Podcasts about bass fishing hall of fame

Dave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week's episode. Dan Johnston Director of Sales for St Croix talks about fishing line management. Bill Taylor just received a meritorious service award from the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame he tells us about that honor.  Dustin Connell wins the Red Crest championship and 300,000.00 for the third time. Listen what he has to say about it.

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Pete Robbins, Senior Bassmaster Writer, an insider who has covered some of the most dramatic moments in Bassmaster Classic history, often getting closer to the action than anyone else. He's built deep connections with the sport's biggest names and even serves on the Board of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. But beyond his legendary coverage of the sport, Pete Robbins is a man with a serious passion for adventure. When he's not writing, Pete is a globe-trotting angler, chasing bucket-list fish in some of the most exotic locations on the planet. From battling giant trevally in the South Pacific to hunting arapaima in the Amazon, his fishing passport is something we can all be jealous of. And the best part? He's doing it all alongside his wife through their business, Half Past First Cast—a platform dedicated to helping anglers make the most of their limited time on the water. Because let's be real—once you've made your first cast, you've only got so many left. Pete and his wife are proving that no matter your job, budget, or responsibilities, there's always a way to chase your fishing dreams.Support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastFishing the DMV now has a website: https://www.fishingthedmv.com/If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comCheck out Half Past First Cast below: Check out this website:www.halfpastfirstcast.comAlso on FB and Instagram and YouTube:Link to his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halfpastfirstcastLink to his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfpastfirstcastLink to his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTVd9jU8QDG2ZVNPdbH5Ow Please checkout our Patreon SponsorsJake's bait & Tackle website:                                http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/Catoctin Creek Custom Rods: https://www.facebook.com/CatoctinCreekCustomRodsTiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaitsFishing the DMV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manageFishing the DMV Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

Matt is joined by BFHOF inductee, Steve Bowman and chair of the BFHOF Nominations Committee, Neil Paul for an in-depth look at what it takes to make it into the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame from the nomination process to induction.  

It's the Mercer Podcast Festive Special and it's a good one! What Pat Summerall and John Madden were to Football, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona are to Professional Bass Fishing. Both are individually members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. But together they have a unique chemistry and an engaging connection that not only educates but it entertains. This week T & Z join the podcast and reunite for a candid conversation and a couple of very JUICY announcements that will make every Bassmaster fan very HAPPY!!! #TnZ

It's the Mercer Podcast Festive Special and it's a good one! What Pat Summerall and John Madden were to Football, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona are to Professional Bass Fishing. Both are individually members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. But together they have a unique chemistry and an engaging connection that not only educates but it entertains. This week T & Z join the podcast and reunite for a candid conversation and a couple of very JUICY announcements that will make every Bassmaster fan very HAPPY!!! #TnZ

Matt and Frank welcome in the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame auction winner, Joe McCloskey for a special edition of Day 4.  

Mark Zona joins BTL to talk about the Bass Fishing HOF banquet in September where he was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  The guys also chat sports and what Mark's plans are for the future.  

First we kick things off with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse with Jake's Take. Just back from the recent Bassmaster College Classic Bracket on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee.  Then we are joined by the Frog Father - Alfred Williams is a true tournament trailblazer. Not only was he the first black angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic but he is truly an angling pioneer. Ever wonder why a frog has skirted legs? Wonder no more - Alfred did that. Just a week after being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame the amazing Alfred Williams joins the show to talk about his life, his learnings and his legacy.

First we kick things off with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse with Jake's Take. Just back from the recent Bassmaster College Classic Bracket on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee.  Then we are joined by the Frog Father - Alfred Williams is a true tournament trailblazer. Not only was he the first black angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic but he is truly an angling pioneer. Ever wonder why a frog has skirted legs? Wonder no more - Alfred did that. Just a week after being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame the amazing Alfred Williams joins the show to talk about his life, his learnings and his legacy.

On today's episode we take a look at 5 very influential individuals in the fishing industry that were just inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame, two surprise names are returning to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2025, and we answer your questions about when to reach for a finesse jig vs a standard jig, targeting larger bass, and even crappie fishing!     Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*     Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium Batteries - Use Code TACKLETALK5 for 5% Off Mossy Oak | Mossy Oak Fishing 

This week, Preston chats with Gene Gilliland. Gene is a retired biologist from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and has been the National Conservation Director for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) for 13 years. They discuss some of Gene's black bass research projects in Oklahoma and his passion as an avid recreational and competitive bass angler. Next, Gene talks about the transition to work for B.A.S.S. and a handful of the numerous issues that are challenging his conservation efforts and black bass conservation as a whole. They wrap up the episode by discussing Gene's 2021 induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. We hope that you enjoy this episode!   Main point: "Do whatever it takes to make your passion into a reality so that you can enjoy that passion." Gene's email address: ggilliland@bassmaster.com   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Kevin Short, John Johnson, and Bernie Schultz), and some other surprise guests as we dive into the question: What's up with the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame? More Bass After Dark: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BassAfterDark Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bass-after-dark/id1716082782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yMvtb7iKPlblLxqlLbOmz Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BassAfterDark Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/bassafterdarkshow⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/bassafterdark⁠ Stock media provided by Sounder_Music / Pond5 Stock media provided by lovemushroom / Pond5 Stock music provided by Sineius / Pond5

