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BASS TALK LIVE

820 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2.1K ratings

Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.

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Episodes

Episode 621: DAY 4 #42 WITH FRANK SCALISH - THE FALL TO WINTER TRANSITION

November 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Mark is in studio, Matt is in Tulsa and the man, Frank Scalish is in Cleveland, OH.  Frank talks about the transition from late fall to winter.  More juice from Frank.  Check it out.

Episode 619: ELITE SERIES QUALIFIER, JACOB FOUTZ

November 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Southern Opens, Jacob Foutz, and will be a part of the 2022 field in on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  Check out the past, present and future thoughts from another rookie on the Elite Series.

Episode 620: ELITE SERIES QUALIFIER, JACOB FOUTZ - RELOADED

November 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Southern Opens, Jacob Foutz, and will be a part of the 2022 field in on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  Check out the past, present and future thoughts from another rookie on the Elite Series.

Episode 618: ELITE SERIES QUALIFIER, JAY PRZEKURAT

November 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the man that finished second in the Central Opens Points Standings and earned a spot in the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series, Jay Przekurat, discusses the season and his future on the Elite Series.  Check it out.

Episode 617: ELITE SERIES QUALIFIER, ALEX REDWINE

November 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Mark and Matt welcome 2022 Elite Series Qualifier, Alex Redwine and discuss his 2021 season and what the future holds for the Northern Opens Qualifier.  Check it out.

Episode 616: DAY 4 #41 WITH FRANK SCALISH - TALKING RIP RAP

October 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Mark, Matt and the man, Frank Scalish dive into fishing Rip Rap plus, the unwritten rules of Bass Fishing Tournaments.  A great show with a ton of juice from Uncle Frank.

Episode 615: BRADLEY HALLMAN IS BACK IN STUDIO

October 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Mark and Matt welcome Bradley Hallman back to the BTL Studio.  So, what went right, what went wrong, what does the future hold for Mr. Hallman?   Check it out.

Episode 614: SCBFA CEO, GETTYS BRANNON

October 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the CEO of the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance, Gettys Brannon.  There was a unique event that took place with the Univ. of South Carolina and Gettys put the event together.  Find out what happened.  Check it out.

Episode 613: MATT RETURNS TO THE STUDIO FOR AN OPEN SUMMARY

October 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Matt returns to the studio after finishing his final Open event of 2021.  What went right, what went wrong, what will happen now?  Check out what Matt has to say about his 2021 performance and the future.

Episode 612: DAY 4 #40 WITH FRANK SCALISH - FALL CRANKIN'

October 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Mark and the Man....Frank Scalish discuss the return of the Khaki Bandit plus, a ton of questions from the fans about crankbaits in the fall.  Check it out.

Episode 611: MLF'S BOYD DUCKETT

October 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

 One of the founders of MLF, Boyd Duckett, sits in with Mark and give the fans his view of the 2021 MLF season and what the fans can expect in 2022.  Check it out. 

Episode 610: RICK PIERCE, GREG GUTIERREZ, KEN MAH, JOHN STEWART, TONY FRANCHESCHI AND LUKE JOHNS

October 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

A special PM BTL Show with Rick Pierce, the man at Bass Cat Boats and some of the top anglers from the West Coast, talk about the new tournament that will take place in California in 2023, The Western Bass Shootout.  Check it out.

Episode 609: KEN DUKE AND TERRY BATTISTI

October 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Mark is joined by special guest host, Ken Duke and the guys welcome Terry Battisti and discuss bass fishing present, past and the future.  Check it out.

Episode 608: DAY 4 #39 WITH FRANK SCALISH - TOAD FISHING

October 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Mark and Matt talk to the man, Frank Scalish as he talks toad and frog fishing in the fall.  More juice from the former Elite Series pro.  Check it out.

Episode 607: ELITE SERIES QUALIFIER, JOSH DOUGLAS

October 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Mark and Matt visit with the man that finished third in the Southern Opens and will be competing in the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series, Josh Douglas.  Check it out.

Episode 606: BASSMASTER CLASSIC QUALIFIER, TRISTIAN McCORMICK

October 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Mark and Matt welcome collegiate angler, Tristan McCormick.  The Bethel angler will discuss his season and earning a spot in the 2022 Bassmaster Classic.  Check it out.

Episode 605: MATT RETURNS AFTER OPEN #8

October 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Mark and Matt are back in the BTL Studio and discuss a number of items related to the Opens plus, Matt gives an inside assessment of his Smith Lake performance and his take on the future of the Opens and his plans for Grand Lake.  Mark, well, he had a good weekend in Dallas.  Check it out.

Episode 604: DAY 4 #38 WITH FRANK SCALISH

October 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Mark and the man, Frank Scalish attack another Day 4 with whatever Frank wants to talk about in the world of bass fishing.  Plus, a story of customer service from Mark.  Check it out.

