Matt is joined by World Bass Enterprises Owner and CEO, Brian Bird, along with WBE Associate VP, Stephen Bird, and WBE VP of Marketing, Dalton Smith to talk about the recent announcement of "The Champions" tournament featuring a $3 million purse that includes a 1st place price of $1.25 million.

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 https://worldbassenterprises.com/

Matt is joined by professional angler, Matt Stefan, to talk about what the new look professional angler looks like in 2026. 

An expert preview of patterns, pressure, and pivotal events for the upcoming 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series with Pete Robbins.  

Three-time BPT Champion Drew Gill is in-studio for a late night BTL that dives into the wild world of artificial intelligence in bass fishing and what is already being used...and what the future could look like.  

Frank deconstructs a spinning reel to fix an instant anti-reverse issue.

Utah's Riley Nielsen joins BTL to talk about finishing 11th in the 2025 Bassmaster EQ's and what it's like chasing the Elite Series while living in Utah.

Austin Cranford is live from the lake in frigid temperatures in Oklahoma and talks through several giant fish catches.   

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Matt is joined by Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries to talk about the recent announcement of the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake.

When: May 9, 2026
Where: Table Rock Lake | Table Rock Lake Resort @ Indian Point
Registration opens February 2, 2026

Learn more about the Pro-Guide Hope Classic:
https://proguidebatteries.com/blog/th...

Dean Rojas and Kevin Brightwell from KGB Swimbaits join BTL to talk about their new reels for swimbaiting and frogging.