This is the September 25, 2024 episode of Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television.  Tonight, We are joined  by Bassmaster Elite Angler Ben Milliken, with special guests Bass Fishing Legends Kevin VanDam and Davy Hite stopping in From the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.  #fishing #podcast #millikenfishing BetDSI - Sportsbook Betting & Online Casino https://www.betdsi.eu/landingpage/pat-renwick/**PROMO- Bass

Matt is joined by Epic Eric from Epic Eric's Bass Lab and The Smallmouth Crush show and Jarrett Morrison from Juice's Jigs to talk about the upcoming Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame auction that kicks off on September 20th.   In the second half of the show, Robert Gee also jumps on.  Follow the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame auction:https://www.bassfishinghof.com/ORText "BFHOF" to "243725" to get connected

Just weeks before getting officially inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Mark Zona rocked the fishing world by signing off of BassLive for the final time. The incredible off the wall personality of Z has painted pictures with his words for a generation of Bassmaster fans. Why is he stepping away from a position that is seemingly perfect for him? He answers that and so much more on this week's Mercer Podcast. 

Just weeks before getting officially inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Mark Zona rocked the fishing world by signing off of BassLive for the final time. The incredible off the wall personality of Z has painted pictures with his words for a generation of Bassmaster fans. Why is he stepping away from a position that is seemingly perfect for him? He answers that and so much more on this week's Mercer Podcast. 

Biologist Steve Quinn has a foot in the world of fisheries science and fishing itself. The longtime bass editor of In-Fisherman Magazine has authored numerous research reports and served in various capacities for the American Fisheries Society. Steve joins Liam and Gord on this week's podcast to reveal how fish use their lateral lines to communicate with each other, hunt and capture prey. They can even detect the vortex left in the water by a fleeing baitfish (or your lure) and follow it straight to the item. You will be intrigued listening to this week's podcast —and add a trick or two to your game plan - thanks to Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Quinn.

Matt chats with 2024 Bass Fishing Hall of Famer, Skeet Reese, about the future of the tournament bass fishing industry in the forward facing sonar era, his selection to the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame, and his recent BPT win on the James River.  

Bob Cobb of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame joins the Inside Outdoors TV crew in Tulsa for what has become the World Series of Bass Fishing, the Bassmaster Classic, and explores the rich history of this prestigious event with the IOTV crew, and covers the evolution of the BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) to what it is today, from a loose group off bass anglers to a series of tournaments to a TV show.   From Beaver Lake in June of 1967, where the first tournament was held, to the blue ribbon event it is today, listen to Bob share stories with the crew in this unforgettable episode. He tells stories about Ray Scott, the founder of the Bassmaster Classic and everything since.    Get to know the team: https://www.insideoutdoorstv.com/    Check out Inside Outdoors TV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/InsideOutdoors    Tune into the full television episodes this fall on the Outdoor TV Channel: https://www.outdoorchannel.com/show/inside-outdoors-tv/1530  Check out the Bassmaster Classic: https://www.bassmaster.com 

Some call him Z, some call him Z Train, some call him Zona but almost nobody calls him Mark. Friend of the show, Mark Zona returns to the podcast and he lets loose on just about every topic you can think of. Mark Zona, the over-the-top host of Bassmaster LIVE and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show is being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this September. He is truly one of the biggest names in the sport of pro fishing but none of that came without an incredible amount of work all fuelled by his tremendous love for the sport of professional fishing.

Some call him Z, some call him Z Train, some call him Zona but almost nobody calls him Mark. Friend of the show, Mark Zona returns to the podcast and he lets loose on just about every topic you can think of. Mark Zona, the over-the-top host of Bassmaster LIVE and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show is being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this September. He is truly one of the biggest names in the sport of pro fishing but none of that came without an incredible amount of work all fuelled by his tremendous love for the sport of professional fishing.

On this week's edition of America Outdoors Radio John Kruse chats with Liz Rose with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership about the significant increase in the number of women hunting in Colorado.  Bruce Stanton with Pradco previews some very special Jitterbug bass lures being manufactured in honor of the lure's founder, Fred Arbogast, who is being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.  Troy Rodakowski shares some tips when it comes to keeping kids happy on that next trout fishing trip and we've got outdoors news for you as well.   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

MLB player Brandon Belt joins BTL to talk about The Show team series and Grand Slam tournament in Texas.   Matt is also joined by an in-studio guest, CJ Glenn, for part of the BTL Experience for supporting the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  Jonny Schultz also jumps on analyze the upcoming Elite Series stop on Lake Fork with the Deep Dive App.

Mark Zona joins BTL to talk about being selected for the 2024 Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame class.  

Historic Lutsen Lodge a total loss to fire, again. Bass Fishing Hall of Fame 2024 inductees were announced. Best on Tour motor survey, a tip and the calendar. #ittoutdoors #outdoornews #fishing #bassfishing Chasen Walter | https://www.chasenwalter.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/chasen.walter/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/InThruTheOutdoors/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ittoutdoors Kjergaard | https://kjergaardsports.com/  

David Fritts has won just about everything there is to win in professional bass fishing. Including the Bassmaster Classic and the Forest Wood Cup. Fritts is already in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame as a professional angler. But he could also be in the HOF as a bait designer. Whether it's fishing or designing David Fritts would definitely be on the Mount Rushmore of cranking, but who else would be there? Fritts answers that question and many more on this week's podcast. A celebration of the career that created the Fritts Blitz.

