West coast pro angler Zack Thompson talks about the upcoming Western bass Shootout. He also talks about how he would approach the Delta during the current tough conditions. Zack gives his hopes and his opinions on the western region and where it is headed in the future. Later we discuss how he thinks we are going to bring more Californians to the sport of fishing and some of there ways that all of us currently in this sport can help spread the fever. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 35
One of the western regions top anglers Ken Mah talks with us about his recent success on the California Delta. With some of the toughest conditions in recent history he was able to break down the water way and have a very high finish on the MLF Toyota series event. Later we discuss his next chance at the Delta, This is a mega event the "WESTERN BASS SHOOTOUT" With $100,000 for first place on the line this will be a monster event well worth coming out for. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-mo...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 34
23 year old now Apex Champion Luke Johns talks about his win on Folsom lake. He breaks down how he did it and the effort it took. Then Luke breaks down the baits and tactics he used to survive three day event and take home the win. He goes on to discuss his future in the sport and gives some advice to people coming up in this sport. Last Luke talks about how hard it is to win tournaments and the sacrifice it takes to be a champion. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series. It...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 33
It's not easy starting out in the sport of bass fishing. Lea-Ann Powell is making her run at and in this episode she shares with us some of the keys she has found to becoming a top amateur angler. Lea-Ann also talks about some of her favorite techniques to fish behind some of the top sticks in the country. Later she gives you what I think is the best blueprint I've heard to being a great amateur angler! Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series. It's available free on Simple C...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
Mastering Winter Junk Fishing with Austin Bonjour Let’s face it—everyone ends up junk fishing at some point! Austin Bonjour discusses the importance of being adaptable and how junk fishing can make or break your day on the water during winter. Discover his strategies for tackling those challenging days when a mixed-bag approach is the key to getting bites. Adapting to Lakes Across the Country Austin also shares his insights into the similarities between different lakes across the country and how...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 31
Brandon Coulter MLF, Bassmaster, and FLW pro takes some time out of his busy schedule to give you some of his top baits for deep winter bass fishing. We start with his top three baits then we move on to some of the tricks and top techniques to catch fish. He gives you some of his secrets of rigging baits and some ways he alters retrieves and rods. Towards the end we discuss some of his opinions on the upcoming changes to the MLF events. Bass Angler Magazine’s BamPod is a bi-monthly podcast serie...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 30
Jared Lintner a long time Professional Angler from California that now resides in Georgia has come to talk with us about how to catch winter time bass. Jared discusses his favorite winter time bait, where he targets fish and how to maximize your time on the water. he later discusses the upcoming Bass Pro Tour and his feelings about the new changes to the format. lots of good comparisons from across the country, he has fished all over the place and has some great insights into fishing in so many ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Nick Cloutier and Zack Thompson are two of the West coast top Anglers. Both have some major wins on there records and both are certified Delta rats. They are very familiar with catching Largemouth bass in all types of weather. On this episode we ask them to give us some of their best tips on targeting the big largemouth in one of the most difficult times of year. We discuss their up coming season on the Apex tour, how they feel about the format and the future of West coast Pro Fishing. Bass Angl...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 28
One of the more successful Swimbait anglers on the West Coast Alex Niapas sits down with us and talks Equipment, Tactics, and secrets to catching giant bass on Swimbaits. Alex has caught so many double digit bass he has literally lost count but his six over fifteen pounds stands out. He discusses with us about his favorite baits the rods and reels he prefers. Not to mention the line choice and his favorite place to throw these baits. Bass Angler Magazine’sBamPod is a bi-monthly podcast series is...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 27
One of the most talked about products in fishing today is Forward Facing Sonar. In this Episode Len Vinci & Mark Lassagne talk to us about forward facing sonar in the two major brands. Garmin and Humminbird lead the way in forward facing sonar, these men are going to give you two looks into this technology. One perspective from a technical salesman/fisherman and the other from an on the water professional tournament angler. The end result is just a ton of rock solid information about this am...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 25
Changes in bass fishing are inevitable. In this episode Pro Angler Cliff Crochet gives us his opinion about how the changes to the Bass Pro Tour will effect some anglers. He also discusses how it will effect him and how he will approach the new five fish format. Bass Angler Magazine’s Wired4bass is a bi-monthly podcast series is available free on Simple Cast , iTunes , Spotify , Google Play and Amazon . Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournam...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
Jeremy Dehart takes some time to go over the future of the Wild West Bass trail including the Apex Tour, the Kayak series and the youth devision. We discuss some of the hurdles this next year will bring with DFG having to make some changes at Clearlake. The low water situation in the West and how it will effect next season. He talks about the success of the youth devision and the Kayak series. We discuss he future of the APEX tour and when the latest invites will announce their intentions for th...
