AnglersChannel Insider Podcast

This week the guys catch up with Bassmaster Elite Series Angler John Cox, prior to him hitting the road for one of his "Fishin' Benders".  John has made a living catching bass in shallow water, so who better to catch up with heading into spring?  Given some of the recent professional results, the guys ponder what's to come for the shallow water anglers, 30 somethings, and lots more!  Tune in for great perspectives on some of the under currents swirling in bass fishing.

This week the guys were able to catch up with Relion Pro, and Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Kyle Welcher.  They catch up on his new set up for 2024, some of the history of his early career, and how things came together for his 2023 season.  #RelionLithium #Angleroftheyear #bassmaster #bassfishing

The AC Insider recently caught up with Okeechobee Ace, Jessie Mizeell.  Jessie is a third generation Big O angler with tons of time on the water between competition and his guiding business.  The interview ran long, BUT, this AC Insider Bonus cut, hits on something happening in Florida that is forever changing a fabled fishery.  Take a moment to give it a listen.  We hope it motivates anglers to start paying attention and getting involved!  #anglersforlakeokeechobee #conservation #lakemanagement #lakeokeechobee #bassfishing

The guys are kicking off tournament season in the Sunshine State with a two for one!  They catch up with Back to Back Toyota Series winner, Jessie Mizell, a dominant force on the Big O fresh off his recent win to score some tips.  Later in the show, they are joined by Hobie BOS winner, Blake Abbey.  Blake share some insights into his own journey to the top, and his strategies on The Harris Chain of Lakes.  Be sure to tune in!  

The guys are kicking off tournament season with MLF College Champions, Lucas Washburn and Braylon Eggerding, of the Adrian College Varsity Bass Team.  They get the scoop first on that special day on the Kissimmee Chain, and what it's like to land an 11 pound kicker EARLY in the day!  Tune in and hear it here first! #collegefishing #bassfishing #AdrianCollege #MajorLeagueFishing  #acinsider #anglerschannel

They guys are kicking off the year with Bass Angler Magazine (B.A.M.) owner, Mark Lassagne.  Mark brings us up to speed on the west coast tournament scene and his newest endevor, the BAM Tournament Trail.  Mark is rolling out 11 events in 2024, from Arizona to Oregon, to help bring the spotlight to western anglers and the diverse fisheries they visit.  Tune in and CATCH up to ring in the new year! 

This week the guys catch up with Patrick Walters and talk two tours, hyperfocus, and some of the other keys to his recent success.  We also got a chance to talk about his electronics and the setup he uses to catch all those trophies!  

This week the guys look ahead to 2024 schedules, events, and share some thoughts on where it's all heading.  We're joined by Scott Gordon, Tournament Director, for the Big Bass Tour.  The guys dive into some of the unique elements to the Big Bass Format, the year ahead, and how you can get into some of the biggest and richest amateur events next year!

The guys catch up with Toyota Series Champ AND Southern Division AOY, Chad Mrazek.  They get into the early days and the grind that lead Chad to the top of the heap and his win on Table Rock in the Toyota Series Championship, including his Jig-n-worm combo.  Tune in and learn something!

The guys put together a Kayak Roundup and caught up with a couple of key figures in kayak fishing.  Steve Owens, Tournament Director for the Bassmaster Kayak Series joins us to talk about his first year in the captain's seat, and what to look forward to in 2024.  We also pull in Drew Gregory, one of the hottest touring national kayak anglers AND now a Tournament Director himself.  Drew dishes on his new Kayak Adventure Series and where it fits into all this.  Tune in to learn more about kayak fishing opportunities in 2024 and beyond!

The guys are joined by Drew Gill, fresh off his AOY in the Toyota Series Plains Division.  Drew dishes on the collegiate aspect of his career, his strategy to keep climbing the pro ranks, and brings the perspective of a young gun to this week's podcast.

We catch up with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Brock Mosley, on his 2023 Sabine River win and we look ahead to 2024.  The guys talk fishing, what NOT to do on the water, and Brock sticks around with the guys and does our Deep Dive on the legendary Rat-L-Trap.  Tune in and learn a few things!

We're talking with Joey Cifuentes who is coming off a blistering rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  Two wins, a 6th Place Finish, and Rookie of the Year with Bassmaster AND fresh off the 2023 PanAm Bass Championship, where he and longtime mentor Larry Nixon brought home the gold!  In our Deep Dive Segment, we talk all things vegetation with Elite Series Veteran Bernie Schultz.  Bernie, a Florida angler, has had a successful career by targeting vegetation all across the country, so he helps us dive into the  "salad bar"!

From humble beginnings to the top of the heap.  Matt Becker took down Kevin VanDam for the win at Saginaw Bay AND claimed AOY over red hot Jacob Wheeler and other top touring sticks.  We get the lowdown on the event, the mindset, and the man himself.  Matt sticks around and educates Vance and Danny on the dropshot technique that has propelled his stellar career, in our first edition of the "Deep Dive".

Angler's Channel Insiders, Danny Blandford and Vance McCullough talk with Fishtips.com co-founder Austin Neary.  We dive into if FishTips is "teaching" a man to fish, "giving" a man a fish, or "selling" a man a fish.  Tune and decide for yourself...does the world need a Fishing Tip Marketplace?  Check it out: https://fishtips.com

Bassmaster Elite Series angler and current Angler of the Year race leader Brandon Cobb joins to talk about the almost unreal start to his 2023 season and how he got to where he is today

The latest winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Will Davis Jr, talks about fishing on his home pond and what it means to represent the BASS Nation fishing at the top level

Wire-to-wire BASS Northern Opens winner Powell Kemp talks about his win on Buggs Island and how it also lead to another win on the day after the tournament

Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters winner Alton Jones Jr talks about how he conquered Caney Creek Reservoir and Bussey Brake and took home the championship belt.

Half Past First Cast's Hanna and Pete Robbins join to talk about some of the international angling adventures they provide chasing big fish