PODCAST – Anglers Channel

PODCAST: USA BASS Fishing Team & The Black Bass World Championship

AnglersChannel — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:47:30 +0000

Our friends over at Bass365 were able to get a “hook” into the USA Bass Fishing Team, just prior to competition at Lake Arabie in South Africa for a special podcast edition! We are all about Team USA and their efforts to get bass fishing recognized as an Olympic Sport, so we’ll be bringing you all the coverage we can track down! AC Insider Drew Gill is part of a star-studded team including: Jacob Wheeler, Scott Martin, Logan Parks, Ott Defoe, and Kyle Welcher!

15 different countries will be competing over 3 days, and like golf, you want a LOW score! Team Captain, Scott Martin, breaks down the scoring structure and shares some insight on what’s up in South Africa – check it out!

AC Insider Podcast – Vexus Boats Pro, Keith Carson

AnglersChannel — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:42:09 +0000

The guys had the chance to catch up with Vexus Boats Pro, Keith Carson fresh off his Tacklewarehouse Invitational win on the Detroit River. Listen in as Keith talks about begrudgingly accepting the role of forward facing sonar and how it lead to his first victory. It’s a fresh perspective on the debate of the year…FFS…and how it fits into today’s tournament game plans. Give a listen, you’ll be glad you did!

AC Insider Podcast – BPT Champion Drew Gill

AnglersChannel — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:50:34 +0000

The guys catch up with fellow AC Insider Drew Gill. Fresh off his first BPT WIN, Drew has notched a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th in FIVE starts on the Bass Pro Tour. He dishes on the mindset and some of the techiniques that’s making him one of the hottest rookies to hit the trail. LOTS of info and some great perspective to make you a better angler in this one!

AC Insider Podcast – BPT Champ Zack Birge

AnglersChannel — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:46:58 +0000

The guys catch up with Zack Birge fresh off his first Bass Pro Tour win on Lake Eufaula. Hear how it all went down from Zack himself. From the baits, to the final day spot, we get into all the details that put that big red trophy in his hands!

AC Insider Podcast – Elite Series Champ John Garrett

AnglersChannel — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:14:46 +0000

The guys caught up with Elite Series Champ, John Garrett, after back to back Florida Elite Series events. The Strike King/Lews Pro breaks down the event itself and the guys dig deep into some electronics pointers, as well as the mindset of the new Young Guns on tour. John shares some enlightening details on what high school and college fishing events have done to prepare these men for the Elite Series and other professional tours. It is DEFINITELY about more than comfort with electronics…give a listen and gain some good perspective on the transformation we’re seeing in our sport.

AC Insider Podcast – REDCREST Champ – Dustin Connell

AnglersChannel — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:03:43 +0000

The guys are back in the studio and they’ve caught with TWO TIME REDCREST winner, Dustin Connell. They talk about the event, DC’s humble beginnings, and they open a can of worms…or two. Tune in and give a listen…a few passion buttons get pushed and it’s a GOOD ONE!

AC Insider Podcast – Redcrest Preview with KVD and Becker!

AnglersChannel — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:37:26 +0000

This week Danny and Vance are looking ahead to the MLF Redcrest on Lay Lake, and who better to talk with than Kevin VanDam? KVD has a first and third place classic on Lay Lake this time of the year and Redcrest will be his LAST professional event prior to retirement. We get a little glimpse into Kevin’s pre-game plan as well as his thoughts on technology, FFS, and much more! Kevin has the first segment of the show and then we catch up with Matt Becker, the 2023 BPT winner and current reigning Angler of the Year to wrap up the broadcast! Becker shares his thoughts on Lay Lake, the intense format, and what he thinks it’ll take to come home victorious! #bassfishing #majorleaguefishing #redcrest #bassfishingpodcast

AC Insider Podcast – Catching up with Bassmaster Elite Pro, John Cox

AnglersChannel — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:57:36 +0000

In this week’s episode of the AC Insider Podcast, the guys catch up with John Cox, prior to hitting the road. John has 2 Bassmaster Elite Series events, the Major League Fishing Redcrest, the Bassmaster Classic, the NPFL Championship AND a new high stakes, limited electronics event…just for fun, all in the next 6 weeks! The guys discuss what’s in store for shallow water guys like John with the advancements in technology, how he keeps up his schedule, and much more. Give a listen!

