This episode of The Kayak Cafe, we’re joined by Steve Owens—tournament director for BASS Nation Kayak Series and a well-respected figure in competitive kayak fishing. With years of experience running high-stakes events and helping shape the tournament scene, Steve brings a unique dual perspective: one from behind the clipboard and one from behind the paddle. We’ll explore how BASS tournaments are organized and run, what it takes to grow the sport from the director’s seat, and when Steve isn’t behind the scenes—how he approaches the water as a skilled angler with sharp tactics and a competitive mindset. What You’ll Hear:
Behind-the-scenes of running national-level kayak tournaments
Steve’s take on the growth and future of the BASS Nation Kayak Series
The tournament director’s checklist—from logistics to leadership
Fishing tactics Steve uses when he’s off-duty and on the water
Advice for anglers looking to step into competitive kayak fishing Whether you’re a seasoned tournament angler, a new competitor, or just love the sport—this episode delivers real insight into the competitive side of kayak fishing, straight from one of the most respected voices in the game. Don’t miss this deep dive into *Tournaments and Tactics* with Steve Owens.\#KayakCafe #SteveOwens #BASSNation #KayakTournaments #KayakFishingPodcast #BassFishing #TheKayakCafe #USAKayakFishingMagazine #CompetitiveFishing #FishingCommunity #TournamentTips .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!