Best on Tour Breakdown

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

Best on Tour Breakdown is a news podcast hosted by Best on Tour, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Best on Tour hosts Best on Tour Breakdown, a news show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

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

  Sep 10, 202649 min

  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.

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  Episode #20

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

  Aug 27, 202629 min

  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.

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  Episode #19

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

  Jul 17, 202634 min

  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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  What I've Learned from 20 ICAST Shows - feat. Carl Carson (ICAST 2026 ep 4 of 4)

  Jul 16, 202615 min

  What does a fishing industry sales rep actually do at ICAST? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with industry veteran Carl Carson to break down the side of ICAST most people never see. From months of preparation and booth setup to nonstop meetings and relationship-building, Carl shares what it really takes to represent brands and drive business at the biggest trade show in fishing. We also dive into how ICAST has evolved over the years from catalog sales and surprise product launches to today’s fast-moving world of social media, influencers, and early releases. In this episode: • What a sales rep actually does at ICAST • The insane prep before the show even opens • How brands sell products months (or years) in advance • Why some reps never even see the show floor • Where real business and deals actually happen • How social media changed product launches forever • The biggest trends shaping the fishing industry This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! 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

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  The TRUTH About ICAST from a Bait Company Owner - feat. John Crews (ICAST 2026 ep 3 of 4)

  Jul 15, 202620 min

  What does it actually take to succeed at ICAST as a fishing brand? In this episode of our Best On Tour ICAST series, we sit down with Missile Baits owner and Elite Series pro John Crews to break down the real business behind one of the biggest trade shows in the fishing industry. From year-round preparation to last-minute chaos, John shares what it takes to launch new products, build relationships, and turn ICAST into real sales, not just exposure! We also dive into how fishing brands succeed (or fail) at ICAST, what some companies get wrong, and how the game has evolved with influencers, content, and modern marketing. If you’ve ever wondered how baits actually go from concept to sell-out success… this is an inside look! In this episode: • How much planning really goes into ICAST • The stress of launching new products • Why some companies fail at trade shows • How Missile Baits approaches sales vs marketing • The evolution of product launches in the fishing industry • Building long-term relationships in the business • Advice for anglers trying to break into the industry This is just 1 of our interviews for our ICAST 2026 series. We’re talking to some of the most influential people in fishing to bring you real insight from inside ICAST. 👉 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! 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

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