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The Best on Tour Breakdown is your behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. Hosts Jordan and Dave bring insider perspective, sharp commentary, and a dose of humor from behind the scenes of the bass fishing industry. Get the weekly Best on Tour newsletter for free at bestontour.net

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Jason Christie's Secret Weapon at The Champions

    Jason Christie took home $25,000 at the highest paying bass tournament in history. We caught up with him to talk about what it was like inside the inaugural WBE The Champions event, the BASS vs. MLF dynamic, and what this tournament could mean for the future of professional bass fishing. Plus, Jason breaks down the finesse spinnerbait that helped him earn that $25K payday, including the exact bait, color, trailer, rod, reel, and line he used at Old Hickory. A few things we get into: - What it was really like behind the scenes at The Champions - The atmosphere between BASS and MLF anglers - His thoughts on resetting weights for the final day - Why he thinks events like this are important for the future of bass fishing - The $25,000 finesse spinnerbait setup - Why he doesn't use a trailer hook for largemouth - Whether he thinks the Champions can become an annual event Jason also shares some candid thoughts on pay-per-view, angler compensation, and why he believes the fishing industry needs to start working together to make the sport better. Products mentioned: Booyah Covert Finesse Colorado Oklahoma Spinnerbait 👉 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Booyah_Covert_Finesse_Colorado_Oklahoma_Spinnerbait/descpage-BCOK.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 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

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Gerald Swindle: What I Learned at The Champions

    Gerald Swindle got an inside look at WBE The Champions. As a Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Gerald joined MLF commentators JT Kenney and Chad McKee in the broadcast booth for the first-ever $3.25M bass tournament. He saw the event from the production side, got a closer look at how MLF anglers approach competition, and experienced the atmosphere of an event that brought two sides of professional bass fishing together. We talk about what surprised him, the differences between Bassmaster and MLF, why he thinks Bassmaster could learn something from the WBE's decision to hide the leaderboard, and what the event could mean for the future of the sport. Plus, Gerald shares stories from the commentary booth, his thoughts on the Stars vs. Stripes matchup, and why this event felt like a genuine celebration of professional bass fishing. Subscribe to Best On Tour for more behind-the-scenes professional bass fishing content! 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

  3. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    What You Didn’t See on the PPV: Ron Nelson’s Side of the WBE Story

    Ron Nelson finished 6th at the WBE The Champions tournament, the most lucrative bass fishing tournament in history, taking home $75,000. His story might be one of the most interesting from the entire event. For three days, Ron shared the same productive water with eventual $1.25 million winner Matt Robertson. The two competitors agreed to fish alongside each other, but when things got interesting on Championship Day, Ron made a decision that says a lot about sportsmanship, competition, and character. We sat down with Ron to get the behind-the-scenes story of what happened, how the agreement came together, and whether he has regrets about how he handled the situation. Plus, Ron shares his thoughts on The Champions tournament format, the pressure of fishing for life-changing money, and what it takes to compete when so much is on the line. Subscribe to Best On Tour for more behind-the-scenes professional bass fishing content! 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

  4. Oct 25 ·  Bonus

    Ronnie Moore: Why the Elite Series Field is Changing

    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?

  5. Oct 9 ·  Bonus

    John Crews: The Truth About Bassmaster's FFS Coin Flip

    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

  6. Sep 10

    Elite Series Highlights, BPT Cuts, Drone Strikes, + 5B's | Best on Tour Breakdown Ep 21

    👇 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.

  7. Aug 27

    Is This The Best Lake in America? (+5B's) | Best on Tour Breakdown Ep 20

    👇 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.

  8. Jul 17

    The Truth About ICAST (4 Insiders Explain Everything) | Best on Tour Breakdown Ep 19

    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.

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The Best on Tour Breakdown is your behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing. Hosts Jordan and Dave bring insider perspective, sharp commentary, and a dose of humor from behind the scenes of the bass fishing industry. Get the weekly Best on Tour newsletter for free at bestontour.net

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    2025 - 2026
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