David Fritts has won just about everything there is to win in professional bass fishing. Including the Bassmaster Classic and the Forest Wood Cup. Fritts is already in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame as a professional angler. But he could also be in the HOF as a bait designer. Whether it's fishing or designing David Fritts would definitely be on the Mount Rushmore of cranking, but who else would be there? Fritts answers that question and many more on this week's podcast. A celebration of the career that created the Fritts Blitz.

Dave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week's episode. My first guest is Dan Johnston we talk about scouting for ice fishing from your boat.Pat Neu president of the NPAA talks about their upcoming conference. Mike Iaconelli talks about the IKE foundation and being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. 

In this weeks episode, Jake breaks down his thoughts on the last tournament, and the topic of non-puncture cull tags. Also, Michael Iaconelli is inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. We recount a few Bassmaster memories over the years.

On today's episode we talk about 5 helpful tips for Fall Fishing! These tips primarily center around shad lakes, but can easily be applied to almost any body of water. We also welcome the three newest members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, we take a look at the newly released 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule, and we open up the mailbag to answer your questions about the memory in fluorocarbon, the Lews Custom Black Combos, and my favorite crankbaits.    Brought to you by: American Legacy Fishing & Outdoors www.americanlegacyfishing.com Use Code: TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off*   Additional Support Provided By: Dakota Lithium Batteries - Use Code TACKLETALK10 for 10% Off RTIC Coolers - Brand New Roadtrip Tumblers Out Now!

On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth solo about the importance of the most recent NPFL event, the strides The League is making in giving the viewers a better experience with Livescope, Mike Iaconelli's induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 Bass Fishing HOF inductee, Gene Gilliland, co-hosts with Matt and talks about the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, the upcoming induction ceremony, and the Hall Of Fame auction.  Brandon Palaniuk, Greg Hackney, Bernie Schultz and Fat Cat Newton then join the show to talk about the trips they are auctioning off.   Auction runs through September 28th, 2023 at 10:00pm est.  

Frank talks about taking a break from the bass to target fall and winter crappie.  He also touches on the fall transition and an opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind drawing from Frank with proceeds going to the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  BID ON FRANK'S DRAWING THROUGH 9/28/23 at 10:00PM EST: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Inc - 2023 HOF Induction Banquet (bidpal.net)

This week on The OneCast Ben, Pete, and Trey sit down to talk about a multitude of topics.  From Trey and Pete's recent tournaments to the newest members of the bass fishing hall of fame! The guys get to discuss what they have been experiencing on the water and some first hand accounts of just how bad the Alabama bass have impacted local lakes.  We go through the inductees in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame and talk about Ben Millikens success in the opens and if he has finally silenced the haters! Be sure to give a listen, subscribe, and leave a review!   Want to do your part to help North Carolina Bass Fisheries?  Consider donating to the F1 Bass stocking program.  Help NCWRC to conduct these stockings and data collection to improve and preserve our fisheries for not only ourselves but our future generations.  You can donate at https://www.ncf1bass.org/     Interested in joining the snagless revolution?  Head to OneCast Fishing and use the code TheOneCast to save 10% off your order.  Catch more fish and lose less tackle!

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee and B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, Gene Gilliland stops by the BTL studio to talk about a variety of topics in the world of bass fishing. 

Mike Iaconelli is the 2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion, the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, an 8 time Bassmaster winner with almost 3 million dollars in tournament winnings. Ike was once referred to as the bad boy of bass fishing and he even made GQ's list of the top 10 most hated athletes. Well, whoever made that list clearly never asked the actual fans because Ike has amassed one of the biggest followings in pro fishing. He is a best selling author, a TV host a philanthropist and the creator of the ground breaking podcast, Ike Live. To top that all off, Mike Iaconelli recently found out he will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in the fall of 2023. But first, he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Mike Iaconelli is the 2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion, the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, an 8 time Bassmaster winner with almost 3 million dollars in tournament winnings. Ike was once referred to as the bad boy of bass fishing and he even made GQ's list of the top 10 most hated athletes. Well, whoever made that list clearly never asked the actual fans because Ike has amassed one of the biggest followings in pro fishing. He is a best selling author, a TV host a philanthropist and the creator of the ground breaking podcast, Ike Live. To top that all off, Mike Iaconelli recently found out he will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in the fall of 2023. But first, he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Special Guests:   • Larry Nixon, Bass Fishing Hall of Fame  • Joel Kolander, Rock Island Auction

Happy New Year to everyone! This week's featured guest is Rhodney Honeycutt who has written a new book called “Long Guns & Great Fishing Runs.” He started fishing professional bass tournaments at a very young age, with his father, Hall of Fame fisherman, Blake Honeycutt. Through the years, Rhodney has been fishing buddies with legends like Ray Scott, Johnny Morris, Forrest Wood, Tom Mann, Bill Dance and Roland Martin. Rhodney Honeycutt has lived a life that most of us would trade anything we owned to have lived. It's a great book and Rhodney is a great guy who is donating 25% of the profits of the book's sales to the Youth & Conservation Programs of both the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame and the Catawba Valley Wildlife Club. Please enjoy a good interview with a true fishing legend.What is Dan Johnston from St. Croix doing to ring in the New Year? Talking fishing with Dave Kranz, of course! Gene Gilliland is the B.A.S.S. National Conservation Director. Only a top conservation maven could have written a book titled, “Keeping Bass Alive, a Guidebook for Tournament Anglers and Organizers.”  Gene gives us a recap of conservation efforts for 2022.

