The Road to the All-American

Jon Whitaker
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A podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.  

  1. Jul 14

    Episode 14 - Mark Menendez Joins the Podcast

    In this episode, legendary bass fisherman Mark Menendez shares insights from his 50-year career, discussing the evolution of tournament fishing, technology impacts, and advice for aspiring anglers. Follow Mark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/markmenendezbass Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  2. Jun 29

    Episode 13 - Sam Youngwirth Joins the Podcast

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  3. Jun 20

    Episode 12 - Dean Starkey - 2 time Red Man All-American Winner

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  4. May 19

    Episode 11 - David Fritts Joins the Podcast

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  5. May 4

    Episode 10 - Terry Battisti Joins the Podcast

    Bass Fishing Archives Website: https://bass-archives.com Bass Fishing Archives on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BassFishingArchives/ https://www.instagram.com/bassfishingarchives/ Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  6. Apr 13

    Episode 9 - Whitaker's Tournament Memories

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  7. Apr 6

    Episode 8 - The Relaunch of Waterbug Bait Company

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Waterbug Bait Company http://www.waterbigbaitco.com Follow Waterbug Bait Company on Social Media…. https://www.facebook.com/waterbugbaitco/ https://www.instagram.com/waterbugbaitco https://www.tiktok.com/@waterbugbaitco

  8. Mar 30

    Episode 7 - Shaw Grigsby Joins the Podcast

    Welcome to The Road to the All-American - a podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.   Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roadtotheallamerican and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/roadtotheallamerican  Email us at roadtotheallamerican@gmail.com Download the app Whatnot from this link and get a credit when you join. https://whatnot.com/invite/waterbugbaitco Follow Shaw on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawgrigsby YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/QibmAFZEkcI?si=CUsySu2rZ6Mhd39-

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A podcast exploring the history of Operation Bass and the Red Man Tournament Trail. Discover how Mike Whitaker’s vision turned weekend anglers into contenders and reshaped tournament bass fishing. Operation Bass was founded in 1979 in Gilbertsville, KY by Mike Whitaker, a former teacher and football coach who believed competitive bass fishing should be accessible to everyday anglers. At a time when the sport was dominated by expensive, multi-day professional events, Mike Whitaker set out to create affordable, one-day close to home weekend tournaments.  Join us each week as we relive this exciting time in the history of bass fishing.  

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