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Episode 1406: INNOVATION AT THE BASSMASTER CLASSIC (WITH BEATDOWN OUTDOORS) Mar 10, 2026

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

Episode 1405: FRANK'S 2002 BASSMASTER CLASSIC DIARIES (DAY 4 #235) Mar 10, 2026

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

Episode 1404: CAN OLD SCHOOL FISHING WIN THE BASSMASTER CLASSIC? (WES LOGAN) Mar 04, 2026

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Matt is joined by Wes Logan to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Classic in Tennessee and his solid start to 2026.
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Episode 1403: MINDSET, ADJUSTMENTS, AND CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER (NPFL CHAMPION PATRICK WALTERS) Mar 04, 2026

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Patrick Walters wins the NPFL Championship on Smith Lake.

Episode 1402: HOW THE SCOPE GOAT DOMINATED SANTEE COOPER (AARON YAVORSKY) Mar 04, 2026

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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.
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Episode 1401: SCOPE VS. NO-SCOPE (ELITE SERIES BREAKDOWN WITH AUSTIN CRANFORD) Feb 26, 2026

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

Episode 1400: THE JIG YOU SHOULD BE THROWING RIGHT NOW (DAY 4 #234 WITH FRANK SCALISH) Feb 26, 2026

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

Episode 1399: FRANK AFTER HOURS (WITH FRANK JR. AND MARK JEFFREYS) Feb 26, 2026

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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.

Episode 1398: REWRITING BASSMASTER HISTORY ON SAM RAYBURN (PAKE SOUTH) Feb 26, 2026

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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.

Episode 1397: HEAVY LIFTING WITH ANDREW BEHNKE Feb 24, 2026

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Matt 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.

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