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The AnglersChannel.com Rookie Podcast follows up and coming Professional "Rookie" Fisherman across the BASS Elite and FLW Tour Platforms and helps to document their first year on their respective tours. Hosted by AnglersChannel Content Creator Jason Duran.

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    • Jul 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Record Breaking Rookie Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 15:27


    While at ICAST DX Catches up with recent Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Jay Przekurat on his Rookie win and his whirlwind year!

    From one Cheesehead to Another

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 52:56


    David Hooks up with another fellow Cheesehead this week on the PRo Circuit side with Rookie Steve Lopez. Recorded prior to the first PC event, DX gets into what makes Steve tick. Check it out!

    Creating his own Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 64:55


    This week DX welcomes in MLF Pro Circuit Rookie Phil Dutra to the show. Phil talks about what has been happening in California and the reasons why he moved hie family east into the heart of Bass fishing. Check it out!

    Pro Circuit Rookie Andy Newcomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 43:43


    As the 2022 MLF Pro Circuit Season kicks off on Sam Rayburn, DX comes in clutch with PC Rookie Andy Newcomb to tell you guys how he got started in tournament fishing and how he made his way to the Major League Fishing Pro Circuit!

    Ready to make a name for himself.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 46:42


    This week David welcomes in Southern Opens runner up Jacob Foutz to the show to talk about earning his stripes in the Bassmaster Opens and moving up to the Bassmaster Elites for this season. Jacob gives us some insight on his plans and how he intends to make a name for himself in the Pro Fishing World. 

    AC Rookie Pod with Elite Series Pro Jonathon Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 47:00


    This week David welcomes in Jonathon Kelley to the show to talk about how he got involved in fishing, tournament fishing and eventually qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series through the Northern Opens. 

    The Newest Elite Cheese Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 60:48


    This week DX welcomes in fellow Wisconsonite in Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Jay Pzerkurat to the Rookie Pod to talk about Cheese heads, Bass, food and more! Check this one out!

    It's Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 46:19


    Welcome back to the 2022 AnglersChannel Rookie Podcast with your host David Xiong! This week David welcomes in Elite Series Rookie and Northern Opens Points Champ Alex Redwine to talk about how he got started in tournament bass fishing and how he made his way to the Elites. Check it out and make sure and share it with your friends!

    Who is Kenta Kimura?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 43:50


    This week, the one and only David Xiong makes his Rookie Podcast hosting debut with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Kenta Kimura. Kenta is traveling the Elite Series trail while his home is still in Japan. Learn all about him and his journey to the Elites!

    AC Insider Rookie Podcast with MLF Big 5 Rookie Josh Bragg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 24:28


    This week Jason welcomes in MLF Big 5 Pro Circuit Rookie Josh Bragg to talk about his move to the next level right here on the AC Insider Rookie Podcast. 

    Time to Shine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 26:12


    On this weeks Rookie Podcast Jason checks in with MLF Big 5 Pro Circuit Rookie Trevor Fitzgerald. TF has been in this game in multiple facets for a long time and now its his time to play with the boys and show them how its done. 

    "Changing Lane"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 23:08


    On this weeks Rookie Podcast, Chris Welcomes in MLF Pro Circuit Rookie Cal Lane to the show to talk about growing up in the shadow of his Father Chris Lane and his Uncle Bobby Lane and following in their footsteps. 

    Graduation Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 21:00


    College Angler and past Classic Qualifier Cody Huff joins Jason this week to talk about making the move from College and The Toyota Series to the Big Leagues on the MLF Pro Circuit. Check it out!

    Its a Family Tradition - with Lawson Hibdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 33:10


    This week Chris welcomes in MLF Pro Circuit Pro Lawson Hibdon to the Rookie Podcast to talk about following in his Grandfather's, the late Guido Hibdon and his Dad, Dion Hibdon's footsteps and competing on the Pro Level. Check it out!  

    Now or Never with Tai Au

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 42:52


    On the latest AC Insider Rookie Podcast, Chris catches up with MLF Big 5 Pro Circuit Rookie Tai Au as he prepares for his Pro Circuit debut. Based in Glendale, Arizona, Tai has literally come from nothing in the last 10 years to winning two Toyota Series events and qualifying his way into the Pro Circuit. Find out more about Arizona's Tai Au, right here. 

