For this episode (recorded at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Expo) I was fortunate to sit down with the Godfather of Fishing Podcasts, host of Stray Casts, the Sultan of Swinging bass in on the boat flip, and someone I've always looked up to in the bassin' world...Pat Renwick. This is a guy who has been doing media in the bass world longer than most, talked to more pros than most, and is on a spiritual extra dimension in the bass cosmos. However, Pat Renwick is more than just the Godfather of Fishi...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This was an extra special time with a true legend. This is someone I've looked up to for quite some time, and boasts experience and wisdom most would dream of. Randy Hopper is the CEO of Vexus Boats, which manufactures premium fiberglass and aluminum bass boats in Flippin, Arkansas. Hopper is known as a master when it comes to building fishing boats, and you'll find no one alive today with more experience & success doing it. Vexus opened the doors to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facili...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Rich Lindgren (digital alias: Hellabass) joins us in the Bass Galaxy lair to have a high-level, intergalactic conversation exploring all aspects of basstrology and more. Rich (Hellabass) has been competing in Bass tournaments in MN and beyond for two decades. He is known for his BASS nation resume. Not qualifying through the state tournament is less-common for Rich than qualifying, as he's punched more tickets to regionals & nationals than anyone I know. He's also well known as a Youtube sta...
Apr 25, 2024•3 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Professional Bass Angler Jared Lintner joins the galaxy for an epic bassin convo. If you don't know Jared Lintner, he's a world-class angler, with a world-class mustache, coming off a great finish in the country's first ever, non-scoping/FFS tournament. We recorded this during the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, OK. Grateful for Jared and his time, great stories, deep fishing nuggets, and a mustache that commands authority no matter the longitudinal plane. Thank you, & enjoy. Brought to you by ...
Apr 17, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Bryan New is now fishing his 4th season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and has proven his abilities as an angler. He is a threat of versatility no matter the body of water. Notably, he is 1 of 2 anglers on planet earth to win his first ever Elite Series Event. After recent news, I want to share my last conversation with him (which we recorded at the Bassmaster Classic) as soon as possible. I encourage you to open your mind as a basstronaut, and soar into a new dimension with good friend/co-host ...
Apr 02, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Made a trip to Mecca aka Waypoint Angler Supply to talk new JDM tackle, bass fishing, and everything else. Enjoy. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. The premier specialty tackle shop in the Upper Midwest. visit their website and use the March code Galaxy0124 to save 20% on your next order. waypointanglersupply.com -- March Code: Galaxy0124 April Code: GALAXY2024 Bass Galaxy Apparel NOW AVAILABLE (Hats, Shirts, & More) https://www.tealsbassgalaxy.com/apparel https://bassgalaxy.itemorde...
Mar 22, 2024•3 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, we test out the new traveling space station by doing a podcast while my friend Matt Waldron gets a new tattoo from Dane Vocelka. If you hear a buzzing sound, it’s not the bug hatches we will ironically be discussing. Matt Waldron stars in the hit YouTube series “The Crappie Chronicles” and is well know as an expert when it comes to chasing big panfish through the ice; however, some people may not know Matt’s deep understanding of electronics, bugs, bass, and weather. We dive int...
Mar 15, 2024•3 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We’ve got some of the finest industry professionals back for another episode. This time, we are talking fishing, along with previewing the upcoming Champions Tour, and talking the rich history of the St. Jude Bass Classic. Always a great conversation when Paul Neumann, Glenn Walker, & Jack Gavin are in the Galaxy. Enjoy.
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Was fortunate to spend the day with one of the most dangerous anglers on any river system, Cade Laufenberg. If you fish the Mississippi in the upper Midwest, you’ve probably heard about this guy dominating BFL’s, winning local events, and more…but this dude’s also proved himself around the country, seeing success at the college level and beyond. One thing is for certain, there isn’t a human being more obsessed with bass fishing than Cade, only as obsessed. I had a blast getting deep with this du...
Feb 28, 2024•3 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The 2023 Classic Bass Champions Tour Angler of the Year, Arnold Helgerson, has officially entered the Bass Galaxy. This guy has proven himself as one of the most dominant anglers on the Champions Tour. Arnie does things his way, and his way has shown to provide one of the more consistent resumes you'll find among Champions Tour Anglers. For those who don't know Arnie, he's an honest, hard working dude that lets his rod do the talking. He's not flashy, he's not loud, but he is a shallow water fis...
