MLF Bass Fishing Podcast

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit rookie Christian Greico swings by for an introduction and to break down his recent success at the Toyota Series event on Lake Okeechobee. Then, Kyle and Jody run through all the tournament news they can and talk a little ice fishing as a bonus. 

Randy Howell broke the Bass Pro Tour Big Bass record on back-to-back days with a 10-pound, 11-ounce kicker in the Knockout Round and then a 12-14 in the Championship Round of Stage One in Louisiana. Catching the fish at Caney Creek and Bussey Brake, Howell broke his own personal best and took over the lake record for Bussey Break. As you might guess, the feat merited a full breakdown.

Reigning Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year Michael Neal just won't stop winning. So, the hottest angler in the country stopped by the podcast to break down his big win on Sam Rayburn, take a trip down memory lane and cover the rest of his fantastic success of late.

We kick off the show with Josh Bragg for a full breakdown of his second-place showing in the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit season opener on Sam Rayburn . Then, Kyle and Jody recap the event, bask in Michael Neal 's greatness and touch on the Toyota Series opener at Lake Okeechobee .

The fishing season is upon us and we’re bringing back our extended, hour-and-a-half episodes. New Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit pro Jeff Reynolds joins us to start off for a conversation about his time on the Elite Series in the early 2000s, why he’s making a comeback as a pro now, and his goals for his fishing career. Then, Kyle and Jody talk through the Abu Garcia College Fishing opener at the Ha...

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit rookie Steve Lopez joins the show to talk about who he is, how he qualified for the Pro Circuit after just one year in the Toyota Series and what's on the docket in 2022.

The first show of 2022, we welcome owner of Revital Outdoors, Kyle Smith, to talk about their new partnership with MLF, how the company came to be and reminisce about Smith's years fishing in college. Then, Jody and Kyle dive into the start of tournament season, look back at the highlights of 2021 and talk about the recent Bass Cave Presented by Tackle Warehouse episodes.

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit rookie Blake Hall joins the show to better introduce himself to the MLF world, chat about his Toyota Series season in 2021 and why two Tennessee River tournaments on the schedule have him excited to fish the Pro Circuit. Then, Hall rolls with a lightning round of questions at the end and even gives some tips for fishing a lipless crankbait.

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit rookie Nick Hatfield joins the show to talk about his rise to the top level, why starting a business helped his fishing and how his season on the Toyota Series turned out so well. Plus, Hatfield rolls with a lightning round of questions at the end.

Bass Pro Tour pro Randall Tharp checks in to talk about his excitement for fishing in 2022, learning what tools to put in your toolbox and his newest fishing passion. Plus, he gives a few tips on how to become a better flipper and pitcher.

We kick the show off with new Bass Pro Tour pro Ryan Salzman for a rundown on his great season, why he's chosen to fish a manageable amount of events, Lowrance ActiveTarget, gloves, swimbaits and more. Then, Kyle and Jody run through some recent news, make some gift-giving suggestions, talk fish and ducks and cover the latest and greatest on YouTube.

Newly minted Bass Pro Tour pro Dylan Hays stops by for a chat about his recent success, the new challenges ahead of him in 2022 and a general rundown of some of his highs and lows. Then, Kyle and Jody run through some of the recent roster news for the Bass Pro Tour and the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit as well as a few other items.

Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit pro Brandon McMillan stops by the show for a discussion on Florida fishing, Lake Okeechobee, the double-edged sword of versatility and what’s to come in 2022.

John Cox swings by the show to review his whirlwind 2021 and share his 2022 plans. Plus, he talks a bit about how he's learned more about himself as an angler, one of the best baits he discovered in 2021 and how excited he is to fish more tournaments against Keith Carson next year.

Erik Luzak swings by the show for a recap of his time on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and what went down over the last two tumultuous years. We also chat about his future plans, the St. Lawrence River and strategies for making the most of a big school of smallmouth.

Mikey Keyso stops by for a thorough rundown of his runner-up finish in the Toyota Series Championship, his path to where he's at in fishing and a deep dive on flipping a big weight. Then, Kyle and Jody hit on the news, recap the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card and play the Tackle Warehouse game.

Toyota Series Championship winner Brent Crow headlines the show for a full breakdown of his amazing final day on Pickwick Lake, the rest of the tournament and his tailrace prowess. Then, Kyle and Jody breeze through some college news, the final crop of Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regionals and a few other season-ending notes.

Roy Hawk swings by to review in detail his big win in the U.S. Open on Lake Mead as well as his recent success in the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. event on Lake Havasu. Along the way, Hawk recalls some of his best tournaments back east and details what he needs to improve on for the 2022 Bass Pro Tour season.

Kyle and Jody review the most recent Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Regional events, with some short interviews from winners Brad Kell and Tyler Smith. Then, the pair cover the top pros from the 2021 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. and kick around a few other short topics.

This week's interview features Phillip Dutra, the Toyota Series Western Division Angler of the Year. Fresh off a season with three Top 10 finishes, Dutra gives us the lowdown on the year that was and talks about his plans for moving to Alabama and tacking the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit as a rookie in 2022.

We kick things off with Andrew Loberg for a full breakdown of his back-to-back Toyota Series wins on the California Delta and Lake Havasu. Plus Kyle and Jody run through some Toyota Series news, recap the standings a bit and skim through the weekend's slate of Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournaments.

Scott Dobson stops by to recap his performance in the Bass Pro Tour event on Lake St. Clair and dives deep into the seasonal dynamics at play in the event, the largemouth bite, his adjustments from five-bass competition and how he caught them. Additionally, Dobson takes the smallmouth quiz and we pull a few more smallmouth-centric tips out of him.

We kick the show off with Mike Trombly, winner of the recent Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine event on the Detroit River. Trombly takes a smallmouth-centric quiz, walks us through his win and gives a breakdown of the recent Bass Pro Tour event at St. Clair. Then, Kyle and Jody roll through all the recent Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. news, with hits from the Potomac River an...

Andy Newcomb stops by to review his Angler of the Year title in the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Plains Division. Additionally, the show includes a rundown on how he got to this point, his Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers aspirations and a bit of fall fishing advice for the Ozarks.

Michael Neal stops by the show to break down his Angler of the Year title on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, how the win might change things for him, some of the luckiest things that happened this year and gives some vibrating jig advice. Plus, Neal shares his pick for the Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year.