Bassin & Castin Podcast

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Welcome to the Bassin & Castin Podcast, your source for all things fishing! We're brought to you by USA Bassin, a national tournament fishing trail open to amateur anglers of all levels. Whether you fish as a team, co-ed, solo, or with youth, we have a tournament trail for you. Join us for member and non-member tournaments throughout the season. Learn more at www.usabassin.com

  1. 3d ago

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show EP #22

    It's time for another action-packed episode of the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show. Tonight, we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate the absolute best anglers who crushed it on the water this season. From insane buzzer-beater catches to those gut-wrenching near-misses, we're recapping a wild week on the kayak trail. Here's what we're cramming into this milestone episode: Monster Bass Alert: Counting down the Top 5 biggest bass caught from a plastic boat this week. You won't believe how long (and heavy) these giants are! The Blueprint: We're sitting down with the new champs to break down the exact patterns, lures, and electronics setups they used to dominate. Wildest Moments: A look back at the heatwave, the super tight leaderboards, and the pure grit it took to survive the trail this year. Whether you're a seasoned tournament pro, a weekend plastic pirate, or just love the thrill of the strike, this episode is packed with high-octane energy, awesome community insights, and pure kayak fishing passion.

  2. Jul 16

    Bassin & Castin Podcast Ep #17 - Billy Briere & Dan Whitley

    On this episode of the USA Bassin Bassin & Castin Podcast, we are sitting down with the newly crowned champions of the Brownies Marine / USA Bassin Ranger Open at Monroe Lake—Billy Briere & Dan Whitley! ​   Monroe Lake is notorious for testing even the most seasoned anglers, but Billy and Dan cracked the code to out-fish a stacked field and take home the top spot. We dive deep into their winning patterns, the exact baits that got the job done, and how they adjusted to the changing conditions on the water to secure the victory. ​   Whether you are looking to fine-tune your summer bass strategies or want to hear how local hammers break down tough tournament pressure, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. ​   What We Cover in This Episode: ​ The Blueprint for Victory: A play-by-play breakdown of Billy and Dan’s tournament day. ​   Monroe Lake Strategy: How they dissected the structure, weeds, and offshore patterns to find the winning bags.   ​Gear & Lure Selection: The specific rods, reels, and baits that triggered the biggest bites. ​   Mindset & Adjustments: How to stay focused under pressure when the clock is ticking.   ​A huge thank you to Brownies Marine for making this incredible USA Bassin Open event happen! ​Tight lines, everyone—let's get into it!

  3. Jul 14

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show EP #21

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show is back on for another Monday night podcast, packed with tournament results. Tune in as we chat with the winners and get all the juicy details on how they reeled 'em in!

  4. Jul 7

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show EP#20

    Alright, buckle up for the action-packed, high-stakes 20th episode of the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show. Tonight, we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate the absolute best anglers who crushed it on the water this season. From insane buzzer-beater catches to those gut-wrenching near-misses, we're recapping a wild week on the kayak trail.   Here's what we're cramming into this milestone episode:   Monster Bass Alert: Counting down the Top 5 biggest bass caught from a plastic boat this week. You won't believe how long (and heavy) these giants are!   The Blueprint: We're sitting down with the new champs to break down the exact patterns, lures, and electronics setups they used to dominate.   Wildest Moments: A look back at the heatwave, the super tight leaderboards, and the pure grit it took to survive the trail this year.   Whether you're a seasoned tournament pro, a weekend plastic pirate, or just love the thrill of the strike, this episode is packed with high-octane energy, awesome community insights, and pure kayak fishing passion. #Usabassin #bassfishing #kayakfishing #tournamentfishing

  5. Jul 2

    Bassin & Castin Podcast EP #16

    Welcome back to Bassin & Castin! We have an absolutely massive episode lined up for you tonight packed with championship strategies and some incredible news for the future of midwest bass fishing. Our Guests: ​ Tanner Martin & Jessica Hauger: Fresh off their spectacular victory, the newly crowned USA Bassin Co-Ed Classic Champions join us in the studio! They survived intense weather shifts and a tough Day 2 bite to bring home the title. We’ll be breaking down their exact patterns, bait choices, and how they conquered the distinct "two personalities" of Raccoon Lake to stack up a winning 25.13-pound two-day limit. ​Luke Foli: Later in the show, Luke joins us to discuss a massive conservation effort that every river angler needs to hear about. He’s breaking down an upcoming project dedicated to restocking nearly 30,000 Bass back into the Ohio River! Find out how this project came together, what it means for the fishery, and how it will impact your future days on the water.

  6. Jun 30

    The USA Bassin Kayak Award Show EP #19

    Time to get back in the saddle with the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show! This week, we're bringing on more tournaments and anglers to hear how they caught 'em during last week's USA Bassin Kayak Tournaments. Watch Live or follow USA Bassin wherever your podcasts are streaming.

  7. Jun 30

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show EP #18

    Welcome back to a brand-new episode of the USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show Podcast. We're the show that breaks down all the kayak bass fishing from across the USA Bassin National Kayak Trail. In this episode, we're covering a MONSTER week of tournament action with 4 weeknight tournaments and 4 weekend tournaments. We're casting from New York to Texas in this one. Join us, meet the anglers, and hear all the details about how they got the job done on tournament day.

  8. Jun 16

    The USA Bassin Kayak Awards Show EP #17

    ​Welcome back to the USA BASSIN Kayak Awards Show! In this episode, we are breaking down a massive weekend of kayak bass fishing across four different states. From the deep southern impoundments to the technical river trails of the northeast, our anglers faced wildly varying conditions and completely different patterns to bring some massive limits. ​We are handing out the virtual hardware, analyzing the winning tactics, tracking the updated AOY (Angler of the Year) points standings, and breaking down exactly what it took to cash a check this past weekend in Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, and New York. ​If you love plastic hulls, big limits, and high-stakes tournament analysis, hit that Subscribe button and drop a comment below

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Welcome to the Bassin & Castin Podcast, your source for all things fishing! We're brought to you by USA Bassin, a national tournament fishing trail open to amateur anglers of all levels. Whether you fish as a team, co-ed, solo, or with youth, we have a tournament trail for you. Join us for member and non-member tournaments throughout the season. Learn more at www.usabassin.com

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  • Creator
    USA Bassin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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