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!
Episodes
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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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fisheries-podcast/id14...
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...
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.
We dive deep into the postspawn transition, detailing exactly how bass move from their spawning beds to...
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.
📌 Important Links:
Zack's YouTube: @zackbirgefishing7923 ...
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.
📌 Important Links:
Serious Angler Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHo...
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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.
📌 Important Links:
Bryant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryant_smith_fishing...
Dive deep into the heart of West Coast bass fishing! We explore the legendary techniques and untold stories that have shaped the region's elite anglers. From the evolution of flipping and punching to the secrets of mastering diverse fisheries, this episode uncovers the essence of what makes West Coast bass fishing truly unique.
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Ish Monroe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ish_monro...
The Champions Tour out in the midwest is the best tournament trail that you have likely never heard of!
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Champions Tour: https://classicbass.com/
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In this episode, Reece Martin drops in to break down the fishing trip of a lifetime: landing a true 14 lb Texas giant largemouth. We recount the entire story of that day on the water, exactly how this monster fish was caught, and the specific Texas post-spawn patterns we were running to find her.
📌 Important Links:
Reece's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reece.martin/)
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The fantasy fishing gang is back to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Elite event on the Lake Murray! What could win, big bass, our fantasy fishing picks and so much more.
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Serious Angler Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHo...
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Welcome back to another episode on the Serious Angler Podcast Network! Today, we are joined by the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Jacob Foutz, fresh off his incredible victory on the Arkansas River. Jacob weighed in 72 lbs, 4 oz to take home his first blue trophy, and he is here to break down exactly how he secured the win.
In this interview, Jacob reveals his secrets for locating bigger-tha...
Are you looking to build elite consistency on the tournament trail? In this episode, we sit down with West Coast pro bass angler Ty Manterola to break down exactly how he approaches highly-pressured tournament waters and continually puts massive bags on the scales at events like the WON Bass Clear Lake Open and the BAM Trail.
Ty drops a masterclass on his tournament strategy, how he breaks down new water, and...
On today's episode we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Japanese angler - Takumi Ito! We talk bass fishing cultural learnings, bait modifications and so much more.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world struggles of professional tournament fishing, including how to mentally and physically dig out of a slump when the bites just aren't coming. Logan also shares his unfiltered thoughts on the massive format changes coming to the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series. Beyond the Elite stage, Logan takes us behind the scenes of the Logan Parks Fishing Foundation and the NSANE Fis...
If you want to catch the biggest smallmouth bass of your life, you have to look up. In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with PNW smallmouth legend Joey Walton to break down the exact science of targeting "Kokanee Eaters." These aren't your typical bottom-dwelling smallmouth; these are open-water pelagic hunters that suspend over hundreds of feet of water to gorge on landlocked salmon.
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Are you struggling to find kicker fish when you travel to a new body of water? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with Bassmaster Opens Pro and Wisconsin native Andrew Behnke to uncover his exact system for locating above-average bass on completely unfamiliar fisheries.
📌 Important Links:
Andrew's YouTube @andrewbehnke9200
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Ever wondered why a bait that looks like a sea urchin is catching giant bass across the country? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with a professional fisheries biologist to break down the exact science and biology behind the Hideup Coike style bait. We dive deep into what a largemouth and smallmouth bass actually think this spiky, unique JDM lure is, and why it triggers such aggressive feed...
How do you consistently locate 5+ pound bass on completely new bodies of water? In this episode, we sit down with South Carolina hammer Cass Anderson to break down his exact strategy for finding big fish on diverse fisheries. From deep, clear spotted bass lakes to shallow grass factories like Lake Guntersville and Santee Cooper, Cass reveals his mental process for eliminating dead water and separating tournament-win...
We are joined by the BAM Super 60 Lake Havasu Champion, Luke Johns! Luke breaks down exactly how he took home the trophy on Havasu, the specific baits that got the job done, and the adjustments he made on the water to stay ahead of the pack
📌 Important Links:
Luke's Channel: @lukejohnsfishing
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