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Scott Palmer from The Bass Tank joins Matt to talk the latest in electronics and the The Bass Tank's new retail location in Guntersville, Alabama. VISIT THE BASS TANK IN GUNTERSVILLE:21351 US Highway 431Guntersville, AL 35976ABOUT 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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Frank talks about fishing glide baits for big fall bass.  Frank unveils six news colors of Smithwick Rogues for the fall and winter bite and goes into detail about how jerkbaits can load the boat when the water cools.  LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Matt Stefan joins BTL to break down the plan for the second Bassmaster EQ of the 2026 season on Toledo Bend.  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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Matt is joined by Dave Rush and the guys talk about the WON Bass US Open, the Bassmaster College Classic Cup, MLF Team Series, and the upcoming Bassmaster EQ on Toledo Bend.  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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Matt is joined by  Seth Mycko, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Fisheries Biologist, to talk about why you tend to get more bites in certain areas.  CALL THE AFTCO ANGLERS ANONYMOUS HOTLINE:  1-433-269-3474ABOUT 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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Frank unveils six new colors that he designed for the Smithwick Rogue series and gives some tips on when and where to throw a jerkbait during the fall.   LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Matt chats with the winner of the Ultimate Angler on Lake Guntersville, Nick Lebrun.

Matt chats with Team USA member, Ott DeFoe about winning the Gold Medal for Team USA at the World Black Bass Championships this past week in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Frank and Matt are joined by Brent Hill and Frank Scalish, Jr. following their 2nd place finish in the NPFL Military Classic on Douglas Lake.  The guys talk about targeting early fall roamers on clear water fisheries.  LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/

Kaden Buchmann joins BTL after winning the Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake in Arkansas.  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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Bassmaster EQ angler, Cole McAusland, joins BTL to talk about fishing the first Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake without forward-facing sonar - and the comments he made afterwards that sparked a debate.     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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Matt and Matt Stefan recap a very eventful first Bassmaster Open EQ on Norfork Lake where they both finished in the Top 50.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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Matt and Matt Stefan recap their first day of the Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake in Arkansas.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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Three days of practice are in the books for the first Bassmaster EQ on Norfork Lake.  Matt and Matt Stefan sit down to talk about what they saw, how practice went, and how they're feeling heading into the tournament.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. FOLLOW BTL:Instagram:   / basstalklive  Facebook:    / basstalklive  TikTok:   / basstalklive

Frank talks about his past week on the water.  LURENETUse code BTL25 at checkout at lurenet.com and get 15% off regular priced items:https://www.lurenet.com/TRAILER WATCHDOGWant to get a Trailer Watchdog system for your boat trailer and turn any trailer into a smart trailer? Use code BTL25 at checkout:https://trailerwatchdog.com/