Matt is joined by fellow Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Tristan McCormick to break down the recent Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Okeechobee that was won by Scott Martin with a record breaking three-day catch of over 90 pounds.  

Frank talks about the differences in jerkbaits and when to fish each style.  

Matt is joined by former Elite Series pro and Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Clark Reehm, to dissect the 2024 Bassmaster Open EQ season that begins this week on Lake Okeechobee.

Russ Lane joins BTL and tells the story about being one of the first to see an Alabama Rig back in 2011,  rooming with Andy Morgan and Michael Neal, and his decision to fish the Bassmaster Open EQ's in 2024.

Julius Mazy talks about guiding on Lake Pleasant in Arizona.  

Frank talks about the importance of boat positioning.  

All-American champion and 2024 AFTCO Bass Boot Camp recruit, Emil Wagner joins BTL to talk about representing AFTCO during the 2024 Bassmaster Open EQ season.  Matt also chats with AFTCO's Matt Florentino in the first segment of the show before Emil gives up some secrets to catching spotted bass. 

Luke Dunkin joins BTL for the first time to talk about a variety of topics.  

BPT pro Gerald Spohrer talks about working with non-endemic sponsors.  

Jimmy Mason talks about guiding on Wheeler, Wilson, Pickwick and Guntersville for everything from white bass to giant smallmouth bass.  

Frank is back with a Q&A show.  

Matt Stefan returns to BTL for the first time in 2024 and talks about accessing hard-to-reach areas on tournament fisheries.  He also dives into his prep for the 2024 BPT season and then the guys talk about everything including hog jowls, cowboy hats, and Lululemon.  

Brian Evans joins BTL to talk about taking over the Basstrix brand and what the plans are for the company.  

John Pelletier is in-studio for BTL Guide Day and talks about fishing big water in New York for big smallmouth.  Check out Big JP's Guide Service:Big JPs Guide Service (bigjpbass.com)

Frank talks about Texas rig details to help you catch more bass.  

Elite Series pro Justin Hamner joins BTL in-studio to cover a variety of topics including the worst place he's ever been hooked, how effective BaitFuel really is, and tricks of the trade when it comes to Livescoping with a jerkbait.  

Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment and the Deep Dive App joins BTL to talk about using technology to help you catch more fish.  He also talks about what he thinks will be the next big technique trend in tournament bass fishing.  

Captain Justin Jones from Florida joins BTL for the first DAY 5: GUIDE DAY.  Contact Justin:https://www.rolandmartinmarina.com/lake-okeechobee-fishing-guides/INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/capt.justinjones/PHONE:772-475-1992

Frank talks about the necessities when to comes to building the perfect terminal tackle box and storing all of the contents. 

Dean Rojas talks about cranking in cold water and then shows off a new color of SPRO frog.  He also dives into one of the sketchiest sponsor deals from the past.  

Miles Burghoff joins BTL to kick off 2024 and talks about juggling life on and off the water.  

Frank and Matt talk about the holidays.  This show originally aired on December 27th, 2023.  

Matt is on-location at Luck Lure Tackle in Oklahoma City and Mark Jeffreys joins the show.  

Matt talks about his trip to El Salto and Frank gives up some juice on cold weather bass fishing.  

Elite Series rookie Kyle Patrick talks about pre-practicing for the Grand Lake Classic and his partnership with E-trade.  Matt also breaks down the latest changes with the MLF Bass Pro Tour.  

Frank talks about unique tactics for putting more bass in the boat.  

Billy Egan from WON BASS and West Coast angler Todd Kline join BTL to talk about the B.A.S.S. Nation Series and WON BASS partnering in 2024.  

Frank breaks down the six new colors in the Smithwick Suspending Rattl'n Rogue FX Series and the reason why he created each color.   

Zeke Anderson is in-studio and talks about targeting crappie during the cold weather months.  

Darold Gleason is in-studio and talks about a variety of topics.  

Pete Gluszek from The Bass University joins BTL to talk about professional anglers fishing local tournaments, the Chesapeake Bay, and what's happening at The Bass University.  

Todd Bucknell and Cody Phillips join BTL for a discussion about safety in cold weather scenarios and winterizing your vessel.  

