Jody White joins the show to take a look at the young anglers domination the landscape of professional bass fishing.  

Matt is joined by Open EQ angler Tristan McCormick to break down the latest Bassmaster Open EQ event in Arkansas.  In the second half of the show, Jonny Schultz from the Deep Dive App goes in-depth on the expected patterns for the Elite Series opener this week on Toledo Bend.  

Andrew Upshaw returns to BTL to talk about the OPEN EQ season, his Let's Fish TV show, and the future of the sport.

COME HANG OUT WITH BTL AND SUPPORT ST JUDE 
Matt will be in New Prague, Minnesota on Saturday, February 24th for The Crappie Chronicles and BASS TALK LIVE Break Your PB St Jude Fundraiser.   Stop by, have a drink, say hi, and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  

February 24th from 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague, Minnesota 

The first 50 people in attendance who make a $20 suggested donation will receive a limited edition Guesenbrau X Crappie Chronicles Pint Glass.  

In addition to ice fishing raffle prizes, there will be raffle items from AFTCO, Denali Fishing, and Sunline.  

e-mail [email protected] for more information or if you have questions about attending this annual event.

BPT professional Drew Gill talks about how he has rocketed to the top of tournament fishing in just a few short years.  

Miles Burghoff checks in from St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee where his daughter Rylee is being treated for neuroblastoma.    

Matt is joined by Matt Stefan and Joey Nania to talk about the fishing community pulling together in a time of need.   

Information on Neuroblastoma Cancer: https://www.stjude.org/disease/neuroblastoma.html

GoFundMe For Rylee Elisabeth Burghoff: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rylee-burghoffs-cancer-journey

Follow Miles' YouTube channel for updates: 
https://www.youtube.com/@SonarFishing

Frank talks about making the most out of your aluminum boat.  

Bryan New joins BTL to talk about the rapidly changing landscape of high level tournament fishing.  

Matt answers questions about everything from the Open EQ format, to FFS limitations, to favorite gas station snack.  

Matt is joined by fellow Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Tristan McCormick to break down the recent Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Okeechobee that was won by Scott Martin with a record breaking three-day catch of over 90 pounds.  

Frank talks about the differences in jerkbaits and when to fish each style.