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Send us a text Folks thank you so very much for the loyal listenership! Head over to the Serious Angler show! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_09tweHsaCfRP7GD1drfw Use code SERIOUSPRO at Omnia Fishing to get a $50 gift card when you become an Omnia PRO Member. Support the show Deakin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_deakin_/...
Send us a text 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! 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners: • RecLending ( https://www.reclending.com/): Looking to buy a boat or RV? Or already do and want to ...
Send us a text 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 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you...
Send us a text 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. Follow along with Empire Sales Group Below: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566569123638 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners: • RecLending ...
Send us a text 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! 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners: • RecLending (https://www.reclending.com/): Looking to buy a boat or RV? Or already do and want to pay less money? Reach out to RecLe...
Send us a text 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! 📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your order): Product (Link) 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 2025 Bassmaster Opens/EQ Format 🎣 2025 Bassmaster Opens Schedule 🎣 How Ty can fish ...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Bryant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryant_smith_fishing/ (Use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off the baits Bryant used in the US Open): Strike King Half Shell Worm (https://om...
Send us a text 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-dobyns-rods/#:~:text=The%20acquisition%20of%20Dobyns%20is,every%20type%20of%20freshwater%20angl...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Russell Marine Products: https://www.youtube.com/c/RussellMarineProductsLLC https://www.russellmarineproducts.com 🎣 Brutal Honesty on Fishing Electronics and Business 🎣 Building Trust with Customers 🎣 Where th...
Send us a text 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! 📌 Important Links: https://www.reclending.com/ 📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your order): Product (Link) 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Interest Rate Drops 🎣 Current State of the Bass Boat Market 🎣 Fall Fishing! 📌 Click here ...
Send us a text 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 Series 🎣 What this means for Western Anglers 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmertrent/ 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 NPFL's 2025 FFS rule changes 🎣 BASS's 2025 rule changes 🎣 Selling and rigging elec...
Send us a text 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! http://kevinrogersfishing.com/about/ https://www.facebook.com/KevinRogersFishing/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinrogersfishing/ 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Kevin Rogers 🎣 Building a business to be able to fish professionally 🎣 Fishing with Deion Sander...
Send us a text 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. Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're co...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 Baits Discuss...
Send us a text 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! Follow along with Conrad below: https://www.instagram.com/conrad_demecs/ https://www.facebook.com/demecs1 --- 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing part...
Send us a text 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! --- 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners: • RecLending (https://www.reclending.com/): Looking to...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 BAM Tour Website: https://bamtrail.com/ 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://o...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Reclending Insurance - https://www.reclending.com/reclending_insurance_services Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In th...
Send us a text 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. 📌 Important Links: Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 How the top 10 EQ AOY Anglers are doing Stats wose 🎣 Where you need to finish to make the Elite Series as an EQ Angler. 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of ...
Send us a text On this episode of Business from The Bass Boat Deakin invites Gunnar Stanton - a friend and founder of Dock Defender USA. They talk about Lake Mead's incredible comeback and get into his new viral product that accidentally became a hit! 📌 Important Links: https://www.instagram.com/dockdefenderusa/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557350840875 Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 ...
Send us a text On this episode of Business from The Bass Boat Deakin invites Chris Brown - Skeeter Boats Brand Marketing Manager on to discuss differences in boat models, their coveted upcoming owner's tournament on Lake Fork, and some 2025 model discussion. 📌 Important Links: Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Difference in Skeeter Boat Models 🎣 Lake Fork Skeeter Owners Tournament 🎣 2025 Sneak Peak...
Send us a text Deakin Invites Billy Egan WON Bass Tournament Director to talk about the 2025 Won Bass Schedule, in addition to the 2024 participation and collaboration with Bassmaster. 📌 Important Links: WON Bass Schedule: https://wonbassevents.com/pages/events Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Western Tournament Bass Fishing tournament participation 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fi...
Send us a text Deakin Invites Ken Mah and Alan Gray to chat about the MLF Toyota Series Participation out West. They get into details from the recent Lake Havasu tournament, and discuss the state of tournament bass fishing out West. 📌 Important Links: Ken's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmahpromotions/ Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Western Tournament Bass Fishing tournament participation...
Send us a text HellaBass joins Deakin on a BFTBB Episode to preview the Bassmaster Opens EQ swing to the Midwest. They talk about what it means for the Midwest, and they break down some of the fisheries involved. 📌 Important Links: RecLending can help you with your boat, camper, and recreational vehicle needs at https://www.reclending.com/ Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PR...
Send us a text Todd Dreysse of Reclending.com joins host of Business from the Bass Boat Adam Deakin to talk the bass boat lending space, the rebates in the bass boat market, and when the best time to buy a bass boat is! 📌 Important Links: Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO 📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners: RecLend...
Send us a text Colby Pearson joins host Adam Deakin on Business from the Bass Boat to talk about his win on the Inaugural BAM Pro Tour event on Lake Martinez, AZ. They break down the event, the unique format, and how Colby got it done! 📌 Important Links: GUEST NAME: Colby Pearson Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/colbypearsonfishing/ Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're covering: IKON Boats Newest Price Point mo...
Send us a text On Today's Episode of Business from the Bass Boat Deakin invites Steve Alexander on the show to talk about Private Water Fishing. Private Water Fishing is a fishing club in Texas where you have access to fish private lakes with GIANT Largemouth. Listen in as they discuss fisheries management, how the club operates, and how it all began. https://www.privatewaterfishing.com/ 📌 Important Links: GUEST NAME: Steve Alexander Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com...
Send us a text Chuck Pippin of Ikon Boats comes on to Business from the Bass Boat with Deakin to break down the new release of the IKON VLX Series. This boat debuted at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, OK. They discuss some of the innovative features of the boat, the continuation of the brand and a whole bunch more! Tune in! 📌 Important Links: GUEST NAME: Chuck Pippin Join Our Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=12118 📌 In this episode, we're coveri...
Send us a text Deakin invites Mike Whitlow of Angler's Inn on to talk about every Bass Angler's Dream. World Famous Mexico fisheries Lake El Salto and Picachos! They get into the details of the fishery, what a trip looks like and how it all began! To get in touch with Michael Whitlow you can reach him at 509-378-2814 or mike.whitlow@anglersinn.com In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 MEXICO Giant Largemouth Connect with us: 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @seriousangler | @kayakfishingweekly 🐦 Tweet ...
