
Episode 1452: ONE HECK OF A FISH STORY (MICHAEL HARLIN)
Matt chats with Michael Harlin about his recent Bassmaster Open win on the Mississippi River and the crazy obstacles that he overcame before lifting the trophy.

Hosted by Mark Jeffreys · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 100 episodes
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Detailed coverage of professional bass fishing and the industry behind the game of professional bass fishing.
Mark Jeffreys hosts BASS TALK LIVE, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

Matt chats with Michael Harlin about his recent Bassmaster Open win on the Mississippi River and the crazy obstacles that he overcame before lifting the trophy.

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Matt is joined by Dave Rush to cover a wild week in professional bass fishing.

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David Walker
Rochester City Councilor and Chair of the Riverwalk Committee · Firestone Walker Brewing Company
1 appearance on this show
Scott Martin
interventional pain specialist and regenerative medicine consultant · Wildcatters Baseball
1 appearance on this show
KRISTINE FISCHER
BassmastHER Ambassador & Professional Angler · Kayak Layout & Rigging
1 appearance on this show
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