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BASS TALK LIVE
by Mark Jeffreys
Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
Episodes
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Episode 1503: AN INTRODUCTION TO GLIDE BAITS (DAY 4 #262 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank talks about fishing glide baits for big fall bass. Frank unveils six news colors of Smithwick Rogues for the fall and winter bite and goes into detail about how jerkbaits can load the boat when the water cools. LURENET Use code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced...
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Episode 1502: THIS TOURNAMENT COULD BE INSANE (WITH MATT STEFAN)
Matt Stefan joins BTL to break down the plan for the second Bassmaster EQ of the 2026 season 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...
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Episode 1501: THE SEASON ISN'T OVER YET (WITH DAVE RUSH FROM BEST ON TOUR)
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.…
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Episode 1500: WHY YOU GET BIT WHERE YOU DO (WITH SETH MYCKO)
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: 1-433-269-3474 ABOUT BTL: BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing…
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Episode 1499: FRANK GOES ROGUE (DAY 4 #161 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
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. LURENET Use code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items: https://www.lurenet.com/ TRAILER WATCHDOG Want to get a...
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Episode 1498: THE $500,000 MAN (ULTIMATE ANGLER CHAMPION, NICK LEBRUN)
Matt chats with the winner of the Ultimate Angler on Lake Guntersville, Nick Lebrun.
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Episode 1497: GOLDEN AGAIN (WITH OTT DeFOE)
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.
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Episode 1496: EARLY FALL ROAMERS (DAY 4 #260 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
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. LURENET Use code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced...
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Episode 1495: HOW KADEN BUCHMANN WON THE TOUGHEST BASSMASTER EQ IN HISTORY
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...
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Episode 1494: COLE McAUSLAND SAYS WHAT YOUNG ANGLERS ARE THINKING ABOUT LIVESCOPE RULES
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…
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Episode 1493: THE BASSMASTER EQ ON NORFORK - WHAT HAPPENED (WITH MATT STEFAN)
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,...
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Episode 1492: THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPEND TO US (BASSMASTER EQ DAY ONE ON NORFORK LAKE)
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...
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Episode 1491: NORFORK IS MAKING US WORK FOR IT (BASSMASTER EQ PRACTICE WITH MATT STEFAN)
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…
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Episode 1490: LESSONS LEARNED ON THE WATER (DAY 4 #259 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank talks about his past week on the water. LURENET Use code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items: https://www.lurenet.com/ TRAILER WATCHDOG Want to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at...
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Episode 1489: MAJOR MLF TOYOTA SERIES CHANGES + ANOTHER FISHING CHEATER EXPOSED
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...
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Episode 1488: AUSTIN CRANFORD GETS REAL ABOUT HIS ROOKIE SEASON
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,...
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Episode 1487: KEVIN VANDAM REVEALS WHAT'S COMING NEXT (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT)
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:...
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Episode 1486: HOW TO CATCH HUGE SMALLMOUTH WITH EVAN KUNG (DAY 4 #258 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
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. LURENET Use code…
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Episode 1485: THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE SHOP (WITH JORDAN BABCOCK AND MICHAEL STRANZ)
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):...
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Episode 1484: THIS IS EITHER BRILLIANT OR A COMPLETE DISASTER (WITH MATT STEFAN)
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...
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Episode 1483: THE FIRST SIGNS OF THE FALL BITE (DAY 4 #257 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
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...
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Episode 1482: BASS FISHING FROM BEST TO WORST (WITH TODD CASTLEDINE)
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...
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Episode 1481: WHY GOOD PEOPLE LOSE BIG FISH (DAY 4 #256 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank talks about some common mistakes when fighting bass that lead to heartbreak.
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Episode 1480: THE DROP SHOT WORM PLAYBOOK (MATT BECKER)
BPT angler Matt Becker joins BTL to literally go down a wormhole when it comes to drop shot worms.
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Episode 1479: ALL THE WAY TO THE AOY TITLE (BROCK BILA)
Matt is joined by the 2026 Bassmaster Open AOY, Brock Bila.
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Episode 1478: THE WORLD'S 10 BEST FORWARD-FACING SONAR ANGLERS (WITH JACOB WHEELER, JODY WHITE, AND KYLE JESSIE)
BTL returns with the definitive list of the Top 10 forward-facing sonar (FFS) anglers currently competing in high level bass tournaments. This is the list of the Top 10 forward-facing sonar anglers currently competing in high level bass tournaments. Anglers up for consideration must be fishing…
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Episode 1477: BUILT FOR THE HALL (DAY 4 #255 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank talks about the process of painting the Bass Fishing HOF Signature Lures for Johnny Morris, Jimmy Houston, Denny Brauer, and Bob Cobb. LURENET Use code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items: https://www.lurenet.com/ Johnny Morris’ signature will appear on a...
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Episode 1476: SIX YEARS LATER (JUSTIN LUCAS)
Justin Lucas joins BTL to talk about his recent MLF BPT win on Lake Erie. 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...
