Matt is joined by Dave Rush from Best On Tour to break down the 2026 Bassmaster Classic field.  

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

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

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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Patrick Walters wins the NPFL Championship on Smith Lake.

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.

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

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

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.  

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.