Overview
533 Episodes
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026
Matt kicks off the 2026 season with Justin Rackley (Lake Fork Guy). The guys chat about the changes in the industry over the past 15 years, the direction where content is headed and the future of professional tournament fishing. There's also some heartbreaking stories about the biggest largemouth that didn't make it in the boat.
Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026
Matt and Frank close out the new year with a fired up Mark Jeffreys.
Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025
Jeremy Lawyer talks about getting his Captain's License and his move from the BPT to the Bassmaster Opens in 2026.
Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025
Frank talks about seasonal overlap when it comes to bass fishing.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025
Bill Lowen talks about his 20 year career on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025
Matt is back from Pro Bass Adventures on Lake Baccarac in Mexico and is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the past.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025
Frank talks about storing and cleaning tackle during the off season.
Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025
Matt is joined by Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher to talk about the changing landscape of professional bass fishing.
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025
Mark Menendez joins BTL to talk about requalifying for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series, the changing landscape of sponsorship over the past three decades, and the biggest bass he's ever weighed-in during a professional event.
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025
Frank is back and talks about his new signature color on Lurenet before diving into fishing during snowstorms. FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $50 AT LURENET.COM, GIVE BTL A RANKING AND LEAVE A COMMENT ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM (WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2025)
Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025
Matt is joined by Justin Lucas following his MLF Team Series win with Brent Ehrler in Louisiana. The guys chat about the future of team tournaments and then shift their focus toward the best steak seasonings.
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025
Matt chats with Cliff Crochet about the changing landscape of professional bass fishing and his recent move to the NPFL for the 2026 season.
Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025
Matt is joined by Russ Lane to talk about his journey through the 2025 Bassmaster Opens EQ's to re-qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series. He also talks about his decision to fish the NPFL in 2026 and the changing landscape of sponsorships.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025
Matt is joined by Chase Hull from Omnia Fishing to talk about their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. GET A $50 GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE OF OMNIA PRO FROM OMNIA FISHING. USE COEDE "BTLPRO" AT CHECKOUT Omnia PRO - Advanced Fishing Maps & Tools for Serious Anglers | Omnia Fishing | Omnia Fishing In the second half of the show, Adam Bartusek from The Crappie Chronicles joins BTL to talk about the upcoming Break your PB St. Jude Fundraiser at Tom Reid's Hockey Pub on Saturday, December 6th from 6:30-10:30 PM. PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE: Break Your PB St Jude Fundraiser Admission – THE CRAPPIE CHRONICLES
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025
This is the in-studio show covering the on-the-water video (EPISODE #2: HUNTING EASTER EGGS) that dropped on November 18th, 2025). WATCH THE ON-THE-WATER VIDEO THAT IS TALKED ABOUT IN THIS IN-STUDIO EPISODE HERE: • CRAPPIE TALK LIVE - EPISODE #2: HUNTING EA... Matt Pangrac and Zeke Anderson continue the 2025 season of Crappie Talk Live (CTL) in-studio with Episode #2: Hunting Easter Eggs. In this episode, the guys talk about targeting big crappie in early winter and give you the tools to do the same thing on a fishery near you. CTL IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 1standard USE CODE "BTL15" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://1standardfishing.com/ BEATDOWN OUTDOORS https://beatdownoutdoors.com/# POWER-BRAKES Next level boat control. https://mypowerbrakes.com/ POWER FISHING Where Power Meets The Water https://www.toddhuckabeerods.com/ CYCLOPS JIGS Cyclops Jigs were born out of a passionate desire to create the most effective and innovative fishing lures on the market. The story begins with a fisherman, who spent countless hours on the water, perfecting his craft and observing the subtle behavior of fish as they hunted for their next meal. One thing stood out to him above all: the predatory fish always targeted the wounded and vulnerable. https://cyclopsjigheads.com/
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
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Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
Matt chats with 2026 Elite Series rookie Austin Cranford about his journey to the Elite Series through the Bassmaster Opens.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025
Frank and Matt go through the list of old school tournament baits.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025
Caleb Hudson talks about the journey from collegiate fishing to the Bassmaster Elite Series and how he found the winning fish at the Bassmaster EQ on Lake Okeechobee.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025
Matt is joined by BTL regular, Charlie Hartley, from the water in Florida. Charlie talks about the upcoming 2026 season, the bite down in Florida, and what he's currently throwing. VOTE FOR BTL FOR THE BEST PODCAST IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS (THROUGH NOVEMBER 24TH): Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025
Tristan McCormick joins BTL to talk about qualifying for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series. VOTE FOR BTL IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS FOR BEST PODCAST: Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour
Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025
