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Bass Edge is Back! – Lake Mead WON Bass Open Breakdown

Bass Edge host, Kurt Dove and WON Bass Lake Mead Champion Julius Mazy breakdown some fall bass fishing patterns and what helped Julius bring home the trophy in September from Lake Mead. Julius and Kurt also preview the WON Bass US Open coming up later this month on Lake Mohave. Lastly, Kurt explains the Bass Edge absence for the past few months and reveals he is excited to tape some intriguing shows for the remainder of 2024. A great episode you don’t want to miss!

This is another fun episode you don't want to miss!

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Did you know these things that went on in recent National Tournaments?!?

Bass Edge host, Kurt Dove and bass fishing nut Rich 'Hellabass' Lindgren, discussed some interesting tid-bits about national tournament bass fishing events over the past few weeks. Kurt and Rich reveal some behind-the-scenes happenings as well as recent techniques you should be aware of! If you want to catch more bass, these in-depth conversations will certainly help. Kurt also shows off some fantasy fishing stats that may surprise you and gives some strategy into his 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series fantasy fishing picks. Kurt currently sits in the top 99% of Bassmaster Elite Series Fantasy Fishing participants.

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Ish Monroe, Still Power Fishing his way into Top 10's!

Bass Edge host, Kurt Dove, sits down with BASS Elite pro angler, Ish Monroe, to highlight a busy 2024 spring tournament schedule and talk about his successes. Ish continues to fish his strengths and be successful and a few new and old lures that he is relying on to catch bigger bass than most in the tournament fields. This is a fun Feature Angler Spotlight with an old school feel you don't want to miss!

April was filled with tournament events all over the country and Kurt lists some highlights from each as well as details his successful event at the WON Bass California Open on Clear Lake were he bested his all time 5 fish limit with 32.44lbs!

Bass Edge will be back with another episode quickly over the first weekend of May with guest Rich 'Hellabass' Lindgren. They will dive deep into more tournament action as well as discuss some Fantasy Fishing successes many listeners may not know about. Catch any episode of Bass Edge Radio available on Bass Edge's YouTube channel, as well as popular audio platforms like Apple Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, PodBean, Google Play and many others.

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Cody Huff makes the most impressive daily adjustment to finish 3rd at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic!

Bass Edge visits with the 3rd place finisher at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Cody Huff in the most recent Feature Angler Spotlight on Bass Edge Radio!

MLF/Bass Pro Tour angler James Watson is suspended from all MLF organization competition through December 2025 and BASS Elite Series Angler Bryan New gets DQ'ed from the Bassmaster Open on Santee Cooper, are these justified?

Bass Edge Host Kurt Dove catches you up on all the lasted tournament information from the month of March and sets the stage for upcoming events to be aware of in the first half of April 2024.

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Justin Lucas Breaks Down How to Shallow Scope (FFS) 6 fish for 42lbs!

Bass Edge breaks down recent tournament happenings on the national tournament scene at the MLF/BPT on Santee Cooper, BASS/Elite Series on Toledo Bend, and other major regional events across the country. Rich Lindgren, AKA @HellaBass and Kurt banter about these events and provide listeners their takeaways. MLF/Bass Pro Tour angler, Justin Lucas, joins Kurt in the Feature Angler Spotlight and listeners learn how Justin broke his personal best 5 fish catch by having 37lbs 3oz for his best 5 fish at the MLF/Bass Pro Tour event on Santee Cooper Reservoir. Using your forward-facing sonar shallow is not something you hear about much on the tours, but that’s exactly what Justin did to concur this amazing catch. Including every fish counts MLF/BPT format, during the Knockout Round competition Justin weighed 6 fish for over 42lbs, Amazing!

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Reading your FFS and Skills to Techniques you need to know!

Bass Edge returns to the Megaware studios with a informative Feature Angler Spotlight with the most recent MLF/Invitational Champion from Sam Rayburn Texas, MLF Pro Angler Drew Gill.

Drew and Kurt discuss how to understand your FFS in many aspects. Fundamentals required to be successful with the technology. Seeing fish on your electronics and understanding their behavior. What knot provides the best lure presentation. How understanding fundamental fish behavior patterns provides anglers with the best possible odds of locating bass using FFS. It is an in-depth interview every bass angler should listen to.

This episode becomes our first in 2024 with a Showcase Segment. A French Lure Company 'Digital Squad Fishing' is introduced into the USA. We interview the lead USA distribution manager, Renaud Theis, of the products and look at the unique baits and understand their inspiration. These lures are currently available through Amazon will be added to a few tackle shops shelves in the near future. These might be some of the new hot baits of the summer.

