BASS TALK LIVE
820 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2.1K ratingsDetailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
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Episode 667: DAY 4 #55 WITH FRANK SCALISH - BLUEBACK HERRING AND BAITFISH MOVEMENT
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWith the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell coming up, Frank talks about the blueback herring and how bass relate to baitfish.
Episode 666: TNPFL PRESIDENT, BRAD FULLER AND THE BASS TANK'S SCOTT PALMER
February 23, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBScott Palmer "The Mad Scientist" from The BASS TANK joins the show to talk electronics. Brad Fuller from The National Professional Fishing League will also join the program to talk about the upcoming season of the TNPFL that kicks off Thursday on a chilly and wet Lake Cumberland.
Episode 665: ELITE SERIES CHAMP, JOHN CREWS (AND A MYSTERY WITH FRED ROUMBANIS)
February 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBJohn Crews joins the show to talk about his recent Elite Series win on the St. Johns River. The show closes with a call-in from BPT Pro, Fred Roumbanis who recounts the mysterious events surrounding his tournament on Lake Fork.
Episode 664: THE B.A.S.S. NATION SPECIAL WITH MATTY WONG, TAYLOR SMITH, AND JARED MILLER
February 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe Bassmaster Classic is right around the corner and B.A.S.S. Nation Classic qualifier, Jared Miller will be in-studio with Matt. The guys will also talk with the other two Classic qualifiers through the Nation - Matty Wong and Taylor Smith
Episode 663: DAY 4 #54 WITH FRANK SCALISH - CRAYFISH AND QUESTIONS
February 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBFrank breaks down different craw colors and then answers a plethora of questions from listeners.
Episode 662: BPT PRO, MICHAEL NEAL AND JAMES WATSON
February 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMichael Neal joins the show to talk about his recent MLF Pro Circuit win on Sam Rayburn. In the second half, James Watson talks about the USA Bass Team and the reality of bass fishing in the Olympics.
Episode 661: KEN DUKE FROM FISHING TACKLE RETAILER
February 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBKen Duke joins the show for the first time in 2022 to talk about how he got into the game, one of the best seasons in professional bass fishing, and odd stats about the Bassmaster Classic.
Episode 660: BPT PRO, BRADLEY ROY
February 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBBradley Roy joins the program fresh off his win in Stage 1 of the Bass Pro Tour stop in Louisiana. Bradley goes through his winning strategy, talks about his career in professional bass fishing, and breaks down the keys to landing big bass.
Episode 659: DAY 4 #53 WITH FRANK SCALISH - GRASS FISHING
February 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBFrank takes a deep dive into all things related to identifying and fishing grass.
Episode 658: MLF PRO CIRCUIT ANGLER, MATT STEFAN
February 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBMLF Pro Circuit angler Matt Stefan joins the show to talk about his former career before become a professional angler, joining the YouTube world, and how he has remained so consistent over the years.
Episode 657: CHARLIE HARTLEY TALKS ABOUT OLD BAITS AND FLORIDA
February 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBCharlie Hartley joins the show fresh off a Top 20 finish in the Toho Open. Charlie will also tell some the best stories from his career in professional bass fishing and talks about old baits that still catch bass.
Episode 656: BRADLEY HALLMAN BREAKS DOWN THE TOHO OPEN
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBThe 2022 season is in full swing and Bradley Hallman joins Matt in-studio to talk about the first MLF Pro Circuit event of the year, the BPT in Louisiana, and the upcoming Elite Series stop in Florida. The guys also break down the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the season on Lake Toho.
Episode 655: DAY 4 #52 WITH FRANK SCALISH - TAKING A LOOK BACK
February 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBFrank, Jr. is in-studio and Frank looks back on some of the most memorable moments in his career and how he got started in the fishing industry. He also tells some of the best stories from his time on the tournament trail and fishing with family and friends.
Episode 655: ELITE SERIES EMCEE, DAVE MERCER
February 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBElite Series emcee, Dave Mercer, talks about the 2022 season and looks back on the first year of his Mercer podcast.
Episode 655: VIDEOGRAPHER AND INDUSTRY INSIDER, ADAM BARTUSEK
February 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBMatt talks with Minnesota's Adam Bartusek about carving out a career in the fishing industry, the success of Minnesota anglers on the Elite Series, and creating The Crappie Chronicles series.
Episode 655: THE BEST OF BTL FOR JANUARY 2022
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBMatt wraps up the first month of BTL in 2022 with a recap show highlighting the guests and topics that were covered over January.
Episode 654: DAY 4 #51 WITH FRANK SCALISH - SWIM JIGS IN COLD WATER
January 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBFrank kicks off the show with a delicious walleye recipe before focusing on the importance of practicing safe boating while fishing during the winter. The second half of the show is all about fishing the Mobster swim jig in cold water.
