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Hank Cherry is one of only four fishermen to win back-to-back Bassmaster Classics. He just conquered his second at Lake Ray Roberts in Fort Worth, Texas. The man is cool, collected and confident and gives a fantastic interview. Listen to Hank Cherry tell the story of how he put together his historic win. Hank offers some excellent tips for fishermen everywhere, too.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us for a wrap-up of the Bassmaster Classic and the record-breaking attendance at the Classic Expo.

Prize-winning outdoor writer, Dale Bowman from the Chicago Sun-Times joins us to discuss the state of fishing today.

The Bassmaster Classic at Lake Ray Roberts in Fort Worth, Texas is just around the corner and we’ll preview the event with our good friend, Ken Duke from Fishing Tackle Retailer magazine. Ken Duke is a virtual human encyclopedia of bass fishing information and knows the Classic better than anyone. We’ll even be able to pry an opinion out of Mr. Duke as to who the 2021 Bassmaster Classic winner is going to be.

It’s warming up, so Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us for some summer fishing tips.

Frank Sinatra’s not the only “Chairman of the Board.” St. Croix’ Jesse Simpkins is the Chairman of the Board of the American Sportfishing Association and they have an awful lot going on to talk about.

He’s held up the huge, shiny Bassmaster Classic trophy on the big stage more times than anyone else in history! That’s because he is the emcee of the big blowout! We are extremely happy to be joined by the most entertaining man in the world of fishing – the one and only Dave Mercer! Dave talks about the Classic, his show, “Facts of Fishing,” Canada, and he makes his prediction for who will win this year’s Super Bowl of bass fishing, the Bassmaster Classic. Give Dave a listen!

Rich Belanger, Executive Director at Take a Vet Fishing joins us with some big news.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us for a little Bassmaster Classic preview.

Caleb Kuphall just won his first Bassmaster Elite event on legendary Lake Guntersville. Let’s state that again. He didn’t just win the event, he totally kicked butt! The Wisconsin fisherman led the field wire-to-wire and finished almost 18-pounds over the second-place finisher. What an incredible performance. Caleb tells us all about it.

Steve Cruikshank joins us from Fishing for Life, one of our favorite organizations.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk hooks. Who knew the subject of hooks would have so much to discuss?

Congratulations to bass fishing superstar Brandon Palaniuk. Not only for his huge win at the Northern Open event on the James River out of Richmond, Virginia, but also for his engagement to long-time girlfriend, Tiffanie! This guy is tearing up the Bassmaster Elites again in 2021 and he shares some great tips that will make anyone who listens a better bass fisherman. Give a listen to a great guy!

We are joined by our good buddy, Ken Duke, the Editor of Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine for a preview of the upcoming Bassmaster Classic and the big ICAST convention.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about the spawn and how to use this time to your advantage.

Two words says it all – Jacob Wheeler. Is he the best fisherman on the planet? Hear us ask him!

We are joined by Trey McKinney, winner of the BassCat Classic presented by USA Bassin, on Chickamauga Lake at Dayton, Tennessee.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about all things artificial baits.

38-year old Chase Parsons has been one of the country’s best walleye fishermen since the day he turned pro. Of course, Chase is the son of the legendary Gary Parsons. Did Steve really ask Chase how big a part his mother played in his pro career? He answers that and a host of questions that we guarantee will make our listeners better at the sport of walleye fishing. Chase is a great guy and a terrific fisherman.

We are joined by Gene Gilliland who is the Conservation Director for B.A.S.S. Gene is the newest inductee to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Well deserved!

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about line, leaders and terminal tackle. Good stuff!

Patrick Walters is on a roll! He remains one of the hottest sticks in the world of professional bass tournament fishing. He finished 2020 with a huge victory at the Toyota Texasfest. 2021 found Patrick returning to the legendary Lake Fork to get nosed out in last week’s Bassmaster Elite. How do you catch over 100 pounds of bass in a tournament and not get handed the big trophy? It just doesn’t seem fair, does it? Walters is ranked 7th in the entire world by Bassfan and he is just a hair behind Seth Feider in the 2021 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year competition. Listen and let Patrick Walters teach you a few things about catching big bass.

What has the American Sportfishing Association been doing for us lately? Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Mike Leonard, joins us to explain what is going on.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about all the new people who are taking up fishing. How do we hook them? How do we reel them in? No catch-and-release here, my friends!

Alton Jones, Sr. has had a long and remarkable career in the world of professional bass fishing. The lanky Texan has amassed three million dollars in winnings which puts him in a very select category. He just scored a huge $100,000 win in the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters event on Shearon Harris Reservoir outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. The weather drove the bass onto the spawn after the event began and that played into Alton Jones hands perfectly. Jones is one of the best sight-fishermen on the water and he proved it at the Heavy Hitters. Listen to a top pro offer tips to make us all better anglers.

Director Emmett Brown of the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin, joins us to talk about the famous institution he runs.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about when to use a long cast, when to use a short cast and when to just drop your bait vertically.

It may not take a rocket scientist to make us all be better fishermen, that is true. But listening to our guest, who is a PHD from Harvard University definitely will increase your skills. Dr. James Liao, we call him “Jimmy,” is a professor at the University of Florida who truly knows how fish think and why they behave the way that they do. He is the developer of “Fish Code Studios.” A highly popular You Tube channel. Jimmy Liao is not a boring lecturer; this guy is very entertaining and amusing. Check out Fish Code Studios and make sure you listen to this great interview.

Joe Opager is the Director of Communications for Major League Fishing joins us to take about their new free MLF Fan Pass offering.

Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about the arrival of spring fishing.