AC Insider Podcast – Bassmaster 2023 AOY, Kyle Welcher

AnglersChannel — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:39:45 +0000

This week the guys caught up with the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Kyle Welcher. He was fresh off a NPFL Top 10 and gearing up for the 2024 season. If you tune in and listen, Kyle drops A LOT of knowledge and shares some thoughts on his championship mindset.

AC Insider Podcast – Bonus – The Battle for the Big O

AnglersChannel — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:07:50 +0000

In the last episode of the AC Insider Podcast, the guys took a tour through the Sunshine State and caught up with two recent tournament winners from Florida. Jessie Mizell, a life-long Florida angler, and our own Vance McCullough got on a serious topic we feel more anglers need to be involved in. We’ve highlighted the ongoing battle surrounding vegetation management on Lake Okeechobee with the Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, and it came up on the podcast, so we wanted to break it out and bring it to light!

Get Involved!

Anglers For Lake O: https://www.anglersforlakeo.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnglersForLakeO

AC Insider Podcast – The Florida Edition with Mizell and Abbey

AnglersChannel — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:54:27 +0000

On this week’s AC Insider Podcast, Danny and Vance get a rundown on the recent action in Florida. They catch up with Okeechobee hammer, Jessie Mizell, fresh off his second Toyota Series win on the Big O. Jesse share some insights into his strategy, how the event went down, and offers a few tips to be successful in Florida. They also catch up with Blake Abbey, a first time winner on the Hobie Bass Open Series Kayak. Blake located some BIG fish and made the most of it on The Harris Chain, taking Vance’s money, along with plenty of other cash. Be sure to tune in and hear a lot about all things Florida this past month!

AC Insider Podcast – MLF College Champs – Adrian College

AnglersChannel — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:53:47 +0000

The AC Insiders catch up with 2024’s first winners! Braylon Eggerding and Lucas Washburn join the show to talk about their recent MLF College Fishing National Championship…the Natty! They mounted an awesome comeback on the final day, including Big Bass of 11-7! Tune in to hear about it all on this week’s AC Insider Podcast!

AC Insider Podcast – Starting 2024 with a B.A.M. – Mark Lassagne

AnglersChannel — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:25:02 +0000

The guys are starting the year in California, with Mark Lassagne, owner of Bass Angler Magazine and the NEW Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail. We get caught up on what’s been going on “out West”, as well as Mark’s newest endeavor, the B.A.M. Tournament Trail. Tune in and get some behind the scenes scoop on setting up a tournament trail, what we can expect to cross the scales, and much more. Happy New Year!

AC Insider Podcast – Elite Series AND NPFL Winner – Patrick Walters

AnglersChannel — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:13:48 +0000

They guys are closing out the 2023 podcast season with a guest they “should” have talked to a few times this year. Three time winner, Patrick Walters takes a break from the woods and joins us to recap those victories, and more importantly the mental game that goes with it. They get into everything from the focus factor, to the electronics setup, so check it out!

AC Insider Podcast – 2024, Big Bass Tour, and More!

AnglersChannel — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:32:48 +0000

This week the guys chat it up about the year ahead, and then they hook up with Scott Gordon, Tournament Director, for the Big Bass Tour. Scott talks about his years on what may be one of the most angler-friendly tours out there. Tune in and hear a bit about what you may have been missing and make plans for 2024!

AC Insider Podcast – Chad Mrazek – Toyota Series Champ

AnglersChannel — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:52:44 +0000

This week the guys catch up with Chad Mrazek, fresh off his Toyota Series Championship win AND Southern Division AOY. Chad talks about the grind it took to get into the groove he is in now and offers some insights to other young guns out there on the road. The guys also get him to talk about his FFS technique of using a jig to pick off resident fish. Give a listen and learn from one of the up and coming young touring pros!

AC Insider Podcast – A Look Into Kayak Bass Fishing

AnglersChannel — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:28:31 +0000

The guys team up and talk kayak bass fishing in this week’s episode of the AC Insider Podcast. They are joined by Steve Owens, Tournament Director for the Bassmaster Kayak Series, to catch up on his first year as captain of the ship, as well as what we can look forward to in 2024. The guys then are joined by Drew Gregory. Drew won AOY in BOTH the Bassmaster AND Hobie Kayak Series, while notching 6 professional wins in 2022! Now he has his sights set on a new endeavor, The Kayak Adventure Series, designed to allow the anglers to “Choose Their Adventure”. Check it out!

