Jan. 2, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a wildly popular first-season run, B.A.S.S. is proud to announce the return of The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops for a second season in 2025. The show will premiere Jan. 4 on FS1 and will continue to give viewers even more insight into the personalities and stories of the meteoric rise of B.A.S.S. as the biggest stage in fishing.

“We’re happy to see The CAST come back for a second season so anglers and fans can experience more of what the initial run delivered,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer Phillip Johnson. “The series features so much historical content about the sport and the legends who brought it to the forefront … it’s full of entertaining and nostalgic insight into how an idea transformed into what professional fishing is today.”

Episodes feature interviews and personal stories never heard before from some of fishing’s most iconic voices as well as episodes featuring the Bassmaster Classic as well as equipment and tackle of the pros.

“The season kicks off with a one-hour episode based around three special people … Johnny Morris, Forest Wood and Jerry McKinnis, who cut their teeth on the White River in North Arkansas and helped turn the bass fishing industry into what it is today,” said Mike McKinnis, VP media – content, JM Associates. “In addition, there will be superstar episodes highlighting Denny Brauer, Bryan Kerchal and Rick Clunn’s celebration of 50 years and 500 events with B.A.S.S.”

A longtime B.A.S.S. partner, Bass Pro Shops is also a premier sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail as well as title sponsor of the Bassmaster Team Championship and presenting sponsor of the Bassmaster College Series.

The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops will begin airing in January on FS1 and lead  up to live Bassmaster Elite Series tournament coverage on FS1 and the FOX Sports platforms.

 

The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops

Air Date		Start Time	Episode
Sat 1/4/25		11 AM	Magic of the White River
Sun 1/12/25		Noon	B.A.S.S. Superstar Rick Clunn
Sat 1/18/25		11 AM	B.A.S.S. Superstar Denny Brauer
Sun 1/26/25		10:30 AM	B.A.S.S. Superstar Bryan Kerchal
Sat 2/1/25		11 AM	The Greatest Show in Bass Fishing – The Bassmaster Classic
Sun 2/9/25		8:30 AM	Equipment

 

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors.

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN, Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.