Podcast
BASS TALK LIVE
Hosted by Mark Jeffreys · EN
Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
91episodes
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Episode 1404: CAN OLD SCHOOL FISHING WIN THE BASSMASTER CLASSIC? (WES LOGAN)
Mar 401:40:21Tap to summarizeMatt 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 HOSPITALCatch 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 APPWhether 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/
Transcribe →Episode 1403: MINDSET, ADJUSTMENTS, AND CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER (NPFL CHAMPION PATRICK WALTERS)
Mar 401:24:16Tap to summarizePatrick Walters wins the NPFL Championship on Smith Lake.
Transcribe →Episode 1402: HOW THE SCOPE GOAT DOMINATED SANTEE COOPER (AARON YAVORSKY)
Mar 401:13:27Tap to summarizeAaron 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 HOSPITALCatch 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...
Transcribe →Episode 1401: SCOPE VS. NO-SCOPE (ELITE SERIES BREAKDOWN WITH AUSTIN CRANFORD)
Feb 2601:17:38Tap to summarizeAustin Cranford is in-studio to break down the first two tournaments of his rookie season on the Elite Series.
Transcribe →Episode 1400: THE JIG YOU SHOULD BE THROWING RIGHT NOW (DAY 4 #234 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Feb 2601:20:40Tap to summarizeFrank talks about slowing down in late winter with a jig.
Transcribe →Episode 1399: FRANK AFTER HOURS (WITH FRANK JR. AND MARK JEFFREYS)
Feb 2602:26:02Tap to summarizeFrank 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.
Transcribe →Episode 1398: REWRITING BASSMASTER HISTORY ON SAM RAYBURN (PAKE SOUTH)
Feb 2601:22:20Tap to summarizeMatt 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.
Transcribe →Episode 1397: HEAVY LIFTING WITH ANDREW BEHNKE
Feb 2401:20:54Tap to summarizeMatt is joined by Andrew Behnke to talk about his epic week at Sam Rayburn where he finished in 3rd place in the Bassmaster Open with 80-4 over three days.
Transcribe →Episode 1396: BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK - EPISODE #31 (FEBRUARY 24TH, 2026)
Feb 2400:07:32Tap to summarizeBEST 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/
Transcribe →Episode 1395: THIS BAIT IS WINNING EVERYTHING (THE HIDEUP COIKE)
Feb 2301:30:45Tap to summarizeMatt is joined by General Manager of SPRO Corp in the USA and President of SPRO Europe, Kazutomo Nakamura, and Sales and Marketing Manager for SPRO Corp., Syd Rives, to talk about the sudden success of the Hideup Coike bait in recent professional bass tournaments. SPRO is the exclusive distributor for Hideup products in the United States. Kazu and Syd talk about their relationship with Hideup founder Hideo Yoshida, bringing the bait over to the United States, how to rig it, how and where to fish it, and what's next on the horizon. CHECK OUT THE HIDEUP COIKE FULLCAST AT OMNIA FISHING:https://www.omniafishing.com/p/hideup...CHECK OUT THE HIDEUP COIKE 17MM AT OMNIA FISHING:https://www.omniafishing.com/p/hideup...CHECK OUT THE FULL COLLECTION OF HIDEUP AT SPRO:https://www.spro.com/collections/hide...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.
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