Episode 653: MLF'S JOE OPAGER AND OPEN ANGLER JOEY NANIA
January 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMLF Director of Communications, Joe Opager, stops by to talk about fantasy fishing and the first stop of the MLF Pro Circuit on Sam Rayburn. In the second half of the show, Joey Nania talks about fishing the Opens, making the 2022 Bassmaster Classic, and how he has created a career in the industry.
Episode 652: ELITE SERIES PRO, CHRIS ZALDAIN TALKS SPONSOR MOVES
January 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBChris Zaldain joins BTL to talk about his move to Googan Baits, Bass Mafia, and 13 Fishing. Chris also talks about fishing in Texas and what he expects out of the 2022 Elite Series season.
Episode 651: NPFL PRO AND THE BASS TANK OWNER, JOHN SOUKUP
January 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBJohn Soukup is in-studio and talks about his crazy busy 2022 season, reading the mood of a fish based off of your electronics, and following your instincts. In the second half of the show, John talks about the new Ghost 360 technology from Lowrance and takes some calls from listeners.
Episode 650: DAY 4 #50 WITH FRANK SCALISH - COLD WATER FINESSE FISHING
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt's the 50th Day 4 show and Frank talks about winter finesse fishing with a Sparkie head and YUM Wooly Bug. He also dives into tackle storage and takes some calls from listeners.
Episode 649: ELITE SERIES PRO, HUNTER SHRYOCK
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHunter Shryock talks about his move to Tennessee, filming the 24/7 series, fishing the Opens, and qualifying for his third Bassmaster Classic through the Elite Series.
Episode 648: MLF PRO CIRCUIT CHAMPION, JIMMY WASHAM
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBMatt talks with Texas angler Brandon Burks about his pending world record meanmouth bass and then welcomes in 2021 MLF Pro Circuit Title Champion, Jimmy Washam. The Tennessee pro talks about dealing with adrenaline, launching his career, and winning the Title championship.
Episode 647: BPT PRO, MIKE McCLELLAND
January 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBMike McClelland talks about his new sponsorship with Andy's Frozen Custard, and then dives into the history of the SPRO RkCrawler and how he designed the bait.
Episode 646: DAY 4 #49 WITH FRANK SCALISH - SPEED N AND HOTLINE CALLS
January 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBFrank talks about the Norman Speed N for winter fishing and then breaks down his "must have" colors before taking calls from the listeners.
Episode 645: YOUTUBE AND TOURNAMENT ANGLER BEN MILLIKEN
January 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBMatt welcomes bass angler and YouTube personality Ben Milliken to the show to talk about professional bass fishing and social media, chasing giant largemouth, and carving a career in the industry.
Episode 644: MATT LOONEY FROM PRO-GUIDE BATTERIES
January 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBMatt Looney, NPFL angler and Product and Brand Manager for Pro-Guide Batteries, joins the show to talk about all things batteries.
Episode 643: BPT PRO, FRED ROUMBANIS
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBFred Roumbanis joins the program to talk about the upcoming BPT season and take a stroll down memory lane with some baits from the past.
Episode 642: DAY 4 #48 WITH FRANK SCALISH - WINTER ROGUE FISHING
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's the first Day 4 with Frank Scalish in 2022 and it's all about fishing Rogue jerkbaits in the winter.
Episode 641: ELITE SERIES PRO, JASON CHRISTIE
January 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBMatt chats with Travis Manson from Smallmouth Crush in the opening segment and then brings in Jason Christie. The Oklahoma pro talks about preparing for the upcoming 2022 Elite Series season and his time in the woods this past winter. Jason also talks about his plans for a YouTube channel in 2022, and Matt gets a little nervous at the end of the show as the two talk about an on-the-water rematch in the near future.
Episode 640: BPT PROFESSIONAL, JORDAN LEE
January 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBMatt kicks off the show with a guest appearance from Charlie Hartley, and then welcomes Jordan Lee to the program. Jordan talks about preparing for the first BPT of the 2022 season, shows off some of his winning baits from past tournaments, and looks back on his career in the industry.
Episode 639: THE FIRST SHOW OF 2022 WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRADLEY HALLMAN
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBThe 2022 season of BTL kicks off with Bassmaster Opens Pro Bradley Hallman in-studio with Matt. The guys cover a number of topics including Hallman's first introduction to the LBJ and learning how to prepare for an upcoming season. They also talk about fishing the same structure and cover with opposite styles.
