Best on Tour Breakdown

How did we get to the point where a coin flip is deciding which Bassmaster Elite Series events will allow forward-facing sonar? In this conversation, Jordan sits down with John Crews to go behind the scenes of how Bassmaster and the Elite Series anglers arrived at the 50/50 forward-facing sonar format and ultimately, why a coin flip became the solution. We talk about what the anglers actually want...

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:20 Buzz - 2026 Elite Series Highlights: AOY, ROY, New Records, Century Belts, and more AOY post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrUjeAtBYa/ ROY post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/Dctc2wzRqNx/ Evan Küng post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DcteKGkRFAW/ Century belt post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcyi78lxDuA/ Back-to-back BASS AOY blog 👉 https://bestontour.net/blo...

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:28 Buzz - Bassmaster's Top 10 Bass Lakes in the United States Graphic shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1625214549050858&set=pb.100046869864358.-2207520000 Bassmaster's list 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/best-bass-lakes/slideshow/top-10-best-bass-lakes-of-2026/ 7:03 Banter - What's the next big thing (that's NOT an urchin)? Full video 👉 https://www.yo...

This is the finale of our ICAST 2026 series, where we present highlights from all four interviews we did and add additional context and commentary. Watch/listen to the full interviews for more, and please let us know your feedback on this series! Thanks for watching or listening. 👇 Links & Timestamps👇 1:13 Influencer - Hilary Martin Full interview 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8QsvEEcc...

What does a fishing industry sales rep actually do at ICAST? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with industry veteran Carl Carson to break down the side of ICAST most people never see. From months of preparation and booth setup to nonstop meetings and relationship-building, Carl shares what it really takes to represent brands and drive business at the biggest trade show...

What does it actually take to succeed at ICAST as a fishing brand? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with Missile Baits owner and Elite Series pro John Crews to break down the real business behind one of the biggest trade shows in the fishing industry. From year-round preparation to last-minute chaos, John shares what it takes to launch new products, build relationships...

Everyone sees ICAST… but not everyone understands what it’s really like. In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with MLF pro Josh Bertrand to break down the reality of ICAST from an angler’s perspective. From long days in the booth to nonstop media, sponsor obligations, and after-hours networking, Josh shares what actually goes into being a professional angler at one of the...

What is ICAST really like behind the scenes? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with Hilary Martin to break down what it’s actually like working one of the biggest events in the fishing industry as an influencer. From balancing sponsor obligations to meeting fans, creating content, and navigating the chaos of the show floor, Hilary shares a real, inside look at ICAST. We...

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:30 Buzz - The Leash 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/The_Leash_Outboard_Motor_Tether/descpage-PSRTL.html?from=BOT 4:40 Banter - Michael Neal's #1 Tip For Success Full video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvHMtKhuZl4 Facebook post shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/reel/935596059522591 10:16 Baits - Missile Baits Buzz Wagon Get some 👉 https://www.missilebaits.sto...

Will this event be a success? Are you going to watch/attend? Leave a comment! Huge thank you to Brian Bird and World Bass Enterprises for coming on the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast for this interview. This pay-per-view event could change professional bass fishing forever. Today's guest is risking millions of dollars of his own money… in an attempt to completely change what professional bass fish...

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Pasquotank River / Albemarle Sound to win his 10th Bassmaster title (putting him in elite company) and another $100,000 towards his career earnings. He swore he'd never buy an urchin, now here he is revealing pro tips o...

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:28 Buzz - The Forward Facing Sonar Debate Mark Daniels Jr video mentioned 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44KfcD1gpc 8:02 Banter - Banks Shaw Stats graphic shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14hv3MhjfzX/ 15:35 Baits - Coike Straight The bait 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-straight-elastomer-110-mm?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca...

Click here 👉 https://bestontour.net/weather for the worksheet + your free 30-day Bass Forecast PRO membership We all know that weather is extremely important when it comes to fishing, but there are a ton of misconceptions out there. Do bass "feel" barometric pressure changes? Does the moon phase matter? What does refraction have to do with catching fish? How does all this apply to my specific bod...

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:25 Buzz - "The Champions" tournament by World Bass Enterprises More info 👉 https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/ 5:13 Banter - Best rod for Coike fishing The rod 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/phenix-m1-casting-rod?variant=43681427685591?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16 Video shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYqKe5YR_kN/ 8:33 Bait...

0:22 Buzz - Carter Nutt Wins Pro Circuit on Douglas Lake 3:25 Banter - New Tennessee State Record Largemouth Bass 7:12 Baits - Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live Winning Baits (Mike Iaconelli & Drew Benton) Berkley Powerbait Maxscent General 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_The_General_Worm/descpage-DMGS.html?from=BOT Berkley Fusion Wacky Jighead 👉 https://www.tacklewa...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:09 Buzz - Tuesday Night Live Pairings Blog shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/bassmaster-tuesday-night-live-teams-officially-announced-after-fan-voting/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_...

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to win his 9th Bassmaster title and another $100,000 towards his career earnings. The winning gear: Booyah Covert Single Colorado Spinnerbait 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Booyah_Covert_Single_...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:02 Buzz Banks Shaw wins another one Article shown 👉 https://majorleaguefishing.com/pro-circuit/shaw-comes-from-behind-for-another-tennessee-river-win/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13...

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Mark Zona & Dave Mercer join me to discuss the reality that comes with being a Bassmaster Classic winner. We go into some of the behind the scenes questions that many people often wonder about: How many media interviews is he getting hit with right now, and how much more money is he about to make beyond the $300,000 prize? Sign up for our FR...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:10 Buzz The new $3M World Bass Enterprises tournament More info 👉 https://worldbassenterprises.com/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_12 9:52 Banter Guy pulls his lower unit from bottom of...

Enter the giveaway 👉 https://bestontour.net/11-2/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_11 The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 2:14 Buzz Kevin & Dylan Riney: Arkansas Legacy Lunker Interview Watch the FULL interview here 👉 ht...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:12 Buzz Rick Clunn's return to competitive bass fishing, this time in the NPFL! FW article mentioned 👉 https://thefishingwire.com/rick-clunn-bass-blaster-interview-bass-fishing-legend-insists-i-never-retired-before-npfl-return-at-age-80/?utm_source=be...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 0:54 Buzz Drew Gill is the youngest MLF angler to hit $1,000,000 in earnings Article mentioned 👉 https://majorleaguefishing.com/bass-pro-tour/gill-sets-the-bar-as-mlfs-youngest-bass-fishing-millionaire/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&amp...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:45 Buzz Polygraphs in bass fishing FB post mentioned 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FcqD62nKp/ 8:27 Banter: B.A.S.S.'s updated no-info rule 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/classic/news/b-a-s-s-announces-updated-no-information-rule-for-classic-elite...

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:21 Buzz: 2026 Cuts Blog 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/2026-bassmaster-elite-series-roster-updates-cuts-qualifiers-more/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=best_on_tour_breakdown&utm_content=ep_7 How the Cuts Work Blog 👉 http...