Kurt, as usual, breaks down the latest in professional bass'in tournament action and updates winning patterns and interesting notes to help you understand how tournament anglers are having most of their success.

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Should you stay offshore during the Spawn?!?

Bass Edge rolls back in the Megaware studios after Host Kurt Dove returned from competition at the WON Bass Event #1 at California's Lake Shasta and the discussion jumps right into the latest bass fishing news and education.

The Feature Angler Spotlight with BASS EQ points leader Tucker Smith is very interesting as young anglers seem to have a new approach to bass'in! Tucker finished 2nd place at the first BASS Open stop on Lake Okeechobee just last week. Tucker and Kurt look at ways to approach the winter to pre spawn bass transition and you maybe surprised how Tucker goes about his tournament tactics during this seasonal phase.

Hellabass, Rich Lindgren, and Kurt walk through the recent tournaments as 4 events took place over the past 2 weeks... MLF/Bass Pro Tour on Toledo Bend, Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee, NPFL on Logan Martin and WON Bass at Lake Shasta. Rich and Kurt bring you some highlights and insider information of how anglers in these events were successful.

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Discussing Industry Changes and Exciting Missile Bait Products with John Crews!

It's the 2nd episode of 2024 and it's a dandy! Host Kurt Dove's intro highlights include the Bass Edge 2024 BassCat boat build process with pictures at the factory of the new Puma STS. The feature angler spotlight shines on BASS Elite Series veteran JohnCrews as he talks about preparation for his 22nd year on the Bassmaster tour. John mentions his busy schedule as president of MISSILE BAITS and how obligations have changed his yearly preparation from year to year. Kurt and John then dive into bass fishing industry business changes and how they affect consumers and anglers. They also review some new Missile Bait products, specifically the signature Monster jig developed with Mike 'Ike' Iaconelli and new to the gravity bait category the 3.5" Bomba!

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Excited to kick off 2024! Bass Edge begins its 2024 episodes with bass fishing's 2023 tournament earnings leader! A fun and informative feature angler spotlight with MLF/BPT angler DAKOTA EBARE!

Dakota talks about his rise to the top 5 angler in the current world rankings and what he believes has been important in his path to achieve success in bass fishing. Dakota won over $440K fishing for bass in 2023 and finished 4th in the MLF/BPT AOY standings, won a MLF/Toyota Series on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and won a MLF/Invitational event at Clarks Hill Reservoir. Wow what a year!

Show host Kurt Dove opens the show with a big announcement. Megaware's return as Bass Edge's primary 2024 sponsor and a new partnership with BASSCAT BOATS!

Kurt then rolls into industry news and has bass'in junky, Rich Lindgren in the opening segment as they discuss their thoughts on 2024 tournament rosters. Listeners will enjoy hearing different perspectives from Rich and Kurt moving forward in the coming year.

The tournament season already kicked off last weekend with an MLF/College event on Lake Toho and MLF/BFL on Sam Rayburn. The major tours will begin competition in just a few weeks. Crazy that 2024 bass'in season is already off and running.

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What a great year!

Bass Edge rounds out 2023 with a final episode interviewing BASS Elite Series Pro and 2024 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier Cooper Gallant in the feature angler spotlight.

Bass Edge Host Kurt Dove breaks down what techniques Cooper is having most success within his fishing.

Cooper dives into map study and the importance of understanding the fundamentals of bass fishing including seasonal behavior patterns while implementing new sonar technologies into his strategies of fishing. Listeners also learn about how Cooper tackles being on the road for so many months through the year and how an obsession with the sport helps his success.

Lastly, Kurt asks Cooper some of the best places to fish in Ontario and you might be surprised of the largemouth fishery he exposes!

In the opening of the show Kurt breaks down the new MLF/BPT qualification movement and the last 2024 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier from the Bassmaster Team Series being a history maker in the sport.

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Winter Bass Fishing Tactics : Keith Poche's Insights and Bass Touring Changes

Winter is around the corner and Bass Edge Radio chats with MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Keith Poche in this episode's feature angler spotlight.

During the opening of the show Kurt reveals the established touring anglers switching from MLF/BPT to the Bass Open EQ series in hopes to qualify for the 2025 BASS Elite Series as well as BASS's new partnership with the western bass fishing organization WON Bass.

In the second part of the episode, Bass Edge Host Kurt Dove taps into Keith Poche's thoughtful decision process to continue his tournament career with the MLF BPT series while several other anglers will change the direction of their competitive careers. Keith then talks about his early winter bass'in tactics for shallow water and some of his most productive lure choices.

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Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips: Unlocking Secrets with Ott Defoe - A Thanksgiving Special!

