjects on one of the most entertaining shows of the year. Bo knows and is very good. Check it out.
Mark welcomes Ken Duke to the show once again for a great round of discussion. Mark and Ken play the "What If....." game on a number of subjects, Matt checks in from Oneida Lake plus, Michael Tesch of Bass Boat Marketplace discusses a new way to sell and buy a used boat. Check it out.
Matt is on Oneida Lake so, Mark and Ken Duke team up for one of the longest BTL shows this year. The Bass Historian and Mark discuss ICAST, rookies, schedules, sponsors and so much more for over two hours. Ken is awesome and has some great points on the bass fishing world. Check it out.
Mark welcomes the man, Frank Scalish to another Day 4. #29 will feature some finesse tactics in the grass plus, a discussion on the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule.
Mark and Matt welcome the Media Director for Strike King and Lew's, Mark Copley to the show. Mark C. shows us some of the new items at ICAST for Strike King and Lew's. Plus, is the Car Wash in the works for Seth Feider? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome tour veteran, Bernie Schultz after his Top 10 performance at the SLR. Why does Bernie perform well on smallmouth lakes? Why so much success this past week at the SLR? What went right, what went wrong, what would Bernie change? Plus, Mark and Matt build a franchise.....kind of. Check it out.
Mark and Mark welcome the man, Frank Scalsish to continue his masterful task of helping the BTL fans catch more fish by taking questions from the BTL fans. We has some great questions from the fans. Plus, a final discussion on the blue dot statement from Mark with Frank's thoughts. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome BPT Pro, Justin Lucas to the show. Lucas dived into his 2021 season and gave us his opinion on a number of things taking place in the bass fishing while checking on his chickens ......that's right, chickens. Plus, another loss for Mark on a blue dot discussion with Matt. Well, you can decide. Are northern big water blue dots more valuable than blue dots on any other lakes in the country? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome one of the tour veterans, Arkansas Pro, Stephen Browning. The seasoned veteran talks about his 2021 BPT season, practice on the northern smallmouth lakes, BFL's, flashbacks, trends and so much more. Plus, Mark gets a letter. Check it out.
Mark and Matt review the happenings at Lake Champlain with 2021 Champion, Bryan Schmitt. The Maryland pro talks about his win and the intense final 10 minutes of the event. Plus, Kurt Dove, a close friend of Schmitt's, give the fans some insight on the success of Bryan Schmitt. Plus, Elite Series's Dave Mercer joins the show with his take on Champlain, the SLR and the AOY race. Plus, some phone calls from the fans. Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish to another Day 4. Today, Frank dives into fishing grass during the summer. More juice from Frank. Plus, a game show host? Check it out.
Mark and Matt welcome to the show, BPT Professional, Britt Myers and Live from Lake Champlain, Elite Series Pro, Mark Menendez. What is the roller coaster ride like on the BPT plus, what can we expect from Lake Champlain. Check it out.
Yes, Jacob Wheeler was on BTL last week have winning his Group. Now, JW makes a return to BTL after his victory on the SLR. Plus, poor decisions and the influence of thinking rather than doing.
Mark and Matt are joined by the man that caught a zillion pounds of smallmouth on the SLR, BPT Professional, Jacob Wheeler. So, what is it like to catch a three pound smallmouth every six minutes? Check it out.