    FLW Tour Rookie Preston Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 23:47


    This week Jason welcomes in FLW Rookie Preston Craig to talk about life as the "Living the Dream" Pro. Check it out!  

    Shoot em' Straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 43:55


    This week Jason is back with two FLW Pro Circuit Rookies in Jason Vance and Jimmy Washam. Check it out!

    A show for Winners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 53:12


    This week Jason welcomes in newly crowned FLW Tour Winner Laramy Strickland to talk about his recent FLW Tour Victory. Jason also welcomes Darold Gleason to the show, both an FLW Tour Rookie AND a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. Check it out!

    Demarion Fishing the Big Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 23:54


    Jason welcomes in Elite Series Rookie Destin DeMarion to this weeks show to talk about getting the call to the Big Show and kicking off his 2020 Rookie Elite Season. 

    Back to Basics with Bassmaster Elite Rookies Austin Felix and Caleb Kuphall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 44:45


    Professor Duran welcomes in Bassmaster Elite Series Rookies Austin Felix and Caleb Kuphall to this weeks show to talk about life as an Elite Rookie with one derby down and the Classic in the truck windshield. 

    BASS Elite Rookies with a Rare Day Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 35:27


    With a rare day off prior to their first Elite series tournament, Rookies Wes Logan and Cody Hollen chat with Professor Duran about how it feels to be an Elite Series Rookie. Check it out!

    Post Rayburn FLW Rookie Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 38:04


    This week Professor Duran welcomes in FLW Tour Rookies Mitch Crane and Jake Ormond to talk about their first tase of the FLW Pro Circuit last week on Sam Rayburn and their goals for the 2020 season. 

    BASS Class of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 49:35


    This weeks Rookie Class focuses on the Bassmaster Elite Rookies of Bob Downey and Kyle Welcher. Two highly successful Opens Pro's who made it to the big show in a single season. Check this one out and keep an eye on these two this season!

    Rookie Orientation is in session!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 34:19


    Professor Duran is back in class this week talking to FLW Pro Circuit Rookies Lane Olson and Barron Adams. Two young up and comers who will want to keep your eye on beginning next week on Sam Rayburn. Check it out and meet your 2020 Rookie Class

    Rookie of the Year - Drew Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 19:46


    This week Jason welcomes in Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Drew Cook to talk about his amazing 2019 Rookie Campaign and the goals he is setting for himself in 2020. Check it out!

    ROY Contender Patrick Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 16:32


    This week Jason follows up with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Contender Patrick Walters as he prepares for the final regular season Elite Series event in Oklahoma. 

    "Consistency is the Key to Success"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 18:58


    This week Jason welcomes in current Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year points leader Drew Cook into the AC Rookie studio to talk about his rookie season on the Elite Series and his current points standing heading into the final two Elite Series events. 

    Capitalizing on College Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 13:59


    In this weeks Rookie Podcast brought to you by TH Marine Jason talks with Elite Series Rookie Tyler Rivet and learns how college fishing help him capitalize on the opportunity to fish the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series. 

    "Don't Shy Away from Hard Work"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 16:04


    This week Jason catches up with Elite Series Rookie Greg DiPalma to learn a little more about how he got started fishing and why it took two invites to finally join the Bassmaster Elite Series. 

    Sit down with Sonar - Hard Work Pays Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 25:57


    This week Jason sits down with FLW Tour Rookie Miles "Sonar" Burghoff to talk about his upbringing in the world of fishing to being born into it in the Florida Keys to his first smallmouth in Connecticut. Miles gives you the scoop on his career to date and how he feels leading the FLW Rookie of the Year race heading into the final event of the season on Lake Champlain. 

    Featuring Elite Series Rookie Lee Livesay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 17:04


    This week Jason welcomes in Elite Series Rookie and Opens Pro Lee Livesay. Jason gets the 411 on Lee and his fishing background, Texas roots, cooking tips, road food and more! Check it out!

    Bassmaster Elite Rookie - Luke Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 20:26


    This week Jason catches up with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Luke Palmer to learn more about his 11th place finish on famed Lake Fork last week but to also learn a little more about Luke and hs fishing background. Its one you won't want to miss!

