Bass Angler Magazine Podcast
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First Time Champion With Colby Pearson
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe newly crowned Champion of Lake Martinez in Yuma Arizona stops in and shares with us his winning ways for taking home his first ever ProTour trophy and he just happened to do it at the first ever BAM Trail pro tour event. 14 hour drives, jungle waterways, current and a completely new fishery was no match for Colby Pearson on this weekend. He comes in and chats with how he broke down this mystery waterway and found the success he had. Sit back and enjoy not an episode you want to miss.
Bam Trail ProAm "Oroville" Champion Wyatt Debusk
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode Wyatt discusses some of the challenges he faced on Oroville. He talks about how he came to find his winning pattern by using some techniques that he wasn't very confident in such as the float "n" fly, and a couple he just knew would work like the Senko worm and the A-Rig to take home the win. Thanks for tuning in, this is a great interview from one of the new Champions on the Bam trail.
Post spawn ledge fishing with Laker Howell
March 27, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBLaker Howell has literally grown up in this sport. He watched his dad Randy win the 2014 Bassmaster Classic and has now started his own journey towards greatness in the ultra competitive world of bass fishing. He talks with Big Ed on this episode about how to approach post spawn bass on off shore ledges. He breaks down his top five colors, his favorite baits and the locations to start looking for those big post spawn bass. Sit down turn up the sound and drink in the knowledge this Young-gun ...
Shasta Wrap up with the Champ (Double G) Greg Gutierrez
March 13, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBGreg (Double G) Gutierrez talks with us about his winning tactics, how he approached all the many changes that were happening during the three day event. How those changes effected his fishing days for the positive and negative. He also breaks down his bait choices and how much he had to run the massive lake Shasta to hoist the Championship Trophy.
Pre-spawn Fishing/ Being a great angler with Gary Klein
February 28, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBGary Klein has been a staple in Bass fishing for more than thirty years, he has qualified for 30 Bassmaster Classics not to mention his success in Co founding the MLF Tour. An organization that has absolutely changed bass fishing as a sport. His Knowledge is unsurpassed and he shares with us in this episode his tips on how to catch pre-spawn bass and then pivots and gives a great lesson on how to be the best Pro Fisherman you can be. This was a show that was just great to listen to myself. I...
BamTrail Warm Up Event Recap
February 14, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBThe BAM Trail Warm Event was a true success, especially for the team of Austin Whitmore and Cody Bandini. In this episode they break down their tournament and what it took to win the first Pro event of their career. The newly formed team discusses bait choice area of the lake and their setup for those baits. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
Seasonal Smallmouth Fishing with Mark Pilgrim
January 31, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode Mark Pilgrim talks with us about Seasonal Smallmouth fishing on California's premiere smallmouth fishery Lake Almanor. Talking about some of his favorite baits, where to start looking for those giant smallmouth and what is the best time of year to catch your new PB smallmouth.Sit back, turn it up and enjoy
Swimbait fishing in the Winter with Matty Wong
January 18, 2024 03:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBElite Series Pro Matty Wong sits down with us and discusses his approach to Winter time swimbait fishing. Which Rods,Reels, Line and baits he likes to throw not to mention how and where to target the big girls with these baits. Come join in and learn from one of the best.
How to Catch winter bass with Boyd Duckett
January 10, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode Boyd and I discuss winter time bass fishing, This time of the year maybe tough but pros like Boyd will tell you just how easy it can be. We touch on how important forward facing sonar has become and how much it has changed the way the top pros use it to catch winter time bass. He discusses how to properly set up your unit and some of the secrets used by the pros to hook these amazing units up. So come sit down and learn some great tips to make your next cold water outing more...
Winter Fishing with Luke Johns
December 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBLuke sits down with Big Ed and talks about his approaches to winter time bass fishing. He breaks down his favorite baits to catch cold water bass. Where to look for the crafty green fish and how to target them once you find them. We discuss ways to catch fish in different kinds of lakes even taking him across the country and questioning how a California champion would approach a mid west lake. So sit down and turn up the radio you will have some great lessons to add to your arsenal. Thanks f...