Britt Myers Jr. talks about growing up in a fishing family and making the jump to the MLF Invitationals in 2024.  

Cliff Crochet talks about his start and the current state of professional bass fishing.  

Pate Shumaker from Pro-Guide Batteries joins BTL in the first half of the show to talk batteries and St. Jude.  In the second half of the show, Justin Lucas jumps on to talk about staying sharp during the winter and his ideal BPT schedule.  

Mike McClelland joins BTL to talk about his decision to return to Bassmaster and fish all nine Bassmaster Open EQ's in 2024.  In the second half of the show, Mark Jeffreys jumps on to talk about Fish And Chips, and the show wraps with Brooks Anderson and Rooksby Gordon talking about their win in the HS / College Chaos tournament on Lake Martin.  

Scott Palmer from THE BASS TANK is in-studio to talk about things you can do during the offseason with your waypoints, mapping, and electronics to make sure you're dialed in and ready to roll in 2024.  Check out THE BASS TANK ACADEMY: https://thebasstankacademy.com/link/LjUdqy

Rick Pierce from Bass Cat Boats joins BTL for an in-depth discussion about the advancements in technology and the current state of the industry.  

Frank is in the kitchen and goes in depth on how to cook the perfect crappie fillet.  

Jordan Lee joins BTL for his first full interview since announcing his return to the Bassmaster Elite Series for the 2024 season.  

Bradley Hallman gives his first interview since announcing that he's stepping away from the Elite Series in 2024.  

Hank Parker and Jim Van Ryn join BTL to talk about Hank's partnership with X Zone Lures.  In the second half of the show, Hank talks about starting a TV show, winning two Classics, what makes a good spinnerbait, and the future of the sport.  

Frank talks about some close encounters with angry deer in his back yard...and then Matt creates a master list of Frank's biggest pet peeves when it comes to bass fishing.  

Fulltime guide Rick Harris stops by BTL to talk about his path to the MLF Invitationals, climbing tall stuff, guiding for giants, and the recently concluded MLF Toyota Series Championship on Table Rock Lake.  

Longtime professional angler, James Niggemeyer, joins BTL to talk about how much experience really matters when it comes to being a successful tournament fisherman.

Frank talks about reducing your tackle for jumping in another boat for the day and then Todd from Hydromotive joins the show to talk props.  

Brett Hite joins BTL to talk about the freak accident that landed him in the hospital on Day 1 of the U.S. Open on Lake Mohave last month where he took a seagull to the face at 65 MPH.  In the second half of the show, Jody White from MLF previews the Toyota Series Championship on Table Rock Lake.   

Taylor Watkins talks about fishing the Open EQ's in 2023, his return to the NPFL in 2024, running Omega Custom Tackle, and what makes a good jig.  

Matt chats with MLF BPT pro, Jacob Wheeler about the recent proposed changes on the Bass Pro Tour.  

Frank and Matt share big bass stories in the first half of the show and then Frank talks about changing the weight of your lure to get more bites.  

Logan Parks joins BTL for the first time to talk about qualifying for the 2024 Elite Series.  He also looks back at winning $1 Million in the Bass Pro Shops US Open and how that changed his life, and the upcoming HIGH SCHOOL / COLLEGE CHAOS tournament on Lake Martin.  

Jordan Lee returns to BTL for a candid discussion about the Major League Fishing BPT proposed changes, the youth movement at the top level, and some fall techniques.  

Casey Shedd, the President of AFTCO, joins BTL to talk about the company and the return of AFTCO Bass Boot Camp in 2024.  Dave Rush from Best On Tour also joins the show to talk about the Best On Tour Buck$ contingency program for the 2024 Bassmaster Open Elite Qualifiers.  

Matt catches up with Ben Milliken for his first full interview following his qualification for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series through the Bassmaster Open EQ's.  

Matt and Frank talk about the recent changes with the MLF BPT and then Frank talks about fishing during the fall.  

Dan O'Sullivan from Advanced Angler joins BTL to talk about media tracking, working with professional anglers, and the U.S. Open currently taking place.  

