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BASS TALK LIVE

Mark Jeffreys
Bass Fishing
Bassmaster Elite Series
Fishing Techniques
Tournament Fishing
Bassmaster Classic
Forward-Facing Sonar
Professional Bass Fishing
Livescope
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie Fishing
Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame
Bassmaster Open
Bass Pro Tour
Electronics In Fishing
Toyota Series Championship
Bassmaster Opens
Major League Fishing
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fishing
Technology In Fishing

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

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Latest Episodes

Elite Series pro, Evan Kung joins Day 4 after setting the heavyweight record for smallmouth bass in the Bassmaster Elite Series on the St. Lawrence River. Frank and Evan talk about how to target the biggest smallmouth in your fishery and what it take... more

Jordan Babcock from Best On Tour joins BTL to talk about The Great American Tackle Shop Awards which highlights the best brick-and-mortar tackle shops across the country.

Nominate a tackle shop for the Great American Tackle Shop Awards (through Sep... more

Matt Stefan joins BTL to break down the plan for the upcoming Bassmaster EQ season that kicks of the end of the month 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... more

Frank drops a new signature series color on Lurenet and the guys talk go over some of the signs for the earliest fall bite even when it still feels like summer. Use code BTL25 to get %15 off regular priced items at Lurenet.com:www.lurenet.... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Kung
Elite Series competitor and St. Lawrence standout
Great Lakes Finesse / Pro angler
Episode: Episode 1486: HOW TO CATCH HUGE SMALLMOUTH WITH EVAN KUNG (DAY 4 #258 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Michael Stranz
Owner of Lucky Lure Tackle
Lucky Lure Tackle
Episode: Episode 1485: THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE SHOP (WITH JORDAN BABCOCK AND MICHAEL STRANZ)
Todd Castledine
Professional bass angler and bait designer featured as a guest discussing industry evolution and personal perspectives
Bass fishing industry figure (Strike King, live coverage advocate)
Episode: Episode 1482: BASS FISHING FROM BEST TO WORST (WITH TODD CASTLEDINE)
Brock Bila
Angler, Bassmaster Open Angler of the Year 2026
Professional bass fishing
Episode: Episode 1479: ALL THE WAY TO THE AOY TITLE (BROCK BILA)
Kyle Jessie
Executive/analyst for Bassmaster, contributor on the Bass Pro Tour scene
Episode: Episode 1478: THE WORLD'S 10 BEST FORWARD-FACING SONAR ANGLERS (WITH JACOB WHEELER, JODY WHITE, AND KYLE JESSIE)
Justin Lucas
Professional bass angler
Episode: Episode 1476: SIX YEARS LATER (JUSTIN LUCAS)
Shonn Goodwin
Nine-time BFL winner including All American and Regional
BFL/OLB circuit (as described in episode)
Episode: Episode 1475: THE FUTURE OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING BFL'S (WITH SHONN GOODWIN)
Zack Birge
Angler and competitor on BPT/NPFL
Bass Pro Tour
Episode: Episode 1474: THE MAKING OF AN ANGLER OF THE YEAR (ZACK BIRGE)
Champ Caldwell
Listener who submitted the winning Trailer Watchdog story
Episode: Episode 1473: THINGS YOU DON'T NEED UNTIL YOU NEED THEM (DAY 4 #254 WITH FRANK SCALISH)

Hosts

Matt Pangrac
Host of the show, guiding discussion and introducing guests; frequent on-site and on-air presence.
Frank Scalish
Seasoned guest and educator with specialized knowledge; frequent Day Four contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Bass fish

    Best iPod cast in bass fishing.

    Day 4 fishing tips and storytelling make for a great mix.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wazzah11
    United States6 months ago
  • Frank . Exaggerating and lies

    Frank is constantly exaggerating and lying about so many stories it’s getting quite ridiculous. When is someone going to call him out . It’s funny when he says ‘ this is no lie , this is the honest truth ‘ all lies Frank . All lies

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jakeAfishing
    United States8 months ago
  • My comment

    This is My comment, Mathew :). Lol I try it and remind myself to like and comment for this awesome free stuff before I even listen to each one. God bless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    berkley9
    United States8 months ago
  • Best Bass Fishing Podcast

    BTL is the best bass fishing podcast whether you enjoy tournaments or just fun fishing. There is always some thing educational and entertaining for everyone. My favorite nugget from Uncle Frank is that bass see chartreuse as bright white!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReddellFishing
    United States9 months ago
  • BTL to Rule them all

    If you could only listen to one podcast that covers everything this is it! Gives you everything from in depth bass fishing content, how to’s, industry news and even Crappie! Thanks for everything you do Matt!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeke9124
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the mix of deep fishing tactics and gear/show-floor coverage, calling it practical and entertaining.
Day Four segments and Uncle Frank's insights are consistently highlighted as must-listen moments.
Some reviews note strong production and guest quality, with occasional jokes and banter adding personality.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 1485: THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE SHOP (WITH JORDAN BABCOCK AND MICHAEL STRANZ)
Q: How does the nomination process work for The Great American Tackle Shop Awards?
The process is open for nominations, with the form capturing shop details and categories, and the team narrowing to the top three most nominated per category.
Episode 1479: ALL THE WAY TO THE AOY TITLE (BROCK BILA)
Q: What was the turning point in Brock Bila's season that helped him clinch AOI consistency?
Brock describes a breakout performance at Grand Lake with a glide bait pattern on Ozark pre-spawners, which propelled him up the standings and demonstrated how consistent, high-energy pattern fishing can carry him through the EQs to the AOI goal.
Episode 1473: THINGS YOU DON'T NEED UNTIL YOU NEED THEM (DAY 4 #254 WITH FRANK SCALISH)
Q: How does the Trailer Watchdog installation process work and how hard is it to install?
The hosts explain that the hardest part is getting power to the master unit, and that installation is straightforward with pre-configured TPMS sensors that mount on valve stems; the system can be wired to trailer lights and brakes, and there are step-by-step instructions so a capable DIYer can install it without specialized tools.
Episode 1463: THE NUMBERS NEVER LIE (WITH KEN DUKE)
Q: How do you view the role of ICAST and the trade shows in the industry?
The guests discuss attendance, the business vs. fan aspects of iCast, and how communities leverage the event for economic impact, alongside concerns about declining in-person traffic and the trade show's future.
Episode 1463: THE NUMBERS NEVER LIE (WITH KEN DUKE)
Q: What's your timeline look like today, Mr. Duke?
Ken describes his day, including lunch with a fellow angler, NPFL work, and a busy evening schedule, underscoring his ongoing involvement in multiple facets of the sport.

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1. Evan Kung
2. Michael Stranz
3. Todd Castledine
4. Brock Bila
5. Kyle Jessie
6. Justin Lucas
7. Shonn Goodwin
8. Zack Birge

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