Josh Giroldi from Beachville, ON Canada is in the BTL studio and talks about fishing the Bassmaster Opens and trying to qualify for the Bassmaster EQ's.

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Randy Blaukat joins BTL to answer some questions and give his thoughts following a day on the water with forward-facing sonar.  

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Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Matt is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the collegiate bowling championship, Matt's trip with Randy Blaukat, and the recent lifetime for a Bassmaster Open angler.

Matt spends a day on Table Rock lake with Randy Blaukat - a veteran professional bass angler from Joplin, Missouri, with a career spanning over 40 years. He has become one of the most vocal and polarizing figures in the modern angling industry due to his strong opposition to advanced electronics....and today he catches a bass using forward-facing sonar for the very first time.    

ABOUT BTL:
BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards.  BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.   

ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Dan Miguel from Great Lakes Finesse joins Day 4 to talk about all the 2026 releases for Great Lakes Finesse. 

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Jason Christie joins BTL to talk about his most recent Elite Series victory.  

Frank dials in his go-to baits for fishing pressured water.  

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Jacob Wheeler joins BTL to talk about his 11th MLF BPT win last week in Texas. 

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Elite Series pro, Kyle Patrick in in the BTL studio.


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2026 Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Rick Pierce on growth, pressure, and the future of bass fishing. 

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