South Carolina's Kyle Austin talks about narrowly missing the Bassmaster Elite Series and guiding for catfish on Santee Cooper.  

Frank talks about fishing after a major weather change in the fall and dives into some of the nuances when it comes to fishing in Florida.  

Scott Palmer from The BASS TANK is in-studio to talk about the new Bass Tank Academy (https://thebasstankacademy.com/link/LjUdqy).   Matt also breaks down the Bassmaster Open EQ points and the guys dive into gray area and buying waypoints.  

It's a special edition of BTL as Mike Iaconelli and Mark Jeffreys join the show to talk about Ike's career.  

Arizona's Josh Bertrand talks about the upcoming U.S. Open, the best drop shot anglers, and long drives.   

Matt is at the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic in Wabasha, Minnesota and talks with legendary angler Scott Bonnema about the charity tournament, the Minnesota tournament scene, and the Reel Livewell app.  Matt also chats with Minnesota's Joel Willert.  This episode originally aired on October 4th.        

Frank talks about using small baits to catch big bass...with some bonus ice fishing stories.  

Matt was live from the Omnia Fishing headquarters in Minnesota.  

Matt talks with Gretchen Simon from St. Jude about the 25th Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic this week in Wabasha, Minnesota.  He also chats with Adam Bartusek about the 2024 Bassmaster Open schedule and what to expect next year on Leech Lake.  

A little bit of everything in this edition of Day 4 with Frank Scalish.... 

Ben Milliken joins BTL to analyze the last two Bassmaster Open EQ tournaments on Watts Bar and Lake Of the Ozarks.  He also talks about his gameplan for the final Open of the season in Florida and what he has to do to qualify for the 2024 Elite Series.  

2021 Bass Fishing HOF inductee, Gene Gilliland, co-hosts with Matt and talks about the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, the upcoming induction ceremony, and the Hall Of Fame auction.  Brandon Palaniuk, Greg Hackney, Bernie Schultz and Fat Cat Newton then join the show to talk about the trips they are auctioning off.   Auction runs through September 28th, 2023 at 10:00pm est.  

Frank talks about taking a break from the bass to target fall and winter crappie.  He also touches on the fall transition and an opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind drawing from Frank with proceeds going to the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame.  BID ON FRANK'S DRAWING THROUGH 9/28/23 at 10:00PM EST: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Inc - 2023 HOF Induction Banquet (bidpal.net)

This show originally aired on September 19th, 2023.  Matt is live from the Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Of the Ozarks and chats with BTL favorite, Charlie Hartley about fishing jigs and keeping your passion for the sport.  

This show originally aired on September 13th, 2023.  Matt is live from the Bassmaster Open EQ on Watts Bar Lake and chats with Andrew Upshaw about the mental side of fishing and preparing for a tough tournament.  

Frank dives into the many different ways to fish the DD22 crankbait.  

Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment and the Deep Dive App joins BTL to talk about next level analysis when it comes to bass fishing.  

Frank gives the second half of the story about how he ended up where he is today. 

Matty Wong talks about the learning curve he's been through the first two years of his Elite Series career and how he qualified for another season in the last event of the year on the St. Lawrence River.  

Elite Series pro Luke Palmer talks about his impressive run of three consecutive Top 15 finishes to finish the 2023 Elite Series season.  

Darold Gleason talks about his time on the Elite Series and the level of competition.  

Frank talks about how he got into the fishing industry and his recent article in Bassmaster magazine.  

Mark returns to BTL to give his take on everything from forward facing sonar to Ike's Hall of Fame induction.  He also talks about bowling, but surprisingly doesn't talk about the weather.  

Michael Mulone, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Major League Fishing, joins BTL to talk about the factors that go into tournament scheduling.  

Chris Zaldain talks about the domination of FF sonar during the 2023 season, the epic St. Lawrence River Elite Series event, his podcast, and other industry news.  

Frank talks about the on and off the water process to finding and catching more bass.  

Grae Buck joins BTL to talk about qualifying for the 2024 Bass Pro Tour and how he navigated the 2023 MLF Invitationals.  He also dives into the wildly popular jighead minnow technique that is currently dominating professional bass fishing.  In the second half of the show, Tim Horton jumps on to defend his "top 15 of all time" with Jacob Wheeler at #1 and Kevin VanDam at #2.   

