BASS TALK LIVE

Matt is joined by James Watson to talk about his new role with Ultimate Match Fishing.  

This is the IN THE STUDIO portion of Crappie Talk Live (CTL) where Matt Pangrac and Zeke Anderson help bass anglers target and catch crappie during the winter months.   In Episode #3 of CTL, Zeke and Matt talk about catching winter crappie on rivers.  The guys are joined by Levi Bennett from Bennett's Fishing Guide Service and target giant crappie relating to timber on the edge of the river channel.  BOOK LEVI BENNETT FOR A GUIDE TRIP IN OKLAHOMALevi is a licensed fishing guide on Lake Eufaula, Hugo Lake, Sardis Lake, Atoka Lake , Lake Tawakoni and several others in the SE Oklahoma area and North Texas.Facebook: Bennett's Fishing Guide ServicePhone: (405) 395-7393CTL IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:1standard 1Standard is a new, premium fishing tackle brand. Our team has over 20 years of experience designing high performing tackle that is proven to catch fish. Our products are designed and built to one standard to help you catch more fish. Unrivaled designs, the best components, and precision manufacturing create products of the highest standard.  USE CODE "BTL15" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER:https://1standardfishing.com/BEATDOWN OUTDOORSSetting the standard, our mounts are #1 in quality, performance, and reliability.https://beatdownoutdoors.com/#POWER-BRAKES Next level boat control. https://mypowerbrakes.com/POWER FISHING  Where Power Meets The Water https://www.toddhuckabeerods.com/CYCLOPS JIGS Cyclops Jigs were born out of a passionate desire to create the most effective and innovative fishing lures on the market. The story begins with a fisherman, who spent countless hours on the water, perfecting his craft and observing the subtle behavior of fish as they hunted for their next meal. One thing stood out to him above all: the predatory fish always targeted the wounded and vulnerable.https://cyclopsjigheads.com/

Frank and Matt chat about the top baits in bass fishing from 25 years ago.  

Matt is joined by Scott Palmer from The BASS TANK to talk about the the latest in bass fishing technology.  

Matt is joined by Josh Daniels, owner of Pro Bass Adventures, to talk about fishing Lake Baccarac and El Salto.  Some of the guys from the BTL trip this past December jump on to tell their best fish stories...and two new colors of Rico's are unveiled.  WANT TO JOIN THE BTL TRIP TO EITHER LAKE EL SALTO (DECEMBER 9-15, 2026) OR LAKE BACCARAC (JANUARY 10-17, 2027)?  EMAIL JOSH DANIELS: probassadventures@gmail.com CALL JOSH DANIELS: 425-345-8891

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/

From the Opens to the Elite Series, Ben Milliken joins BTL to talk about his last three years in the world of high stakes tournament fishing.  

MLF angler and content creator Brian Latimer joins BTL to talk about about carving your own path in the industry and how he built his empire.  

Frank talks about finding bass right now with 2D and side imaging.  

Clint Bartlett joins BTL to chat about his entry into the professional bass fishing industry and the changing landscape of content and how people are watching bass fishing.  

Matt chats with Todd Castledine about how he got started bass fishing.  

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/

Matt kicks off the 2026 season with Justin Rackley (Lake Fork Guy).  The guys chat about the changes in the industry over the past 15 years, the direction where content is headed and the future of professional tournament fishing.  There's also some heartbreaking stories about the biggest largemouth that didn't make it in the boat.  

Matt and Frank close out the new year with a fired up Mark Jeffreys.  

Jeremy Lawyer talks about getting his Captain's License and his move from the BPT to the Bassmaster Opens in 2026. 

Frank talks about seasonal overlap when it comes to bass fishing.  

Bill Lowen talks about his 20 year career on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  

Matt is back from Pro Bass Adventures on Lake Baccarac in Mexico and is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the past.  

Frank talks about storing and cleaning tackle during the off season.  

Matt is joined by Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher to talk about the changing landscape of professional bass fishing.  

Mark Menendez joins BTL to talk about requalifying for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series, the changing landscape of sponsorship over the past three decades, and the biggest bass he's ever weighed-in during a professional event.  

Frank is back and talks about his new signature color on Lurenet before diving into fishing during snowstorms.  FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $50 AT LURENET.COM, GIVE BTL A RANKING AND LEAVE A COMMENT ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM (WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2025)

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/

Matt is joined by Justin Lucas following his MLF Team Series win with Brent Ehrler in Louisiana.  The guys chat about the future of team tournaments and then shift their focus toward the best steak seasonings.  

Matt chats with Cliff Crochet about the changing landscape of professional bass fishing and his recent move to the NPFL for the 2026 season.  

Matt is joined by Russ Lane to talk about his journey through the 2025 Bassmaster Opens EQ's to re-qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series.  He also talks about his decision to fish the NPFL in 2026 and the changing landscape of sponsorships. 