Special Guests:   • Larry Nixon, Bass Fishing Hall of Fame  • Joel Kolander, Rock Island Auction

Tonight we are celebrating Aarons induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.  Enjoy some of the fun times over the years we had with Aaron.  #bassnation #ProperBassinMan  #bassfishing 

On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about hurricanes, the Keith Poche Open Win, walleye tourney cheating scums, potential MLF format changes, and talks with Bassmaster/FLW legend, Jay Yelas about his incredible Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame worthy career that is unfortunately coming to an end with retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love bass fishing, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Steve Bowman, and when it comes to bass fishing, conservation and tournament angling, he's definitely the guy you want to hear from. From being a member of The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to his work as manager of Bassmaster.com tournament coverage and BASS Manager of Angler Relations, he's in the mix. His career and work are interesting, but it's when he tells the story of making his first rod from an old car antenna to which he attached drink can pop-tops for guides and a Zebco reel he spent the summer mowing yards to buy when this show goes to the next level. The antenna rod comes back to mind when Steve tells how an African American kid in Little Rock changed his life and how he views the outdoors. Show links: https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/steve-bowman https://www.bassmaster.com/ https://www.wired2fish.com/w2f-slide/steve-bowman https://www.waterfowlerhof.com/ Show notes: 4:31 – Bill, Aaron and Steve share what they've been up too outside recently. Cue the turkey hunting, bass fishing and shed hunting! 9:20 - Steve shares a little background on his childhood, a heartfelt story or two and his earliest memories of fishing with a stick and a string and the adventure of converting an antenna into a fishing rod so he could fish at the pond near his house. “So here's a kid that's right on the verge of going into a gang or going fishing… and he's taking the opportunity to go fishing.” 22:37 – Steve continues his discussion on the importance of providing fishing opportunities for every angler. He goes on to discuss high school and college bass fishing programs and the importance of investing in opportunity. 27:56 – Steve talks about how he grew up saying he wanted to hunt and fish for a living. He chats about how he got into journalism and taught himself to write after saying to his boss, “I'll do anything you want me to do, just ever ask me to write.” 30:57 - Steve shares an inspiring duck hunting story that changed the direction of his life. 33:35 – Steve talks about the time they wanted to channel the White River. 37:00 - Discussing wildlife management and past deer situations in Arkansas. 39:13 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!! 40:05 – Bill brings it back to storytelling and salesmen. Steve talks about his late friend, Ray Scott, and his profound impact on hunting and fishing in the U.S. as well as international bass fishing. 44:05 - The evolution of “catch and release” in our country. 47:16 -  Aaron brings it back to the connection between conservation and opportunity. 51:36 – Bill brings up the topic of fishing with pro anglers and a few things that weekend anglers can pick up from observing these professionals in action. 55:55 – Lots of professional bass fishing professionals were athletes prior… Also a mention of Tom Brady, duck hunting and duck habitat. 59:03 – Bill brings it back to Vanishing Paradise and Steve's involvement in a conservation issues that sportsmen and sportswomen need to know about. 1:02:12 – Steve discusses a few conservation issues in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. 1:05:15 – Closing statements.  “Just realize that a greater entity created all this, rather than a core of engineers…” -Steve Bowman  

On this episode of Low Budget Live ( No So Live), Luke runs his mouth about his Bassmaster Classic experience, the 2022 Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame inductees, BPT at Smith, and talks CLASSIC vs. REDCREST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Bassmaster Classic week & we have Tommy Sanders, the voice of Bass Live on this week's show. Tommy's incredible broadcasting career has him in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame along with many other accolades. But more than that, Tommy's voice lives in every Bassmaster Fan's head. His smooth sound has literally become the Bassmaster sound track of several generations.

It's Bassmaster Classic week & we have Tommy Sanders, the voice of Bass Live on this week's show. Tommy's incredible broadcasting career has him in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame along with many other accolades. But more than that, Tommy's voice lives in every Bassmaster Fan's head. His smooth sound has literally become the Bassmaster sound track of several generations.

Denny Brauer is a decorated Bass angler and fishing guru who made flipping and pitching famous during his career tallying 17 first place wins in B.A.S.S tournaments including the 1998 Bassmaster Classic... the Super Bowl of fishing! This celebrated angler is also in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

He's a three-time Angler of the Year. He's won a Bassmaster Classic. They just placed him the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. He's one of the nicest guys on the water. He is the one-and-only Jay Yelas. Jay talks about his career, about tournament fishing and about something near and dear to his heart, the C.A.S.T. for Kids Program. Jay Yelas is the Executive Director of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Program which is one of the biggest and most successful charitable programs in all of fishing. They sponsor events that enrich the lives of children with special needs, supports their families, and strengthens communities through the sport of fishing. Way to go, Jay!Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins Dave to talk about how to go about selecting the correct rod. Who is better to comment on that than Dan Johnston?Savannah Stenlund holds the all-new position of Angler Engagement Coordinator for St. Croix. She talks to Dave about what the importance of pro staff members is to the average angler. 