Episode 603: BASS PRO SHOPS SENIOR VP, CARA DAVISON

October 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Mark welcomes Senior VP for Bass Pro Shops / WRMG, Cara Davison to the show.  This interview covered a number of topics including, the reduction or Ranger Boats Pro Staff, the BPS US Open Series, brick vs. ecommerce and an unknown fact about Johnny Morris.  Plus, some great phone calls from the fans on the Sunline Hotline.  Check it out.

Episode 602: A DISCUSSION WITH KEN DUKE.......

October 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Mark is joined with Editor of Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine's Editor, Ken Duke and the boys discussed topics from the bass fishing world including, a true world championship, college fishing getting paid, the 50 year evolution, more or less tournaments and much more.  Check it out.

Episode 601: DAY 4 #36 WITH FRANK SCALISH - FISHING TEAM TOURNAMENTS

September 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, dive into stuff that is going to help your game plus, this week, some team strategy for the BTL fans.  Check it out.

Episode 600: ELITE SERIES PRO, JUSTIN HAMNER

September 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Matt finally returns to the studio after his two Open events and the boys welcome Elite Series Pro, Justin Hamner.  Matt gives us the details on his Top 25 finish and Justin has something for the BTL Fans.  Check it out.

Episode 599: FORMER ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPION, SHONN GOODWIN

September 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Mark welcomes in studio, longtime angler and former BFL All American Champion, Shonn Goodwin.  The Oklahoma angler talks about his success, career path plus, the buzzbait tactics that have propelled him to be one of the top preforming anglers from Oklahoma.  All that and a few good memories with Mark.  Check it out. 

Episode 598: DAY 4 #36 WITH FRANK SCALISH

September 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Mark and Frank continue the conversation on September Fall Fishing plus, some great questions from the BTL Fans.  Check it out.

Episode 597: BASS CONSERVATION DIRECTOR, GENE GILLILAND PART 2

September 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Mark and Gene continue the discussion of fish care and take questions from the fans plus, a new Bass Fishing Hall of Fame member.....

Episode 596: BASS CONSERVATION DIRECTOR, GENE GILLILAND PART 1

September 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Mark visits with BASS Conservation Director, Gene Gilliland about a number of subjects.  Gene gives up some great info on fizzing fish and is a must listen if you want to learn about fizzing fish plus, some other bass biology facts.  Check it out. 

Episode 594: BTL UPDATE ON WHAT HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS

September 20, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 6.76 MB

Mark gives the info on what has taken place over the past two weeks with the challenges after the studio PC's crashed.  Check it out.

Episode 595: BTL IS BACK WITH FRANK SCALISH

September 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Mark is back in studio after two weeks of technical challenges with the man, Frank Scalish.  Mark and Frank discuss some of the things happening in the bass fishing world and the definition of "value" plus, Mark has many thanks to a lot of fans and people that got the show back up and running.  Check it out. 

Episode 593: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #35 - THE SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE, PART 1

September 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, dive into the month of September as things begin to change from summer to fall.  Why is September such a tough month to catch fish?  Frank has some answers and some plans to put into place to help the BTL fans with the challenging month of September.  Plus, Matt checks in from the SLR.  Check it out.

Episode 592: THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2022 BPT SCHEDULE WITH MICHAEL MULONE AND BOBBY LANE

September 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

 Mark and Ken Duke welcome BPT Professional, Bobby Lane plus, MLF's Senior Director, Events & Partnerships, Michael Mulone, joined the show and announced the 2021 BPT Schedule. Check it out. 

Episode 591: MY WORLD'S, MIKE IACONELLI

August 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Mark and Ken Duke welcome one of the icons of the sport, Mike Iaconelli, and discuss his new television adventure, "My World"  Some very interesting comments by IKE.  Check it out.

Episode 590: A DISCUSSION WITH KEN DUKE

August 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Mark and Special Guest Host, Ken Duke, dive into a deep discussion about professional fields and the need for a defined line.....they agree on the defined line but, disagree in other areas of the conversation. Imagine that..... Check it out.

Episode 589: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #34 - SQUARE UP......WITH A SQUARE BILL

August 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Mark and the man, Frank Scalish dive into another Day 4 this time, Frank goes into great detail on the subject of utilizing square bills.  This is some juice for the fans that want to develop their square bill game to another level.  Check it out.

Episode 588: FRANK SCALISH AND JONATHON VANDAM

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Mark welcomes two long time friends, Frank Scalish and Jonathon VanDam to BTL.  Frank and JVD tell some great stories about being on tour plus, some insight on the southern / northern dynamic on tour.  Check it out.

Episode 587: A HAIL MARY WITH FRANK SCALISH

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Well, sometimes technology just doesn't work so, the man, Frank Scalish caught a Hail Mary from Mark and did the evening show that was supposed to be Matt from La Crosse, WI. and Frank did not disappoint the fans.  Mark and Frank discussed numerous topics in the bass fishing world from college fishing to corporate sponsorships.  Some great discussion with Frank.  Check it out.

Episode 586: 2021 ELITE SERIES ANGLER OF THE YEAR, SETH FEIDER

August 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Mark and Matt visit with the current Elite Series Angler of the Year, Seth Feider.  So, what really happened in 2021 on and off the water?  Feider gives the fans some insight on grass fishing and the business side of winning Angler of the Year.  Check it out.