Matt is joined by Chase Hull from Omnia Fishing to talk about their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.  GET A $50 GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE OF OMNIA PRO FROM OMNIA FISHING.  USE COEDE "BTLPRO" AT CHECKOUT Omnia PRO - Advanced Fishing Maps & Tools for Serious Anglers | Omnia Fishing | Omnia FishingIn the second half of the show, Adam Bartusek from The Crappie Chronicles joins BTL to talk about the upcoming Break your PB St. Jude Fundraiser at Tom Reid's Hockey Pub on Saturday, December 6th from 6:30-10:30 PM.  PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE:Break Your PB St Jude Fundraiser Admission – THE CRAPPIE CHRONICLES

This is the in-studio show covering the on-the-water video (EPISODE #2: HUNTING EASTER EGGS) that dropped on November 18th, 2025).  WATCH THE ON-THE-WATER VIDEO THAT IS TALKED ABOUT IN THIS IN-STUDIO EPISODE HERE:  • CRAPPIE TALK LIVE - EPISODE #2: HUNTING EA...  Matt Pangrac and Zeke Anderson continue the 2025 season of Crappie Talk Live (CTL) in-studio with Episode #2: Hunting Easter Eggs.   In this episode, the guys talk about targeting big crappie in early winter and give you the tools to do the same thing on a fishery near you.    CTL IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:1standard USE CODE "BTL15" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER:https://1standardfishing.com/BEATDOWN OUTDOORShttps://beatdownoutdoors.com/#POWER-BRAKES Next level boat control. https://mypowerbrakes.com/POWER FISHING  Where Power Meets The Water https://www.toddhuckabeerods.com/CYCLOPS JIGS Cyclops Jigs were born out of a passionate desire to create the most effective and innovative fishing lures on the market. The story begins with a fisherman, who spent countless hours on the water, perfecting his craft and observing the subtle behavior of fish as they hunted for their next meal. One thing stood out to him above all: the predatory fish always targeted the wounded and vulnerable.https://cyclopsjigheads.com/

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Matt chats with 2026 Elite Series rookie Austin Cranford about his journey to the Elite Series through the Bassmaster Opens.  

Frank and Matt go through the list of old school tournament baits.  

Caleb Hudson talks about the journey from collegiate fishing to the Bassmaster Elite Series and how he found the winning fish at the Bassmaster EQ on Lake Okeechobee.  

Matt is joined by BTL regular, Charlie Hartley, from the water in Florida.  Charlie talks about the upcoming 2026 season, the bite down in Florida, and what he's currently throwing.   VOTE FOR BTL FOR THE BEST PODCAST IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS (THROUGH NOVEMBER 24TH):Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour

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/

Tristan McCormick joins BTL to talk about qualifying for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series.  VOTE FOR BTL IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS FOR BEST PODCAST:Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour

Frank is Back with another Day 4 and talks about structure on both lake and rivers.  VOTE FOR BTL FOR THE BEST PODCAST IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS!   EVERYONE WHO VOTES WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A $200 PRIZE PACKAGE FROM BEST ON TOUR.  VOTE HERE:Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour

Matt Pangrac and Zeke Anderson kick off the 2025 season of Crappie Talk Live (CTL) with an overview of the upcoming season, a tutorial on winter crappie basics, and some tips on catching crappie in early winter on fisheries with timber.  CTL IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:1standard 1Standard is a new, premium fishing tackle brand. Our team has over 20 years of experience designing high performing tackle that is proven to catch fish. Our products are designed and built to one standard to help you catch more fish. Unrivaled designs, the best components, and precision manufacturing create products of the highest standard.  USE CODE "BTL15" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER:https://1standardfishing.com/BEATDOWN OUTDOORSSetting the standard, our mounts are #1 in quality, performance, and reliability.https://beatdownoutdoors.com/#POWER-BRAKES Next level boat control. https://mypowerbrakes.com/POWER CRAPPIE Home of Todd Huckabee Signature Series Rods https://www.toddhuckabeerods.com/CYCLOPS JIGS Cyclops Jigs were born out of a passionate desire to create the most effective and innovative fishing lures on the market. The story begins with a fisherman, who spent countless hours on the water, perfecting his craft and observing the subtle behavior of fish as they hunted for their next meal. One thing stood out to him above all: the predatory fish always targeted the wounded and vulnerable.https://cyclopsjigheads.com/

Matt and Jody White talk about the talented crop of young anglers dominating professional bass fishing and why they're so good...so soon.  

Matt is joined by Jody White from MLF to talk about how the Toyota Series Championship was won this past week on Grand Lake.  

Frank is back with another Day . 

Matt is joined by Jordan Babcock from Best On Tour to announce the finalists for the inaugural BOT Awards.  In the second half of the show, Todd Castledine and Blake Schroeder preview the Toyota Series Championship on Grand Lake.VOTE FOR THE BOT AWARDS THROUGH NOVEMBER 24TH: Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour

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/

Brad Fuller, President of the NPFL, joins BTL to talk about the League, the past and the future.  

Matt is joined by Bassmaster EQ angler, Grae Buck, to talk about his 15 year journey through nearly every level of professional bass fishing.  In the final segment, Matt turns his attention towards the Bassmaster Opens "no info" rules.  

MLF's Boyd Duckett joins BTL to talk about the rule changes at all levels of Major League Fishing for the upcoming 2026 season.   

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/

Matt and Frank talk about their bucket list fish species and then are joined by Jon Stewart from The Lake Lodge at Grand Lake O' The Cherokees Check out The Lake Lodge At Grand Lake O' The Cherokees: Lodging Covered Boat Parking | The Lake Lodge At Grand Lake O' The Cherokees

Frank talks about using water color to determine the fall turnover.  

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 and Lake Howell join BTL to talk about the Ultimate Angler on Lake Guntersville and the Bassmaster Open EQ on Wheeler Lake.