BASS TALK LIVE

Matt and Mark relive some of the Bass Zone days.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Matt chats with Bassmaster Opens angler Chris Johnson about how staying true to his roots has paid off big time in high level tournaments.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Matt is joined by 2026 Bass Fishing HOF inductee, Takahiro Omori to talk about his impressive career that spans nearly a quarter century and includes nine victories between B.A.S.S. and MLF.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Elite Series rookie Austin Cranford is in-studio to break down film from the last two Elite Series tournaments of the 2026 season.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Frank has been crushing them on an old school favorite - the Carolina Rig - and gives up all the details and secrets on this time-tested technique.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

Matt catches up with B.A.S.S. millionaire and FLW AOY David Walker.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

Matt is joined by Elite Series pro Cliff Pace to talk about his solid Elite Series season and the growth of Black Label Balsa and custom soft plastics.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

Matt chats with Dave Lefebre following his win at MLF Heavy Hitters in Florida.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Frank talks about how sometimes the most important lure in your tackle box is between your ears.  

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

Matt is joined by Dave Rush from Best on Tour to recap a wild week in professional bass fishing.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Frank talks about the rare times when breaking the traditional rules of fish behavior pays off. USE CODE BTL25 AT LURENET.COM TO GET 15% OFF REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS.  

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Matt is joined by WON BASS Havasu Open champion, Cody Steckel, to talk about how he broke down a stingy Lake Havasu to get the victory this past week.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Matt is LIVE for a BTL at night with special guest Scott Martin to talk about the announcement of Fishing Chaos' "THE FUTURE" which will be held on Lake Guntersville on May 27, 2026.   Check out the full article on Wired2Fish: Fishing Chaos Brings THE FUTURE With New Livestream Tournament Format - Wired2Fish

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Matt is joined by Dave Rush to cover a wild week in professional bass fishing.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Frank explains how finding the bluegill this time of the year can lead to incredible results on the water.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

Matt chats with former Elite Series pro and Bassmaster Open's angler Darold Gleason about tournament fishing when everything goes right....

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

Frank and Matt talk about how making micro adjustments during your day on the water can make all the difference.  

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

Matt is joined by Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries to talk about the final two weeks leading up to the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake May 9th, 2026.  Register and fish in the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake: https://proguidebatteries.com/hopecla...

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Matt is joined by Matt Stefan to recap the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake.  Hank Stefan joins the show to collect on his $100 bet with Matt Pangrac over a ping pong game that will be donated to St. Jude DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE ST. JUDE TEAM OF BASS TALK LIVE AND BART:  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T... DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE TEAM OF MATT AND HANK STEFAN: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Matt is joined by Kristine Fischer following her 11th place finish in the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake in Oklahoma.    OMNIA FISHING Omnia Fishing is the most personalized tackle shopping on earth! Get 10% off orders at the store by using code "BTL10"  https://www.omniafishing.com/ DEEP DIVE Find fish faster.  Fish smarter. Catch bigger. https://deepdiveapp.com/ PRO BASS ADVENTURES The best trophy bass lakes on the planet with lodges on Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac. https://probassadventures.com/ THE BASS TANK There are a lot of fishing electronics companies that sell the same products we do, but there are few irreplaceable elements that The Bass Tank offers that enrich your fishing experience and that the big box stores can't ever hope to match. https://thebasstank.com/ 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 professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.    ABOUT THE HOST: Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Frank talks about targeting early season smallmouth.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Josh Giroldi from Beachville, ON Canada is in the BTL studio and talks about fishing the Bassmaster Opens and trying to qualify for the Bassmaster EQ's.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

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: 15 April 2026

Randy Blaukat joins BTL to answer some questions and give his thoughts following a day on the water with forward-facing sonar.   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 professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.    ABOUT THE HOST: Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

Matt is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the collegiate bowling championship, Matt's trip with Randy Blaukat, and the recent lifetime for a Bassmaster Open angler.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

Matt spends a day on Table Rock lake with Randy Blaukat - a veteran professional bass angler from Joplin, Missouri, with a career spanning over 40 years. He has become one of the most vocal and polarizing figures in the modern angling industry due to his strong opposition to advanced electronics....and today he catches a bass using forward-facing sonar for the very first time.     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 professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.    ABOUT THE HOST: Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

Dan Miguel from Great Lakes Finesse joins Day 4 to talk about all the 2026 releases for Great Lakes Finesse.  USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM: https://www.lurenet.com/ CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP: https://deepdiveapp.com/ HELP SUPPORT ST. JUDE BIDDING ON ONE OF 10 AUTUGRAPHED COLOR #7 SPOOKS.  100%  OF THE MONEY RAISED GOES TO SUPPORT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. (AUCTION CLOSES APRIL 18TH): https://color7.betterworld.org/

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

Jason Christie joins BTL to talk about his most recent Elite Series victory.  

