Serious Angler Bass Fishing Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find kicker fish when you travel to a new body of water? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with Bassmaster Opens Pro and Wisconsin native Andrew Behnke to uncover his exact system for locating above-average bass on completely unfamiliar fisheries. 📌 Important Links: Andrew's YouTube  ⁨@andrewbehnke9200⁩   📌 Baits Discussed (Cli...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why a bait that looks like a sea urchin is catching giant bass across the country? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with a professional fisheries biologist to break down the exact science and biology behind the Hideup Coike style bait. We dive deep into what a largemouth and smallmouth bass actually think this spiky, unique JDM lure is, and...

Send us Fan Mail How do you consistently locate 5+ pound bass on completely new bodies of water? In this episode, we sit down with South Carolina hammer Cass Anderson to break down his exact strategy for finding big fish on diverse fisheries. From deep, clear spotted bass lakes to shallow grass factories like Lake Guntersville and Santee Cooper, Cass reveals his mental process for eliminating dead...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by the BAM Super 60 Lake Havasu Champion, Luke Johns! Luke breaks down exactly how he took home the trophy on Havasu, the specific baits that got the job done, and the adjustments he made on the water to stay ahead of the pack 📌 Important Links: Luke's Channel:  ⁨@lukejohnsfishing⁩   📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your ord...

Send us Fan Mail Are Northern anglers built differently? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with professional bass angler and Canadian powerhouse Jamie Bruce to talk about his incredible journey from guiding on Lake of the Woods to grinding it out on the Bassmaster Opens EQ trail. Jamie gets incredibly transparent about the culture shock of leaving world-class multi-species...

Send us Fan Mail The fantasy fishing gang is back to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Elite event on Tom Bigbeec! What could win, big bass, our fantasy fishing picks and so much more.  📌 Important Links: Serious Angler Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHo... 📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.co...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of the Serious Angler Podcast! Today, we are joined by Todd Dreysse, CEO and Co-Founder of RecLending, to get a complete breakdown of the current status of the boating industry. If you've spent any time recently going back and forth with marine dealerships about financing options, you know how complex the current landscape can be. Whether you a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Serious Angler Podcast! In this episode, we are sitting down with former Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Champion Louis Monetti to completely rethink cold water prespawn fishing tactics. If you are struggling to find big bass during the early spring transition, this is the breakdown you need. We dive deep into why standard prespawn areas aren't always t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what actually happens to the bass after the weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic? We sit down with Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S. National Conservation Director and veteran fisheries biologist, to uncover the hidden science of tournament fishing. In this episode, we dive deep into the conservation side of the Bassmaster Classic. Gene Gilliland explains how fisheries biologis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Kane Weekley immediately following his historic victory at the 2026 Toyota Series on Lake Guntersville. Winning by a razor-thin one-ounce margin with a 70-11 total, Kane explains the "clutch" final cast that sealed the $50,000 prize and his spot in the Toyota Series Championship. 📌 Important Links: Kane's YouTube:  ⁨@Weekleyfishing...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Serious Angler Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cody Meyer as he gears up for a massive career milestone: his FIRST-EVER Bassmaster Classic. 📌 Important Links: Cody's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codymeyerangler/ 📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your order): Cipher Baits (h...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, Cooper takes us inside his boat organization, explaining how he simplifies his tackle and presentations when the screens are turned off. We also dive deep into the evolution of finesse fishing, specifically why JDM-style dice baits and micro-creature baits are dominating highly pressured fisheries. Finally, Cooper reveals the mental s...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we are back with another episode of the Serious Angler Reel Biology and we are talking with Bob Lusk  ⁨@pondboss⁩ about pond management and how to create and maintain the perfect pond for fishing. 📌 Important Links: Pond Boss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pondbossmagazine/ Pond Boss Site: https://www.pondboss.com/Home Pond Bos...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we are diving deep into one of the wildest niches in the outdoor space: throwing giant swimbaits from a paddleboard. We sit down with Austin, Texas native Elam Jacoby to talk about the absolute chaos and physics of hunting trophy bass from a SUP. 📌 Important Links: Elam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elam_jacobi/?hl=en...

Send us Fan Mail With a record-breaking $3 million total purse and a staggering $1.25 million going to the winner, this event will finally put the top 25 anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series up against the top 25 from the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour on Old Hickory Lake in Nashville, TN. But with zero entry fees, how is this tournament actually being funded? Is the money guaranteed...

Send us Fan Mail The fantasy fishing gang is back to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Elite event on Lake Martin! What could win, big bass, our fantasy fishing picks and so much more.  📌 Important Links: Serious Angler Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHo... 📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.co...

Send us Fan Mail The fantasy fishing gang is back to talk about the upcoming Bassmaster Elite event on the Mississippi River! What could win, big bass, our fantasy fishing picks and so much more.  📌 Important Links: Serious Angler Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Group: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=15633 📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find bass during the transition from late winter to early spring? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Shane LeHew to break down his absolute favorite pre-spawn pattern: fishing deep ditches. Before bass move up shallow to spawn, they stack up in specific "drains" and ditches that act as highway...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find and catch bass in the unique conditions of desert lakes? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with expert fishing guide Rick Harris to break down the specific tactics needed to conquer West Texas bass fishing and the Southeast’s most challenging desert reservoirs. Desert lakes like Lake Amistad, Lake Falcon, and JB Thomas present a different set o...

Send us Fan Mail As the ice melts and water temperatures hover in the low 40s, finding and catching bass can be one of the toughest challenges for any angler. In today’s episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, host Bailey Eigbrett sits down with "The Dean" of Bass University, Pete Gluszek, to break down the science of late winter and early spring bass fishing. Pete shares his expert insig...

Send us Fan Mail Is Arkansas quietly becoming a Top 5 state for giant largemouth bass? In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Risley from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Natalie Goldstrohm from Texas Parks and Wildlife to break down the science behind the next generation of trophy bass fishing. We dive deep into the new Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program and h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we sit down with a legendary panel: Bryan Thrift, Todd Auten, and Stephen Browning. Whether you call it a ChatterBait or a vibrating jig, these three pros have won hundreds of thousands of dollars on this single lure, and today they are breaking down every detail to help you catch more bass. New Vintage Bass Boat Hats:  https://seriou...

Send us Fan Mail How do you catch nearly 100 pounds of California largemouth in just three days? In today's episode, we sit down with the 2026 WON BASS Winter Open Champion, Garrett Ellenson, fresh off his dominant performance at Clear Lake. Garrett weighed in a massive 98.37lb total, including consistent 30lb+ bags, to take home the trophy and a brand-new Ranger/Mercury rig. 📌 Important Lin...

Send us Fan Mail Winter bass fishing can be incredible—but it can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. In this episode of the Serious Angler Podcast, we break down winter bass fishing safety tips every angler needs to know to stay warm, dry, and safe on the water. We cover the real differences between insulated cold-weather fishing gear vs rain gear, how wind chill affects your body temperatu...

Send us Fan Mail Bass fishing isn’t just about lures, locations, and techniques — it’s about biology, conservation, and understanding the fish themselves. In this episode, we sit down with a fisheries biologist to break down largemouth bass biology, bass population health, and what’s really happening beneath the surface of today’s fisheries. We cover how bass grow, spawn, feed, and adapt — and how...