Bass Talk Live

Matt is joined by Dave Rush and the guys talk about the WON Bass US Open, the Bassmaster College Classic Cup, MLF Team Series, and the upcoming Bassmaster EQ on Toledo Bend.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior

Matt is joined by  Seth Mycko, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Fisheries Biologist, to talk about why you tend to get more bites in certain areas.  CALL THE AFTCO ANGLERS ANONYMOUS HOTLINE:  1-433-269-3474ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fish

Frank unveils six new colors that he designed for the Smithwick Rogue series and gives some tips on when and where to throw a jerkbait during the fall.   LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Matt chats with the winner of the Ultimate Angler on Lake Guntersville, Nick Lebrun.  

Matt chats with Team USA member, Ott DeFoe about winning the Gold Medal for Team USA at the World Black Bass Championships this past week in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Frank and Matt are joined by Brent Hill and Frank Scalish, Jr. following their 2nd place finish in the NPFL Military Classic on Douglas Lake.  The guys talk about targeting early fall roamers on clear water fisheries.  LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Kaden Buchmann joins BTL after winning the Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake in Arkansas.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's histo

Bassmaster EQ angler, Cole McAusland, joins BTL to talk about fishing the first Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake without forward-facing sonar - and the comments he made afterwards that sparked a debate.     ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a

Matt and Matt Stefan recap a very eventful first Bassmaster Open EQ on Norfork Lake where they both finished in the Top 50.ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contrib

Matt and Matt Stefan recap their first day of the Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake in Arkansas.ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's

Three days of practice are in the books for the first Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake.  Matt and Matt Stefan sit down to talk about what they saw, how practice went, and how they're feeling heading into the tournament.ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishin

Frank talks about his past week on the water.  LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Dave Rush from Best On Tour joins BTL to break down the major changes coming to the MLF Toyota Series and what they mean for tournament anglers.  The guys also discuss the latest fishing cheating scandal out of Wisconsin.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma

Matt is joined by Elite Series pro, Austin Cranford to talk about his rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2026.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contr

Kevin VanDam joins BTL to talk about the upcoming 2026 Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame banquet in Springfield, Missouri.  He also talks about leading Team USA into the 2026 Black Bass World Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the end of the month.  Visit the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame auction:https://my.onecause.com/event/organiz...Check out the 2026 Black Bass World Championship:https://usangling.org/2026-black-bass...ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the indust

Elite Series pro, Evan Kung joins Day 4 after setting the heavyweight record for smallmouth bass in the Bassmaster Elite Series  on the St. Lawrence River.  Frank and Evan talk about how to target the biggest smallmouth in your fishery and what it takes to catch a true trophy. LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Jordan Babcock from Best On Tour joins BTL to talk about The Great American Tackle Shop Awards which highlights the best brick-and-mortar tackle shops across the country.    Nominate a tackle shop for the Great American Tackle Shop Awards (through Sept. 13, 2026):https://bestontour.net/the-great-amer...In the second half of the show Michael Stranz, owner of Lucky Lure Tackle in Oklahoma City, joins BTL to talk about running a brick-and-mortar tackle store.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing com

Matt Stefan joins BTL to break down the plan for the upcoming Bassmaster EQ season that kicks of the end of the month on Norfork Lake in Arkansas. ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Si

Frank drops a new signature series color on Lurenet and the guys talk go over some of the signs for the earliest fall bite even when it still feels like summer.   Use code BTL25 to get %15 off  regular priced items at Lurenet.com:https://www.lurenet.com/FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive  

Todd Castledine joins BTL to break down the current state of bass fishing.  We count down five things the industry is doing right - and five things that need serious improvement.  From the best developments in professional bass fishing to the issues that tick Todd off, nothing is off limits in this honest look at where bass fishing stands today and where it needs to go next.  ABOUT BTL:BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   ABOUT THE HOST:Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Ta