BASS TALK LIVE

Matt is joined be Elite Series pro, Robert Gee.

Ken Duke from Bass After Dark joins BTL.

Charlie Hartley returns to BTL to talk about the joys of fishing for smallmouth bass on the Great Lakes.

Matt is joined by Dave Rush and Jordan Babcock live from the ICAST 2026 floor in Orlando, Florida where the guys have searched out all the brand new baits hitting the market. ...EXCEPT FOR URCHINS. TO WATCH THE SEARCHIN' FOR URCHIN EPOSIDE LIVE FROM ICAST CLICK HERE:https://www.youtube.com/live/badEERdh...Become a better angler.  Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours.  Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships.  The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free.  Sign up now:https://bestontour.net/

Matt is joined by Dave Rush and Jordan Babcock live from the ICAST 2026 floor in Orlando, Florida where the guys have searched out all the brand new urchin baits hitting the market.  Become a better angler.  Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours.  Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships.  The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free.  Sign up now:https://bestontour.net/

It's the 250th Day 4 with Frank Scalish and the guys celebrate with Lurenet.com gift cards and some of the best stories from over the years.

Josh Daniels from Pro Bass Adventures joins BTL to talk about the hot fishing on Mexico's Lake Baccarac, plus the reopening of Lake El Salto and what he expects from the historic fishery in the upcoming months.

Frank is back with another show where he talks about following a process to catch bass...then the guys go through all the new ICAST releases.  USE CODE "BTL25" FOR $25 OFF OF TRAILER WATCHDOG:  https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Scott Palmer from The Bass Tank joins BTL to talk about the new products that Garmin just released including the LiveScope 2 Transducer.  CHECK OUT EVERYTHING FROM THIS SHOW AT THE BASS TANK:https://thebasstank.com/

Frank talks about the addition or absence of sound to generate strikes....plus the new Signature Series color drops on Lurenet.  USE CODE "BTL25" TO GET %15 OFF REGUAR PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM.https://www.lurenet.com/

Matt chats with Miles Burghoff about his move to the MLF Pro Circuit in 2026.

Matt chats with Greg Vinson about his recent NPFL victory and waiting over 200 professional tournaments before lifting the trophy.

Matt chats with Michael Harlin about his recent Bassmaster Open win on the Mississippi River and the crazy obstacles that he overcame before lifting the trophy.  

Frank talks about bass fishing when there's no wind at all.

Matt Chats with Ish Monroe about 30 years of professional tournament fishing.

Matt is joined by Dave Rush from Best on Tour to recap a wild week in professional bass fishing.Check out BEST ON TOUR:https://bestontour.net/In the second half of the show, Tom Brewbaker from Fishing Chaos joins the program to talk about what is coming up.  

Matt and Matt dive into the film for the final Bassmaster Open of Division 2 where both anglers needed to catch them to make the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers.

Matt and Mark relive some of the Bass Zone days.

Matt chats with Bassmaster Opens angler Chris Johnson about how staying true to his roots has paid off big time in high level tournaments.

Matt is joined by 2026 Bass Fishing HOF inductee, Takahiro Omori to talk about his impressive career that spans nearly a quarter century and includes nine victories between B.A.S.S. and MLF.

Elite Series rookie Austin Cranford is in-studio to break down film from the last two Elite Series tournaments of the 2026 season.

Frank has been crushing them on an old school favorite - the Carolina Rig - and gives up all the details and secrets on this time-tested technique.

Matt catches up with B.A.S.S. millionaire and FLW AOY David Walker.

Matt is joined by Elite Series pro Cliff Pace to talk about his solid Elite Series season and the growth of Black Label Balsa and custom soft plastics.

Matt chats with Dave Lefebre following his win at MLF Heavy Hitters in Florida.

Frank talks about how sometimes the most important lure in your tackle box is between your ears.  

Matt is joined by Dave Rush from Best on Tour to recap a wild week in professional bass fishing.

Frank talks about the rare times when breaking the traditional rules of fish behavior pays off.USE CODE BTL25 AT LURENET.COM TO GET 15% OFF REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS.  

Matt is joined by WON BASS Havasu Open champion, Cody Steckel, to talk about how he broke down a stingy Lake Havasu to get the victory this past week.

