Episodes

  • 4 Keys to a Successful Bass Fishing Tournament Season

    4 Keys to a Successful Bass Fishing Tournament Season
    Jan 9 2026
    In this episode of Before the First Cast, we’re talking about how to properly plan and prepare for the upcoming bass fishing tournament season. Success in tournament fishing starts long before the first cast is ever made, and this video walks through the exact preparation process serious anglers should follow.

    Whether you’re fishing local events or a full tournament trail, these bass fishing tournament tips will help you fish more efficiently and confidently all season long. I break the preparation down into four key areas every competitive kayak angler needs to focus on.

    First, we discuss how to lock in your tournament schedule, study dates, formats, and locations so you can plan your season with intention. Next, I explain why it’s critical to study seasonal bass patterns before ever launching, using mapping tools and historical data to save time on the water.

    We also cover how to solidify your tackle system, focusing on confidence baits, organization, and efficiency rather than carrying too much gear. Finally, we talk about how to train your mind for tournament fishing, improving focus, decision-making, and consistency under pressure.

    If you’re serious about bass fishing tournaments, this episode will help you start the season prepared and confident.

    Subscribe for more bass fishing content, tournament talk, and honest conversations—all before the first cast.


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    18 mins
  • Everyone Fishes DEEP in Winter... They're ALL WRONG!

    Everyone Fishes DEEP in Winter... They're ALL WRONG!
    Jan 7 2026
    The biggest winter bass fishing myth just got destroyed! Discover why shallow water consistently holds more active bass than deep zones during cold months, and why most anglers are fishing the wrong depths entirely. Learn how sun-warmed banks, mud bottoms, and shallow cover create feeding opportunities that deep-water anglers completely miss. Master the flipping techniques that trigger reaction strikes from tight cover, decode the baitfish and crawdad movements that concentrate bass shallow, and understand why starting your day in 2-5 feet of water produces more bites than grinding deep structure. This pattern-breaking approach turns conventional winter wisdom upside down!

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    4 mins
  • Evaluating the 2025 Fishing Year

    Evaluating the 2025 Fishing Year
    Jan 2 2026
    In this episode of Before the First Cast, we dive into the bass fishing year in review, covering the biggest headlines from the professional bass fishing world and reflecting on my own fishing tournament season. From major moments in B.A.S.S., MLF, and professional bass tournaments, this episode is all about growth, perspective, and preparation for the year ahead.I break down how I evaluate my time on the water, what worked, what didn’t, and how anglers can honestly assess their tournament performance, fishing decisions, and overall progress as bass fishermen. Whether you fish bass tournaments, weekend club events, or just enjoy chasing largemouth, this conversation will help you reflect and improve.If you’re a fisherman, bass angler, or someone who follows professional bass fishing, this episode offers insight, motivation, and practical takeaways to help you get better before your next launch.

    Subscribe for more bass fishing content, tournament talk, and honest conversations—all before the first cast.

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    18 mins
  • Cold Fronts RUINING Your Winter Fishing? This Changes Everything!

    Cold Fronts RUINING Your Winter Fishing? This Changes Everything!
    Dec 31 2025
    Winter cold fronts don't shut down bass fishing—they reveal who understands cold-water behavior! Discover why winter bass already operate in low-metabolism mode and why fronts barely affect their positioning. Learn the mental discipline that separates successful winter anglers from frustrated quitters, why light penetration matters more than air temperature, and how subtle depth adjustments keep you connected to bass that haven't relocated. Master the patient presentation approach that triggers strikes when others panic, decode the second-day post-front pattern most anglers miss, and understand why water clarity dictates exact depth changes that put bass back in your strike zone.

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    3 mins
  • Winter Trophy Bass SECRETS: Why BIG Fish Feed NOW!

    Winter Trophy Bass SECRETS: Why BIG Fish Feed NOW!
    Dec 26 2025
    Late fall and early winter aren't just fishable—they're PRIME time for the biggest bass of the year! Discover why trophy bass feed more aggressively now than any other season and how reduced fishing pressure creates perfect conditions for monster catches. Learn the critical difference between small bass schools and isolated trophy groups, why creek channels function as underwater highways, and how water temperature timing determines your success. Master the larger soft plastic presentations that filter out small fish, decode the precise positioning adjustments that trigger lethargic giants, and unlock the vertical techniques that dominate deep structure when temperatures plummet.

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    5 mins
  • Carolina Rig DOMINATION: The Winter Bass Technique They Fear!

    Carolina Rig DOMINATION: The Winter Bass Technique They Fear!
    Dec 24 2025
    The Carolina Rig becomes an unstoppable winter weapon when you understand the details most anglers overlook! Discover why slowed metabolism demands precision over speed, and how leader length adjustments trigger strikes from inactive bass. Learn the critical weight selection for maximum bottom sensitivity, why deep structure positioning concentrates trophy fish, and how subtle presentation changes separate productive days from blanks. Master the gear setup that enhances cold-water feel, decode the rough structure zones holding quality bass, and unlock the leader material secrets that keep soft plastics hovering perfectly in the strike zone all winter long.

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    6 mins
  • Was 2025 all we thaught it would be?

    Was 2025 all we thaught it would be?
    Dec 22 2025
    On this weeks episode of Bass Cast Radio we take a look back at 2025 & give our thoughts on the season to forget & then turn our thoughts towards the future & we drop some Bass Cast tournament news.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Holiday Bass Fishing GOLD: Why Everyone's Missing the BEST Bite!

    Holiday Bass Fishing GOLD: Why Everyone's Missing the BEST Bite!
    Dec 19 2025
    While everyone's busy with holiday festivities, the year's best bass fishing sits untapped! Discover why the holiday season creates perfect conditions for trophy catches—from unpressured fish settling into natural patterns to dynamic daily movements following baitfish. Learn to adapt between shallow feeding zones, suspended bass, and deep structure as conditions shift hourly. Master the versatile soft plastic presentations that work across all depth zones, decode wind and weather patterns that trigger aggressive strikes, and unlock the seasonal adaptability that separates successful winter anglers from those who miss this prime fishing window.

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    5 mins