Mark and Gene continue the discussion of fish care and take questions from the fans plus, a new Bass Fishing Hall of Fame member.....

This week MERCER talks to 2 Bassmaster OG's.  First off it's first ballot Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee & recently retired Bassmaster Tournament Director, Trip Weldon. As if that's not enough, our final guest belongs on the Mt Rushmore of Bass Fishing. From the Bassmasters -  the one and only, Mr Bob Cobb! 

This week MERCER talks to 2 Bassmaster OG's.  First off it's first ballot Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee & recently retired Bassmaster Tournament Director, Trip Weldon. As if that's not enough, our final guest belongs on the Mt Rushmore of Bass Fishing. From the Bassmasters -  the one and only, Mr Bob Cobb! 

38-year old Chase Parsons has been one of the country’s best walleye fishermen since the day he turned pro. Of course, Chase is the son of the legendary Gary Parsons. Did Steve really ask Chase how big a part his mother played in his pro career? He answers that and a host of questions that we guarantee will make our listeners better at the sport of walleye fishing. Chase is a great guy and a terrific fisherman. We are joined by Gene Gilliland who is the Conservation Director for B.A.S.S. Gene is the newest inductee to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Well deserved! Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about line, leaders and terminal tackle. Good stuff!

Gone Fishing With Hank Parker (Part 1) - Hank ParkerGone Fishing With Hank Parker (Part 2) - Hank ParkerGone Fishing With Hank Parker (Part 3) - Hank Parker FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. A Legacy of Faith Guest:                        Hank Parker                                      From the series:       Gone Fishing with Hank Parker (Day 2 of 3)              Bob: Hank Parker is an award-winning, world champion fisherman. In the process of chasing that dream, Hank looks back and realizes he neglected something even more important. Hank: I was not the husband that God called me to be and the result was total devastation. The Bible says you love your wife as Christ loved the church and died for it. It is not contingent—God tells the wife what to do, and God tells the husband what to do. So my behavior is not contingent on how well she does her job, and God showed me that clearly. Bob: This is FamilyLife Today for Thursday, June 8th. Our host is the President of FamilyLife®, Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine. It is easy in the pursuit of our dreams to neglect what's really important in our lives. Hank Parker talks about that with us today. Stay tuned. 1:00 And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us. I have been inspired this week. I think I can do it—I think I can become a world class bass fisherman. [Laughter] I mean— Dennis: Bob—  Bob: Yes? Dennis: Bob, I've seen you fish.  Bob: Well— Dennis: Bob, tell the audience what kind of fishing pole I gave you. Bob: We have been fishing together up on the—what was it? Dennis: The White River. Bob: It's in Arkansas. They're—what are the fish called? They're trout? Dennis: That's what they are called. They have fins.  Bob: Right Dennis: They live in water. Bob: Right. Dennis: That is correct. Bob: And there was a nice man in the boat who took those fish off that hook for me—I appreciated him a lot! Dennis: But tell them about the pole I gave you. It was a kiddie pole— Bob: It was a Zebco®. Dennis: —a little pink kiddie pole, that was about two feet long and— Bob: We're going to post on our website, at FamilyLifeToday.com, a picture of the fish I caught with that big fishing pole— Dennis: I was—that was where I was going. Bob: —because I caught a pretty good-sized fish. Dennis: I wanted to tell— 2:00 Bob: It was the big fish of the day. Dennis: It was the big fish of the trip! I got to introduce Hank Parker. Welcome back to Bob Lepine's Outdoor Program. [Laughter] Hank: The big-fish man caught it on a kid's rod and reel, and it was two feet long!I've never done that—that's pretty special. [Laughter] Dennis: Hank is a world champion bass fisherman. He has a TV program called Hank Parker's Outdoors—also has a hunting program with your sons. Share with our listeners about that broadcast. Hank: Okay. My fishing show is Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine, been running for 34 years. Then, for 10 years now, I've been doing a show with my two older sons called Hank Parker's Flesh and Blood. It's a hunting show over on the Outdoor Channel. We've had a lot of fun with that. Bob: So, I can look at myself in the mirror and know that I can't make it in the NBA—[Laughter]—okay? I'm not tall enough / I can't jump that high. I can look at myself in the mirror and know the NFL is out for me. Can anybody be a world class fisherman? 3:00 Hank: Absolutely! And that is what is so cool about our sport. I was talking earlier with some folks about the growth of high school fishing. These kids that are not athletic / these kids that don't necessarily qualify for any type of team sport—the water is level. Whether you're a little girl, a little boy, whether you're tall—it doesn't make any difference. You know, the water's level; and fish are not partial to anybody—they're non-discriminate. Bob: Well, the guy that we went fishing with that day, who was in the boat—who took the fish off the hook for me? [Laughter] I saw what Dennis paid him at the end of the day. He's making a good living doing that. He's doing alright; you know? Dennis: There are a lot of days when you don't go to work though, Bob. Bob: Okay! Dennis: Alright. I want you to talk to our listeners—we've got other stories that I want you to tell—but I just—for a moment, talk to moms and dads about doing something like fishing or hunting with your son / with your daughter; because it really is a great way— 4:00 Bob is kind of kidding about this—but it really is a great way to bond and build relationships with your kids. Hank: I have the opportunity—when I do fishing seminars, people will ask questions from time to time. I take every opportunity that I can to spread the word that fishing will break down a