Pete and Trevor from Omnia fishing join Matt to talk about the hottest smallmouth bass baits this season.  They also talk about Omnia Fishing's new Premium Pro and chat about the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Of the Year race heading into the final stop of the season on the St. Lawrence River.  

Matt is joined by Billy McDonald and Ken Duke from Fishing Insider.  In the second half of the show,  Ken throws out some shocking numbers about the forward facing sonar era and Matt rants about the field size of high school tournaments.  

Frank talks about fishing during the dog days of summer.  

Bobby Lane talks about his season fishing the Bassmaster Open Elite Qualifiers and then reminisces about the 2009 Elite Series tournament that he won on Kentucky Lake and the circus surrounding his first Elite Series victory.  

Pete Robbins returns to BTL to talk about a number of topics.  

Senior Field Producer for Strike King and Lew's Kings Of Bass Series, Brandon Owczarzak, joins BTL to talk about documenting KVD during his final season.  In the second half of the show, Tom Brewbaker and Mark Copley talk about KVD's impact on Strike King and Lew's and share some stories.  

Frank is joined by Todd Bucknell to show a new big water prop and then frank breaks down seasonal smallmouth on big water.  

Matt Becker talks about winning the 2023 BPT Angler Of the Year title and the final BPT stop of the season on Saginaw Bay.  He also tackles the controversy surrounding the BPT stop at Cayuga and talks about putting it all on the line in in 2017 to become a full-time professional angler.  

Matt catches up with MLF Invitational winner Matt Stefan and his wife Sara as they talk about tense moments leading up to his win on the Mississippi River.  In the second half of the show,  the guys talk about KVD's next step, betting on bass fishing, and Core Tackle.  

Ben Milliken joins BTL for his recap of the Bassmaster Open on the St. Lawrence River.  He also talks with Matt about the impact and legacy of KVD.  

Matt is back in-studio and catches up with Frank about Great Lakes Finesse baits and abstract smallmouth tactics.  This show aired live on August 3rd, 2023.  

Matt is live at the OBT Media Event at the ATS headquarters in Michigan and talks with John Gillman about fishing apparel.  Other guests include Jeff Gustafson, Brad Hallman, Wes Logan, Pete Przepiora from OMNIA fishing, Matt Florentino from AFTCO and more.  This show aired live on August 1st, 2023.   

Matt is on the road and catches up with Jody White, the winner of the Bassmaster Open on the St. Lawrence River.  From working in the fishing media to winning tournaments, this episode covers it all.  This show originally aired on July 26th, 2023.  

Matt is on-location in Ohio at Frank Scalish's house and the guys talk about a variety of topics.  This show aired live on July 23rd, 2023.  

Matt takes over the Smallmouth Crush studio with Travis Manson.  The guys talk about smallmouth fishing up north and then are joined by Dave Rush from Best On Tour to recap ICAST.  This show was live on July 18th, 2023.  

Matt is live from the 2023 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida and talks with professional anglers Matt Stefan and Miles Burghoff about the many aspects of the show from a vendor, sponsor, and angler perspective.  This show was live on July 13th, 2023.   

Frank give a structure fishing overview.  

Frank talks about where to find productive brush piles and how to fish them.  

Jordan Lee joins BTL to talk about the upcoming ICAST show, winning the BPT on St. Clair, and using sponsor baits.  

Frank talks about the different style of frogs and where to fish them.  

Bryant Smith joins BTL to talk about his solid 2023 rookie season on the Elite Series. 

Frank talks about dealing with recreational traffic during the summer and then talks about odd baits over the years.  

Cliff Pirch goes in-depth on the drop shot and then tells a bunch of cool stories about dangerous animals.  

After a morning on the water, Scott Palmer from THE BASS TANK is in-studio taking viewer questions and talking about electronics.  

THE BASS TANK'S Scott Palmer is on the water and goes in-depth about side image settings to maximize your time on the water.  