Winter Kayak fishing with Amanda Brannon
December 06, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAmanda and I discuss her favorite baits to fish in the winter. What it's like to fish in the cold months out of a Kayak. Her approach to the fish during the winter months, the structure she targets most this time of year and how she breaks down the water as it gets colder as well as where to look for bass as they transition. Later we discuss some etiquette for both bass boats and Kayak anglers. then wrap up the show talking about what the Woman's Fishing Federation is and the amazing opportu...
Bam Tour Question and Answer with Mark Lassagne
November 21, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBMark Lassagne is a well-known name in the world of bass fishing, has been organizing the Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) tour for the last six months. The tour is highly anticipated by many western anglers, and we had the opportunity to ask Mark a few questions about the upcoming tour. Q: What can we expect from the upcoming BAM tour? Mark: The BAM tour is always an exciting event for both the anglers and the fans. This year, we have some of the best anglers in the country competing, so the ...
Spotted bass and Kayak fishing with John Meyers
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBSpotted bass have been called the saviors of California winters. In this episode John Meyers breaks down some of his favorite tactics for catching some of the California giants that swim in the golden states waters.
Top baits for the fall with Billy Hines
October 04, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBBilly Hines talks about fall fishing and what his top baits are this time of year. He discusses some techniques that are very specific to fall fishing how to apply them and when to use which ones. Mr Hines has been on tour applying these techniques all across the country. He talks about catching some big fish this time of the year and how you can as well. So come kick back and turn it up some this interview has a lot you can learn.
Fall fishing with Fletcher Shryock
September 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBFletcher Shryock as a professional angler has to catch fish at all times of the year. In this episode he really expresses his opinion about this time of year. Fletcher loves flipping, punching and pitching but he breaks down how this time of the year he has to switch it up and what he does to catch better fish in what he considers, "a terrible time to catch fish." It's a great show so come sit back and turn it up some.
Fall grass fishing With Ken Mah
September 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBKen Mah covers grass fishing on the west in this latest BAM Podcast. Bass Pro Ken Mah, a professional angler, is known for his expertise in bass fishing and has employed various grass fishing techniques throughout his career. Ken Mah has won tournaments across the west in all the seasons and covers how he approaches one of his favorite times of the year, Fall explaining the keys to this season. Ken elaborates on the ways he approaches the transition and the grass or lack there of this seas...
Kayak Fishing with Michael Bray
August 23, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe talk with Michael Bray about the up coming BAM Kayak Series. His knowledge of Kayak fishing and his passion for it really show through and there is plenty to learn. if you just want some questions answered about the Kayak world this guy is extremely knowledgeable and is a good interview. Come on and have a listen you won't regret the time you spend.
Summer fishing on the Delta with Vince Borges
August 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAs a guy that spends a lot of time on the California Delta Vince Borges is known for having a ton of +10 pound fish to his repertoire. On this episode we discuss the California Delta where he spends his time fishing on such a vast water way for both stripers and largemouth bass in the different seasons including the current transitional time we find ourselves in. As a tournament Angler he understands the ups and downs of the seasons and how to make the adjustments needed to catch some of ...
The New West Coast Circuit With Mark Lassagne
August 02, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBI sit down with Mark and talk about his new circuit and what he wants it to be for anglers on the West Coast. He shares tournament dates, Format ideas, Angler qualification ideas and just how he sees the tournaments going. It is a very interesting way that he is approaching this event coming from such a great career as an Angler. I hope this interview answers questions for you and gives you an air of excitement for the upcoming tournament season.
West Coast Blindside with Austin Bonjour 2
July 22, 2023 00:30 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis is just simply the wrap up to the first episode. Come tune in and listen to the conclusion I hope you enjoy it.
West Coast Blindside with Austin Bonjour
July 21, 2023 02:52 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBGood, Bad, Angry, Calm what's your take? In this episode we here the opinions from one angler that's been apart of all of it! Austin Bonjour has voiced in displeasure before now we sit down and talk about what he feels has come from all this mess and what is the next steps we take out here on the West coast to heeling from all of this.
