Best on Tour Breakdown

The Bassmaster Elite Series field is changing. Why does the system work this way, who won’t be back in 2027, and how difficult is it to earn another shot? Jordan Babcock sits down with Bassmaster commentator Ronnie Moore to break down Elite Series requalification, the anglers who won't return in 2027, and how career Angler of the Year averages determine who stays and who goes. Plus, could Bassmaster bring back a legend through the Legends Exemption? Do you have to be a “scoper” to survive in today’s Elite Series? Will a woman ever qualify for the Elites? And what options do anglers have when their time on the tour comes to an end?

How did we get to the point where a coin flip is deciding which Bassmaster Elite Series events will allow forward-facing sonar? In this conversation, Jordan sits down with John Crews to go behind the scenes of how Bassmaster and the Elite Series anglers arrived at the 50/50 forward-facing sonar format and ultimately, why a coin flip became the solution. We talk about what the anglers actually wanted, why Bassmaster decided against a full Livescope ban, and the challenges of creating a system that anglers, sponsors, electronics companies and host cities could all live with. We also get into the politics of building the Elite Series schedule, how host cities influence where the tour goes, why some great fisheries never make the schedule, and what John would change if he were the one calling the shots. Plus, we break down the results of the coin flip for the 2027 Elite Series schedule, what the scope/no-scope schedule means for some of the biggest fisheries, and where John thinks the 2028 no-scope Bassmaster Classic could be headed. Chapters: 00:00 How did we get here? 01:15 Why Bassmaster went 50/50 with FFS 02:54 The 2025 angler survey 05:01 Why not just ban forward-facing sonar? 06:06 How the coin flip came about 07:30 Breaking down the 2027 coin flip results 10:51 If John Crews ran the Elite Series 12:36 Lakes John wants the Elites to go to 16:47 Could coin flips still decide the rules in 10 years? 18:45 Are people are starting to understand the coin flip? John's 2027 coin flip reaction video referenced 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgCbIaqwOTU Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:20 Buzz - 2026 Elite Series Highlights: AOY, ROY, New Records, Century Belts, and more AOY post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrUjeAtBYa/ ROY post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/Dctc2wzRqNx/ Evan Küng post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DcteKGkRFAW/ Century belt post 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcyi78lxDuA/ Back-to-back BASS AOY blog 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/complete-list-of-every-bassmaster-aoy/#back-to-back Bassmaster stats 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/anglers/ 15:18 Banter - Reviewing Bassmaster pundit picks: Predicting each rookie’s best Elite finish in 2026 Bassmaster article referenced 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/news/predicting-each-rookies-best-elite-finish-in-2026/ 29:59 Baits - Hideup Coike Shrimp Get some 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=coike+shrimp&sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep21 Article shown 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/slideshow/top-lures-of-st-lawrence-elite-2026/ 37:31 Business - How international conflicts affect the fishing tackle industry Article shown 👉 https://angling-international.com/2026/08/10/ukraine-targets-top-russian-online-tackle-seller/ 41:55 Bonus - 2027 MLF Bass Pro Tour cuts & additions Article shown 👉 https://majorleaguefishing.com/press-releases/major-league-fishing-announces-2027-bass-pro-tour-roster/ Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:28 Buzz - Bassmaster's Top 10 Bass Lakes in the United States Graphic shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1625214549050858&set=pb.100046869864358.-2207520000 Bassmaster's list 👉 https://www.bassmaster.com/best-bass-lakes/slideshow/top-10-best-bass-lakes-of-2026/ 7:03 Banter - What's the next big thing (that's NOT an urchin)? Full video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqefowGnbG0 13:57 Baits - Missile Baits Magic Worm Get some 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/missile-baits-magic-worm-14-pack?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep20 19:37 Business - Rapala issues a positive profit warning Article shown 👉 https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/inside-information-rapala-vmc-corporation-184000789.html 24:15 Bonus - Jeremy Lawyer & Terry Scroggins crappie fishing Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDb8VOU7IwU Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