lot of barriers. In my life, it was everything. But almost every kid that you will ever see catch a fish—whether they are 2 years old or 80 years old / old kids— everybody catches a fish smiles / it's fun. But you know, we all are guilty—I'm guilty of driving the kids to school—the bell is going to ring at 8:15, and we've got to hurry and hurry. You kind of force feed a conversation when the mood's wrong. Man, you can take your kid out on a riverbank—or in the boat and sit on the pond—just let him or her just open up. Let the conversation flow.  5:00 The quality of the conversation you can have in the right atmosphere breaks so many barriers that we try to force on our kids. Communicating is not just talking. To be able to really reach your children, you've got to work to create an environment. Fishing will help you do that. I promise you—it will help you get that. Bob: Have you thought about why that is? What is it about fishing that causes people to just to relax and have conversations that they might not otherwise have? Hank: I just think it calms your nerves. It is very soothing / it is no pressure—you don't have to make a hoop / you don't have to be physically gifted to get it done. Man, you just throw a bobber out there.  Fishing can be really sophisticated and complicated—a lot of electronic equipment we use and some of the stuff in techniques and methods. But that's really not what fishing is all about. That's just a specialized technique for a very limited number of the people that participate in the sport.  6:00 Fishing is about families / fishing is about good times. Fishing is about sharing—fishing is about being with someone / interacting—you want to be with. And that's really what fishing is all about—to take your kid and be able to put your arm around him or her—just breaks those barriers. They're under no pressure.  You know, our kids today—the academic demands are so hard on them. If you don't fit in to play team sports you get made fun of. So they're under pressure—they're constantly being critiqued because they can't do this. I know how that feels. All of a sudden, you put them in an environment where there is none of that—no pressure at all. Here we are, just having a good time. I think it just breaks down those barriers that allow them to open up. Boy, if you can ever get them to open up, then you can really start to communicate. 7:00 Dennis: One of my favorite moments, here, on FamilyLifeToday—Bob will know when it was before I finish saying the name—but it was a tribute given by RV Brown. R V Brown gave his father, who was—lived to be in his nineties,  I think—didn't he, Bob? Bob: Yes. Dennis: And R V was one of 18 kids? Bob: Right. Dennis: He gave his dad a tribute. You know what he reflected on as he spoke to his dad in that tribute? Hank: No. Dennis: He said, “You took me fishing,”—Willy Fish? Bob: He called his dad Willy Fish Brown. Hank: How ‘bout that!  Bob: Yes! Dennis: Did you go fishing with your dad? Hank: I did! Early on, before my dad got so consumed, we fished. It was so special—it was incredible. If I can, I'll tell a really quick story. I've had all these goals in my life. I was the first angler to ever win the Bassmaster Classic and the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year—I was the first guy to ever win the Grand Slam. I've had some pretty good achievements.  8:00  A lot of times, people ask me a question about: “What is your greatest moment in the outdoors?” The greatest moment for me in the outdoors—my youngest son, Timmy, who loves the turkey hunt. I'm a big-time turkey hunter; so I've got all these rules: “We do not talk in the turkey woods. You can break a limb and maybe you're an animal; but if you talk, you are a dead give-away.”  We were sitting on the riverbank on the Broad River in South Carolina. This big gobbler was gobbling. Every time a bird—if you are not familiar with turkey hunting—in the morning, when they wake up, in the spring of the year, they gobble. He's up in the tree and he's gobbling. Every breath / every little tweety bird that makes a sound—he is trying to out-gobble. Timmy pulls up on my shirt—he just tugs my shirt. God had painted one of those incredible sunrises, and there was steam coming off the water. He was so overwhelmed with that—he had to tell me. He pulled on my shirt. I looked down; and he said, “Daddy, I love you.”   9:00 I was about to cry and the turkey was. It was just so special. But his little heart was so full of gratitude and just overwhelmed with being in that environment. That was my greatest moment in the outdoors Dennis: When you do go fishing or hunting with your kids—well, it requires that you be all there. There is no competition with a screen or with the phone. It's just a relationship between a father and a son, or father and a daughter, or for that matter, a mother and her son. Bob: Now wait, are you telling me you have to leave your phone in the car?—or you can't take it into the woods? Dennis: I promise you, you wouldn't go turkey hunting with Hank Parker if you brought your cell phone on you. Bob: I was thinking about the similarities between the two of you, because you're both turkey hunters. I think one of the differences is you've actually shot a turkey; haven't you, Hank? [Laughter] Hank: Self defense. Bob: Because, Dennis goes out every year; and every year, the turkeys have been safe. [Laughter] Have you ever shot a turkey? Dennis: I have, Bob. But in recent years, they've not been in danger. [Laughter] No; there's no doubt about it.  10:00 You've had quite a career—winning all these accolades / inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame and so many things that have come your way. You indicated that there was a bit of a drift in your life—even after you came to faith in Christ—that began to change at some point. Would you kind of bring us up to date on what took place in those years that led you up to that? And then, how did that change occur? Hank: There was a tremendous revival when my dad got saved. Then, I got saved; and I became very legalistic. I went through the motions and I did what I felt was expected of me. I worked bus routes to go seek kids to bring them to Sunday school, out of