Feb 21, 2024•3 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 6
For this episode, we've got Austin Felix's old tourney partner Will Pappa, & Seth Feider's old tourney partner John Figi, simultaneously!! Both of these two are veterans to the sport, with years of experience & success in the midwest. Currently fishing the Classic Bass Champions Tour, Willy & Fig are stone-cold-bass-snatchin' basstronauts and there's never a dull moment with these bassin' degenerates. Join us as we explore the forces of the universe, bassin' stories, sunkist oranges ...
Feb 15, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Keith Tuma is a true professor of Basstrology, going on his 2nd full Bassmaster Opens EQ season, after proving he's got it. Tuma is one of the best anglers I've fished against here in MN. He's won countless events in MN, and earned a BIG WIN in the Bassmaster Open on the Harris Chain. In 2023, he barely missed Elite birth...This season, he's after redemption. GREAT ANGLER, GREAT MIND, GREAT HUMAN....Keith Tuma ladies & gentlemen. Brought to you by Waypoint Angler Supply. Use the code Galaxy2...
Feb 06, 2024•3 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 4
For this episode, we’ve got two bass fishing degenerates like me, who are also two of my closest friends. Dane Vocelka is my tournament partner and he's also the owner of Vocelka Fishing & Customs, specializing in premium custom fishing rods. He also is a tattoo artist, and owns the Harbor Tattoo Studio right near lake Minnetonka. On top of that, he can fish, and has won numerous events at the toughest level in our region. Joining Dane, is our close friend JP, who’s the digital marketing man...
Jan 24, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This is a conversation with a mentor I’ve looked up to and learned a lot from over the years. Steve Mense is currently the Phoenix Boats Regional Sales Manager for the upper Midwest. This is a guy who’s seen it all when it comes to bass fishing and bass boats. He has established himself as an expert in both categories, a legend in my book. Great guy, great storyteller, and always fun conversations. Brought to you by: Waypoint Angler Supply, you can save 20% on ALL FISHING TACKLE at waypointangle...
Jan 18, 2024•3 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The two most dominate anglers from MN right now, Easton Fothergill & Noah Schultz, joined us for an intergalactic bassin' conversation. Easton Fothergill has had a crazy "Cinderella Story" season, winning Bassmaster College TOY with his partner Nick Dumke, and winning team events with his Dad, Gordon, during the summer. He then gets hit with a health scare that put everything into question, cleared just in time to win the bracket championship, punching his ticket to the Bassmaster Classic an...
Jan 12, 2024•3 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Mississippi River hammers, Cory Hauk & Wyatt Stout, made the trip up for an intergalactic conversation. The track record these two have tournament fishing on the river is something special. Cory’s list is longer, but he never sent it to me; so as far as I’m concerned, he’s won 3 St. Jude’s in a row with his partner Brian Harmon, has had a run of sheer dominance on multiple river pools, and has proven himself regionally as well. Wyatt has wins in the MSBC Circuit, Bass World Sports, 3 Buzz’s ...
Dec 20, 2023•3 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Andy Walls is a good friend and tournament fishing hammer who hails from the north country. He's won a boat, holds the record for biggest tournament smallmouth bag in MN (that I'm aware of), and he has countless other achievements, but one of Andy's coolest traits is his passion and perspective on the sport. I enjoy talking to people who have a different style than me, I learn so much. The sickness is real...I know you can relate. Andy Walls ladies and gentlemen. Be sure to check out the Bass Ga...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Pat Schlapper is a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro hailing from the land of Wisconsin. If you didn’t know him prior to the Elite Series, you're probably not from the Midwest, because I don’t know if there’s a human being who’s had more dominance at the local/regional level (amassing an estimated 100-150 WINs) over his career. Pat Schlapper is one of few anglers to double qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. In 2020, he punched his ticket through Bass Nation with a championship win on Pickwick, a...
Nov 22, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Minnesota's own Zach Piescher & Cole Semler are your 2023 High School Fishing National Champions. Hailing from Cambridge/Isanti fishing team, these two young hammers drove out to the Bass Galaxy Lair to talk everything from fishing & girls, to world culture & philosophy. In this crazy 21st century full of young heathens, I have to admit, these two anglers give me hope for this generation. Thanks for making the trip gentlemen! Enjoy.
Nov 13, 2023•3 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Was very honored to have MN/WI own Bob Downey over to the Bass Galaxy HQ. His story is truly something special, and he is one of the most relatable anglers I've ever talked to. This past season, Bob Downey punched yet another Bassmaster Classic qualification, and he's proven he belongs, and is here to stay on the Elite Series. When Bob Downey of Hudson, WI signed on to fish the 2019 Bassmaster Central Opens, he knew it would be a tall step up in competition. Downey claimed a check in all four Ce...
