Todd Castledine joins BTL to break down the current state of bass fishing. We count down five things the industry is doing right - and five things that need serious improvement. From the best developments in professional bass fishing to the issues that tick Todd off, nothing is off limits in this honest look at where bass fishing stands today and where it needs to go next.
ABOUT BTL: BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards. BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.
ABOUT THE HOST: Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium.
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