Episode 585: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #33 - BREAKING DOWN HIGH PERCENTAGE AREAS

August 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the man, Frank Scalish, to another Day 4.  This show, Frank is breaking down high percentage areas, rivers and lakes, utilizing maps.  This is gold for the interpretation of what actually is productive areas on specific areas of rivers and lakes.  Great stuff from Frank.  Check it out. 

Episode 584: LONG TIME PRO ANGLER, CLARK REEHM

August 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Mark and Matt visit with a guy that has been a grinder in the professional bass fishing world, Clark Reehm.  The long time pro has fished the Elite Series, the FLW Tour and most of the other pro level trails.  This is an eye opening interview about the trials and commitment to making it in this game.  Check it out.

Episode 583: BPT PRO, OTT DeFOE, LEADING THE AOY RACE

August 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the leader in the BPT AOY race, Ott DeFoe.  What happened in 2021?  What are Ott's thoughts going into St. Clair?  What is so special about the OG?  Plus, a new CEO for B.A.S.S.?  Check it out.

Episode 582: FIVE TIME MLF CHAMPION, JACOB WHEELER

August 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

 Mark and Matt welcome five time MLF Champion, Jacob Wheeler.  Mark and Matt discuss with Jacob his latest victory, the mental game, the business side and the JW brand.  Check it out.

Episode 581: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #32 - WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING OFF THE WATER?

August 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Last Thursday Frank dove into what the fish are telling you on the water.  Totday, Mark and Frank get into a discussion about what is being said off the water.  Not dock talk, but is there too much information for the weekend angler to get overwhelmed with information?  Plus, do the young anglers of today really know how dominate KVD was and does it really matter?  Check it out. 

Episode 580: BASS OPENS & NPFL ANGLER, GREG MANSFIELD

August 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Mark and Matt welcome to BTL for the first time, BASS Opens and NPFL Angler, Greg Mansfiled.  Talk about dedicated, this guy will spend 34 weeks this season on the road.  Why?  How can you do that from a financial standpoint?  How long will this last?  Find out....Plus, Matt gets some new cereal.  Check it out. 

Episode 579: ELITE SERIES PRO, CLIFF PIRCH

August 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Mark and Matt welcome the "Golden Ram" Elite Series Pro, Cliff Pirch to BTL.  The long time west coast pro discusses his 2021 performance of which, was not ver Cliff Pirch like.  Plus, an epic hunting story, thoughts on the 2022 schedule and could the move of Texas and Oklahoma have an effect on bass fishing?  Check it out.

Episode 578: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #31 - LISTEN TO WHAT THE FISH ARE TELLING YOU ON THE WATER

August 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Another great Day 4 with Frank Scalish. The former Elite Series pro dives into what the fish are telling you on the water.  Do you just fish your strengths or do you process what the fish are telling you during practice?  Check it out.

Episode 577: ELITE SIERIES PRO, STEVE KENNEDY

August 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Mark and Matt visit with long time professional, Steve Kennedy about his 2021 season on the Elite Series, the 2022 schedule, swimbaits, swimjigs and so much more.  Plus, Mark and Matt fishing in a kilt?  Not going to happen.  And, what about a dress code for fishing in the Olympics?  Check it out.

Episode 576: ELITE SIERIES PRO, DREW COOK

August 03, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 171 MB

Matt is back in studio and the boys interview Elite Series Pro, Drew Cook.  This was a candid interview with the man that finished 10 in the AOY standings and DC opens up about a lot of things on and off the water.  Plus, what when down with Matt at Oneida?  Matt explains.  Check it out.

Episode 575: DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #30 - NIGHT FISHING DURING THE SUMMER

July 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Mark and the man, Frank Scalish, discuss night fishing.  Plus, who is in that picture?  Some great stuff from Frank to venture out and catch some bass in the dark.  Check it out.

Episode 574: BPT PRO, EDWIN EVERS & BTL FAN GUEST HOST, BO STEPHENS

July 28, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 218 MB

Mark and BTL Fan guest host, Bo Stephens welcome BPT Pro, Edwin Evers and discussed his season, the remaining BPT schedule, building a lake and so much more.  Plus, Mark and Bo dive into numerous subjects on one of the most entertaining shows of the year.  Bo  knows and is very good.  Check it out.

Episode 573: KEN DUKE RETURNS AS MATT BATTLES ONEIDA

July 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Mark welcomes Ken Duke to the show once again for a great round of discussion.  Mark and Ken play the "What If....." game on a number of subjects, Matt checks in from Oneida Lake plus, Michael Tesch of Bass Boat Marketplace discusses a new way to sell and buy a used boat.  Check it out.

Episode 572: SPECIAL GUEST HOST, KEN DUKE

July 26, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 207 MB

Matt is on Oneida Lake so, Mark and Ken Duke team up for one of the longest BTL shows this year.  The Bass Historian and Mark discuss ICAST, rookies, schedules, sponsors and so much more for over two hours.  Ken is awesome and has some great points on the bass fishing world.  Check it out.

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