Bass Champs Dock Talk

There's been plenty of talk following the Bass Champs Championship and the 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass Event at Lake Fork. Now it's time to separate fact from fiction!

In this episode of Skeeter Bass Champs Dock Talk, John McCalmont and Tournament Director Jeff Welch sit down at Fun-N-Sun Boats to answer some of the biggest questions anglers have been asking.

Was the Championship really the lowest turnout ever? What happened with fish measurements? Why doesn't Bass Champs provide a courtesy measuring board? And how did the Berkley Big Bass Event stack up?

We're answering those questions and setting the record straight!

Then we're talking about the 2026 Fun-N-Sun Fish-N-Chips Tournament, November 14–15, benefiting Milestone Ranch.

Saturday: Poker at Fun-N-Sun Boats

Sunday: Bass fishing at Squaw Creek Reservoir

Over $50,000 in the projected total purse

Three ways to win: Poker, Fishing, and Combined Overall

Limited to just 100 teams!

At the time of recording, ONLY 30 TEAM SPOTS REMAINED!

This is the final Bass Champs-hosted event of 2026, and it's all for a worthy cause. Milestone Ranch helps young men transitioning out of foster care build skills and prepare for independent living.

Watch the episode, get the facts, and help us fill the field!

Register at Fun-N-Sun Boats or visit BassChamps.com for event information.

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The 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass on Lake Fork delivered another unforgettable weekend, with over 1,200 anglers competing for more than $200,000 in cash and prizes!

On this special edition of the Skeeter Bass Champs Dock Talk Podcast, we're joined by our two overall champions.

Andrue Tacina claimed the Over-the-Slot Championship with a 10.85-pound giant, earning a brand-new Skeeter ZX200 powered by Yamaha.

Brent Cantrell captured the Under-the-Slot Championship with a 2.71-pound bass, taking home a brand-new Skeeter ZX150 powered by Yamaha.

We sit down with both anglers to discuss their championship weekend and the catches that put them on top.

Congratulations to all our winners, and thanks to everyone who helped make the 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass a success!

Complete results and more tournament information at BassChamps.com.

One Cast Could Change Your Life!

It’s officially Berkley Big Bass week!

The 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass Event takes over Lake Fork October 17–18, and John McCalmont and Jeff Welch are back with Part 2 of our Everything You Need to Know special.

If you’re fishing this weekend, this is the episode to listen to before you head to Lake Fork.

Registration opens Friday at 10 AM, the forecast is shaping up nicely, and the Bass Champs Championship just showed us what Lake Fork is capable of producing.

We’ll help you get ready for two full days of Big Bass competition, where every hour brings another opportunity to cash a check — and potentially make the cast that changes your weekend.

Take some time, listen to the show, get your game plan together, and we’ll see you at Lake Fork.

October 17–18 • Lake Fork
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One cast could change your life.

The 2026 Skeeter Bass Champs Championship at Lake Fork is in the books, and we've got the top three teams on this episode of the Bass Champs Dock Talk Podcast!

We sit down with championship winners Hunter Mayo and Mason Barnett, who are taking home a brand-new Skeeter FXE20 powered by Yamaha!

We're also joined by second-place finishers Darren Longoria and Dustin Black, along with third-place team Andrew Rickman and Patrick Reeves.

All three teams break down how they found their fish, what worked, and how they secured their spots at the top during two days of championship fishing on Lake Fork!

Fishing the 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass on October 17–18? These anglers also share valuable insight and tips that could make a big difference this coming weekend!

If you're fishing Berkley Big Bass, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform!

#BassChamps #DockTalk #LakeFork #BerkleyBigBass #BassFishing #SkeeterBoats #YamahaOutboards

The 2026 Bass Champs Championship is here!

John McCalmont and Jeff Welch break down everything you need to know before hitting Lake Fork — practice, rules, trailering, slot limits, payouts, giveaways and Championship strategy.

Plus, what will it take to win?

Jeff says 34 lbs.
John says 28 lbs.

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Championship Week is here!

John and Jeff break down everything you need to know before the 2026 Bass Champs Championship on Lake Fork — practice, rules, payouts, slot strategy and more.

Jeff says 34 lbs wins it.
John says 28.

Who’s right?

#BassChamps #LakeFork #SkeeterBoats

The 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass Event is almost here!

October 17–18, Bass Champs returns to Lake Fork for one of our biggest weekends of the year — with more than $200,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes, 20 places paid every hour, $1,000 guaranteed to first place every hour, and TWO brand-new Skeeter bass boats on the line. welch-john

In Part 1 of our Berkley Big Bass preview, John McCalmont and Jeff Welch cover what you need to know before you head to Lake Fork: registration, lodging, the over-and-under format, Berkley gift bags, tournament strategy and more.

We also revisit three incredible stories from last year — including a 10-year-old fishing a pink Zebco with 8-pound test, Randy winning a new Skeeter with a Berkley finesse worm he received in his gift bag, and Robert Washington making the cast that put him in a brand-new Skeeter ZX200. welch-john welch-john welch-john

And there’s an extra reason to register early: register online and comment on this podcast that you’re registered before midnight October 10, and we’ll verify your entry and choose one angler to receive a FREE entry into the 2027 Mega Bass event. welch-john

Berkley Big Bass — October 17–18, Lake Fork.

Register now at BassChamps.com.

Lake Fork is showing out.

In a recent event, anglers brought in 42 bass over the slot, proving once again why Lake Fork has the reputation it does.

Now the 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass Tournament is coming October 17–18, with big bass, big money, two Skeeter bass boats, and more than $200,000 in cash and prizes on the line.

Could the next big one be yours?

Another quick hit from Skeeter Bass Champs Dock Talk.

John McCalmont and the Bass Champs crew are back behind the microphones as the season ramps up toward two of the biggest events on the calendar: the Bass Champs Championship and the 21st Annual Berkley Big Bass Tournament on Lake Fork.

In this episode, we get everyone caught up on what’s ahead, talk about the excitement building around the Championship, and look ahead to another huge Berkley Big Bass event after last year’s record turnout.

Whether you’re fishing for the title, chasing a big bass on Lake Fork, or just following the action, this is the start of a busy stretch for Bass Champs.

In this episode:

• Bass Champs Championship preview
• What anglers can expect in the weeks ahead
• The return of the Berkley Big Bass Tournament
• Looking to build on last year’s record turnout
• What’s coming next on Dock Talk

Bass Champs Dock Talk — tournament fishing, anglers, stories, and everything happening around the Bass Champs trail.