This is the finale of our ICAST 2026 series, where we present highlights from all four interviews we did and add additional context and commentary. Watch/listen to the full interviews for more, and please let us know your feedback on this series! Thanks for watching or listening. 👇 Links & Timestamps👇 1:13 Influencer - Hilary Martin Full interview 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8QsvEEccTI 8:53 Pro Angler - Josh Bertrand Full interview 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af6mxp1pKTQ 17:16 Brand Owner - John Crews Full interview 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cksKizjjGyQ 24:55 Sales Rep - Carl Carson Full interview 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlDvl-_SrZc Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net What is ICAST really like behind the scenes? In our new Best On Tour ICAST 2026 video series, we take you inside the biggest event in the fishing industry through the eyes of the people who actually live it. From pro anglers and brand owners to sales reps and influencers, this series pulls back the curtain on what really happens at ICAST, and how the industry actually works! Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

What does a fishing industry sales rep actually do at ICAST? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with industry veteran Carl Carson to break down the side of ICAST most people never see. From months of preparation and booth setup to nonstop meetings and relationship-building, Carl shares what it really takes to represent brands and drive business at the biggest trade show in fishing. We also dive into how ICAST has evolved over the years from catalog sales and surprise product launches to today’s fast-moving world of social media, influencers, and early releases. In this episode: • What a sales rep actually does at ICAST • The insane prep before the show even opens • How brands sell products months (or years) in advance • Why some reps never even see the show floor • Where real business and deals actually happen • How social media changed product launches forever • The biggest trends shaping the fishing industry This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

What does it actually take to succeed at ICAST as a fishing brand? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with Missile Baits owner and Elite Series pro John Crews to break down the real business behind one of the biggest trade shows in the fishing industry. From year-round preparation to last-minute chaos, John shares what it takes to launch new products, build relationships, and turn ICAST into real sales, not just exposure! We also dive into how fishing brands succeed (or fail) at ICAST, what some companies get wrong, and how the game has evolved with influencers, content, and modern marketing. If you’ve ever wondered how baits actually go from concept to sell-out success… this is an inside look! In this episode: • How much planning really goes into ICAST • The stress of launching new products • Why some companies fail at trade shows • How Missile Baits approaches sales vs marketing • The evolution of product launches in the fishing industry • Building long-term relationships in the business • Advice for anglers trying to break into the industry This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

Everyone sees ICAST… but not everyone understands what it’s really like. In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with MLF pro Josh Bertrand to break down the reality of ICAST from an angler’s perspective. From long days in the booth to nonstop media, sponsor obligations, and after-hours networking, Josh shares what actually goes into being a professional angler at one of the biggest events in the fishing industry. We also dive into how ICAST has changed over the years, the truth about sponsorship opportunities, and what anglers should (and shouldn’t) expect when they attend. If you’ve ever thought ICAST was just fun and free gear… this one might surprise you. In this episode: • What pro anglers actually do at ICAST • The reality behind sponsor obligations • Why ICAST is more work than most people think • How anglers balance multiple brands • The truth about getting sponsors at the show • Why the third day of ICAST matters more than you think • How social media has changed everything This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

What is ICAST really like behind the scenes? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with Hilary Martin to break down what it’s actually like working one of the biggest events in the fishing industry as an influencer. From balancing sponsor obligations to meeting fans, creating content, and navigating the chaos of the show floor, Hilary shares a real, inside look at ICAST. We also dive into her journey from attending her first ICAST at just 14 years old to becoming a recognized name in the space, plus how she manages brand relationships, content creation, and everything in between. In this episode: • How Hilary Martin prepares for ICAST • What brands expect from influencers at the show • Behind-the-scenes of sponsor relationships • Balancing content creation vs obligations • Growing up in the fishing industry • The rise of female anglers in the sport • What makes ICAST such a big opportunity This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:30 Buzz - The Leash 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/The_Leash_Outboard_Motor_Tether/descpage-PSRTL.html?from=BOT 4:40 Banter - Michael Neal's #1 Tip For Success Full video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvHMtKhuZl4 Facebook post shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/reel/935596059522591 10:16 Baits - Missile Baits Buzz Wagon Get some 👉 https://www.missilebaits.store/products/buzz-wagon?bg_ref=MUYPk8OMKF&tid1=bot_youtube 16:20 Business - Behind the scenes of ICAST 24:29 Bonus - 2012 Bassmaster Classic, Red River, Gerald Swindle cuts off stuffed giraffe's foot!! Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