Summer transition with Edwin Evers
July 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAs spring gives way to summer bass start making their changes as well. Moving from the spawning mode to the summer hangouts and the warmer water mode of their seasonal patterns. Edwin Evers is one of the best anglers out there to help you breakdown these changes and get you on the right path to catching the summer time fish you seek. Edwin breaks down some of his favorite ways to catch these elusive summer bass. Later Mr Evers gives you which baits and what areas to look for summer transi...
Kayak Fishing Podcast with Kristine Fischer
June 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBKayak fishing is growing faster every year as one of the newest sensations sweeping bass fishing! This episode we sit down with one of not just best female anglers in the Kayak world but in the fishing world in general! Kristine Fischer has put her mark on this industry and has definitely erased some of the stereo types out there that women can't fish, this woman will put you in your place if you try her. We discuss her upcoming events, where she has been lately and as always some of h...
Winning ways of a Champion with Matt Nadeau
June 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBMatt Breaks down his winning techniques, the way he approached the lake, and what lures he decided to use. Then Mr. Nadeau gives us the exact way he was fishing the lures and how he made some adjustments during the fishing days to keep catching fish after a series of Earthquake's rocked the area. Later we discuss the upcoming tournaments he has coming and some of the seasonal patterns he will be using on the Columbia River. So pull up a seat and enjoy this is a good one! Bass Angler Ma...
Heavy Hitters with Randy Howell
May 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe MLF all time largest bass record holder, Randy Howell with his massive 12.14oz largemouth bass that he caught at Bussey Brake lake in Louisiana stops by the show and gives you some info on how that fish was caught and how it got him into the Heavy Hitters event. Then he gives you some insight into the Heavy Hitters and how you qualify for this event. Later we discuss his upcoming event (at the time) on Guntersville his home lake, We talk to Mr Howell as he was rigging up rods for thi...
How to catch 96 pounds With Luke Palmer
May 10, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBLuke Palmer is on pace to make it back to the Bassmaster Classic. His recent Elite Series win on Santee Cooper lake is anchoring his chances. Professional angler Luke Palmer stops by and talks about his first elite series win and how he managed to bring in 96 pounds and 14 ounces. Luke also talks about his tactics and how he approached this lake as he walked off with this major win. Later he discusses some of the trials and tribulations you go through as a tournament angler. Bass Angle...
How to fish Clearlake in the spring with John Pearl
April 26, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBTournament angler, guide and Apex pro John Pearl, talks to us about fishing Clearlake in the Spring to start us off today. Later we talk about some of the many other northern California lakes he has fished over his many years of guiding and tournament angling. Lastly we wrap up with some of his favorite lures to throw in the spring and the summer transition. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series. It's available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play ...
Ways to approach tidal waters with Zack Thompson
April 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBWest coast pro angler Zack Thompson talks about the upcoming Western bass Shootout. He also talks about how he would approach the Delta during the current tough conditions. Zack gives his hopes and his opinions on the western region and where it is headed in the future. Later we discuss how he thinks we are going to bring more Californians to the sport of fishing and some of there ways that all of us currently in this sport can help spread the fever. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is...
Delta fishing in the Winter with Ken Mah
March 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOne of the western regions top anglers Ken Mah talks with us about his recent success on the California Delta. With some of the toughest conditions in recent history he was able to break down the water way and have a very high finish on the MLF Toyota series event. Later we discuss his next chance at the Delta, This is a mega event the "WESTERN BASS SHOOTOUT" With $100,000 for first place on the line this will be a monster event well worth coming out for. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is...
Luke Johns: Becoming a Champion
March 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB23 year old now Apex Champion Luke Johns talks about his win on Folsom lake. He breaks down how he did it and the effort it took. Then Luke breaks down the baits and tactics he used to survive three day event and take home the win. He goes on to discuss his future in the sport and gives some advice to people coming up in this sport. Last Luke talks about how hard it is to win tournaments and the sacrifice it takes to be a champion. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast ...
