Adrian Avena scored a huge win on Stage Five of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour at Cayuga Lake in upstate New York. It was a $100,000 win that pushed his career earnings past $1 million. Avena caught 20 bass weighing a total of over one hundred pounds. Yes, that is an average of over five pounds per fish. Avena talks about his love of saltwater fishing off the coast of his home in New Jersey, his long wait for his first major win and his passion for snacking on Sour Patch Watermelon candy. Listen to a great interview with a great guy and tremendous fisherman.
Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to explain what the thermocline is all about. This is something that a lot of us have a hard time understanding but can be a huge clue to finding fish as the weather continues to warm.
He’s not KVD, he is DVD. Dave VanDoorn is a tremendous muskie fisherman who donates thousands of hours working with Take a Vet Fishing to take our veterans out for a day of fishing. Great guy!

Always a competitor for an Angler of the Year award, we welcome Patrick Walters to the show. Patrick finished in the money at last week’s Bassmaster Elite event on the Sabine River in Texas. The week prior, Patrick scored a huge victory in the National Professional Fishing League tournament on Santee Cooper in North Carolina. We talk about all things fishing and much more with one of the nicest young men in professional bass fishing. Please give Patrick Walters a listen
We welcome the Vice President of Marketing for St. Croix, Mister Jesse Simpkins, to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. Jesse is one of the good guys in our industry and works hard to always give back. Let’s hear what Jesse has to talk about.
Jonathan Johns joins us from Bass Brakes. What the heck are Bass Brakes? Many experts are saying that Bass Brakes are the new “must have” tool that fisherman need to add to their arsenals to catch more fish. Please listen to Jonathan explain his remarkable invention.

Simply the best bass fisherman in the world today – Jacob Wheeler
Dan Johnston from St. Croix is with us to talk about bass behavior during the post-spawn period. Most of the country is experiencing this tremendous fishing opportunity. Let Dan help you catch your share.
Charlie Evans has done it all in the world of fishing from running charities, running tackle companies, operating tournament circuits and competing at the top levels. His passion is bringing kids into the sport. Bravo Mister Evans!

This guy is a skyrocket in the world of competitive pro bass fishing. Will Davis Jr. is a Bassmaster Elite Series rookie who earned a spot via the B.A.S.S. Nation competition. From Sylacauga, Alabama, Will Davis, Jr. gained a huge victory less than an hour from his home on Lay Lake, his home lake. Davis shares an in-depth analysis of his shallow-water triumph. Is there a Rookie of the Year award in this young man’s future? We wouldn’t bet against him!
Dan Johnston from St. Croix is with us to invite all of our listeners to attend the St. Croix Customer Appreciation event in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Head on up to the event and sneak in a little fishing while you are there.
Craig Storms runs things in the kayak division for US Angling. Craig joins us to talk about the quickly upcoming World Kayak Championships. Go USA!!!