AC Insider Podcast – Drew Gill, Toyota Series AOY

AnglersChannel — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:11:38 +0000

Join the guys as they talk with up and coming young gun, Drew Gill. Drew is fresh off a Toyota Series Plans Division Angler of the Year, a great season in the MLF Tacklewarehouse Invitationals, as well as his last season of college fishing. Drew brings a fresh perspective on the incoming “freshman” class of anglers, as well as what it’s been like competing against some of them the last few years. Tune in for a great perspective from a very talented young angler…we’re betting you’re going to hear A LOT more about this fella in the years to come!

Deep Dive with Brock Mosley on the Rat-L-Trap

AnglersChannel — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:56:21 +0000

The guys catch up with Brock Mosley and talk about a fall fishing staple, the good ole Rat-L-Trap. Brock dishes on different sizes, techniques, and tactics for a bait that goes all the way back to his childhood. Tune and learn a few things about the “Trap” that you may not have thought about in this episode of The Deep Dive.

AC Insider Podcast – Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley, Tough Bites, and Trap Fishin’

AnglersChannel — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:36:44 +0000

The guys catch up with Elite Series Pro, and Sabine River Champ, Brock Mosley. They give some good PSAs based on stupid things they’ve done and then get into the fishin’. Brock sticks around and does a Deep Dive on a favorite technique that has helped propel his career, the trusty Rat-L-Trap. Tune in!

Deep Dive with Bernie Schultz – Dissecting Vegetation

AnglersChannel — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:27:55 +0000

This week we wrangled Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Bernie Schultz. Bernie has had a long successful career and one common denominator has been vegetation, so we dive all the way to the “root” of his tips and techniques in this week’s AC Insider “Deep Dive”. Check it out!

AC Insider Podcast – ROY Joey Cifuentes and a Deep Dive in the Weeds

AnglersChannel — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:38:48 +0000

Deep Dive with Matt Becker – Dropshots

AnglersChannel — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:15:12 +0000

We caught up with BPT Angler of the Year Matt Becker. He credits the dropshot with his recent AOY title, so we took a deep dive on the technique that put him on top. We talk line, hooks, rods, and techniques to help you improve your dropshot game! Check it out!

AC Insider Podcast – AOY Matt Becker and a Dropshot

AnglersChannel — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:49:50 +0000

Sell a Man a Fish? FishTips Exclusive

AnglersChannel — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:29:32 +0000

The guys kick off a fresh round of podcasting with Austin Neary of FishTips.com to discuss the platform and services. For more information on FishTips, check ’em out here

Trust My Strengths

AnglersChannel — Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:21 +0000

Bassmaster Elite Series angler and current Angler of the Year race leader Brandon Cobb joins to talk about the almost unreal start to his 2023 season and how he got to where he is today

Davis vs Goliath

AnglersChannel — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:00:52 +0000

The latest winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Will Davis Jr, talks about fishing on his home pond and what it means to represent the BASS Nation fishing at the top level

Seat of your pants

AnglersChannel — Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:55 +0000

Wire-to-wire BASS Northern Opens winner Powell Kemp talks about his win on Buggs Island and how it also lead to another win on the day after the tournament

Stay Humble

AnglersChannel — Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:17 +0000

Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters winner Alton Jones Jr talks about how he conquered Caney Creek Reservoir and Bussey Brake and took home the championship belt.

Half Past First Cast!

AnglersChannel — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:43 +0000

Half Past First Cast’s Hanna and Pete Robbins join to talk about some of the international angling adventures they provide chasing big fish

Lake Murray Mauler

AnglersChannel — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:24 +0000

The winner of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stop 3 on Lake Murray, Anthony Gagliardi, provides the details on how he was able to manhandle the competition and defend home turf.

Fighting Mother Nature

AnglersChannel — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:38 +0000

This week Elite Series winner Bryan Schmitt joins to talk about his 2023 Classic performance, the daily grind and the remaining events on the schedule.

Welcome to the Gun show!

AnglersChannel — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:04 +0000

2023 Elite Series winner and current Angler of the Year leader Tyler Rivet joins to talk about how he got started fishing and the awesome start to this season. The boys dive into the latest feature from BASS Live.

The Snow Leopard Tames the Tennessee River

AnglersChannel — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:49 +0000

The winner of the 53rd Bassmaster Classic Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson tells us how he beat the rest of the field and made it to the summit of Rocky Top. The guys also give their takes on their experiences at the event as well.

We want all the Smoke!