Longtime professional angler, Greg Bohannan, talks about his move to the Bassmaster Open EQ's, his title sponsor, and fishing big tournaments on his home body of water.  

Frank talks about some of the basics when it comes to targeting the biggest smallmouth in the fishery.  

In the first half of the show, Brandon Card talks about his crazy 2023 and continued recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.  Ben MIlliken jumps on in the second half to talk about his solid finish in the Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma.    

Ott DeFoe talks about leading the Bass Pro Tour AOY race with two events left in the 2023 season.  

Joey Nania talks about winning his second Bassmaster Open.  

2023 Bassmaster Classic Champ, Jeff Gustafson, stops by BTL to talk about what the past three months has been like.  

It's part two of the Ned Dinger special and Frank talks about fishing the Ned on rock for smallmouth.  

Kyle Welcher joins BTL to talk about leading the Elite Series AOY race with three tournaments left in the 2023 season.  

Frank talks about fishing the YUM Ned Dinger in grass lakes primarily for largemouth bass.  

Matt talks with Brock Enmeier from Shoreline Boat & RV Repair Tulsa about boat maintenance and the process of repairing your vessel.   

The creator of BTL, Mark Jeffreys returns to BTL for an in-studio show where he covers a variety of topics ...and yes, there are several vintage rants. 

Frank breaks down how to find and catch suspended bass.  

Charlie Hartley talks about the Open EQs and recent professional tournament news.  

The creator of KGB Swimbaits, Kevin Brightwell, and Syd Rives from SPRO talk about the behind-the-scenes steps that went into creating the SPRO KGB Chad Shad 180 swimbait.  

Austin Neary talks about his new website, fishtips.com and the process of selling waypoints and fishing tips for a variety of species.  In the second half of the show, he dives into big swimbaits and a little bit of history behind them.  

Frank talks about junk fishing during the post spawn and early summer.  

Ben Milliken and Matt talk about their conflict on the water at the Bassmaster Open EQ on Wheeler Lake and then Ben talks about selling his waypoints.  

Jacob Wheeler talks about his recent BPT win on Guntersville and then dives into how largemouth react to boat sound, his new finesse offshore plastic, how bass set up on hard spots, and much more.   

Bryan New talks about all sorts of things in this BTL episode.   

Bradley Hallman joins BTL to talk about his 2023 season and the guys catch up on a ton of industry news.  

Frank goes mental on this episode of Day 4 and talks about overcoming preconceived notions and turning around your day on the water when it isn't going your way.  

Matt is joined by Trevor and Luke from Omnia Fishing and takes a deep dive into the baits that have been responsible for recent wins at the top level of tournament bass fishing.  

Frank is back with another Day 4 and talks about what type of topwater to throw depending on the water temperature.  

Scott Palmer jumps on BTL to talk about what's new at The BASS TANK and then Josh Bertrand talks about how to select the right guide.  

Ben Milliken is back for another episode talking about the most recent Bassmaster Open EQ on Buggs Island in Virgina.  

Oklahoma's Edwin Evers joins BTL to talk about a number of different topics including...are bass becoming conditioned to forward facing sonar?  

Matt is joined by Andrew Upshaw and Joe LaBarbera from the Bassmater Open on Buggs Island.  Episode was recorded on May 1st.  

Frank breaks down four different scenarios to find and catch spawning bass on a fishery near you.  

Frank breaks down fishing for smallmouth bass in the grass and then talks about finding fish in the spring during periods of rising or dropping water levels.  

BPT professional Jeremy Lawyer talks about learning the lakes in the Ozarks, how it translates across the country, and the best anglers in the region.   

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee and B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, Gene Gilliland stops by the BTL studio to talk about a variety of topics in the world of bass fishing. 

Kelly Jordon joins BTL to talk about his recent MLF Invitational win on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma.  He also talks about exposing the big spoon in the late 2000s, bed fishing with big swimbaits, and advances in technology and techniques in professional bass fishing.   

Frank talks about fishing lizards during the spring and the three main ways he rigs these productive offerings.  

Jonny Schultz from the Deep Dive app and Fish The Moment joins BTL to give an analytical POV of the recently concluded Bassmaster Open on Toledo Bend.   