Lea-Ann Powell: Being the Best Am Possible
March 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIt's not easy starting out in the sport of bass fishing. Lea-Ann Powell is making her run at and in this episode she shares with us some of the keys she has found to becoming a top amateur angler. Lea-Ann also talks about some of her favorite techniques to fish behind some of the top sticks in the country. Later she gives you what I think is the best blueprint I've heard to being a great amateur angler! Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series. It's available free on...
Austin Bonjour, Winter Junk Fishing
February 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWe all do it, just admit it! Junk Fishing! In this Episode Austin Bonjour talks to us about how important it is to be versatile. Then we talk about his favorite way to approach those tough days where you better be junk fishing or you just might not get bite at all. He also discusses some of the similarity's too lakes across the country and some of the different approaches to those lakes. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series. It's available free on Simple Cast, iT...
Brandon Coulter: Top baits for winter time fishing
February 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBBrandon Coulter MLF, Bassmaster, and FLW pro takes some time out of his busy schedule to give you some of his top baits for deep winter bass fishing. We start with his top three baits then we move on to some of the tricks and top techniques to catch fish. He gives you some of his secrets of rigging baits and some ways he alters retrieves and rods. Towards the end we discuss some of his opinions on the upcoming changes to the MLF events. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podca...
Jared Lintner Top ways to catch bass in the winter
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBJared Lintner a long time Professional Angler from California that now resides in Georgia has come to talk with us about how to catch winter time bass. Jared discusses his favorite winter time bait, where he targets fish and how to maximize your time on the water. he later discusses the upcoming Bass Pro Tour and his feelings about the new changes to the format. lots of good comparisons from across the country, he has fished all over the place and has some great insights into fishing i...
Nick Cloutier & Zack Thompson Winter time Largemouth Fishing
January 06, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBNick Cloutier and Zack Thompson are two of the West coast top Anglers. Both have some major wins on there records and both are certified Delta rats. They are very familiar with catching Largemouth bass in all types of weather. On this episode we ask them to give us some of their best tips on targeting the big largemouth in one of the most difficult times of year. We discuss their up coming season on the Apex tour, how they feel about the format and the future of West coast Pro Fishing. ...
Alex Niapas Swimbait Basics
December 23, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOne of the more successful Swimbait anglers on the West Coast Alex Niapas sits down with us and talks Equipment, Tactics, and secrets to catching giant bass on Swimbaits. Alex has caught so many double digit bass he has literally lost count but his six over fifteen pounds stands out. He discusses with us about his favorite baits the rods and reels he prefers. Not to mention the line choice and his favorite place to throw these baits. Bass Angler Magazine’sBamPod is a bi-monthly podcast ...
Forward Facing Sonar with Len Vinci and Mark Lassagne
December 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOne of the most talked about products in fishing today is Forward Facing Sonar. In this Episode Len Vinci & Mark Lassagne talk to us about forward facing sonar in the two major brands. Garmin and Humminbird lead the way in forward facing sonar, these men are going to give you two looks into this technology. One perspective from a technical salesman/fisherman and the other from an on the water professional tournament angler. The end result is just a ton of rock solid information about this am...
Cliff Crochet: How the new format on the Bass Pro Tour will effect Anglers
November 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBChanges in bass fishing are inevitable. In this episode Pro Angler Cliff Crochet gives us his opinion about how the changes to the Bass Pro Tour will effect some anglers. He also discusses how it will effect him and how he will approach the new five fish format. Bass Angler Magazine’s Wired4bass is a bi-monthly podcast series is available free on Simple Cast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, to...
Jeremy Dehart talks about the future of the Wild West Bass Trail
November 09, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBJeremy Dehart takes some time to go over the future of the Wild West Bass trail including the Apex Tour, the Kayak series and the youth devision. We discuss some of the hurdles this next year will bring with DFG having to make some changes at Clearlake. The low water situation in the West and how it will effect next season. He talks about the success of the youth devision and the Kayak series. We discuss he future of the APEX tour and when the latest invites will announce their intentions fo...