duty, not out of my heart. I was pretty tough on my family. I was so legalistic, at some points in time, in my life—I was just bogged down in it.  11:00 I was married to a wonderful lady, and we had five children. I had gone to California on a little fishing trip; and I met her in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where we were buying a house. She tells me she wanted a divorce. It rocked my world beyond—I didn't see it coming—should have. I was a part-time husband, at best. I, of course, blamed it all on her. It was completely her fault, in my mind; until one day, when I was shaving, God said: “Look in the mirror, and you'll see whose fault it is.” Dennis: Had you let career so dominate your life? I mean, because—to be really good at something, whether it's basketball, golf, or fishing—you've got to be all there / to be focused. Hank: I didn't even know—to be totally honest, I did not know how consumed I was with competitive bass fishing—I had no idea.  I promised my kids—my kids were growing up—and their mom was an awesome mom. She was just great to those kids, and she worked hard at it.  12:00 But those kids had gotten to be 12 years old / 10 years old. They wanted to go race golf carts and go-carts, and they wanted to go climb trees, and deer hunt and squirrel hunt—do things that moms are not normally willing to do. Some moms are good at that, but their mom—that didn't interest her—so they needed their dad. So I promised them—I said, “If I ever win the World Championship again, I'll retire”; and I did.  In 1989, I won the World Championship the second time; and I retired. I was 36 years old. But it wasn't until I retired that I realized how consumed I was. My every waking thought was about the next lake / my next strategies—what I am going to do. All of a sudden, the thing that hit me the hardest when I retired is: “Man, my mind's cleared; because I'm not thinking about the next tournament.”  It wasn't until then that I realized how consumed I was; but as far as my marriage was concerned, it was pretty much too late.  13:00 I came home to try to fix things—in which I didn't know there was a problem in the marriage—I knew there was a problem in my parenting / that I wasn't there enough. My kids would stand at the door every time I'd leave and cry. You know: “I've got to quit doing this.” So, when I retired, I did realize how consumed I was with the sport. Dennis: Would people in your church, where you attended, would they have said: “Yes; Hank and his wife are doing fine. He's very successful.” Hank: Absolutely! No one in the entire world would have thought—my children didn't see anything—no one knew anything. My wife had just grown so frustrated with my being gone constantly and had no confidence that I would ever change. She had just resolved in her heart that I would never be there for her—so she was moving on. She had got to that point and wasn't any changing her mind. For four years, we tried—for four years, we tried. 14:00 Dennis: —tried to push back against divorce.  Hank: Tried to fight it. But I look back—you know, I would blame her in my heart, but God showed me clearly it wasn't her—it was me. Had my priorities—you know, people—I hear it all the time—when the Bible says you love your wife as Christ loved the church and died for it; and then wives submit to your husbands. It's not contingent—God told the wife what to do, and God tells the husband what to do. My behavior is not contingent on how well she does her job. God showed me that clearly. So I can't blame anything on her. I have to take the blame, because I was not the husband that God called me to be; and the result was total devastation. Bob: I want to ask you a really hard question: “If I could take you back ten years before your wife said, ‘I want a divorce,' and I could put a path in front of you, and I could say: ‘This one leads to bass championships and world recognition—the Hall of Fame.  15:00 “'This one—you'll make a living for your family, doing what you enjoy doing. You won't get the endorsements / you won't be in the Hall of Fame, but you'll live it out and things will stay intact.'” Could you pick? Hank: I could pick in a heartbeat. There's no doubt I would have chose to take the job to make a living and keep my family intact—no doubt. Dennis: It was devastating to you. Hank: You know, I don't tell this very often—I don't know that I've ever really told it—but I walked away / I didn't take anything. I didn't take part of the home—I walked away—I didn't have a place to live. I lived with my son in an apartment for a year, because I wasn't capable of making payments. I left everything. I had about two million dollars worth of debt—that's all I left with—I didn't have anything.  But I wasn't able—people: “Why didn't you fight for what your fair share was?” I wasn't able to fight—I was devastated / I didn't want to live.  16:00 I had gotten to the point where the papers—when I got those papers, I cannot tell you what that did to me. But they're on my desk—and the first time in my whole life I was afraid of my own self. I wasn't thinking clear. I went to shut the door of my office. I have a trophy shelf there with all my trophies. I looked down at the bottom, and I saw all my kids in a picture. I fell on my face in my office and I said: “God, You've got to give me something I don't have. I'm at the lowest point I've ever been of my life.”  Now, through this whole four years of fighting and trying to save my marriage, I was so angry with God. I didn't pray—so I'm the Prodigal Son now—I've been gone / I've been in the hog pen. I fell down on that floor and the Father came. The Holy Spirit put His arm around me and said: “I'm here. I've been waiting on you.” It was a revelation that I had never experienced before or since.  17:00 God loved on me and gave me something inside, and this suicidal idea that I had left me. I don't say I didn't ever have struggles after that; but I never, ever got to that low, low point ever again.  