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

Frank dials in his go-to baits for fishing pressured water.   ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/... WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?   https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T... USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM: https://www.lurenet.com/ .CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP: https://deepdiveapp.com/

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

Jacob Wheeler joins BTL to talk about his 11th MLF BPT win last week in Texas.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/... WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Elite Series pro, Kyle Patrick in in the BTL studio. ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE T-SHIRT HERE (THROUGH APRIL 4TH): https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/...

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

2026 Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Rick Pierce on growth, pressure, and the future of bass fishing.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/... WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T...

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Frank talks about how to tackle beaver related cover like dams, huts, tunnels, ditches, and logjams.    ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: https://btlstjude.itemorder.com/shop/... WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?  https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/T... USE CODE "BTL25" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF REGUARLY PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM: https://www.lurenet.com/ .CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP: https://deepdiveapp.com/

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Dylan Nutt on the decisions that made the difference in the biggest bass tournament in the world.  ORDER YOUR ST. JUDE BASS FISHING SAVES LIVES T-SHIRT BY APRIL 4TH, 2026.  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: Bass Talk Live Supports St. Jude | ATS Printing | powered by OrderMyGear WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO ST. JUDE THROUGH THE DICK HILEY ST. JUDE BASS CLASSIC TEAM OF ADAM BARTUSEK AND MATT PANGRAC?   Dick Hiley St Jude Bass Classic: Adam Bartusek - Events for St. Jude

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

Inside the most talked-about new technology with Scott Palmer from THE BASS TANK. 

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

Matt is joined by Tom Brewbaker from Fishing Chaos for an update on the BTL benefiting St Jude online tournament.  In the second half of the show, Charlie Hartley joins the show for the first time in 2026.  JOIN THE FISHING CHAOS BTL BASS CHALLENGE FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL ($25 ENTRY FEE WITH ALL 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO ST. JUDE): https://share.fishingchaos.com/tourna...

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

Frank and Matt are back from the Classic and talk about their week in Knoxville and how the Bassmaster Classic was won.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

Billy Egan, Tournament Director for WONBASS, joins BTL to talk about the mov back to Lake Mead for 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

Matt is joined by GL Compton, tournament manager for the B.A.S.S. Nation series to talk about the Bassmaster's grass roots program that has produced two Bassmaster Classic Champions.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

Matt and Matt rank the 2026 Bassmater Classic in eight categories.... 

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

Matt is joined by Dave Rush from Best On Tour to break down the 2026 Bassmaster Classic field.  

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

Blake Price from Beatdown Outdoors joins BTL to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Classic Expo and what goes into being an exhibitor.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Matt goes deep into the Bassmaster vault and finds Franks daily blog entries from the 2002 Bassmaster Classic.  

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Matt is joined by Wes Logan to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Classic in Tennessee and his solid start to 2026. REGISTER FOR THE FISHING CHAOS BTL BASS CHALLENGE FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Catch fish for a great cause. This years BTL Bass Challenge benefitting puts anglers to the tests for 45 days of bass catchin' fury. Compete for bragging rights and prizes with 100% of the proceeds benefitting St. Jude research hospital. REGISTER HERE (TOURNAMENT RUNS MARCH 1ST - APRIL 15TH): https://share.fishingchaos.com/tourna... CHECK OUT THE DEEP DIVE APP Whether a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, Deep Dive gives you no-nonsense, cutting edge tools to help you catch more fish. Wind, current, clarity, inflows, patterns — all working together to cut down the lake and help you find the bass. https://deepdiveapp.com/

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

Patrick Walters wins the NPFL Championship on Smith Lake.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

Aaron Yavorsky joins BTL from the water after winning the weather-shortened MLF Pro Circuit event on Santee Cooper with a two-day total weight of 67-4. REGISTER FOR THE FISHING CHAOS BTL BASS CHALLENGE FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Catch fish for a great cause. This years BTL Bass Challenge benefitting puts anglers to the tests for 45 days of bass catchin' fury. Compete for bragging rights and prizes with 100% of the proceeds benefitting St. Jude research hospital. REGISTER HERE (TOURNAMENT RUNS MARCH 1ST - APRIL 15TH): https://share.fishingchaos.com/tourna...

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

Austin Cranford is in-studio to break down the first two tournaments of his rookie season on the Elite Series.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Frank talks about slowing down in late winter with a jig.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Frank and Matt are joined by Frank Jr. to talk about the Bassmaster Open on Sam Rayburn and then Mark Jeffreys jumps on for a spirited segment.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Matt is joined by Bassmaster Open champion Pake South following his record-setting win on Sam Rayburn with a three-day total weight of 96-15.  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 professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.    ABOUT THE HOST: Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026