Hunter Baughman breaks down his Toyota series win on Truman Lake
October 27, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode we sit down with Professional Angler, Hunter Baughman. He breaks down his recent MLF Toyota Series win on Truman Lake. We talk about the baits he used the way he approached the tournament and what it meant to get his first major pro win. We also discuss his up coming tournament with the National Professional Fishing League on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. Later we discuss the upcoming fall transition and how he approaches this pivotal time of the year for bass fishing. To wrap u...
Bryant Smith Fall Transition
October 21, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBToday we sit down with Professional Angler Bryant Smith and talk about Bass fishing during the fall transition. Bryant Smith talks about his favorite techniques such as Buzzbaits and Jigs for catching bass during the summer to Fall Transition. We also discuss his favorite techniques for fishing for the three types of bass we pursue. Largemouth, Smallmouth and spotted bass. We then later discuss some of his upcoming events and how he is going to approach them from across the country.
Stephanie Hemphill-Pellerine
June 17, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBStephanie talks about her favorite lures to use in the spring summer transition. Then she discusses some of her alterations and modifications she makes to specific lures. Lastly she touches on her experiences being on the pro side of things speaking from a woman's point of view.
Bernie Schultz
May 06, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBBernie Talks about bed fishing,Post spawn and respawn patterns Bernie talks about shallow water fishing in cold water. Later he talks about electronics and the new ways versus some of the old.
Sheron Brown
March 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSheron starts out talking about some of the different challenges he faces living in the cold weather area and how to catch fish in these cold water conditions. Later removes on to his upcoming tournament in Virginia and how he is going to address the changes to a spawn type tournament. He gets into some of his favorite baits for the upcoming transition and how to apply them in different waters. Last we get to know this angler and how he got where he is today and what he is striving for i...
John Crews
March 11, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJohn Crews sits down with Big Ed and talks about the spring transition and the baits he uses to catch those pre-spawn bass. Then we talk about the Spawn, where to locate bass in this transition and how to search out those bigger fish. Later we discuss Johns work with youth anglers and how they are being introduced into the sport of bass angling and the benefits he sees from this.
Josh Douglas
February 26, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBJosh begins talking about his recent tournament in Florida at the James River. He discusses his approach to finding fish in the pre-spawn the baits he chooses and how to catch fish on them. Later we discuss the differences between northern lakes and southern. How the structure, water depth and clarity can be used in each situation.
Ish Monroe
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIsh Monroe comes in and talks about his style of fishing the Float-N-Fly technique. Then he talks about some of his favorite winter time tactics all across the country. Later on he explains his style of fishing and he has turned it into a great career and possibly what the future holds for him.
Matt Nadeau
January 28, 2022 20:30 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBMatt is a long time western angler that has made his way up through the ranks starting in the Future Pro Tour fishing with his wife as team partner and caping his career so far fishing in his first year in the APEX Cup. Matt first talks with us about his favorite winter baits the Chatterbait and the Ripbait. How he uses them in the cold water to produce good limits of fish Later he tells us about his favorite lake to fish and the baits he uses.
Nick Cloutier
January 21, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBNick Cloutier Talks about winter flipping in the California Delta. Later he describes his transitions from delta fishing into lakes and how to make the proper changes to succeed. Last he breaks down some of his favorite winter baits and how to apply them to your fishing for better success.
Cliff "The Cajun Baby" Crochet
December 21, 2021 02:20 - 1 hour - 56 MBCliff Crochet is an MLF Pro Fisherman who has one career win and over fifteen top ten finishes. He comes to us from Pierre Part Louisiana. Cliff Breaks down his version of Flipping and Punching in the winter months. How to approach the structure and when to give up and move on. Next we talk about some different power fishing techniques for winter, how to listen to rocks! Yes, I said listen to rocks, he talks about his passion for fishing contact objects. Then we talk about some of his...