    "If you wait until you're ready, You're gonna miss out." ~ Bradford Beavers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 18:32


    In this weeks Rookie Podcast brought to you by TH Marine, Jason catches up with Santee Costa Winner and FLW Rookie Bradford Beavers on his Costa Win and what its like being a rookie on the FLW Tour along with some advice for those thinking about getting into tournament bass fishing. Check it out!

    "A Certifiable Hammer" - Ryan Salzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 18:56


    On this weeks AC Rookie Podcast brought to you by TH Marine, Jason sits down with FLW Tour Rookie Ryan Salzman to talk about his career from College Fishing to being a full time guide on the TN River to now a FLW Tour Rookie trying to qualify for the 2019 FLW Cup. Check it out!

    Its a Rookie Doubleheader!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 36:52


    This week Jason comes out swinging with an Elite Series Doubleheader featuring Derek Hudnall and Drew Cook. Derek talks about his Classic experience and the task ahead of overcoming an early season DQ at Lake Hartwell. Drew gives us some background into his fishing career and his thoughts on battling for ROY and AOY on the Elite Series. Check it out!

    A Rookie by no means.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 15:41


    North Carolina Pro Shane Lehew has been around the likes of Professional Fishing for several years but has recently made a move to the Bassmaster Elite Series to try and earn his chance to fish in the biggest tournament of his career, the Bassmaster Classic. Listen in as Jason and Shane talk fishing while Shane battles a few Lake Norman largemouth during the show. 

    Keep the Momentum Train Rolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 23:29


    This week Jason checks in with FLW Tour Rookie Hunter Freeman and discuss details of Hunters first Championship Sunday cut on Lake Seminole. Hunter goes into detail how he found his fish and his tactics to help him make the Saturday and ultimately the Sunday final cut as well as looks ahead to upcoming events and how he feels about his season. 

    "Go Fishing When Nobody is Looking"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 17:28


    On this weeks AC Rookie Podcast, Jason interviews Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Brad Whatley from Bivins, Texas. Brad talks about his qualifying route through the Opens for the 2019 Classic next week as well as his invitation to the 2019 Elite Series. Brad gives us some great insight and outlook on his fishing career, Check it out!

    Sam the Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 18:39


    On this weeks Rookie Podcast with Jason Duran, Jason welcomes in FLW Tour & TH Marine Pro Sam George to the Program a learn a little more about the Athens, Alabama Pro, How he got into fishing and how he dealt with the nervousness of his first FLW Tour Event on Sam Rayburn. Check it out!

    Patrick Walters - Making a Name for Himself, Quickly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 13:24


    On this weeks AC Rookie Podcast Jason talks to Elite Series Rookie Patrick Walters prior to the Lake Lanier Elite Series event. Patrick is a former Carhartt College Angler and Opens Pro. Patrick talks about growing up in South Carolina and in the outdoors and how all that changed when he fished his first tournament at a young age. A great kid with a bright future in the sport! Check it out!

    BASS Nation Champ now Elite Series Rookie - Randy Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 20:15


    This week Jason catches up with BASS Nation Champ, now turned Elite Series Rookie, Californian Randy Pierson. Randy talks about his cross country travels and getting all his tackle together as he prepares for the Bassmaster Elites Series kick off on the St. Johns River. 

    Garrett Paquette - "I'm Ready for the Show!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 15:01


    This week Jason talks to 2019 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and Elite Series Rookie Garrett Paquette. The Michigan Native remembers when Michigans own KVD won the Classic in 2005 and that's when he decided what he wanted to pursue in life. This is a great interview to get to know one of the sports fastest up and coming anglers!

    Willert - Loving Life on the Road & the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 18:49


    Jason sits down with Former FLW Tour Co-Angler Joel Willert and discusses his move to the front of the boat and breaks down Sam Rayburn and the missed opportunities there. They also talk Camping Life and looking ahead to the next event in Florida. 

    "Ready for Round 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 13:36


    On the Inaugural episode of the AnglersChannel Rookie Podcast, Host Jason Duran talks with FLW Tour Rookie Hunter Freeman about his debut as a Professional Angler. They talk the good, the bad and the ugly as Hunter puts Rayburn behind him and puts his focus towards the Sunshine State and Lake Toho for Stop #2

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