It's the Thanksgiving holidays and we have some late fall bass fishing tips for you! Bass Edge Radio chats with Major League Fishing and Bass Pro Tour angler Ott Defoe! Tune in to hear the best ways you can fish for big turkeys during the late fall and early winter.

Bass Edge Host Kurt Dove asks Ott how to follow the bait to find the bass during the productive weeks of late fall bass fishing. Ott breaks down why he likes jerkbaits and small swimbaits during this time of year.

Kurt then digs into Ott's knowledge of crankbaits and best times to fish the often under-utilized flat-sided shallow running crankbaits. Ott also briefly discusses his thoughts on the Major League Fishing organizational changes moving into the 2024 tournament season and beyond.

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It's November and Bass Edge is talking fall bass'in in their Feature Angler Spotlight with 2024 BASS Elite Series Rookie John Garrett! John talks about his rise through the BASS Opens and how college fishing was his first step to success as a professional angler. Kurt also digs deep into John fishing knowledge on how to become a better angler by spending time on the water during the fall months as well as 3 top techniques and how to use them to catch bass now. In the opening of the show Kurt highlights recent happening in the tournament world and provides his take on recent MLF organizational changes to the Bass Pro Tour. Kurt also dives into some advancements in the BASS EQ Open Division happening in 2024.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard. As we move into late October and primetime fall fishing is taking place in much of the country. Bass Edge taps on Major League Fishing Pro-Angler, Mike McClelland, in the Feature Angler Spotlight to discuss this fun time of year to be on the water. Mike talks baits that tend to be most productive for him as well as several types of patterns he looks to dissect based on weather conditions and bait fish movement. Mike is able to relate this fall fishing education to all types of water bodies from North to South. This is also some fantastic information for MLF Toyota Pro Anglers and Co-Anglers that will be fishing Table Rock in the annual championship event coming up the first week of November. In other segments of the show, Kurt Dove breaks down recent happenings on the Bassmaster Opens and The National Professional Fishing League tournament trails.

Fall is here, leaves are changing and so is the bass fishing! For the Oct. 1 edition of Bass Edge Radio we have brought back the Showcase segment and interview ½ of the Winning Team from the Brandon Belt Show Series Championship on Choke Canyon Reservoir in Texas this past Sept. Travis Burns and partner Kenny Witek took the crown and Travis tells us how they won the event as well as his take on fall bass angling. Travis's explanation of how they won the event should give you some clues into successful fall bass'in in the deep south! The 2nd half of the show is our Feature Angler Spotlight and we interview recent Lake of the Ozarks, MO Bassmaster Open Champion Kyle Patrick! Kyle tells how his deep-water bite was the key to his victory, targeting less bites during the tournament hours but larger than average sized bass in comparison to the rest of the tournament field. Kyle also speaks to how he likes to break down an unfamiliar lake this time of year as well as his fall strategies to determining where winning fish may be lurking.

This early fall edition of Bass Edge Radio is fire! For the feature angler spotlight in Episode 408 we have a great visit with the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kyle Welcher. Kyle brings insight to all the tips and tricks of his 2023 success and his approaches to bass'in consistency. Listen to the full episode as we also discuss Kyle's fishing tempo and his thoughts on the 3 most important aspects to becoming a successful angler. Kyle spreads so much knowledge to listeners and provides every angler some thoughts on how to make their own path in bass fishing successful.

We are excited for a new episode of Bass Edge Radio! Episode 407 breaks down the last 2 Elite Series Events of 2023, Stop #8 Lake Champlain and Stop #9 the St. Lawrence River. The Bassmaster Elite Series crowned 2 new regular season champions as well as an AOY Champion, ROY Champion and finalized 40 coveted spots in the 2024 Bassmaster Classic. Kyoya Fugita, Lake Champlain and Patrick Walters, St. Lawrence River become 2023 Elite Series Champions and Kyle Welcher is your 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year. Our feature angler spotlight guest Joey Cifuentes won the Bassmaster Rookie of the Year title! Listen to the full episode as we discuss with Joey his full season outlook as well as his 2 Wins on Lake Seminole and Lake St. Clair in 2023 and why he is known as the 'Cowboy' on tour!

Great to have you back for Episode 406 of Bass Edge Radio! These past several weeks have been extremely interesting in the bass'in world! The MLF Bass Pro Tour crowned the final regular season champion and AOY winner, Matt Becker. Kevin VanDam has fished his final regular season bass fishing tournament and we take a quick look at his stellar career. The MLF Toyota Series had a event on the St. Lawrence River and an angler from Tennessee takes the title. We get into a deep discussion with 2023 Mississippi River MLF Invitational Champion and 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour Rookie to be, Matt Stefan. Kurt and Matt breakdown his successful fishing tactics and Matt's consistent career performance. Kurt's final thoughts include the final 2 Bassmaster Elite Events coming up in the next 2 weeks on Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario, and who he thinks has a shot to end the regular season as the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year!