Oct 24, 2023•3 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 20
For this episode, we have two key members of the Waseca Bass Mafia. In fact, we happen to have the old bull AND the young calf. Honored to have Sergeant Big Fish Tim Schroeder (Godfather of WB Mob), a wizard/master of the Jigworm, and Century Belt holder on Lake Minnetonka, who brings an intergalactic amount of tournament success. Tim has a unique story; being in law enforcement for 26 years, being a powerful force on the bass tournament trail, being a mentor and high school fishing coach are ju...
Oct 12, 2023•3 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 19
For this episode, we’ve got the crew from Waypoint Angler Supply joining us. These guys are tackle experts, and have years of experience in the industry. We’ve got the legend himself, Juicy Jay Carlson, who’s got more tournament experience and success than the rest of us combined. Jay has won more boats than most would buy over their lifetime, and he never holds back the goods. Along with Juicy J, we’ve got the owner and founder himself, Ross Kellermeier, who’s turned dreams into reality over th...
Sep 21, 2023•3 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Two sledgehammers showed up for this episode, and they brought their big checks. They won the first two Champions Tour events in 2023. Joel Willert won on Big Stone Lake, and also secured Team Of The Year for the MNBN Team Trail. Jacob Novak won on the Whitefish Chain, and has been knocking on that 1st place door. I’m honored to compete against these guys, who have proven they are some of the best to wet a line in this state. Enjoy!
Sep 07, 2023•3 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
Karen Savik is one of the first female anglers to ever compete on a national stage. Competing in the FLW Pro Tour, Everstarts, and all the top trails in the Midwest, she’s proven herself to be the most dangerous female angler in the Midwest. She's the best female I’ve ever fished against, taking my lunch money since I was a kid.
Aug 28, 2023•3 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The 2023 Bassmaster College Series Team of the Year, Easton Fothergill and Nick Dumke, stopped by the Bass Galaxy HQ for an intergalactic, bassin' conversation. These two hammers hail from Grand Rapids, MN, and have earned themselves quite a reputation at a young age. Now going into their senior year at Montevallo, these two have a bright future in our sport. These two earned their National ranks in the Bassmaster College Series, but it all started at the high school level with the Grands Rapids...
Aug 10, 2023•3 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Mark Raveling is a pioneer for the sport of bass fishing in Minnesota and beyond. He is also the Minnesota STATE RECORD holder for Largemouth Bass. Mark has won it all, from the Fort Francis Canadien Bass Classic, to the Don Shelby’s, and many more. Mark also invented the My-Wedge Transom Saver and raised a whole family of really good anglers. Joining as a co-host, is Dean Nalezny, a personal mentor of mine who got paired with Mark Raveling a few times back in the day.
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Good friend James Chapman joined me to co-host a couple of bassin' friends. Musky/Bass Specialist and former FLW Tour Pro, Cody Hahner, drove out from Wisconsin. Cody is a unique fisherman in terms of his musky background, and taking that outlook to bass fishing has yielded some big success for him. As a Big Fish Specialist, Cody has honed in on his skills targeting pelagic driven, trophy smallmouth bass, or “ghost hunting” if you will. Cody currently co-hosts “Chasing Ghosts” on YouTube, and th...
Jul 11, 2023•3 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The Classic Bass Champions Tour staff joined us at Jack's cabin for a preview of the upcoming season.
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 12
These two hammers, Kyle Minke & Kyle Schutta, fishing the MLF Invitationals this year, stopped out to the Bass Galaxy mothership for some drinks, laughs, and even a little ping pong. I have the utmost respect for these two anglers who each own their own style, and are proving it at a national level. Minke hails from the walleye fishing community, but found his niche in the bass game early on, finding success at both the regional and national level. Schutta has been dominant in Minnesota, mos...
Jun 14, 2023•3 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 11
You can’t beat connecting with fishing buddies. For this episode, YouTube sensation, Sam Sobi, and Boy-Wonder, Chad Smith stopped out to the Bass Galaxy HQ for some rocket testing. These two basstronauts are far from ordinary, and have accomplishments that many fishermen dream about. Sam Sobi is a YouTube sensation, but also a stone-cold bassin' freak, fishing the Classic Bass Champions tour this upcoming season. Boy-Wonder, Chad Smith, has competed at all levels of our sport, and has won more o...
May 26, 2023•3 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
