Bass Talk Live

Matt is joined by Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries to talk about the recent announcement of the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake.When: May 9, 2026Where: Table Rock Lake | Table Rock Lake Resort @ Indian PointRegistration opens February 2, 2026Learn more about the Pro-Guide Hope Classic: https://proguidebatteries.com/blog/th...

Dean Rojas and Kevin Brightwell from KGB Swimbaits join BTL to talk about their new reels for swimbaiting and frogging.  

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 #4, Zeke and Matt talk about what the crappie do after the first major cold front of the winter where water temperatures dip into the 40s.Order your CTL exclusive Cyclops Jigs hand-tied hair box here::https://cyclopsjigheads.com/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 l

Frank talks about catching bass on top in cold weather.  

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 product

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.