Ben Milliken talks about his dominating win on Toledo Bend last week, his national TV commercial, and glide bait nuances.  

Matt Stefan is in-studio and covers a variety of topics in this BTL.  

Rick Pierce, Billy Egan, and Jeremy DeHart talk about the planning behind the upcoming Western Bass Shootout on the California Delta.  In the second half of the show, competitors Alex Klein, Bill Brown, and Nick Salvucci talk about the action on the water.   

Fat Cat Newton talks about the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic, the growth of The National Professional Fishing League, and some of his favorite personalities in the sport.   

Bassmaster College Classic Bracket winner, Louis Monetti, talks about his week on the Tennessee River.  

Frank is back from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic and talks about the experience.  He also explains how to find bass during that tricky time between winter and spring.  

Pete and Trevor from Omnia Fishing break down the top lures from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic.  In the first part of the show, Adam Bartusek from The Crappie Chronicles joins Matt to announce the St. Jude fundraiser.   

Matt and Ken break down the 2023 Bassmaster Classic from all aspects.  

Mark Jeffreys makes his return to BTL for his annual Classic odds show.   

BPT pro Fred Roumbanis talks about how he breaks down new water in early spring. 

Charlie Hartley talks all things bass fishing.  

Frank talks about fishing with red lures in early spring.  

Ben Milliken talks about his Bassmaster Open on Lake Eufaula and how he became a part of 6th Sense.  

Luke Palmer joins BTL on his way to the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, Tennessee.  

Luke Shrader from Side Pot Fishing joins BTL to break down some numbers and talk about Side Pot Fishing.  

John Soukup talks about his first two Elite Series tournaments, finding his path at the top level of tournament fishing, and the latest news with The Bass Tank.   

Frank talks about his recent trip to Lake Norman and then give some tips about what nature can tell you when it comes to bass fishing.  

Brandon Palaniuk, Matt Stefan, and Miles Burghoff join BTL to dive into unexplained things they've seen over the years while on the water and traveling to tournaments.  

Carl Jocumsen talks about balance between professional bass fishing and everyday life, how he defines success, and fishing in his first Bassmaster Classic later this month in Tennessee.  

MLF's Jody White previews Redcrest 2023 on Lake Norman and then Bradley Hallman breaks down the first two Elite Series stops of the 2023 season.  

Matt is back in studio and chats with Pete and Trevor from Omnia Fishing about the top tackle trends on the professional tours in 2023.  Matt closes out the show talking about the first Bassmaster Open EQ on Lake Eufaula in Alabama.   

Matt was live with Bassmaster Opens EQ Tournament Director, Hank Weldon on the final day of practice for the first Open EQ on Lake Eufaula in Alabama.  

Frank talks about building the perfect spinnerbait box and what spinnerbaits need to be with you 100% of the time.  

Matt is on-location for the first Bassmaster Open EQ of the 2023 season and stops by the Big Bite Bait headquarters for a special LIVE show.  

Frank runs through his system for building jig skirts.  

Chris Lane joins the show to talk about his recent BPT win and talk about the mechanics behind his hookset.  Matt also talks about the past week in professional bass fishing.  

Jordan Lee jumps on a BTL at night episode and the guys discuss the best moments in tournament bass fishing history.  Jordan also talks about the moment he realized he wasn't just an average bass angler.  

Frank covers a variety of topics in this episode of Day 4.  

Toyota Series champion, Todd Kline, joins BTL to talk about his recent win on Lake Havasu and the path that took him from professional surfer to professional bass angler and all the stops in between.   

Industry veteran Alan McGuckin talks about bass biology, which brushpiles hold the biggest fish, his friendship with KVD, and his plan to put real diamonds in spinnerbaits.  

Kevin VanDam joins BTL just minutes following his announcement that 2023 will be his last season fishing competitively.  Good friend Mark Zona joins the show for his initial reaction and Ken Duke puts KVD's career in historical perspective.  

Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment joins BTL to talk about the latest addition to the Deep Dive app, the versatility of the Damiki Rig, and approaching your day on the water from a statistical perspective. 

Frank breaks down his simple system for fishing football jigs.