Low Budget Live is an inside look at the lives of professional bass fishermen, the fishing industry, and basically any other topic that may pop up.
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The Luke Dunkin's Low Budget Live podcast is an absolute gem in the world of bass fishing. From the moment you start listening, you can feel Luke's passion and love for the sport. He is unafraid to ask the tough questions and speak his mind, making each episode exciting and engaging. His honesty and willingness to admit when he's wrong is admirable, creating a sense of trust between him and his listeners. I have never missed an episode because I know that Luke will deliver quality content every time.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to bring on guests who offer unique perspectives and insights into the fishing industry. Luke has a knack for conducting interviews that are both informative and entertaining. Whether it's a seasoned angler or someone new to the scene, each guest brings something valuable to the table. Additionally, Luke's ability to incorporate his music into the intro adds another layer of enjoyment to the podcast.
Furthermore, Luke's fearlessness in discussing controversial topics sets this podcast apart from others in the genre. He isn't afraid to call out players in the industry or express his opinions on various issues. This level of authenticity creates a refreshing listening experience for fans who appreciate transparency and honesty.
While it may be difficult to find any major flaws with this podcast, one thing that could be improved upon is expanding the frequency of episodes. As a devoted listener, I always find myself eagerly waiting for each new episode, craving more content from Luke. Although I understand that producing a podcast takes time and effort, it would be incredible to have more regular episodes.
In conclusion, The Luke Dunkin's Low Budget Live podcast is a must-listen for bass fishing enthusiasts. With its entertaining host, insightful guests, honest discussions, and passion for the sport, this podcast delivers an exceptional experience every time. Whether you're looking for insider information, laughs, or thought-provoking conversations about all things bass fishing, this podcast has it all. Keep doing what you do, Luke!
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), luke runs his mouth about fishing "ditches" on the side of the road in FL, the Hartwell Bassmaster Elite, Skeet Reese retires, and talks with BPT Pro, Justin Lucas, as he prepares for the top 10 round of the BPT event onk Nickajack! The duo discuss solutions to the co angler participation numbers, how fatherhood changes everything, going from the young gun to the veteran and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs is mouth about the ten year anniversary of tournament that changed so many things in life, how the fishing world leads to so many amazing people, and talks with BPT Tour Pro, Wesley Strader, on coming to terms with finishing second at Redcrest, being one of the sport's most consistent anglers for almost 30 years, simply loving fishing, and why he embraced FFS unlike some of his peers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget (Live Not So Live), Luke runs his moth about the last week in bass fishing, the boating accidents impacting the tournament world, shares a story of how a boating accident changed his world, talks Kyle Welcher being a BAD dude, and talks about the HACK ATTACK being back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming NPFL event on Lake Norman, and is joined by three time REDCREST champion, Dustin Connell, to talk risking it all for the win, representing the amazing anglers of Alabama, fighting off buzzards, trying to bring positivity back to the sport he loves, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the fact that it seems we are living in a world where right is wrong and wrong is right to some fishing fans (buzzards)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about Tennessee tornadoes, the Bassmaster Open weather woes, Scott Martin taking his ball and going back to Clewiston, 2025 Redcrest, and is joined by Bassmaster Elite Pro, Lee Livesay, to talk thinking pink, getting through pro fishing negativity, always being in the mix in big fish beatdowns, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the fact that fishing should be about the individual angler experience, doing better in the fishing community as a whole, sheep that regurgitate everything they're told, and talks with the one and only John Cox about doing things his way in the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, his sight fishing advantage potentially slipping away, needing another Florida Bassmaster Classic, 10 pound bass falling from the sky, and the the pressure of being the only Bassmaster pro with no scope and all hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live LIVE LIVE 2025, Luke runs his mouth from Birdie's Social Club in Ft. Worth and is joined by James "Worldwide" Watson, Gerald Swindle, and Josh Butts in front of a rowdy Classic Saturday night crowd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth in this annual post Classic ramble about the ridiculousness of the internet dwellers, the fantastic champion that is Easton Fothergill, and all things 2025 Bassmaster Classic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Live From The Classic), Luke is joined in the Xpress Boats' booth at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic Expo by Xpress Boats' own, Rory Herndon, Bassmaster Elite CHAMP, Bill Lowen, and the one and only Chris Cruze from the viral social media platform Cruze Outdoors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth in the LBL Bar and Grill with Fishing University's Ben Ballou about fishing podcasts, Classic week craziness, insuring monkeys, marrying into a fishing family, and going from farm pond fishing to hosting a fishing show on TV! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about what "Making it in fishing" means to him, asking Low Lifers what "making it" means to them, and talks about how a lot of the bass fishing kids get a bad wrap for all the wrong reasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live). Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming LBL LIVE LIVE in Ft. Worth, the record breaking NPFL kickoff on Santee, confused fishing fans on DQ's, and talks with NPFL Stop 1 Champ, Jason Christie, about fishing your way out of a "slump", his first NPFL experience, fishing 31 days straight, why he's a better spinnerbait fisherman than you, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live) presented by Jenko Fishing, Luke runs his mouth about the NPFL season kickoff this week on Santee Cooper, the Bassmaster PR campaign on the Scott Martin DQ, and talks with the reigning king of giant bass, Josh Jones, on the transition from crappie tourneys to focusing on giant bass only, constantly chasing the big fish "dragon", why he doesn't fish tournaments, big fish mistakes, anglers that are stalkers and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the recent DQ's in the Bassmaster Elite Series, questions if the hammer is actually dropping in pro fishing, and talks some Alabama Bass Trail craziness that he finds himself in the middle of on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth with the one and only, Terry "Big Show" Scroggins, on sneaky tackle tinkering, utilizing Home Depot's display tools on the road, the Florida local advantage, the legend of his 44lb Falcon Lake limit and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke talks more about the co angler life with former BFL All American Co Angler Champ, Justin Sward, to get his insight on the challenges of declining co angler numbers, the industry impact of the co angler, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the NWTF convention, Bass Pro Tour Poche/Avena drama, Never betting against a Lane in Florida, and talks with one of the sport's best rising stars, Drew Gill, about navigating the new BPT format, chasing Wheeler, do tournaments need UFC octagons to sort things out, and learning as much as you can about the fish we all love to chase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the Low Lifers' final Valentines gift warning, Miami making a redneck feel some kind of way, new baits he just bought, and talks Co Angler issues, solutions, and tells a story about one of his most memorable co angling adventures with Gary Yamamoto and his dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY Live, Luke runs his mouth with the one and only Mark Zona on his decision to step away from Bassmaster Live, his new podcast with Tommy Sanders, the sneakiest pros to cover, cheaters needing to be black balled in pro fishing and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the fact that tournament bass fishing is actually HARDER now than ever before. Contrary to popular belief! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about how to avoid drama at a sobriety checkpoint, the new BPT format "turbo round", and is joined by 2 time back to back Bassmaster Classic Champ, Hank Cherry, to talk NPFL in 2025, feeling guilty over career choices, catching dreams, getting "approval" on business decisions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth with former FLW Tour champion and NPFL Pro, David Williams, about losing to the one and only Tony Christian not once, BUT twice, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about all the tourney trail kickoffs, the Tony Christian saga, and talks with the one and only, Greg Hackney, about joining the NPFL, Louisiana Snow, "learning" from FFS, the golden era of the sport and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke talks with runner up in the 2003 BFL All American, Gary Brown! Gary finished 2nd to cheater, Tony Christian. Gary help paint the picture of how it feels to lose $75k to a cheater, the aftermath, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this 300th episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about being grateful, overcoming the twists and turns life throws your way, the ABT 100 on Guntersville providing some redemption, and is joined by the one and only, Ben Milliken, to talk about his journey to fulfilling childhood dreams, where pro fishing needs to go, being a hardened criminal, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
.On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about one of professional bass fishing's biggest mysteries... The Tony Christian cheating saga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about snow days, bass fishing tell alls, the excitement around the NPFL roster, and talks with recently crowned NPFL AOY, Kyle Welcher, about how important prestigious Angler of The Year titles are, the first year of being a Dad, the no FFS 2025 NPFL, his favorite conspiracy theories, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first ever Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the announcement of the 2025 National Professional Fishing League roster! #bassfishing #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke is back from a long break to talk Bassmaster shuttering the Co Angler program in the Opens, Ben Milliken being a "criminal", the wild final NPFL event of the 2024 season, and talks with the one and only, Gerald Swindle, about his 2025 tournament plans, TikTok craziness, staying "relevant", recovering from another surgery, and why Drones don't fly over Alabama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke talks about the recent passing of is father, Marty Dunkin, being grateful for the fishing community, and what it means to be BIG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE, Luke runs his mouth about tournament cheater, Curtis Sanders, the Alabama DCNR's proposed attack on tournaments as we know it, and is joined by long time partner in crime, Darien Craig, to talk about his recent episode of Shark Tank, his journey from the fishing industry to sweet tea guru, the new proposed slot limit insanity for the Coosa River, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE, Luke runs his mouth about Veteran's Day, Y'all Sweet Tea going on Shark Tank, and is joined by Former FLW Tour and Bassmaster Elite Series AOY, Clark Wendlandt!, to talk about his legendary career, his retirement plans, FFS thoughts, the new Bassmaster no entry fee plan, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about his