Frank is Back with another Day 4 and talks about structure on both lake and rivers. VOTE FOR BTL FOR THE BEST PODCAST IN THE BEST ON TOUR AWARDS! EVERYONE WHO VOTES WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A $200 PRIZE PACKAGE FROM BEST ON TOUR. VOTE HERE: Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour
Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025
Matt Pangrac and Zeke Anderson kick off the 2025 season of Crappie Talk Live (CTL) with an overview of the upcoming season, a tutorial on winter crappie basics, and some tips on catching crappie in early winter on fisheries with timber. CTL IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 1standard 1Standard is a new, premium fishing tackle brand. Our team has over 20 years of experience designing high performing tackle that is proven to catch fish. Our products are designed and built to one standard to help you catch more fish. Unrivaled designs, the best components, and precision manufacturing create products of the highest standard. USE CODE "BTL15" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://1standardfishing.com/ BEATDOWN OUTDOORS Setting the standard, our mounts are #1 in quality, performance, and reliability. https://beatdownoutdoors.com/# POWER-BRAKES Next level boat control. https://mypowerbrakes.com/ POWER CRAPPIE Home of Todd Huckabee Signature Series Rods https://www.toddhuckabeerods.com/ CYCLOPS JIGS Cyclops Jigs were born out of a passionate desire to create the most effective and innovative fishing lures on the market. The story begins with a fisherman, who spent countless hours on the water, perfecting his craft and observing the subtle behavior of fish as they hunted for their next meal. One thing stood out to him above all: the predatory fish always targeted the wounded and vulnerable. https://cyclopsjigheads.com/
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025
Matt and Jody White talk about the talented crop of young anglers dominating professional bass fishing and why they're so good...so soon.
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025
Matt is joined by Jody White from MLF to talk about how the Toyota Series Championship was won this past week on Grand Lake.
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025
Frank is back with another Day .
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025
Matt is joined by Jordan Babcock from Best On Tour to announce the finalists for the inaugural BOT Awards. In the second half of the show, Todd Castledine and Blake Schroeder preview the Toyota Series Championship on Grand Lake. VOTE FOR THE BOT AWARDS THROUGH NOVEMBER 24TH: Best on Tour Awards | Best On Tour
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025
Brad Fuller, President of the NPFL, joins BTL to talk about the League, the past and the future.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025
Matt is joined by Bassmaster EQ angler, Grae Buck, to talk about his 15 year journey through nearly every level of professional bass fishing. In the final segment, Matt turns his attention towards the Bassmaster Opens "no info" rules.
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025
MLF's Boyd Duckett joins BTL to talk about the rule changes at all levels of Major League Fishing for the upcoming 2026 season.
Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
Matt and Frank talk about their bucket list fish species and then are joined by Jon Stewart from The Lake Lodge at Grand Lake O' The Cherokees Check out The Lake Lodge At Grand Lake O' The Cherokees: Lodging Covered Boat Parking | The Lake Lodge At Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
Frank talks about using water color to determine the fall turnover.
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Randy and Lake Howell join BTL to talk about the Ultimate Angler on Lake Guntersville and the Bassmaster Open EQ on Wheeler Lake.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Spencer Shuffield joins BTL to talk about his big win in 2025 WON Bass US Open on Lake Mohave and why it's his favorite smallmouth fishery in the country.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Matt and Matt Stefan recap their Master Angler quest in Wisconsin.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Matt is at Matt Stefan's house in Wisconsin and the guys are chasing In-Fisherman Master Angler sized fish.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Matt is at Matt Stefan's house in Wisconsin and the guys are chasing In-Fisherman Master Angler species.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Matt is in Wisconsin at Matt Stefan's house and the guys chat about their upcoming Master Angler Quest across the state of Wisconsin.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Frank and Matt talk about their weekend at the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025
Matt chats with Jacob Wheeler about his move to Suzuki and then talks with Jacob and Mark Daniels Jr. about their MLF Team Series win and the future of team tournaments.
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025
Ted Thibault, Sales Manager at Gamakatsu USA, joins BTL to take a closer look at what goes into creating and releasing new hooks and products in a changing market.
Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025
BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry. Become a better angler. Get behind the scenes of the top fishing tours. Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships. The Best on Tour Newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free. Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/
Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025
Matt is joined by Billy Egan from WON Bass in the first segment of the show to talk about the upcoming WON Bass US Open on Lake Mohave. In the second half of the show, Matt chats with a a bunch of different people about the upcoming Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame banquet in Springfield, Missouri and the accompanying online auction currently taking place through September 25th. Check out the Bass Fishing HOF auction taking place through September 25th, 2025: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Inc - Bass Fishing HOF 2025 Induction
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025
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