Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast

Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast

The Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast is the headline show on the Serious Angler Podcast Network that is dedicated to all things bass fishing education. From top-tier angler interviews, fishing baits and techniques, boat and kayak tournament coverage, fantasy fishing previews – we cover it all!

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July 27, 2026 68 mins

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On today's episode  ⁨@txprolake⁩ dives into the current angling issues that are being discussed and the bills in discussion in Washington DC that could impact anglers and fishing. 

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8195?hl=cormorant&s=3&r=1
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On this episode of the Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast, pro bass angler Bob Downey breaks down the exact decision making process he uses before he ever makes his first cast of the day. We dig into how he decides whether to start shallow or deep, and how he decides between throwing a moving bait to cover water or slowing down with a finesse presentation on the bottom.

Bob walks through the real factors tha...

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July 17, 2026 47 mins

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Bailey and Andrew Hayes from the Tackle Talk Podcast talk about their pros and cons after coming home from ICAST.

Tackle Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tackle-talk-bass-fishing-podcast/id1482360881

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In this episode, we sit down with a fisheries biologist to uncover the truth about carp impacts on lakes, how fisheries grow trophy bass, and whether lead fishing tackle is harming our fisheries. We separate fact from fiction using real fisheries science and discuss fish habitat, stocking, invasive species, conservation, and what every bass angler should know to help protect our waters. If you're passionate about ba...

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In this episode, I sit down with Noah Winslow to break down one of the most important summertime bass fishing patterns: flipping grass when the bite gets tough. If you’ve ever struggled to find and catch bass in the heat of summer, this conversation is loaded with tips to help you understand where bass go, what grass to look for, and how to generate bites when fishing feels impossible.

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In this episode, I sit down with pro anglers Bryant Smith and Pete Gluszek to break down one of the most confusing and rewarding ways to catch bass: fishing tidal fisheries. If you’ve ever struggled to understand tides, current, water movement, grass, bait positioning, and how bass set up on tidal rivers and tidal systems, this conversation is packed with bass fishing tips that will help you catch more fish.

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Carty Shoen, former President of Auburn University's fishing team and a collegiate national champion angler, joins the Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast to break down what it actually takes to win at the highest level of team tournament bass fishing — plus how he turned a U-Haul truck into a fully decked-out mobile fishing rig for life on the road.

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✅ Team tournament fishi...

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In this episode, we sit down with professional bass angler and Missile Baits owner John Crews to talk bass fishing, bait design, lure color selection, and the future of the fishing industry. John breaks down how he chooses colors for Missile Baits, what makes certain soft plastic colors stand out, his hot takes on the current bass fishing industry, and which anglers he believes are shaping the future of bass fishing...

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On today's episode we are joined by two fisheries biologists to talk about why bass get black spots on them and why they sometimes have red lips.

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On today's bonus podcast we are joined by Pro Angler Carl Jocumsen to talk about his lake cleanup event coming up this weekend as well as some sneaky tips to catch more bass this summer on big glidebaits!

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Join us in this episode as we sit down with special guest The Informative Fisherman to reveal the most unique baits to fish in the summertime! When the water heats up and the bass get heavily pressured, throwing the same old standard lures just won't cut it. We break down out-of-the-box summer fishing lures, secret bait presentations, and the best techniques to trigger massive strikes during the dog days of summer. ...

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In this episode, I sit down with WON Bass Tournament Director Billy Egan to discuss the current state and future of western tournament bass fishing. We dive deep into the pressing question on every angler's mind: Is Lake Mead dead and gone as a premier tournament fishery? With changing conditions and historically tough bites, we explore the possibility that the upcoming U.S. Open Bass Fishing Championship could be t...

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We’ve been grinding on the road, and in this episode, my co-host and I catch up on a crazy few weeks of traveling the country for tournament bass fishing! Once we get you caught up on our travels, we dive into the biggest elephant in the room: the ongoing forward-facing sonar (FFS) controversy.

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In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we are joined by Preston Chrisman, Freshwater Fisheries Biologist and Coordinator with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), to discuss one of the most critical issues facing our southern fisheries today: the explosive spread of the invasive Alabama Bass.

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In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with YouTube standout Blake Miller from  ⁨@BDBassin⁩   to dive into his strategy for stepping outside the traditional tackle box, explaining how experimenting with unique, unconventional baits and color patterns can trigger strikes from highly pressured bass that ignore standard presentations. We also pull back the curtain on the business of fishin...

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In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with Jason Henegar, Fisheries Division Chief for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), to discuss a growing crisis in our southern fisheries: the invasion of the Alabama Bass. Often illegally transplanted into new waters, these Alabama-strain spotted bass are wreaking havoc on native smallmouth bass populations through rapid hybridization.

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Wondering where bass go immediately after the spawn and how to catch them when they are exhausted and finicky? In this episode of Serious Angler, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Sam Hanggi breaks down his exact blueprint for targeting postspawn bass, breaking down his incredible 2nd place finish at Lake Murray.

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As technology like Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) begins to dominate the professional tournament scene, many anglers are losing touch with their natural instincts. Zach Birge has built a career being a "hammer" in the dirt shallow water, and today he explains why he refuses to get caught up in the "screen fatigue" that is sweeping the industry.

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The fantasy fishing gang is back to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Elite event on Santee Cooper Lakes! What could win, big bass, our fantasy fishing picks and so much more. 

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On today's episode of Serious Angler's Seriously Western we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series and BAM Tour pro Bryant Smith to talk about how west coast anglers love to fish in Florida! 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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