Matt is LIVE for a BTL at night with special guest Scott Martin to talk about the announcement of Fishing Chaos' "THE FUTURE" which will be held on Lake Guntersville on May 27, 2026.  Check out the full article on Wired2Fish:Fishing Chaos Brings THE FUTURE With New Livestream Tournament Format - Wired2Fish

Matt is joined by Dave Rush to cover a wild week in professional bass fishing.

Frank explains how finding the bluegill this time of the year can lead to incredible results on the water.

Matt chats with former Elite Series pro and Bassmaster Open's angler Darold Gleason about tournament fishing when everything goes right....

Frank and Matt talk about how making micro adjustments during your day on the water can make all the difference.  

Matt is joined by Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries to talk about the final two weeks leading up to the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake May 9th, 2026.  Register and fish in the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake:https://proguidebatteries.com/hopecla...

Matt is joined by Matt Stefan to recap the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake.  Hank Stefan joins the show to collect on his $100 bet with Matt Pangrac over a ping pong game that will be donated to St. JudeDONATE DIRECTLY TO THE ST. JUDE TEAM OF BASS TALK LIVE AND BART: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE TEAM OF MATT AND HANK STEFAN:https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Matt is joined by Kristine Fischer following her 11th place finish in the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake in Oklahoma.   OMNIA FISHINGOmnia Fishing is the most personalized tackle shopping on earth!Get 10% off orders at the store by using code "BTL10"  https://www.omniafishing.com/DEEP DIVEFind fish faster.  Fish smarter. Catch bigger. https://deepdiveapp.com/PRO BASS ADVENTURES The best trophy bass lakes on the planet with lodges on Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac.https://probassadventures.com/THE BASS TANKThere are a lot of fishing electronics companies that sell the same products we do, but there are few irreplaceable elements that The Bass Tank offers that enrich your fishing experience and that the big box stores can't ever hope to match.https://thebasstank.com/ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry's longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry's longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Frank talks about targeting early season smallmouth.

Josh Giroldi from Beachville, ON Canada is in the BTL studio and talks about fishing the Bassmaster Opens and trying to qualify for the Bassmaster EQ's.

BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour.   Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry.Become a better angler.  Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours.  Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships.  The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free.  Sign up now:https://bestontour.net/

Randy Blaukat joins BTL to answer some questions and give his thoughts following a day on the water with forward-facing sonar.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry's longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry's longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Matt is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the collegiate bowling championship, Matt's trip with Randy Blaukat, and the recent lifetime for a Bassmaster Open angler.

Matt spends a day on Table Rock lake with Randy Blaukat - a veteran professional bass angler from Joplin, Missouri, with a career spanning over 40 years. He has become one of the most vocal and polarizing figures in the modern angling industry due to his strong opposition to advanced electronics....and today he catches a bass using forward-facing sonar for the very first time.    ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry's longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry's longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Dan Miguel from Great Lakes Finesse joins Day 4 to talk about all the 2026 releases for Great Lakes Finesse.  USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM:https://www.lurenet.com/CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP:https://deepdiveapp.com/HELP SUPPORT ST. JUDE BIDDING ON ONE OF 10 AUTUGRAPHED COLOR #7 SPOOKS.  100%  OF THE MONEY RAISED GOES TO SUPPORT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. (AUCTION CLOSES APRIL 18TH):https://color7.betterworld.org/

Jason Christie joins BTL to talk about his most recent Elite Series victory.  

Frank dials in his go-to baits for fishing pressured water.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL:https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM:https://www.lurenet.com/.CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP:https://deepdiveapp.com/

Jacob Wheeler joins BTL to talk about his 11th MLF BPT win last week in Texas.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL:https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Elite Series pro, Kyle Patrick in in the BTL studio.ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE T-SHIRT HERE (THROUGH APRIL 4TH):https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...

2026 Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Rick Pierce on growth, pressure, and the future of bass fishing.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL:https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Frank talks about how to tackle beaver related cover like dams, huts, tunnels, ditches, and logjams.   ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL:https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM:https://www.lurenet.com/.CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP:https://deepdiveapp.com/

Dylan Nutt on the decisions that made the difference in the biggest bass tournament in the world.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL:Bass Talk Live Supports St. Jude | ATS Printing | powered by OrderMyGearWANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  Dick Hiley St Jude Bass Classic: Adam Bartusek - Events for St. Jude