Bassin & Castin Podcast

This week on the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show, we're covering the recent tournaments at Lake Cumberland, Claytor Lake, and the Potomac River! Tune in, meet the anglers, and hear how they caught 'em.

Join us LIVE for another action-packed episode of the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show! We are diving deep into the results, the strategies, and the "juice" from three massive tournament divisions. ​Whether you're looking to climb the points standings or just want to hear how the top sticks are catching them, this is the show you can't miss. ​
📍 What We’re Covering:
​Indiana Small Lakes Division: We recap the latest battles from the Hoosier State. The competition is heating up on Indiana’s small water—who found the winning pattern? ​
Maryland Online Tournament: Digital glory! We break down the leaderboard from the Maryland Online event. We’ll discuss the top bags and how these anglers managed to find consistency across Maryland's diverse waters. ​
Jackson Kayak Team Division: Teamwork makes the dream work. We’re highlighting the standout performances from the Jackson Kayak Team Division and what it takes to coordinate a winning day on the water. ​
🎙️ On Tonight's Show:
​The Winning Strategy: We sit down with the top finishers to break down their gear, their electronics, and the specific baits that triggered the bites. ​
Live Q&A: Have a question for the winners? Drop it in the live chat! ​
Points Update: A look at where the season standings sit as we head deeper into the sprin

On this episode of Bassin & Castin we ask the big question: Is Lake Monroe the hottest bass fishery in the Midwest right now? All signs point to yes. After a historic fall season that saw multiple 25-pound bags, the momentum hasn't skipped a beat heading into the spring. ​In this action-packed episode, we sit down with the sticks who are currently dominating the scene to figure out exactly what’s in the water. ​
The Guests ​The Winners: We talk to our most recent winners, Rod Keel & Blake Albertson (March 22nd) and Kyle Kuntz & Eddie Patrick (March 29th), about how they hauled in massive back-to-back winning bags of 26 and 25+ lbs. ​
The Leadership: Tournament directors Jason Shake and Rob Likens join us to discuss the incredible health of the lake and the logistics behind these high-stakes events. ​
What’s Inside? ​Monroe’s Renaissance: Why the lake is suddenly producing "regional-level" weights on a weekly basis.
​Pattern Breakdown: Our winners share insight into their winning strategies and how the bite is evolving as the water warms.

This week on the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show, we're talking about the latest kayak tournament on Conowingo Reservoir on the Susquehanna River. Tune in to meet the anglers and hear how they caught 'em.

This week on the USA Bassin' Kayak Awards Show, we've got a double dose of action! We'll be discussing kayak tournaments from both our Texas and Tennessee divisions. In Texas, we'll be highlighting the tournament on Bois d'Ark Lake. For Tennessee, we're diving into the tournament on Lake Nickajack, which has become a hot venue on the Tennessee River chain. Tune in, meet the winners, and hear how they caught 'em on the USA Bassin' Kayak Awards Show!

In this episode of the Bassin & Castin Podcast, we’re diving deep into tournament tactics and the growing Senior Open circuit. ​
🎣 Featured Guest: Toby Corn ​While many in the fishing world recognize Toby from Jet-A-Marine in Calvert City, KY, he’s just as lethal on the water as he is expert in the shop. Toby joins us to break down how he and partner Scotty Young dismantled the competition to take home the win at the recent USA BASSIN Kentucky Lake Senior Open.
​🏆 Senior Open Insights ​We’re also catching up with Director Tyler Befus. If you’ve been looking to get in on the action, Tyler will be sharing everything you need to know about joining the Senior Open trail and how you can get involved in the fun.

​This week in the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show, we’re diving deep into the waters of the legendary Dale Hollow Lake! Join us as we recap a massive week of tournament action with three of the best in the game. ​We’re sitting down with Adam Riser & Nate Faulkner to break down the leaderboard and get the "juice" on exactly how they found their fish. From specific patterns to the baits that triggered the bites, these guys aren't holding back.
​In this episode:
​Tournament Recap: Highlights and hurdles from Dale Hollow. ​
The Winning Strategy: Gary, Jay, and Adam share their secrets.
​Lake Insights: Why Dale Hollow continues to be a legendary test for kayak anglers. ​
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Join us on the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show as we recap the Chickamauga Lake tournament. We’re interviewing Lance Geren & Mark Davis to find out exactly what lures and techniques put them in the winner’s circle.

In this episode of the Bassin & Castin Podcast, we sit down with one of the most respected figures in the history of competitive bass fishing: Bill Taylor. ​Recently honored with the 2025 Meritorious Service Award by the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Bill’s career spans over four decades. From his early days as a UPS driver competing in the first-ever Operation Bass tournament to his 19-season tenure as the Tournament Director for the FLW Tour, Bill has seen—and shaped—the evolution of the sport we love. ​About USA Bassin’ ​The Bassin & Castin Podcast is brought to you by USA Bassin’, the premier national tournament trail for the amateur angler.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a youth angler, or part of a husband-and-wife team, USA Bassin' provides a professional tournament experience at a local level.

In this episode of the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show we travel to the great stat of Texas to talk about the recent USA Bassin kayak bass tournament on Martin Creek Lake. Get to know the anglers and hear all details on how the top finishers caught'em.