Welcome to Before the 1st Cast Podcast! This week we recap the Bassmaster Classic 2026 and the historic moment Dylan Nutt became the first Bass Nation qualifier to win the Classic in 32 years. We also break down Trey McKinney's heartbreaking second-place finish — bridesmaid at two Bassmaster Classics in a row.

We preview this weekend's biggest bass fishing tournaments: the NPFL Tour stop one at the Harris Chain and the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Wheeler Lake. Plus, I share my plans to compete in a kayak bass fishing tournament at Possum Kingdom Lake this weekend.

Our bass fishing tip of the week comes from Easton Fothergill, who blends old-school techniques with new-school technology. During the Bassmaster Classic, Easton was throwing a Carolina rig while using forward-facing sonar — proof that combining classic bass fishing tips with modern fish finder technology like Livescope and Garmin can still dominate at the highest level.

Whether you're a tournament angler, kayak fisherman, or bank fisherman looking for fishing tips and tricks, this podcast has something for you.
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