BASS TALK LIVE

Frank and Matt talk about their weekend at the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  

Matt chats with Jacob Wheeler about his move to Suzuki and then talks with Jacob and Mark Daniels Jr. about their MLF Team Series win and the future of team tournaments.  

Ted Thibault, Sales Manager at Gamakatsu USA, joins BTL to take a closer look at what goes into creating and releasing new hooks and products in a changing market.  

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 Billy Egan from WON Bass in the first segment of the show to talk about the upcoming WON Bass US Open on Lake Mohave.  In the second half of the show, Matt chats with a a bunch of different people about the upcoming Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame banquet in Springfield, Missouri and the accompanying online auction currently taking place through September 25th. Check out the Bass Fishing HOF auction taking place through September 25th, 2025: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Inc - Bass Fishing HOF 2025 Induction

Matt is joined by Tom Brewbaker from Fishing Chaos to announce the BTL/St Jude Fishing Chaos tournament series where 100% of the entry fees are donated to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Sign up for Fishing Chaos here: Fishing ChaosCheck out the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic film: https://youtu.be/o4KRq_fQcXY?si=ndZoXlWcmLlLtVM7Learn more about the Dick Hiley St Jude Bass Classic:Dick Hiley Bass Classic - Wabasha, Minnesota - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Frank brings longtime friend Troy onto the show and the guys chat about their recent adventures fishing and dealing with turnover.  THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21ST: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/...Whether a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, Deep Dive gives you no-nonsense, cutting edge tools to help you catch more fish.  Dive right in with our easy-to-use Bait Tool or dive deeper with our industry leading Water Clarity Map.  It's all right here.  Check out the Deep Dive app: https://onelink.deepdiveapp.com/XkkL/...

It's a little bit of everything on today's BTL as Matt chats with Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment about the current landscape of bass fishing content creation.  Austin Cranford and Matt Adams check in from Lake Champlain for the first Bassmaster EQ tournament.  Jody White then joins the show for a Lake Champlain breakdown.  Mark Jeffreys gives his thoughts on the recent changes in professional bass fishing and a major upcoming college bowling clash in Oklahoma.  The show concludes with some viewers calling in from Canada, USA, and England.  THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2025. CHECK OUT THE LIMITED EDITION DROP HERE: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/...Check out the Deep Dive app: https://onelink.deepdiveapp.com/XkkL/...Make fishing more rewarding with Omnia PRO.  Get a $50 gift card for Omnia Fishing by using the code BTLPRO :https://www.omniafishing.com/proLooking for the ultimate power solution with 45 years of trust?  Pro-Guide batteries has you covered.  Use code BTL to get 10% off:https://proguidebatteries.com/Want to fish the best trophy bass lakes on the planet? Pro Bass Adventures Mexico offers trips to both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac.  The official Mexico fishing lodge of BTL: https://probassadventures.com/Become a better angler.  Go 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 veteran pro Mike McClelland and the guys talk bass fishing for nearly two hours.  

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/

Chief Executive Officer of B.A.S.S., Chase Anderson, joins BTL following the press release by B.A.S.S. limiting forward facing sonar during the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season.  You can read the press release here:https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/news/b-a-s-s-announces-live-sonar-rule-change-for-2026-elite-series/THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2025. CHECK OUT THE LIMITED EDITION DROP HERE: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/home/Whether a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, Deep Dive gives you no-nonsense, cutting edge tools to help you catch more fish.  Dive right in with our easy-to-use Bait Tool or dive deeper with our industry leading Water Clarity Map.  It's all right here.  Check out the Deep Dive app: https://onelink.deepdiveapp.com/XkkL/gwpwp50mMake fishing more rewarding with Omnia PRO.  Get a $50 gift card for Omnia Fishing by using the code BTLPRO :https://www.omniafishing.com/proLooking for the ultimate power solution with 45 years of trust?  Pro-Guide batteries has you covered.  Use code BTL to get 10% off:https://proguidebatteries.com/Want to fish the best trophy bass lakes on the planet? Pro Bass Adventures Mexico offers trips to both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac.  The official Mexico fishing lodge of BTL: https://probassadventures.com/Become a better angler.  Go 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/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 to get 15% off 1Standard:https://1standardfishing.com/Earn 15% off regular priced items at Lurenet by using the code BTL25 at checkout:https://www.lurenet.com/

Frank and Matt are back for another Day 4.  THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2025. CHECK OUT THE LIMITED EDITION DROP HERE: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/...

Matt is joined by Charlie Hartley from the water at the St. Lawrence River.  THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2025. CHECK OUT THE LIMITED EDITION DROP HERE: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/...

Ott and Drew talk about their week in South Africa.  

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 Steve Lopez following his MLF Invitational Championship win on the Mississippi River out of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Jody White from MLF also joins the show to break down the week on the river.  

