Best on Tour Breakdown

Will this event be a success? Are you going to watch/attend? Leave a comment!

Huge thank you to Brian Bird and World Bass Enterprises for coming on the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast for this interview.

This pay-per-view event could change professional bass fishing forever. Today's guest is risking millions of dollars of his own money… in an attempt to completely change what professional bass fishing could become. We’re talking about a tournament with a bigger payout than the Bassmaster Classic & Major League Fishing's REDCREST combined, x2...

The Champions tournament by World Bass Enterprises is possibly the biggest gamble in bass fishing history.
We're gonna talk about the tournament rules — because there are rules in this event that we've never seen before.
We're gonna talk about the live stream for folks at home — why is it pay-per-view?
We're gonna talk about the fan experience — is it actually worth traveling to attend this event in person?

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

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Pasquotank River / Albemarle Sound to win his 10th Bassmaster title (putting him in elite company) and another $100,000 towards his career earnings. He swore he'd never buy an urchin, now here he is revealing pro tips on how to rig an urchin / coike style bait!

Jason's signature reel 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Jason_Christie_Elite_MG_Casting_Reels/descpage-JCELM.html?from=BOT
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👇 Links & Timestamps👇

0:28 Buzz - The Forward Facing Sonar Debate
Mark Daniels Jr video mentioned 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44KfcD1gpc

8:02 Banter - Banks Shaw
Stats graphic shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14hv3MhjfzX/

15:35 Baits - Coike Straight
The bait 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-straight-elastomer-110-mm?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_breakdown
Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1StYmfRgs

19:55 Business - Contingency programs
Yamaha Power Pay 👉 https://yamahapowerpay.com/

22:42 Bonus - Pat Schlapper's DIY jigs
Do-it Molds 👉 https://store.do-itmolds.com/

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

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We all know that weather is extremely important when it comes to fishing, but there are a ton of misconceptions out there. Do bass "feel" barometric pressure changes? Does the moon phase matter? What does refraction have to do with catching fish? How does all this apply to my specific body of water? We at Best on Tour partnered with Bass Forecast to bring you The Ultimate Weather Guide for Bass Fishing, where you will learn the answers to all these questions and much more!

Mike Mehlmann, CEO of Bass Forecast, joins Jordan on this special "Masterclass" edition of the Best on Tour Breakdown. Follow along as they discuss the 7 keys to weather, how they relate to bass behavior, and how the Bass Forecast app makes it easy to figure out what's going down on the water.

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👇 Links & Timestamps👇

0:25 Buzz - "The Champions" tournament by World Bass Enterprises
More info 👉 https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/

5:13 Banter - Best rod for Coike fishing
The rod 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/phenix-m1-casting-rod?variant=43681427685591?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16
Video shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYqKe5YR_kN/

8:33 Baits - Dave Lefebre's $200,000 Chatterbait setup
The bait 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/z-man-evergreen-jackhammer-chatterbait?variant=43000408539351?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16
The trailer 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/zoom-uv-ultra-vibe-speed-craw?variant=42999762616535?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16
(Bass Pro trailer mentioned is discontinued)
Video shown 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@davelefebre/video/7644542249111440654

13:26 Business - West Marine Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Article shown 👉 https://boatingindustry.com/breaking-news/2026/05/18/west-marine-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/

16:03 Bonus - Bassfan rankings update
Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DY4fgalRo88/

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0:22 Buzz - Carter Nutt Wins Pro Circuit on Douglas Lake

3:25 Banter - New Tennessee State Record Largemouth Bass

7:12 Baits - Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live Winning Baits (Mike Iaconelli & Drew Benton)
Berkley Powerbait Maxscent General 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_The_General_Worm/descpage-DMGS.html?from=BOT
Berkley Fusion Wacky Jighead 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Weighted_Wacky_Head_5pk/descpage-WTW.html?from=BOT
Nories Front Flapper 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nories_Front_Flapper_Curly_Creature_Bait_4_5pk/descpage-NFFC.html?from=BOT
Nories Laterrie 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nories_Latterie_Neko_Rig_Worm_525_8pk_/descpage-NLATSW.html?from=BOT
SPRO Wacky Snack 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Wacky_Snack_Worm_7pk/descpage-SSNS.html?from=BOT

13:26 Business - New Sunglasses from Gamakatsu
Learn more 👉 https://gamakatsu.com/gspecx?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep15

16:03 Bonus - New Coike Models Available Now
Kyu Coike (9mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-kyu-coike?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15
Coike Fish Elastomer M (17mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-fish-elastomer-m-1?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15
Coike Straight (110mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-straight-elastomer-110-mm?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15
Blog shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/new-coike-models-out-now/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep15

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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:

1:09 Buzz - Tuesday Night Live Pairings
Blog shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/bassmaster-tuesday-night-live-teams-officially-announced-after-fan-voting/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_14

11:58 Banter - Jason Christie & Drew Cook
Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EMvuSLmt0E

15:52 Baits - What baits will play in Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live?

20:31 Business - The business behind Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live
Post shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/bassmaster-tuesday-night-live-2026-announcement/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_14

26:28 Bonus - Mark Zona & Dave Mercer fishing together?
Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVMBSgfBjw

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In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to win his 9th Bassmaster title and another $100,000 towards his career earnings.

The winning gear:
Booyah Covert Single Colorado Spinnerbait 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Booyah_Covert_Single_Colorado_Spinnerbaits/descpage-BCSCSB.html?from=BOT
Covert Heat Map (spinnerbait selection tool) 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/bass-fishing/gear-guides/booyah-covert-series-spinnerbait-heat-map-for-bass-fishing.html?from=BOT
YUM Covert Trailer 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yum_Covert_Trailer/descpage-YCTT.html?from=BOT
SPRO Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Jason_Christie_Elite_MG_Casting_Reels/descpage-JCELM.html?from=BOT
Falcon Cara Casting Rod 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_Cara_Casting_Rods/descpage-FCNC.html?from=BOT
Sunline Shooter Fluoro 👉
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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:

1:02 Buzz
Banks Shaw wins another one
Article shown 👉 https://majorleaguefishing.com/pro-circuit/shaw-comes-from-behind-for-another-tennessee-river-win/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13

5:43 Banter
These are the top 10 bass anglers in the world
Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhB7udjtjT
BassFan World Rankings 👉 https://www.in-fisherman.com/bassfan/world-rankings/542043/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13

10:52 Baits
Dylan Nutt's Bassmaster Classic winning bait: Berkley Lab Series Minnow
Reel shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JuJZxT4kv/

18:48 Business
Dylan Nutt denied sponsorship by Abu Garcia 9yrs ago
Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DWIMTtBlMOs

22:43 Bonus
KVD returns to competitive fishing?
Article shown 👉 https://usangling.org/kvd-to-play-dual-role-for-usa-at-world-championship/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13

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In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Mark Zona & Dave Mercer join me to discuss the reality that comes with being a Bassmaster Classic winner. We go into some of the behind the scenes questions that many people often wonder about: How many media interviews is he getting hit with right now, and how much more money is he about to make beyond the $300,000 prize?

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