Frank talks about the rare times when breaking the traditional rules of fish behavior pays off.

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Matt is joined by WON BASS Havasu Open champion, Cody Steckel, to talk about how he broke down a stingy Lake Havasu to get the victory this past week.

Matt is LIVE for a BTL at night with special guest Scott Martin to talk about the announcement of Fishing Chaos' "THE FUTURE" which will be held on Lake Guntersville on May 27, 2026.  

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Matt is joined by Dave Rush to cover a wild week in professional bass fishing.

Frank explains how finding the bluegill this time of the year can lead to incredible results on the water.

Matt chats with former Elite Series pro and Bassmaster Open's angler Darold Gleason about tournament fishing when everything goes right....

Frank and Matt talk about how making micro adjustments during your day on the water can make all the difference.  

Matt is joined by Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries to talk about the final two weeks leading up to the Pro-Guide Hope Classic on Table Rock Lake May 9th, 2026. 

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Matt is joined by Matt Stefan to recap the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake.  Hank Stefan joins the show to collect on his $100 bet with Matt Pangrac over a ping pong game that will be donated to St. Jude

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Matt is joined by Kristine Fischer following her 11th place finish in the Bassmaster Open on Grand Lake in Oklahoma.   

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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.