Here we Go! Episode 405 of Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard. After a small spell of downtime from tournaments the organizations have had lots of events in the second half of July so there is plenty to talk about and discuss in this show! We begin this episode with a breakdown of current events and happenings from the BASS Elite Series, MLF Invitationals, BASS Opens and the NPFL. Then we dive into a great interview with the BASS Opens EQ Angler of the Year leader JT Thompkins. JT brings the goods on what it takes to be a successful up and coming angler. Kurt and JT also discuss how the game is changing generationally and what it means to attempt to become successful in Triple A events as the sport of bass fishing evolves. There is also an interesting discussion on how much technology is too much and could a limit on the use of it be coming in the sport? Finally, Kurt breaks down the 2 big events coming in the next couple weeks with the MLF Bass Pro Tour wrapping up the regular season right now at Sturgeon Bay and the MLF Toyota Series taking on 1000 Islands out of Messina, NY.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard, kicks off with a recap of a few products launched at ICAST 2023 and Kurt provides insight on his thoughts of the manufacturer show. You will want to hear his understanding of where manufacturers are heading and some of the hot techniques being talked about amongst the pros and retailers.

With a big gap in tournament action in the first half of July, Kurt rolls right into the Feature Angler Spotlight with MLF/BPT Stage 5 Cayuga Champion, New Jersey Pro Angler Adrian Avena. Adrian talks about his thoughts on realizing his goal to become a national tournament champion as well as addressing some of the feedback about the MLF/BPT Cayuga event on social media.

Kurt discusses with Adrian the shift in northern smallmouth behavior patterns from the spawn to post spawn and then mid-summer patterns. Adrian breaks down how water currents effect the feeding habits of fish and how he determines where they are positioned. This conservation turns into great insight for the Bassmaster Open anglers that will fish on the St. Lawrence River just a few days after this podcast airs.

Lastly there is an interesting discussion on open water forward facing sonar techniques to locate smallmouth as well as his ‘house domination’ occurring on the Bass Pro Tour.

Join us for a special holiday weekend episode of Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard, as we dive into some exciting mid-summer fishing! In this episode, we give you a quick recap of the latest happenings in the bass tournament world. Joey Nania claims his second Open victory at Lake Eufaula, while Nick Hatfield dominates the MLF Invitationals at Potomac River, securing a $115K payday. Bret Carnwright emerges as the champion of the Lake Champlain Toyota Series, showcasing the dominance of sight fishing for smallmouth. We also discuss the St. Clair MLF/BPT, where Jordan Lee emerges as the victor with a consistent quality catch.

As we tape this episode on the road in NY, we gear up for some thrilling smallmouth action on the St. Lawrence Seaway and Lake Ontario. Stay tuned as our featured angler, Nick Hatfield, joins us to break down his recent victories and share some insights into smallmouth fishing. Nick's win at the Potomac River has caught the attention of many, and we delve into his success and strategies for tidal waters. We also discuss his qualification for the MLF RedCrest and his upcoming plans for the summer and fall.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for some exciting upcoming events, including the ICAST in Orlando and the Bassmaster Opens at St. Lawrence River. The MLF Invitationals will be held at the Mississippi River, followed by the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake St. Clair.

A big thank you to Pro Angler Nick Hatfield for joining us and sharing his valuable insights. We appreciate your support and encourage you to stay tuned for our next episode on July 15th, where we'll be broadcasting from Florida!

Here we go! Back with another fantastic episode of Bass Edge Radio. This June 15 kicks off with a quick recap of the Sabine BASS Elite Series and MLF/BPT Cayuga NY events. Then we move to the Showcase talking Pro-Bass Camp and the Free Rig technique with Dave Mansue. Learn how Dave is using the free rig effectively and why the presentation is so effective. Then we dive into the Feature Angler Spotlight with BASS Elite Series Fan favorite Matty Wong. Matty reveals how his solid finish at the Sabine River came together and his plans for the next several weeks before the next Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair at the end of July. We conclude the episode with a run down of impending events on the professional bass fishing trails within the next few weeks.

