Business from the Bass Boat
Bringing insight and knowledge into the fishing and outdoor business space through interviews with founders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Part of the Serious Angler Podcast Network.
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Deakin does a 2024 reflection and talks about his 2025 goals in both fishing and beyond. He gets into what he is fishing in 2025, life changes, and hopefully some advice to anyone looking to chase down their goals in 2025!
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On today's Business from the Bass Boat episode, Deakin and Todd Dreysse of Reclending break down some thoughts on the current bass boat market, dig into if Deakin should upgrade boats or not, and what rates are doing.
📌 In this episode, we're covering:
🎣 Bass Boat Pricing
🎣 When it is a good time to buy a boat
🎣 Economic Changes to the market
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Deakin invites Chris Williams of Empire Sales Group on to compare the big 3 motor companies in the bass boat market. They break down the Mercury 250 Pro XS, the Yamaha 250 SHO, and the Suzuki 250 Stealth Motor.
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Deakin rips a quick solo show on his 5 BOLD predictions on what the fishing industry will look like in 5 years. Do you agree or disagree with any of these? Drop a comment on what he missed!
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Deakin invites Bassmaster EQs angler Ty Faber on to BFTBB to chat about the 2025 format of the Bassmaster Opens and EQs. They dig into the format, the schedule, his 2024 season, and how Ty has built his business up to take some much time off fishing and hunting!
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BFTBB host Adam Deakin invites Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and 2024 WON Bass US Open winner Bryant Smith on to chat about the win and what it means for his career. They get into how he won the tournament and his future plans for 2025, fishing boat the Elite Series and the BAM Super 60.
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BFTBB host Adam Deakin invites former Dobyns Rods owner Gary Dobyns on to chat about the sale of Dobyns Rods to GSM Outdoors, that occurred in May of 2024. They get into what it means to sell a business started from the ground up, and what Gary's plans are for "retirement".
📌 Important Links:
GSM Acquires Dobyns: https://gridironcapital.com/gridiron-capital-backed-gsm-outdoors-acquired-do...
Deakin invites Justin Russell of Russell Marine Products on to the show to chat about the Building of RusselL Marine Products, Justin's take on the current bass boat and electronics market, and some great business and life advice around brutal honesty.
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Deakin invites Todd Dreysse of RecLending on to discuss the current state of the Bass Boat Market. They dig into the current state of the industry, what rates are doing, and of course chat some fall fishing!
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Deakin invites MLF tournament director Alan Gray on to discuss the recent announcement of the 2025 Toyota Series Schedule and the Cancelation of the Western Toyota Series.
📌 Important Links:
MLF Article - https://majorleaguefishing.com/press-releases/major-league-fishing-unveils-2025-toyota-series-schedule/
📌 In this episode, we're covering:
🎣 MLFs Decision to Cancel the Western Toyota Se...
Deakin invites NPFL Champion and owner of Sonar Pros Trent Palmer onto Business from the Bass Boat to discuss the recent announcement from the NPFL. The NPFL has made the decision to not allow competitors during tournaments and official practice to utilize Forward Facing Sonar Technologies.
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Deakin invites NPFL Pro and CEO Kevin Rogers on to discuss how he set himself up to fish professional level circuits. They dig into big pictures thoughts in business and in life, in addition to fishing with Coach Prime!
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Deakin invites Tim DePriest co-owner and co-founder of Falcon Boats on to Business from the Bass Boat, to discuss the brand. They get into the story of building the brand, building the first boat, and where the bass boat industry stands today. Chris Williams, the sales rep for Falcon Boats also joins to talk about the marketing and design of the different models.
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Deakin invites Rick Pierce of Bass Cat Boats on discuss the current state of the Bass Boat Industry. They dig into current boats, if 300 hp should be the new max horsepower in tournaments, and lithium battery myths. Rick is sharp as a tack and a very data driven business operator. They get into some market stats and Rick's take on the industry as a whole.
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Deakin invites Conrad Demecs winner of the BAM Pro Tour Columbia River Event on to BFTBB to chat about his recent win on the Columbia River! They get into his wild trip home, how he won the event, and his future goals!
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Deakin makes the trip up to the Columbia River, to catch the action of the BAM Pro Tour on the Columbia River, out of Boardman, OR. He sits down with the Top 10 going into the final day. He had some mic issues, but the anglers did not.
These boys came to catch em!
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There is huge news coming out of the west coast with the Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) Tour upgrading their payouts big time! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone.
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On this episode of Business from The Bass Boat Deakin invites the RecLending insurance crew on to talk crazy insurance stories and bass boat crashes! They get into a ton of practical insurance advice. Although Insurance is the opposite of a sexy topic, it is one to always think about.
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On this episode of Business from The Bass Boat Deakin does some good ole fashion number crunching. He busts out the Excel file and checks in on the Bassmaster EQ AOY race.
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🎣 How the top 10 EQ AOY Anglers are doing Stats wose
🎣 Wh...
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