I realized how much He loved me and all those legalistic years were now behind me. I served God because I thought this is what I needed to do for a lot of years. But the last 16 years, I have served Him out of pure love. I realize how much God loves me and that it all changed in just a second. Bob: Hank, if there's a guy listening and he's thinking: “If we can just gut this out for five years / if I can just stay focused on the business and get this thing, I can be at the top of the game. And then I'll turn back around; and we can have it all, as a family”—what would you say to him? 18:00 Hank: “It doesn't work!” This is what I did wrong, and I know this. My wife did not know how much I loved her—I never conveyed—I never put my arms around her and said: “Baby, let's work this together. Here's my schedule; is this okay? Can we do this? I love you. I want to make this for you.”  I never did those things—“I'm the big tough guy / I'm the world champ—I'm the man. You're going to do it my way.” You can't say: “I'm going go off and fish these next five years and, then, I'm going to come home and fix it,”—I thought that—it didn't work. Dennis: And what did work—was finally emptying yourself. It's the only way a marriage can work—is with a husband and a wife who decide to surrender to Jesus Christ and to what He has for them to do. And there are some duties we have to do that mean we can't outrun our wives and our children at home to accomplish something out in the world.  19:00 Early in our ministry, I had to decide: “Was I going to outrun my wife, Barbara?” I don't know, Hank, why I could see something at that point that you couldn't see in bass fishing; because I could have made the very same decision, because the ministry can be intoxicating—people telling you how you've encouraged them / you've ministered to them. But something spoke to me and said: “If you attempt to go do those things, and leave your wife and your children in the dust, it's not going to be good—the outcome was going to be bad.” I've made a lot of wrong decisions in my marriage / in raising our family. But in that one situation, I saw clearly that: “If you are going to make whatever it is an idol, in place of Jesus Christ—not surrendered to Him—and take care of Job One, which begins at home, you're headed for big time trouble.” 20:00 Hank: You know, I think, with me, I never really thought about anything. I just went at it so hard that I did not stop and think about the partnership of marriage. I didn't ever think I was doing anything wrong. I thought: “Man, I'm being a great provider—I'm giving them all these things.” I never really felt that I was doing anything wrong.  That's part of my problem—was not reading the Bible / staying in the Bible and allowing God to talk to me. You know: “I'm going to help God. I'm going to show Him how I can do things,”—it did not work for me. I'm not an authority, but I can just tell you—in my life, I messed it up because it was about me. Had I been in the Scriptures and had I been getting daily lessons—and treated my marriage as a partnership, where I die to self and take half of her and she half of me—we wouldn't have a divorce.  21:00 I want to tell you—I would rather die than I had to go through a divorce. It was the most devastating, painful failure that I'd ever been through in my life. Dennis: So to that person, who is listening right now, who is maybe on the precipice of jumping, you'd say, “Don't do it!” Hank: Absolutely! “Do not do it! At all costs / at all costs, save your marriage.” Bob: If we can help, that's what we're here for. Our goal, here, at FamilyLife is to provide help and hope for marriages and families. I'm thinking, Dennis, of our Weekend to Remember ® getaways—and the couples who have come, who have lost hope; but who hear a message at the Weekend to Remember  that God uses to turn their marriage around. It doesn't always happen—there are some couples who come and the breakthrough doesn't happen.  22:00 But for a lot of couples, the Weekend to Remember getaway is the turning point for a marriage that has been headed in the wrong direction for a long time. They get rerouted and they find themselves in a new place on a new path. They have a fresh hope for their marriage.  I just encourage our listeners—if you've not attended a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway, go to our website at FamilyLifeToday.com to get more information. We still have a handful of these getaways happening this summer. Tomorrow in Texas—in Austin and in Houston—we've got getaways kicking off; and then continuing through the summer—in Arizona / Las Vegas—other getaways taking place. You can find out more about the Weekend to Remember, online, at FamilyLifeToday.com; or you can call if you have any questions at 1-800-358-6329—that's 1-800-“F” as in family, “L” as in life, and the word, “TODAY.” 23:00 And if for some reason you can't get to a getaway, and you're in a desperate spot in your marriage, give us a call. We can recommend resources—we can recommend articles you can read / programs you can listen to—things that will hopefully give you a fresh perspective on God's design for your marriage and how it can, not just survive, but how it can actually thrive. And by the way, we should say, “Thank you,” to the listeners who support this ministry, financially; because you guys are a big part of all that God is doing through the ministry of FamilyLife. You make it possible for what happens here to be heard by more people around the world through more devices / through more means than ever before—more people visiting our website / more people attending our events.  You make that happen every time you donate to support this ministry. You are extending the reach of FamilyLife Today, and we are grateful for your support.  24:00 You can give a donation today, online, at FamilyLifeToday.com. You can call 1-800-FL-TODAY to donate; or you can mail your donation to FamilyLife Today at PO Box 7111, Little Rock, AR; and our zip code is 72223. Now, tomorrow, we are going to hear about the Parker family—the Parker boys. We want to hear about what your sons are up to—have got some great stories to share with you tomorrow. I hope you can tune in as we continue our conversation this week with Hank Parker. I want to thank our engineer today, Keith Lynch, along with our entire broadcast production team. 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