Episode 638: THE MARK JEFFREYS RETIREMENT SHOW
December 20, 2021 00:00 - 4 hours - 355 MBThe 17 year run has come to an end. The torch has been passed to Matt and Mark's final show was epic. The guests, Mike and Becky Iaconelli, Frank Scalish, Mark Zona, Edwin Evers, Boyd Duckett, Dean Rojas, Ken Duke, Dave Rush,. Justin Lucas, Mike McClelland, Rick Pierce, Miles Burghoff, Charlie Hartley, Gary Giudice, Kenyon Hill, DAren Cole, Dru Smith, Bradley Hallman and most of the 1998 BASS ZONE Team. Plus, Mark's wife, Caroline and two sons, Mark and AJ. Enjoy the stories and...
Episode 637: DAY 4 #47 WITH FRANK SCALISH - CALLS & SO MUCH MORE
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMark and Matt welcome once again, the man, Mr. Frank Scalish to a Day 4 on Day 3. Who knows what awaits the final Day 4 Show with Frank and Mark. Check it out.
Episode 636: BPT PROFESSIONAL, JARED LINTNER
December 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBMark and Matt welcome BPT Professional, Jared Lintner to the show. Some new things in the life of Mr. Lintner and we will flashback to the early stages of Jared's career and the future. Check it out
Episode 635: BPT PRO, DYLAN HAYS
December 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBMark and Matt welcome one of the new anglers who earned their way on the BPT, Dylan Hays. Plus, Billy Egan has some info on the special event for Aaron Martens.
Episode 634: DAY 4 #46 WITH FRANK SCALISH - Tune it Up......
December 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBMark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, and he dives into the correct way to get thing tuned up..... Plus, some more juice on Crankin'. Check it out.
Episode 633: PROFESSIONAL ANGLER, GARRETT PAQUETTE
December 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMark was in studio while Matt is on the road in Illinois. So, the boys welcome Pro, Garrett Paquette. What is up next, in the future of the Canton, Michigan Pro? Check it out.
Episode 632: DAY 4 #45 WITH FRANK SCALISH - THE WINTER COLOR
December 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBMark and the man, Frank Scalish, are all over the board on this show. Frank dives into the color of winter, high water, boats flooded, advertising, winter crankin', jerkin' and so much more. Check it out.
Episode 631: SPECIAL GUEST, BRIAN SNOWDEN
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBMark is flying solo as Matt continues his quest on Table Rock Lake. Speaking of Table Rock, Mark will be talking to a Table Rock icon, Brian Snowden, who recently decided not to return to the Elite Series after a zillion years on tour. Why? Check it out.
Episode 630: GUEST HOST, BASS CONSERVATION DIRECTOR, GENE GILLILAND
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMark and Gene talk conservation and discuss the 1.5 million dollar donation to conservation by Johnny Morris and the U.S Open. Plus, some great questions from the fans. BTW..... Matt is fishing at Table Rock Lake and will be back on Monday.
Episode 629: MARK & MATT RETURN AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK - RELOADED
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBMark and Matt return to the studio after Thanksgiving Break with some news....... Retirement? Check it out.
Episode 629: MARK AND MATT RETURN FROM THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBMark and Matt return with some news and a special BTL Show.......for many reasons.
Episode 628: DAY 4 #44 WITH FRANK SCALISH - WINTER JUICE
November 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBMark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, for another addition of Day 4. It's getting cold......and Uncle Frank has some juice for fishing in the cold.....Check it out.
Episode 627: WEST COAST ANGLER, ANDREW LOBERG
November 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBMark and Matt welcome an angler from the West Coast that was on fire in 2021 on the West Coast tournament scene. Andrew Loberg will talk about his 2021 season and what the future holds for 2022 and beyond. Check it out.
Episode 626: WEST COAST ANGLER, KEN MAH
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBMark and Matt welcome a West Coast star. The man has been on fire winning two major West Coast events. Ken Mah will discuss his latest success on the water and what the future holds for Ken. Check it out.
Episode 625: DAY 4 #43 WITH FRANK SCALISH - WE HAVE A PROBLEM
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBMark and Matt welcome the man, Mr. Frank Scalish as he talks bass fishing and anything else he wants to talk about. Check it out.
Episode 624: ATTORNEY, DANIEL WHITEHOUSE
November 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBMark and Matt welcome Attorney, Daniel Whitehouse, who has an interesting concept to help young and establish professional anglers a way to put together the capital to make a living at professional fishing. Plus, some direction for the weekend anglers that earn money tournament fishing. Check it out.
Episode 623: PRO ANGLER & TV CO-HOST, ANDREW UPSHAW
November 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMark and Matt welcome Andrew Upshaw to the show to discuss his 2021 season and what the future holds for Andrew, on and off the water. Check it out.
Episode 622: A TRIBUTE TO AARON MARTENS
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBMark and Matt will be joined by Ken Duke, Dean Rojas, Justin Lucas and Brent Chapman as they pay tribute to one of the greatest persons to be involved with this game of bass fishing, on and off the water, Aaron Martens. Please join the show as the boys talk about some memories of A-Mart.