MLF/Bass Pro Tour angler Jacob Wall is Gliding Ledges and New York angler Alec Morrison has a history making victory in Texas!
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In this episode, we dive into the latest on-the-water action and tournament highlights chatting about the Elite Series on Lay Lake the MLF/BPT on Guntersville as well as the MLF/Toyota Series at Sam Rayburn and lastly the BASS Open on Wheeler Lake.
Joining us in the Showcase portion of the episode is Alec Morrison, the NY angler who surprised the field of TX hammers on Sam Rayburn at the MLF/Toyota Series event. We discuss his pre-tournament thought process, the evolution of his electronics use, and how he achieved such a commanding victory.
In our Feature Angler Spotlight, we have Jacob Wall, an MLF/BPT angler who recently secured second place at MLF/BPT event on Lake Guntersville. Jacob discusses his journey from the Northwest to the Southeast in pursuit of his bass fishing career. We delve into his intriguing catches using glide baits on ledges, his adaptation to TVA bass fishing and he explains how bass set up in the current.
As we wrap up the episode, we highlight upcoming events, including the Bassmaster Elite Series on the Sabine River and the Bass Pro Tour on Cayuga Lake.

Alton Jones Jr.'s Dominating MLF/Heavey Hitters Performance and Grae Bucks early 2023 success fishing the MLF/Invitationals
In this episode, we kick things off in the Showcase with Grae Buck, an MLF/Invitational Pro, who will be discussing his 2023 success and breaking down the strategies that have worked for him on the water. Grae shares his insights and techniques that have propelled him into the top 5 of the current Angler of the Year standings. Discover how he maintains positive momentum and adapts to different tournament conditions. If you're eager to learn from a successful angler, this segment is a must-watch!
Next up, we have Alton Jones Jr in our Feature Angler Spotlight, the 2023 MLF Heavy Hitters Champion. Prepare to be amazed as Alton recounts his dominating performance and the factors that led to his incredible win on Bussey Brake Reservoir in LA. Find out what was going through his mind on Championship Day as his lead kept growing. Learn about his bait selection, techniques, and expertise that made all the difference. We also delve into Geecrack, a highly effective but lesser-known JDM lure brand, and explore its unique features and advantages.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights from our guests' experiences and learn techniques to enhance your own success on the water.
Join us for an action-packed episode filled with fishing strategies, expert tips, and exciting stories. Don't miss out on this captivating episode of Bass Edge Radio, listen up for educational content from the world of bass fishing!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard cruises into May 1 2023 featuring 2 X MLF/Toyota Champion Jake Lawrence in the Feature Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge host Kurt Dove talks through with Jake about his recent winning pattern and on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes and why/how he adapted to fishing for smallmouth to claim the trophy. In our Bass Edge Showcase we hear from Rick Harris of Hill Country Hammer Outfitters in Texas on the fundamental 'Little Things' anglers can focus on and control to become a more successful angler.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard moves into the Apr. 15 2023 episode featuring MLF/BPT and BASS Elite Series pro angler Keith Poche in the Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge host Kurt Dove chats with Keith about his Stage 2 MLF Win as well as his approach that secured a solid finish at the MLF/BPT Stage 3 Lake Murray last week. 2023 Top 10 ABA Championship angler and MLF Media man Jody White joins us for the Showcase segment revealing his thoughts of what makes a top tier bass angler in the business. Jody also reveals the strategies for his recent ABA tournament success on the Red River in LA.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard glides into April 2023 featuring BASS Elite Series Angler Bryan Schmitt in Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge host Kurt Dove discuss with Bryan is 2nd place finish at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville TN. Bryan also joins us for the Showcase segment revealing is favorite hook for drop shotting and Kurt and Bryan show several ways to rig plastics for this very diverse technique to present plastics near the lake/river bottom.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Dylan Hays as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Dylan his huge come back at the Bass Pro Tour Stage 1 event in Florida as well as his thoughts on following bass behavior on a singular body of water through the spring. In the Showcase we hear from Jay Kumar creator of the BassBlaster newsletter. We discuss the Top 10 tournament lures he found to be most successful based through his extensive research. This is a great episode of Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard rolls into Mar. 2023 featuring MLF Invitational Pro Josh Weaver in the featured Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Josh his 1st win this past February on Lake Okeechobee and his consistency competing on the MLF Pro Circuit the last 4 years. Additionally, you can hear about Josh's take on the early pre-spawn bass behavior patterns and most effective ways he breaks down fisheries. The Showcase segment dissects winning Co-Angler strategies with Pro Angler Kyle Gelles... coming off a recent MLF Toyota Series 2nd place co-angler finish at Lake Guntersville. As a BASS Opens EQ Pro Angler, you will want to hear Kyle's perspective.