Nov 09, 2022•52 min•Ep. 24
In this episode we sit down with Professional Angler, Hunter Baughman . He breaks down his recent MLF Toyota Series win on Truman Lake. We talk about the baits he used the way he approached the tournament and what it meant to get his first major pro win. We also discuss his up coming tournament with the National Professional Fishing League on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. Later we discuss the upcoming fall transition and how he approaches this pivotal time of the year for bass fishing. To wrap up t...
Oct 27, 2022•56 min•Ep. 23
Today we sit down with Professional Angler Bryant Smith and talk about Bass fishing during the fall transition. Bryant Smith talks about his favorite techniques such as Buzzbaits and Jigs for catching bass during the summer to Fall Transition. We also discuss his favorite techniques for fishing for the three types of bass we pursue. Largemouth, Smallmouth and spotted bass. We then later discuss some of his upcoming events and how he is going to approach them from across the country. About BAM Po...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
Stephanie talks about her favorite lures to use in the spring summer transition. Then she discusses some of her alterations and modifications she makes to specific lures. Lastly she touches on her experiences being on the pro side of things speaking from a woman's point of view. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast , iTunes , Spotify , Google Play and Amazon . Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, w...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
Bernie Talks about bed fishing,Post spawn and respawn patterns Bernie talks about shallow water fishing in cold water. Later he talks about electronics and the new ways versus some of the old. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast , iTunes , Spotify , Google Play and Amazon . Stay tuned as we discuss the latest in bass fishing, lure trends, ways to catch fish, tournament wins and things of interest to bass anglers. BASS ANGLER ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
Sheron starts out talking about some of the different challenges he faces living in the cold weather area and how to catch fish in these cold water conditions. Later removes on to his upcoming tournament in Virginia and how he is going to address the changes to a spawn type tournament. He gets into some of his favorite baits for the upcoming transition and how to apply them in different waters. Last we get to know this angler and how he got where he is today and what he is striving for in the ne...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
John Crews sits down with Big Ed and talks about the spring transition and the baits he uses to catch those pre-spawn bass. Then we talk about the Spawn, where to locate bass in this transition and how to search out those bigger fish. Later we discuss Johns work with youth anglers and how they are being introduced into the sport of bass angling and the benefits he sees from this. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast , iTunes ,...
Mar 11, 2022•41 min•Ep. 18
Josh begins talking about his recent tournament in Florida at the James River. He discusses his approach to finding fish in the pre-spawn the baits he chooses and how to catch fish on them. Later we discuss the differences between northern lakes and southern. How the structure, water depth and clarity can be used in each situation. About BAM Podcasts Bass Angler Magazine's is a bi-monthly podcast series its available free on Simple Cast , iTunes , Spotify , Google Play and Amazon . Stay tuned as...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
Exploring the Float-N-Fly Technique Ish Monroe discusses his signature style of fishing using the Float-N-Fly technique. He breaks down how he adapts this method to different conditions and why it has become a crucial part of his tournament strategy. Winter Fishing Tactics Across the Nation Ish also shares some of his favorite winter fishing tactics from various regions across the country. Learn how he adjusts his approach to maximize success during the colder months, no matter where he's fishin...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 16
Matthew Nadeau’s Go-To Winter Baits: Chatterbait and Ripbait Matthew kicks off the conversation by discussing his favorite winter baits—the Chatterbait and Ripbait. He explains how he effectively uses these lures in cold water to produce solid limits of fish. Whether you’re dealing with chilly conditions or just want to refine your winter tactics, Matthew’s advice is sure to enhance your fishing strategy. From Future Pro Tour to APEX Cup: Matthew’s Fishing Journey With a career that began in the...