AnglersChannel — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:47 +0000

This week, 2023 Major League Fishing REDCREST Champion Bryan Thrift talks about how he defended home turf on Lake Norman and was able to stand tall in the end

The Last Dance

AnglersChannel — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:42 +0000

Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour angler Kevin VanDam joins to talk about the upcoming REDCREST championship and his future plans

Ridin’ with the Cowboy

AnglersChannel — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:14 +0000

This week, Bassmaster Elite Series winner, Joey Cifuentes, goes over how the west… southwest of Georgia was won.

Return of the “Pow!”

AnglersChannel — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Fresh from his victory on the Kissimmee Chain, MLF Bass Pro Tour Stop 1 winner Chris Lane shares how this event played out and what it means to him.

Dream to Reality

AnglersChannel — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:41:57 +0000

Winner of the first MLF Invitationals Joshua Weaver breaks down how the event on Lake Okeechobee played out

4 feet or less

AnglersChannel — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:09 +0000

We’ve got Toyota Series Southern Division winner Kennie Steverson to give us the lowdown on how the event played out on the Harris Chain. We dive into the latest results, the upcoming tournaments and look at the latest news in the bass fishing world.

Doing what it takes

AnglersChannel — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:19:13 +0000

The guys welcome in MLF Southwestern Toyota Series winner Dakota Ebare to talk about the win on his home lake. Dakota also shares his approach to being competitive in the tournament game. Hit that play button!

Thrown to the wolves

AnglersChannel — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:10 +0000

The guys welcome Bassmaster Elite Series angler Drew Benton to talk about his career path so far and what has helped him become a consistent angler, leading to an awesome 2022 season. Tournament results and West Coast news on this episode of the AnglersChannel Insider Podcast.

Starting the year off with a BMP!

AnglersChannel — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:39:39 +0000

Welcome back to another season of the AC Insider podcast! DX and KG decide to start the year with none other than 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year, Brandon Palaniuk. The guys then dive in to changes, changes and more changes.

Wheels on the Bus……..

AnglersChannel — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:12:52 +0000

This week David & Kenneth get back in the Drivers Seats and dive into a discussion on the upcoming Big Bass Tour Schedule, changes in the National Professional Fishing League, rosters for the MLF Invitationals and the Bassmaster Opens. Check it out and Happy Holidays!!

What we are Thankful For

AnglersChannel — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:05 +0000

This week Chris, Kenneth and David do a quick run down of the 2023 Elite Series Roster, KG’s Camera work and then finish off the show talking about the Thanksgiving holiday this week and what they are most thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!!

“Washing Baits” & Making Dreams Come True

AnglersChannel — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:45:48 +0000

This week Chris & The boys welcome in 2022 BASS NATION Champ Will Davis to the show to talk about the grinding road to the BASS Nation Championship and what it took to take home the win and secure a berth in the 2023 Bassmasters Classic!

Can you Hear me Now?

AnglersChannel — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:03 +0000

This Week Chris gets a head start on things and welcomes in future MLF Superstar Laker Howell to the program for an impromtu interview. KG and David join in as the boys discuss more MLF Business and try to get Toyota Series Champ Kyle Hall on the show. Try is the optimal word here….. Stay Tuned…

Fried Moon Pies & Keith Combs

AnglersChannel — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:49:57 +0000

This week Chris is on sick leave so the Circus steps in last minute to talk about KG’s Birthday, the ABT Championship and Bassmaster Opens Winner and Classic Qualifier, Keith Combs!

“Dream Maker”

AnglersChannel — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:29:04 +0000

This week Chris and the boys welcome in Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Champ Lou Monetti to talk about Team of the Year, The Bracket and how he overcame a slow morning to take home the trophy and the qualification to the Bassmasters Classic all the while doing it in a 1998 Ranger Sport R72 Bass Boat, a beat up ole girl with some awesome memories. Check it out!

Catching up and moving forward

AnglersChannel — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:24:02 +0000

This week Chris & the boys welcome in Elite Series Toyota Pro Darold Gleason to talk about the upcoming Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament coming up in October. CB brings some Lithium vs Mercury news, they recap the Duckett Interview and Chris has a few words for those who think they can do his job better than him…… Short, fun show. Enjoy.

AC Insider Podcast – The Duckett Interview

AnglersChannel — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:10:42 +0000

In this special episode, Chris & the boys have the opportunity to sit down with Major League Fishing’s President and CEO Boyd Duckett to talk about the new MLF Invitationals, removing the Pro Circuit and why, answering some listener questions along with some tough questions about the MLF Bass Pro Tour and more. If you want answers to some of the most recent questions about MLF, this should help clear some of those up.