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Fred Roumbanis as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Fred winter fishing and targeting shallow water bass. Listen to Freds secrets for shallow water cover and fishing scenarios where he targets bass in less than 10 feet during the winter months. In the Showcase we discuss a new podcast program called "The Big Bass Podcast" with host and bass fishing statistical guru Ken Duke. Don't miss this episode of Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard flows into Feb. 2023 featuring BASS Elite Series angler Kenta Kimura in the Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove dive into some exceptional Japanese fishing tactics education as Kenta details his best strategies to fish free fall gravity baits, the free rig and mid-strolling. Understand his view of finesse fishing... it's likely much different than you think. We have our third Showcase segment of 2023 as Chad Morgenthaler highlights a new youth fishing program in Missouri called 'Future Cast Academy'. You're really going to enjoy this episode of Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF 2023 REDCREST Qualifier and Bass Pro Tour Angler Jeremy Lawyer as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk to Jeremy about his rise from a weekend angler to the top tour in the sport bass fishing. We also discuss his boat rigging regiment and first days on the water of 2023. In our unique Showcase segment, we learn about BeatDown Outdoors product from Blake Price. These are electronics mounts you'll want to see. All this and more from Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard busts into 2023 with the 'King of the Hill' from 2022. We are stoked to have 2022 BASS Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk as the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Brandon ways he will look to improve in 2023 and his thoughts from years past to the present. In our new Showcase segment we hear from Alex Moon of Mystery Tackle Box to gain a better understanding of what this popular subscription tackle box service provides and some benefits it can have to your angling. Kick your 2023 bass fishing game into gear with Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 BASS Northern Open Division AOY and 2023 BASS Elite Series rookie Alex Wetherell as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove learn more about Alex and his angling background as well as his connection to Lunker City Fishing manufacturing. In an additional segment Aaron and Kurt talk Christmas wishes and New Years resolutions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us all here at Bass Edge Radio!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard is excited to chat with 2022 MLF/Pro Circuit Title Champion and 2023 MLF/Bass Pro Tour qualifier Spencer Shuffield in the featured Angler Spotlight of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown Spencers success over the past 3 seasons since returning to the national bass fishing scene. We also have an additional segment of the show that includes Bass Angler Magazine editor and 2022 Toyota Series Championship angler Mark Lassagne. This episode is an absolute marathon with tons of interesting facets!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 Won Bass US Open Champion and MLF/Bass Pro Tour Angler Josh Bertrand as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown with Josh the finer details of his success with live scope, patterning bass in the fall and how he locates bass on pressured waters. In our special segment we get an opportunity to understand the Omnia Fishing Ambassador program as Austin Buck, a Director with Omnia, provides insight to this interactive retail tackle platform. You're going to want to take advantage of Omnia!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard is excited to have BASS Elite Series Pro and 2022 BASS Sam Rayburn Central Open Champion, Keith Combs in the featured Angler Spotlight for thier top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Keith his most successful fall patterns and what he looks for it catch winning fish during this traditionally tough bass fishing season. We also have special segment with BASS Elite Series Angler Brad Hallman discussing the proper power set up for the new era of electronics. This is a very informative show!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 BASS Elite Series Mississippi River Champion Bryan Schmitt as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Bryan more river tactics, fish locations and fall bass behavior as he's proven to be one of the best river fishermen in professional bass fishing. In a special segment of the show Bass Edge hosts Aaron and Kurt break down the best practices for culling bass as culling is often overlooked but potentially costly if not done properly in the bass fishing tournament world.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard with an extremely informative episode as MLF/Bass Pro Tour angler and 2022 BASS Opens Champion Keith Poche checks in for the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove dive into Keith's fishing style and unravel his small boat strategy in tournament competition. We also have Lake of the Ozarks BFL Super Tournament Champion Matt Ells in discuss his unique swim jig technique that led to his recent victory.

