Fishing University's Take It to the Bank
Fishing University's Take It to the Bank
Podcast Description
Fishing University's Take It to the Bank Podcast with Ben Ballou is the serious angler's guide to bass fishing across the country. Hosted by TV host Ben Ballou, this twice-weekly podcast delivers up-to-date regional fishing reports and expert insights tailored to anglers who want to cash in on the latest bite. Covering 10 key fishing regions, from the Florida swamps to the Great Lakes, each episode breaks down seasonal patterns, hot baits, and tournament-winning strategies. Plus, once a month, we mix it up with a special guest episode, featuring legendary pros, rising stars, and industry insiders. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a tournament angler, or just love talking fishing, this is the podcast that helps you Take It to the Bank!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of fishing topics, focusing on bass fishing across 10 key regions in the U.S. Episode highlights include discussions on seasonal patterns, effective baits, and tournament strategies, such as the in-depth breakdown of Texas bass fishing with Todd Faircloth and exclusive insights from Florida's fishing environment shared by Randall Tharp.
Fishing University’s Take It to the Bank Podcast with Ben Ballou is the serious angler’s guide to bass fishing across the country. Hosted by TV host Ben Ballou, this twice-weekly podcast delivers up-to-date regional fishing reports and expert insights tailored to anglers who want to cash in on the latest bite. Covering 10 key fishing regions, from the Florida swamps to the Great Lakes, each episode breaks down seasonal patterns, hot baits, and tournament-winning strategies. Plus, once a month, we mix it up with a special guest episode, featuring legendary pros, rising stars, and industry insiders. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a tournament angler, or just love talking fishing, this is the podcast that helps you Take It to the Bank!
In this episode of the Take It to the Bank podcast, host Ben Ballou welcomes tournament angler Jordan Hartman to discuss fishing techniques, conditions, and experiences on Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River. They explore the current fishing season, effective strategies for September, and the importance of understanding fish behavior. The conversation also touches on safety tips for navigating Kentucky Lake, the impact of winter drawdown on fishing, and some humorous fishing stories.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Fishing Season
00:52
Jordan Hartman’s Tournament Experience
02:30
Current Fishing Conditions
05:18
September Fishing Strategies
08:59
Understanding the Tennessee River
09:41
Scoping Techniques for Bass Fishing
14:41
Identifying Bass on LiveScope
18:10
Bait Selection for Scoping
23:15
Using Spinnerbaits and Worms
25:09
Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass
31:07
Understanding Kentucky Lake’s Conditions
35:39
Navigating Kentucky Lake Safely
39:17
Fishing Bars and Their Importance
44:54
Embarrassing Moments on the Water
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