Behind the Scenes with Billy Egan | The Won Bass US Open: Stories, Tournament Drama & Building a Stronger Fishing CommunityIn this episode of the Alpha BassCast, we sit down with **Billy Egan**, longtime tournament director and the face of Won Bass and the legendary US Open. Billy pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a major tournament series, sharing wild stories, tough lessons, and unforgettable moments from his decades in the sport.From cheating scandals and tournament day chaos to powerful insights on sportsmanship, fishing ethics, and how to grow the fishing community—this episode is packed with laughs, perspective, and real talk from one of the most respected names in bass fishing.🎤 Topics include:* The US Open: behind-the-scenes pressure & prestige* Memorable tournament fails and what they taught us* How to handle ethical dilemmas and rule-breaking* The importance of honesty, trust, and sportsmanship* What it takes to keep a tournament series thrivingWhether you're a tournament angler, a weekend warrior, or a fan of fishing culture, this episode is a must-listen.👉 Hit Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay connected with Alpha BassCast. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!—🎯 Keywordsbass fishing, tournament, Billy Egan, US Open, One Bass, tournament director, fishing stories, fishing ethics, sportsmanship, tournament mistakes, fishing community, fishing drama, tournament fishing, angler stories, bass fishing podcast, fishing culture, fishing support