Will this event be a success? Are you going to watch/attend? Leave a comment! Huge thank you to Brian Bird and World Bass Enterprises for coming on the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast for this interview. This pay-per-view event could change professional bass fishing forever. Today's guest is risking millions of dollars of his own money… in an attempt to completely change what professional bass fishing could become. We’re talking about a tournament with a bigger payout than the Bassmaster Classic & Major League Fishing's REDCREST combined, x2... The Champions tournament by World Bass Enterprises is possibly the biggest gamble in bass fishing history. We're gonna talk about the tournament rules — because there are rules in this event that we've never seen before. We're gonna talk about the live stream for folks at home — why is it pay-per-view? We're gonna talk about the fan experience — is it actually worth traveling to attend this event in person? Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown podcast, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Pasquotank River / Albemarle Sound to win his 10th Bassmaster title (putting him in elite company) and another $100,000 towards his career earnings. He swore he'd never buy an urchin, now here he is revealing pro tips on how to rig an urchin / coike style bait! Jason's signature reel 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Jason_Christie_Elite_MG_Casting_Reels/descpage-JCELM.html?from=BOT Sunline Shooter 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sunline_Shooter_Fluorocarbon/descpage-SNSH.html?from=BOT Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=christie2 Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:28 Buzz - The Forward Facing Sonar Debate Mark Daniels Jr video mentioned 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44KfcD1gpc 8:02 Banter - Banks Shaw Stats graphic shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14hv3MhjfzX/ 15:35 Baits - Coike Straight The bait 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-straight-elastomer-110-mm?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_breakdown Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1StYmfRgs 19:55 Business - Contingency programs Yamaha Power Pay 👉 https://yamahapowerpay.com/ 22:42 Bonus - Pat Schlapper's DIY jigs Do-it Molds 👉 https://store.do-itmolds.com/ Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

Click here 👉 https://bestontour.net/weather for the worksheet + your free 30-day Bass Forecast PRO membership We all know that weather is extremely important when it comes to fishing, but there are a ton of misconceptions out there. Do bass "feel" barometric pressure changes? Does the moon phase matter? What does refraction have to do with catching fish? How does all this apply to my specific body of water? We at Best on Tour partnered with Bass Forecast to bring you The Ultimate Weather Guide for Bass Fishing, where you will learn the answers to all these questions and much more! Mike Mehlmann, CEO of Bass Forecast, joins Jordan on this special "Masterclass" edition of the Best on Tour Breakdown. Follow along as they discuss the 7 keys to weather, how they relate to bass behavior, and how the Bass Forecast app makes it easy to figure out what's going down on the water. Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

👇 Links & Timestamps👇 0:25 Buzz - "The Champions" tournament by World Bass Enterprises More info 👉 https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/ 5:13 Banter - Best rod for Coike fishing The rod 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/phenix-m1-casting-rod?variant=43681427685591?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16 Video shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYqKe5YR_kN/ 8:33 Baits - Dave Lefebre's $200,000 Chatterbait setup The bait 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/z-man-evergreen-jackhammer-chatterbait?variant=43000408539351?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16 The trailer 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/zoom-uv-ultra-vibe-speed-craw?variant=42999762616535?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=botbd_ep16 (Bass Pro trailer mentioned is discontinued) Video shown 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@davelefebre/video/7644542249111440654 13:26 Business - West Marine Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Article shown 👉 https://boatingindustry.com/breaking-news/2026/05/18/west-marine-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/ 16:03 Bonus - Bassfan rankings update Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DY4fgalRo88/ Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/ Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.