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Episode 1475: THE FUTURE OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING BFL'S (WITH SHONN GOODWIN)
2007 BFL All-American Champion and 9-time BFL winner Shonn Goodwin joins BTL to talk about what the changes to the MLF BFL'S in 2027 will mean for the future of the historic tournament trail. ABOUT BTL: BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best…
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Episode 1474: THE MAKING OF AN ANGLER OF THE YEAR (ZACK BIRGE)
Matt is joined by 2026 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler Of The Year, Zack Birge. Birge is one of professional bass fishing's most accomplished competitors, with a resume that includes a college national championship, BFL victory, Toyota Series Championship, and two MLF BPT titles. In…
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Episode 1473: THINGS YOU DON'T NEED UNTIL YOU NEED THEM (DAY 4 #254 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank breaks down everything don't need to go bass fishing...until you need it. In the second half of the show, Alex from Trailer Watchdog joins the program and the guys announce the winner of the trailer nightmare story contest. TRAILER WATCHDOG Want to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your…
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Episode 1472: CAPTAIN RICK'S WILDEST GUIDE STORIES (RICK HARRIS IN-STUDIO)
Matt is joined in-studio by guide and Bassmaster Opens EQ angler, Rick Harris. The guys chat about the 2026 season and Rick dives into what it takes to guide and tournament fish full time. Want to get on the water with Capt. Rick? Reach out on Instagram: @rickharrisfishing
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Episode 1471: RECYCLED BASS BAITS, COLLEGE FISHING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA (LOGAN GREENO)
Logan Greeno joins BTL to talk about his company, Revived Bait Co., college fishing, and career paths in the industry.
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Episode 1470: THE MAD SCIENTIST OF BIG BAITS (JON BONDY)
Former Elite Series pro and lure designer, Jon Bondy, joins BTL to talk about his days on on the professional bass tournament trail and how he pivoted to become one of the most well known lure designers in the musky world.
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Episode 1469: WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME (DAY 4 #253 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank drops a new signature series color on Lurenet and the guys talk go over some horror stories from the water. Use code BTL25 to get %15 off regular priced items at Lurenet.com: https://www.lurenet.com/
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Episode 1468: BREAKING INTO THE BPT (CONNOR JACOB)
Matt chats with 2027 Bass Pro Tour rookie, Connor Jacob, about his rapid rise in the sport from college, to the B.A.S.S. Nation, to the Pro Circuit to the BPT in under three years.
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Episode 1467: THE SEASON COMES DOWN TO THIS (BEST ON TOUR)
Matt and Dave Rush from Best On Tour talk about the different scenarios that can play out the final weeks of the 2026 season and look back at a busy week in professional bass fishing. Jody White from MLF jumps on to talk about the recent MLF Pro Circuit event on Lake Champlain. BEST ON TOUR Get...
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Episode 1466: WHAT KIND OF GRASS IS THAT? (DAY 4 #252 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank gives a crash course in summertime grass fishing.
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Episode 1465: THE QUESTIONS THAT MUST BE ASKED (DAY 4 #251 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank is back and answering questions.
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Episode 1464: FROM TENNESSEE TO NEW YORK WITH ROBERT GEE
Matt is joined be Elite Series pro, Robert Gee.
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Episode 1463: THE NUMBERS NEVER LIE (WITH KEN DUKE)
Ken Duke from Bass After Dark joins BTL.
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Episode 1462: WHY EVERYONE NEEDS TO PLAN AT LEAST ONE SMALLMOUTH TRIP (WITH CHARLIE HARTLEY)
Charlie Hartley returns to BTL to talk about the joys of fishing for smallmouth bass on the Great Lakes.
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Episode 1461: THESE NEW LURES WILL BLOW YOUR MIND (BEST ON TOUR LIVE FROM ICAST)
Matt is joined by Dave Rush and Jordan Babcock live from the ICAST 2026 floor in Orlando, Florida where the guys have searched out all the brand new baits hitting the market. ...EXCEPT FOR URCHINS. TO WATCH THE SEARCHIN' FOR URCHIN EPOSIDE LIVE FROM ICAST CLICK HERE:...
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Episode 1460: SEARCHIN' FOR URCHINS (LIVE FROM ICAST WITH BEST ON TOUR)
Matt is joined by Dave Rush and Jordan Babcock live from the ICAST 2026 floor in Orlando, Florida where the guys have searched out all the brand new urchin baits hitting the market. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing...
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Episode 1459: FRANK HITS A MILESTONE (BTL DAY 4 #250)
It's the 250th Day 4 with Frank Scalish and the guys celebrate with Lurenet.com gift cards and some of the best stories from over the years.
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Episode 1458: EL SALTO IS BACK (JOSH DANIELS FROM PRO BASS ADVENTURES)
Josh Daniels from Pro Bass Adventures joins BTL to talk about the hot fishing on Mexico's Lake Baccarac, plus the reopening of Lake El Salto and what he expects from the historic fishery in the upcoming months.
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Episode 1457: TRUSTING THE PROCESS PLUS A TON OF NEW BAITS (DAY 4 #249 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank is back with another show where he talks about following a process to catch bass...then the guys go through all the new ICAST releases. USE CODE "BTL25" FOR $25 OFF OF TRAILER WATCHDOG: https://trailerwatchdog.com/
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Episode 1456: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW GARMIN LIVESCOPE 2 (WITH SCOTT PALMER FROM THE BASS TANK)
Scott Palmer from The Bass Tank joins BTL to talk about the new products that Garmin just released including the LiveScope 2 Transducer. CHECK OUT EVERYTHING FROM THIS SHOW AT THE BASS TANK: https://thebasstank.com/
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Episode 1455: ALL ABOUT SOUND (DAY 4 #248 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Frank talks about the addition or absence of sound to generate strikes....plus the new Signature Series color drops on Lurenet. USE CODE "BTL25" TO GET %15 OFF REGUAR PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM. https://www.lurenet.com/
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Episode 1454: A LOT HAS CHANGED (MILES BURGHOFF ON THE WATER)
Matt chats with Miles Burghoff about his move to the MLF Pro Circuit in 2026.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
HOSTED BY
Mark Jeffreys
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