Episodes
Part 2 we welcome in Becky to the Bass U Live studios to talk about the humble beginnings of The Bass University. We recap some fun stories and also talk about some strategies Mike used in his career to propel himself to the top.
Published 09/27/23
Alright here it is! The Randy Blaukat show. He has been extremely critical of forward facing sonar and has made his voice heard. Today were going to get the deep dive on why he hates the technology.
Published 09/06/23
Join us as we talk with Drew Benton about his stance on forward facing sonar and how it has affected bass fishing. 
Published 09/06/23
The greatest of all time joins us on Bass U Live. Kevin VanDam is undoubtedly the most accomplished and decorated bass fisherman in history. We chat with Kevin about his career and talk about where he wants to go next. 
Published 08/31/23
Dive into the electrifying world of collegiate bass fishing as we unpack the thrilling victory that rocked the waters of the College Bass Fishing National Championship. Join us in this riveting episode as we celebrate the remarkable achievement of two outstanding anglers from Auburn University – Tucker Smith and Hayden Marbut. 🎣🏆 In this special episode, we unravel the journey, strategy, and dedication that led Tucker and Hayden to secure the championship title. From casting lines to...
Published 08/16/23
On the eves of the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on historic Lake Champlain we decided to bring on Alec Morrison to preview a little of what might go down at Champlain. Alec is an accomplished angler all over the country but calls Champlain home. 
Published 08/16/23
Welcome back to bass u live! This week we welcomed in Matt Becker the 2023 Bass Pro Tour AOY and Saginaw Bay Champion. We breakdown his journey through the ranks and recap his recent successes. 
Published 08/08/23
The win that almost didn't happen. The Mighty Mississippi River is separated by pools which are lock held. After the final day of the event Matt nearly was not able to make it to weigh in due to barge traffic in the locking systems. Listen to how this all went down and Matt Stefan came away victorious. 
Published 08/02/23
This week on Bass U Live we sat down with Trey Mckinney. Trey is an 18 year old phenom that is winning at an alarming rate. Back to Back AOY BFL angler at age 16 and 17 now competing on the opens at 18 he has cashed checks in 4 of 6 opens with 2 second place finishes. Listen along to how his journey unfolded and where he plans to go.
Published 07/28/23
Were back for week three of the extra credit podcast. This week were catching up with Bass U instructor Dakota Ebare. He breaks down the road you need to take in order to be successful in the world of competitive bass fishing.
Published 07/21/23
Welcome back to Bass U Live. This week we welcome in Bob Downey to talk about northern smallmouth fishing and some of the awesome new releases at iCast. 
Published 07/18/23
Nick Hatfield. He's an angler. A straight up dude, a winner, and now a MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Champion. Just another accomplishment to add to his growing list of success. Let's get to know Nick Hatfield. 
Published 07/04/23
Dive into the gripping tale of Alec Morrison's triumph on the MLF Toyota Series bass fishing tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey of an exceptional bass angler who defied the odds, securing a resounding victory with an astonishing 24-pound margin. In this thrilling podcast, we delve deep into the strategic moves, intense competition, and the sheer determination that propelled Alec to his well-deserved success. Gain exclusive insights from the...
Published 06/28/23
Bass University Extra Credit podcast! On the first episode of extra credit we welcomed on Joey Nania. (16:00 minute mark) Winner of the Bass Open on Lake Eufala, Oklahoma. We break down Joeys journey from where he is now to where he came from and everything in between. 
Published 06/22/23
The Bassmaster Opens is now past the halfway point and John Garrett is leading the EQ points race. John has been knocking on the door of qualifying for the elites and this year he is well on his way. Listen in to hear all about his journey from college to now. 
Published 06/20/23
Winner of The Ike Foundation Pro Am Keith Cowan. The Upper Chesapeake Bay was the host fishery for this years pro am where contestants had a chance to win a brand new Bass Cat. Keith weighed in 22 pounds and won the event. Tune in to hear how it all went down. 
Published 06/20/23
Bass Nation Champion Angler Matty Wong joins Bass U Live. Coming off a third place finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Sabine River we break down his journey that led him from there to now! 
Published 06/07/23
We are excited to launch Kayak Bass University! On todays show we welcome Ryan Lambert, Drew Gregory and Jody Queen to the show to talk about there experiences fishing out of a kayak!
Published 05/31/23
Scott has been the voice for Lake Occochobee conversation for several years. One of Americas premier fishing destination is in danger of being lost to lack of care. Listen along as we discuss the current situation and what things need to be done to restore this fabled fishery!
Published 05/25/23
What an amazing win it was at home for Will Davis Jr. Hometown curse didn't stand a chance against the knowledge an experience Will has on Lay Lake and in the pouring rain on Championship sunday he was deemed champion. From hooks in his hand to lead sinkers coming at him he got it done in the face of adversity.  13:00 interview begins 
Published 05/17/23
The Bassmaster opens are a proving ground for anglers across the country. Often thought of as the hardest events to win based on the sheer size of the field Powell Kemp exhibited a masterful job of winning The Open of Kerr Reservoir AKA Buggs Island. 
Published 05/10/23
The Dean of The Bass University is at Kerr Reservoir Buggs Island for the Bass Open and were checking in live with him to get a status on whats going on at the lake. Water levels are in flux and thats changing how the fish are responding to things. Listen in to hear how the Dean thinks this tournament will be won. 
Published 05/02/23
On this segment of bass u live we welcome back el capitan Mike Iaconelli into the house. We are diving in deep on his new pre practice strategy he has employed for the 2023 season on the elite series. And it's working. Listen along to hear how he is breaking down water this year more effectively then ever before. 
Published 05/02/23
We welcome back our friend of the show Ken Duke to the Bass U Live Podcast. Were talking about the biggest bass of all time! As always Ken brings some interesting takes to the show on the giant fish stories. 
Published 04/26/23
On todays episode of Bass U Live we have the bassmaster classic champion on as well as the runner up. Jeff Gustafson was able to take the win using a strength of his and Bryan Schmitt came within just one pound of edging him out on a super unique pattern of his own! Listen in to hear how it all went down. 
Published 03/29/23