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 2-Time MLF/Bass Pro Tour Champion Dustin Connell as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Dustin the best strategies to Win Bass Pro Tour events, smallmouth fishing on Cayuga lake and how it my translate to catching largemouth in the south this fall. An additional show segment is with Shimano Sales Rep Drew Sadler and he breaksdown the new Shimano hard bait technology as well as Shimano's industry standard reel line-up.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard opens the mind of MLF/Pro Circuit Angler Kurt Mitchell as the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk over with Kurt the late summer early fall patterns and his terrific run in Aug. culminating with a top 5 finish at the Pro Circuit TITLE Championship. Hank Weldon from the BASS tournament also swings in to enlighten listeners on the BASS HS Combine program that will take place Sept. 16-18 in Decatur Alabama!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series and Open Champion Brandon Lester as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with Brandon about his strong 2022 performance with still 3 events remaining on his schedule. Brandon has already won nearly 250K. Brandon also breaks down how he stays in tune with the fish during hot summer months. A special show segment is included with veteran of the sport and current BASS Opens angler Bradley Hallman. We discuss the new BASS Opens Elite Qualification for 2024 and bass fishing's tournament platforms.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard has current BASS Open Series Overall AOY leader and NPFL Pro John Soukup as the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove dive into John's success as 2021 2X NPFL Champion, his lead in the 2022 BASS Open Series AOY and August fishing. George Acord from Susquehanna Fishing Tackle also takes out time to be on this episode and discussed his top consumer trends at his shop and ICAST products that hit the buy button!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 MLF/Bass Pro Tour Lake of the Ozarks Champion Jesse Wiggins as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with Jesse about the intricate details of the shaky head technique as well as cover and structure you should be identifying to get more bites with it. We also bring back Justin Russell from Russell Marine Products for a special segment to inquire about mounting systems for electronics. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard has a Dam episode with MLF/Bass Pro Tour Watts Bar Champion Ryan Salzman as the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown fishing dams with Ryan talking the high side of dams, tailraces, current and other factors that make dam fishing successful. We have segment of the show with Matt Paino, owner of Optimum Baits and he is a Japanese manufacture distribution guru with the conversation leading to the Madness Balam swimbait and the Deps brand of products. This is a fantastic show!

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 MLF/BPT RedCrest Champion Bobby Lane as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Bobby his growth as a professional angler over the years and break down some of his favorite shallow fishing tactics in June and breakdown pre-spawn techniques for anglers fishing up North. Bass Edge is also stoked to discuss a new freshwater hard bait series from Nomad Design with their marketing manager Chris Shoplock!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard has a great episode as MLF/Pro Circuit angler Nick Hatfield swings in for the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove rap with Nick about his rookie season on the MLF/Pro Circuit and his top 10 AOY standing after the first 4 events of 2022. Also in this episode of Bass Edge, we talk with Product Expert from Seaguar Fishing about the new TactX braided line.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF/Toyota Series Lake Texoma Champion Rick Harris as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk with Rick about his Win last month as well as catching big bass for clients through Hill Country Hammer guide service. Special guest David Hahn, owner of All Aboard Marine, relays information to the listeners about Live transducer accessories and how he can assist with getting the most of your electronics investments.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard is excited to have BASS Elite Series Pro Bryan New is the featured Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove review the pre-spawn success Bryan has had this year and look ahead to post-spawn tactics as the seasonal behavior pattern transitions on the Bass Elite Tour this May at Lake Fork. We have a special guest on the program too with Geecrack USA President, Kazuki Kitajima. Kazuki reveals interesting concepts and aspects of this trending new Japanese lure company in the USA market.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF/Pro Circuit angler Matt Becker as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk with Matt about his fast start to 2022 in the AOY standings and mid-April bass behavior patterns of pre-spawn, spawn and into post-spawn from southern to northern fisheries. Bass Edge is excited for special guest Mike Mehlmann with Bass Forecast to be on this show. We dive deep into the Bass Forecast app and how it helps weekend anglers to top professionals hit the water at the best times and put them into position to reel in more bass.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard has a marathon episode for you on April Fool's day, and that's no joke! BASS Elite Series Santee Cooper Champion Drew Cook stops in for the featured Angler Spotlight in this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown with Drew a full approach to his sight fishing technique. In this episode of Bass Edge, we also discuss the huge Bass Pro Shops "World's Fishing Fair" in Springfield, MO with Bob Ziehmer the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Senior Director of Conservation. Bass Angler Magazine editor and west coast angler Mark Lassagne also visit us and we ask Mark about the Apex Tour, west coast angler trends and some of the hottest west coast fisheries you should consider visiting this year.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF/Pro Circuit angler Pete Ponds as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with Pete in detail about the bass transition from winter to pre-spawn and then to spawning bass patterns. Special guest Jay Kumar from the Bass Blaster swings by to discuss emerging trends, big bass and his comedic and educational bass fishing newsletter.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard for the Win on the March 1, 2022 episode with Stage 1 MLF/BPT Champion Bradley Roy in this chapter of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk with Bradley about the wildly changing pre-spawn conditions that he encountered at this multi-lake tournament and the adjustments he made to hoist the champions trophy. This episode's special guest is Pate Schumacher from Pro-Guide Batteries as we breakdown battery options and the power needed for today's bass boats.