thoughts on Bassmaster going "entry fee free" for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series' season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about health scares, the Lake of the Ozarks NPFL, and talks big wins for the "working man", getting rowdy with a buzzbait, local tourney anglers get too close for comfort, and winning $100k with NPFL Champ, Nick Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the third Saturday in October, being in "frenemy" territory, the 2024 Alabama Bass Trail Championship on Lay Lake, this week's NPFL event on Lake of the Ozarks, more anglers leaving BPT, and talks with 2024 WON BASS US Open Champ, Bryant Smith, on winning one of the most prestigious tourneys in pro fishing, his journey to the Bassmaster Elites, the difficulties of being a West Coast pro making a living out East, his son calling the win, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE, Luke runs his mouth about Pickleball injuries, the upcoming ABT championship, and is joined by newly qualified Bassmaster Elite angler, Beau Browning, about his road to the Elites, growing up on the tourney trail, advice from Dad, crackhouses in college and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about kids growing up too fast, folks in our nation hurting, and talks with the Queen of Alabama Bass fishing, Kay Donaldson, about the origins of the Alabama Bass Trail, why team tournaments are so important in the fishing landscape, scheduling tourneys on top of football games and more! #podcast #bassfishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Actually Live), Luke runs his mouth with Trey Swindle about the Bassmaster Opens changes, hurricane heartbreaks, college football, quarter showers and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the joys of college football season, the craziness of the fair coming to town, the upcoming NPFL event on the St. John's River, MLF hitting a homerun with the Team Series, and talks rule changes, sponsor changes, the MLF team event, and competing with your pro Dad with BPT Pro, Alton Jones Jr.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the importance of family time, no more West Coast Toyotas, the Bassmaster EQ race, picking a lane on polygraphs, and is joined by 2 time Bassmaster Elite AOY, Gerald Swindle, to talk G's plans to write a book(or two), getting "here" quick, give a damn switches being flipped to off, customers getting fined, his dream FFS scenario, favorite Zona and Clunn memories and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE (Dunkin Butts 3), Luke and Josh Butts run their mouths about the show Chimp Crazy, James Niggemeyer's interesting social media following, give the Dunkin Butts Rules and Regulations Round Up for NPFL, Bassmaster, and Major League Fishing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE, Luke talks with NPFL President, Brad Fuller, regarding today's announcement on the League banning forward facing sonar for the 2025 season! This makes the NPFL the first fishing organization to make this move! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Actually Live), Luke runs his mouth about Mark Zona walking away from live coverage and his impact on the industry, Easton Fothergill seeing double, Carl Jocumsen getting off the Classic Bubble, and talks with 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series' AOY, Chris Johnston, about winning the title, the St. Lawrence River "Spot" heard round the world, accusations of playing defense for his brother, and more! #bassfishing #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the LEGEND that is Rick Clunn, the tricky part about passing and failing polygraphs, all the drama at the final Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River, and is joined by Tennessee Vol Offensive Lineman, Dayne Davis, to talk going from walk-on to receiving a scholarship, fishing being his peace, carp tournaments, the toughest SEC stadiums(besides Neyland), the upcoming 2024 football season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the 7 year anniversary of LBL, BPT anglers getting cut, Elite rookies and polygraphs, 8 pound smallmouth, and is joined in the Bar and Grill by the Triple Threat (Marissa Dunkin) to talk 10 years of marriage, life before and after LBL, Mexico craziness, the origin of the name "Triple Threat", and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about needing an Ozempics sponsorship, a big anniversary coming up, the Unified Pros/MLF connections, the results in the FFS Low Lifer poll, and talks to his ole buddy, and recent Tackle Warehouse Invitational Champ, Keith Carson, on "beating the scopers", adapting to the "dark side" of fishing, being unstoppable, his first year on the BPT, seeing Jacob Wheeler compete in real time and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about a crazy fish story, asks Low Lifers to take part in a FFS poll, and talks with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie, Logan Parks, about his quick trip to the Elites, giving away his boat, what he thinks the pro organizations should do regarding FFS and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the craziness in our world these days, the good, the bad, and the ugly from ICAST, and is joined for the first time, via the Eagle Claw hotline, by Mark Daniels Jr.! Luke and MDJ discuss Mark's hard fought journey to becoming a very successful pro, leaving the West Coast behind, being one of the first to exploit FFS as a tool, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming ICAST show in Orlando, The NPFL's amazing Pickwick event, and is joined in the Bar and Grill by NPFL Pro, and owner of Sonar Pros, Trent Palmer, for a great discussion on where we are headed in the electronics world, Patrick Walters being a dream crusher, surrounding yourself with greatness only makes you better, rednecks loving rap music and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke returns to the Bar and Grill after a week off to talk about his crazy vacation kickoff, American joy, pure fishing joy, talks the legend that was Bob Sealy, Taku time, Elite Mama Drama, and fading integrity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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