0:22 Buzz - Carter Nutt Wins Pro Circuit on Douglas Lake 3:25 Banter - New Tennessee State Record Largemouth Bass 7:12 Baits - Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live Winning Baits (Mike Iaconelli & Drew Benton) Berkley Powerbait Maxscent General 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_The_General_Worm/descpage-DMGS.html?from=BOT Berkley Fusion Wacky Jighead 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Weighted_Wacky_Head_5pk/descpage-WTW.html?from=BOT Nories Front Flapper 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nories_Front_Flapper_Curly_Creature_Bait_4_5pk/descpage-NFFC.html?from=BOT Nories Laterrie 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nories_Latterie_Neko_Rig_Worm_525_8pk_/descpage-NLATSW.html?from=BOT SPRO Wacky Snack 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Wacky_Snack_Worm_7pk/descpage-SSNS.html?from=BOT 13:26 Business - New Sunglasses from Gamakatsu Learn more 👉 https://gamakatsu.com/gspecx?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep15 16:03 Bonus - New Coike Models Available Now Kyu Coike (9mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-kyu-coike?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15 Coike Fish Elastomer M (17mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-fish-elastomer-m-1?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15 Coike Straight (110mm) 👉 https://realdealtackle.com/products/hiedup-coike-straight-elastomer-110-mm?sca_ref=10514177.lonIbY6kZ5hdLE&sca_source=bot_youtube_ep15 Blog shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/new-coike-models-out-now/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep15 Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep15

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:09 Buzz - Tuesday Night Live Pairings Blog shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/bassmaster-tuesday-night-live-teams-officially-announced-after-fan-voting/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_14 11:58 Banter - Jason Christie & Drew Cook Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EMvuSLmt0E 15:52 Baits - What baits will play in Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live? 20:31 Business - The business behind Bassmaster Tuesday Night Live Post shown 👉 https://bestontour.net/blog/bassmaster-tuesday-night-live-2026-announcement/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_14 26:28 Bonus - Mark Zona & Dave Mercer fishing together? Video shown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVMBSgfBjw Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep14 Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Jason Christie joins us to reveal the strategy and setup he used to win the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to win his 9th Bassmaster title and another $100,000 towards his career earnings. The winning gear: Booyah Covert Single Colorado Spinnerbait 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Booyah_Covert_Single_Colorado_Spinnerbaits/descpage-BCSCSB.html?from=BOT Covert Heat Map (spinnerbait selection tool) 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/bass-fishing/gear-guides/booyah-covert-series-spinnerbait-heat-map-for-bass-fishing.html?from=BOT YUM Covert Trailer 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yum_Covert_Trailer/descpage-YCTT.html?from=BOT SPRO Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Jason_Christie_Elite_MG_Casting_Reels/descpage-JCELM.html?from=BOT Falcon Cara Casting Rod 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_Cara_Casting_Rods/descpage-FCNC.html?from=BOT Sunline Shooter Fluoro 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sunline_Shooter_Fluorocarbon/descpage-SNSH.html?from=BOT Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=christie1 Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. The 5 B's in this episode: 1:02 Buzz Banks Shaw wins another one Article shown 👉 https://majorleaguefishing.com/pro-circuit/shaw-comes-from-behind-for-another-tennessee-river-win/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13 5:43 Banter These are the top 10 bass anglers in the world Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhB7udjtjT BassFan World Rankings 👉 https://www.in-fisherman.com/bassfan/world-rankings/542043/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13 10:52 Baits Dylan Nutt's Bassmaster Classic winning bait: Berkley Lab Series Minnow Reel shown 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JuJZxT4kv/ 18:48 Business Dylan Nutt denied sponsorship by Abu Garcia 9yrs ago Post shown 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DWIMTtBlMOs 22:43 Bonus KVD returns to competitive fishing? Article shown 👉 https://usangling.org/kvd-to-play-dual-role-for-usa-at-world-championship/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep_13 Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=ep13 Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass

In this bonus episode of the Best on Tour Breakdown, Mark Zona & Dave Mercer join me to discuss the reality that comes with being a Bassmaster Classic winner. We go into some of the behind the scenes questions that many people often wonder about: How many media interviews is he getting hit with right now, and how much more money is he about to make beyond the $300,000 prize? Sign up for our FREE newsletter 👉 https://bestontour.net/?utm_source=best_on_tour&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=bot_breakdown&utm_content=zonamercerclassic Follow Best on Tour: https://www.facebook.com/BestOnTourBass https://www.facebook.com/groups/botinsiders https://www.instagram.com/bestontourbass https://www.tiktok.com/@bestontourbass