Frank and Matt talk about the upcoming Bassmaster coinflip to determine FFS on the Elite Series in 2026.

Frank and Matt are back and the guys flip a coin to decide the topic of the show....

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 chats with Chad Pipkens about fishing the Bassmaster EQs, staying positive, and the very important mental side of professional bass fishing that is often overlooked.  

It's a breaking news episode of BTL as Matt talks with Ben Milliken, Lee Livesay, Easton Fothergill, Jordan Lee, and Emil Wagner about the recent announcement from Bassmaster about limiting forward facing sonar during the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season.  Check out the Bassmaster press release here: B.A.S.S. announces Live Sonar rule change for 2026 Elite Series - Bassmaster

Dave Mercer (Facts of Fishing host, Elite Series Emcee, and host of the podcast Mercer) joins BTL to chat with Matt about a number of different topics.  

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/

It's another Day 4 and the guys are all over the place on this one.  

Matt is joined by Bruce Stanton, Vice President and General Manager of PRADCO, to talk about the upcoming Bass Fishing Hall of Fame's 25th anniversary and the release of five commemorative lures from Heddon, Norman, and Cotton Cordell signed by Bass Fishing legends Rick Clunn, Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Bobby Murray, and Larry Nixon.  CHECK OUT THER LURES HERE:https://www.bassfishinghof.com/limite...In the second half of the show, Matt is joined by two-time Elite Series Champion, Pat Schlapper, following his impressive victory last week on the Mississippi River to close out the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series.  Finally, 2025 Elite Series Rookie Of the Year, Tuck Smith, joins BTL to break down how he got the job done in his first season on the Elite Series.

Chris Zaldain walks through his wild week on the Mississippi clip by clip.CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP:Deep Dive: The Ultimate Bass Fishing AppBecome 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/

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/CHECK OUT WHY YOUR FISHING GEAR COST MORE IN 2025: TARIFFS EXPLAINED: Why Your Fishing Gear Costs More in 2025: Tariffs Explained | Best On Tour

Matt chats with Dave Rush about the 2025 season and is joined by Dakota Ebare to talk about being the last man in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic.  In the first part of the show, Matt is joined by Ricky Harris from Omnia fishing to talk about what's happening at Omnia.  

Frank talks about when to use translucent baits for bass.  

Matt chats with Dean Rojas and Josh Bertrand about the MLF Team Series that kicks off next week in Michigan.  

Matt is joined by Bassmaster Open angler, Laker Howell, fresh off his Bassmaster Open victory on Leech Lake in Minnesota.  

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 chats with Erik Luzak about his 31-5 limit of smallmouth bass on day two of the Toyota Series on the St. Lawrence River.  

Matt is joined by Jacob Wheeler to talk about how he dominated the 2025 BPT AOY season.  

Frank talks about a recent trip to the lake where the free rig bailed him out.  

Jody White breaks down all things MLF heading into the final tournaments of the season.  

Shaw Grigsby talks about his retirement and his 40+ year long career in professional bass fishign.  

Brandon Burks joins BTL Guide Day to talk about guiding for true trophy largemouth.  Check out Brandon's website: Home | Burks Fishing

Frank and Matt talk about taking care of your equipment. 

Rick Pierce joins BTL for some old school tournament stories.  Rick also gives his review of ICAST 2025.  

MIles Burghoff joins BTL to talk about the 2025 season and then Mark Jeffreys jumps on to talk about his epic trip to Maine.  Matt also goes on a bit of a rant about a bunch of different stuff.  

Frank talks about catching bass in hot water.  CHECK OUT LURENET.COM AND USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF ALL REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS: https://www.lurenet.com/CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP:Deep Dive: The Ultimate Bass Fishing App

Cliff Pace joins BTL to talk about his career including his 2013 Classic win and his return to the Elite Series.  In the second half of the show, Cliff dives into his Black Label Tackle company that includes balsa crankbaits, jigheads, plastics, and much more.   

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 Dave Washburn, VP of Operations for Major League Fishing, and Kyle Martin, Director of Engineering for American Outdoor Brands to talk about the announcement of the BUBBA x MLF SCORETRACKER LIVE tournament platform.

Matt is joined by Matt Stefan from the final day of ICAST in Orlando, Florida.  

Dave Rush is live from Day 2 of ICAST in Orlando, Florida checking out the latest and greatest in the bass fishing world.  

Frank talks about rough water. . and then dives into what bass anglers can learn from catching.....freshwater drum.  

Mark Jeffreys unexpectedly jumps on BTL late at night chat.  

Dave Rush is live from ICAST in Orlando Florida with the newest products to hit the bass fishing market.  

Charlie Hartley joins BTL to talk about some of the hottest baits from back in the day that were impossible to find.