Bass Edge Radio interviews BASS Elite Series angler Brock Mosley as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Brock late winter and pre-spawn bass patterns as well as his consistency over the past several years on the Elite Series. Special guest Terry Battisti with Bass Fishing Archives stops in to review the media platform he manages relating to all things in the history of bass fishing!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard rolls into February 2022 with a freshman on the MLF/Bass Pro Tour Dakota Ebare in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Dakota his amazing event schedule the past 3 years and what that has meant to him as he elevates to the top level of the MLF platform of competition in 2022. This episode will also have special guest Justin Russell from Russell Marine Products as we explore a new trend for 2022 electronics junkies, 2 live sonar transducers at the bow of a bass boat.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard kicks off 2022 in a BIG way featuring the biggest tournament winners of 2021, Bass Pro Shops US Open Champions Logan Parks and Tucker Smith in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove relive the 7-figure payday for this Auburn University Bass Team, as well as check in with their proven team tournament strategies and plans for 2022

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard features BASS Elite Series Rookie KJ Queen in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with KJ his start on the Elite Series and juggling his tackle company Queen Tackle. This episode is also packed with special guest Justin Russell from Russell Marine Products and we break down upgrading trolling motors!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard features 2021 Pickwick Lake, BASS Elite Series Champion Bill Lowen in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Bill his insights to post-spawn fishing and how he stays keyed in on the shallow bite. Are bass guarding their fry a viable post-spawn bass fishing pattern? Find out what Bill Lowen thinks in this awesome episode!

Bass Edge Radio interviews Professional Angler Cole Floyd, 2021 MLF Big 5/Pro Circuit Angler, as the featured pro in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Cole his current lead in the AOY standing as well as his pre-spawn flipping tactics. Bass Edge is excited to have another special guest in this episode, Bass Fishing Coach Rick Emmitt from recently crowned National Champion Drury University.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard features 2021 MLF Big 5/Pro Circuit Angler Kyle Cortiana in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove talk with Kyle about his top 5 Finish at the MLF Pro Circuit Event on Lewis Smith Lake as well as mastering your local lake. This Bass Edge episode also has a special guest segment from Power-Pole, Marketing Projects Coordinator Curt Hill discusses the Power-Pole Charge system.

Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF/FLW Pro Circuit Angler Grae Buck as the featured pro in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with Grae about his breakout performances in MLF and BASS over the past couple years and knack for catching big bass in competition. The show also dives into early winter fishing in rivers and reservoirs on the east coast. Dr. Jay McNamara drops into the show and reveals the revised edition of his popular book, 'The Psychology of Exceptional Fishing'.

Bass Edge Radio interviews FLW Pro Circuit professional angler Matt Becker as the featured angler in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove visit with Matt about his recent success with FLW and differences of springtime river patterns and lake patterns. In a special segment of this episode Bass Edge introduces a new Megaware product, BatteryGuard, and speaks with the product inventor Tom Andreas.

Bass Edge Radio interviews BASS Elite Series professional angler Kelley Jaye as the featured angler in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove visit with Kelley about his success with jerkbaits and breakdown his fishing style, seasonal behavior patterns and learn all his jerkbait strategies. This episode also features a segment with Ph.D. Jay McNamara and the gang discusses his soon to be released 2nd edition book "The Psychology of Exception Fishing".

Bass Edge Radio interviews BASS Elite Series professional angler Stetson Blaylock as the featured angler in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove visit with Stetson on he new sponsorship with Academy Sports, his amazing success in the 2019 Elite Series and the Bassmaster Classic. This episode also features a segment about High School fishing with special guest Wyatt Wimberley of East Texas.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard features legendary Florida BASS Elite Series angler Bernie Schultz in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Bernie the seasons opening event of the BASS Elite Series on the St. Johns River, techniques from Florida shallow waters that transcend to success in other parts of the US and remembering Forrest L. Wood.

Bass Edge Radio interviews 2020 BASS Elite Series professional angler Kyle Welcher as the featured angler in the latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove visit with Kyle about his fishing background, route to beginning his BASS Elite career in 2020 and some of Kyle's favorite fishing tactics. Kurt believes Kyle is 'one to watch' in the 2020 Elite Series, don't miss this podcast!

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard features an Arizona and west coast legendary angler, MLF/BPT Pro John Murray in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with John the logistics of west coast anglers making it on the major circuits, his fishing roots in the west and his relocation to Tennessee. Also on the podcast are John's tips to help anglers target wintertime bass.

Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard departs from their typical bass fishing escapades and features a true American Hero, Retired SFOD-D CSM Tom Satterly in this episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Tom varying subjects concerning his recent book tour, life in the military and programs he is supporting since his retirement. Tune in for an interesting look at a peak into Tom's life.