Jan 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 15
Mastering Winter Flipping in the California Delta Nick Cloutier dives deep into the specifics of flipping in the California Delta during the winter months. He shares his strategies for targeting bass in the unique conditions of the Delta and offers tips on how to maximize your success during this challenging season. Transitioning from Delta to Lake Fishing Nick also discusses his transition from fishing in the Delta to taking on lake environments. He explains how to make the necessary adjustment...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 14
Mastering Winter Flipping and Punching with Cliff Crochet Cliff Crochet, an accomplished MLF Pro with one career win and over fifteen top ten finishes, breaks down his approach to flipping and punching in the winter. Learn how Cliff targets structure during the colder months and the signs he looks for to decide when to move to a new spot. Power Fishing in Winter: Listening to the Rocks Cliff also dives into different power fishing techniques for winter, including his unique tactic of “listening ...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Zack Thompson’s Road to the Apex Cup Championship Zack Thompson provides an overview of his journey through the Apex Cup season, discussing the challenges and tactics that led him to qualify for the championship in a field stacked with talented anglers. He breaks down the key moments and decisions that made all the difference in his success. Comparing West Coast and East Coast Bass Fishing We also delve into the unique aspects of bass fishing on the West Coast, compared to the more traditional E...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 12
Luke Clausen: A Champion’s Perspective on Fall Transition Fishing Luke Clausen is a name synonymous with success in the world of professional bass fishing. As the only rookie to ever win the Forest Wood Cup, followed by a Bassmaster Classic victory, Luke’s insights are invaluable for any angler. In this episode, he discusses the nuances of fall transition fishing and how to adjust your approach as the seasons change. New Lures and Essential Baits for Every Angler Luke introduces some of the late...
Oct 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 11
Shaw Grigsby: A Legacy of Excellence in Bass Fishing Join us as we chat with Shaw Grigsby, a living legend in the world of competitive bass fishing. Shaw shares his experiences and thoughts on various topics, from the fall transition to fishing Northern lakes for smallmouth bass. His decades of experience offer a wealth of knowledge on how to approach new lakes and find consistent patterns. Beyond the Water: Shaw’s Passions and Life Off the Lake We also delve into Shaw’s life beyond bass fishing...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 10
Nicole’s Journey: On and Off the Water Nicole sits down with Big Ed to share her experiences as a woman in competitive bass fishing. From the thrill of tournament days to the realities of navigating a male-dominated sport, Nicole’s story offers a candid look at both the highs and the hurdles. The Privilege and Challenges of Competitive Angling We also explore the privilege that the sport of bass fishing has become, and the specific difficulties women encounter as they work to earn their place in...
Sep 17, 2021•56 min•Ep. 9
East Coast vs. West Coast: A Fisherman’s Perspective Fred Roumbanis shares his experiences fishing on both the East Coast and West Coast, offering a deep dive into the differences between these regions. Having grown up on the California Delta and now spending significant time on the East Coast, Fred’s knowledge of both environments provides a comprehensive look at how to adapt your fishing techniques based on location. Navigating the Fall Transition: What to Expect As the seasons change, so do t...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
From High School to Pro: Luke’s Journey to the Top At just 22 years old, Luke has already made a name for himself in the world of professional bass fishing. In this episode, he shares his journey from competing in high school tournaments to becoming one of the top pros on the West Coast. Learn about the dedication and determination it took for Luke to grasp the AOY title so early in his career. The Climb: College, Co-Angler, Pro Ams, and Apex Cup Events Luke dives into the details of his progres...
Aug 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 7
Luke Palmer: A Model of Consistency on the Bassmaster Elite Series Luke Palmer, now in his third year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, has quickly established himself as one of the most consistent anglers in the sport. With an impressive record of cashing checks in 36 out of 39 events, Luke shares his strategies for maintaining such a high level of performance on tour. Mastering New Waters: The Oklahoma Angler’s Approach Coming from Oklahoma, Luke has faced the challenge of adapting to new lakes ...
Aug 06, 2021•59 min•Ep. 6
