Best on Tour Breakdown

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

The 5 B's in this episode:

Buzz: Jacob Wheeler's 6 year domination streak.

Banter: If you could only fish one lake for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?

Baits: The best new dice & fuzzy baits.

Business: How tariffs are affecting the bass fishing industry.

Bonus: Our new AI chat bot, ChatBOT!

Links mentioned in the show:

Sign up for our free newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net

BassFan World Rankings 👉 https://bassfan.com/rankings.asp

Tackle Warehouse ICAST Viewers Choice Awards 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/bass-fishing/best-of/icast-viewers-choice-winners-2025.html

Tariff blog 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/why-your-fishing-gear-costs-more-in-2025-tariffs-explained/

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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Buzz 3:07 Banter 8:22 Baits 10:44 Business 13:23 Bonus

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

The 5 B's in this episode:

Buzz: The Bassmaster Elite Series cuts and the rules that keep anglers on their toes (and confuse fans).

Banter: celebrity first pitches, featuring Jeff Gustafson and Justin Cooper's memorable moments on the mound.

Baits: The iconic rattle trap and its enduring legacy in bass fishing.

Business: The impact of private equity on the industry and what it means for the future.

Bonus: Fishing superstitions / good luck charms.

Links mentioned in the show:

Sign up for our free newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net

Gussy's first pitch 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DNWCrpsxCru/

Justin's first pitch 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMymASYOKOX/

Mercer's first pitch 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI7icERWEYc&ab_channel=DaveMercer

Ratl Trap pic 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GqqwQheLR/

FTR Private Equity article 👉 https://fishingtackleretailer.com/private-equity-gutted-surf-brands-is-fishing-next/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=customer&utm_campaign=Best+On+tour+breakdown

Kyle Welcher's lucky charm 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yRxxeeVRCs&ab_channel=SunlineAmerica

Follow Best on Tour:

https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass

https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders

https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

https://bestontour.net

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Buzz

3:52 Banter

7:41 Baits

10:54 Business

13:32 Bonus