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Rece Schneider recaps his impressive tournament win and 3 winning anglers discuss the importance of having fun on the water. Find out how Nick Chabarria nearly won the tournament on a standup paddle board! Tournament director Joshua Lincoln gives a glimpse of what it's like to run the show and compete at the same time.

The anglers of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club had some surprises waiting for them at their Little Grassy Lake bass tournament! The top 3 finishers join the podcast to talk about adventures with bass, salmon, bluegill, catfish, and strangers at the ramp. Don't miss the last story!

Tough weather didn't stop the Southern Illinois Kayak Club from having an incredible tournament at Cedar Lake. Join guest host Caden Cox as he sits down with the top 3 finishers.

Angler Of the Year Darren Hemker shows us live from the water how he won this tournament! Caden Cox shares how he overcame a major equipment failure and still managed to haul in a 21" largemouth to collect the big bass pot. Dalton Williams (2nd place) and Jonathan Kessler (3rd place) quiz Darren on his winning ways. A very entertaining podcast!

The Southern Illinois Kayak Club Tournament Trail kicked off their 2024 season by inviting the top 20 anglers from last year to compete at Kincaid Lake. The top 3 finishers join us to discuss their struggles and successes. Great lessons here!

Illinois Fisheries Biologist Tad Locher visits the Kayak Bass Connection to discuss the state of several public lakes, including Coffeen, Sangchris, Taylorville, and Banner Marsh. Find out why Arygyle Lake would be a great place for a kayak bass tournament!

Experienced kayak anglers Larry Horne and Nick Tipton discuss lessons learned during tournaments, offer advice to other anglers, and reveal their goals for the upcoming season. Photos courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club. www.sikcfishing.com

AOY Darren Hemker has smashed records in kayak bass tournaments and developed a reputation for helping fellow anglers succeed. Darren describes himself as an "Open Book" willing to help others. We sit down with Darren and talk about his strategies, favorite baits, and mental approach to fishing. Find out why winning tournaments is not his favorite part of a tournament day!

Kayak Tournament Angler Kevin Cox explains 1 reason you are not landing fish after they bite. Follow the link at the end for the entire tube jig seminar!

ONLY YOU can help your local bass! An IDNR biologist explains when and where you should be eating more bass. Great advice for anglers fishing from a kayak, boat, or shore.

What are the top largemouth bass lakes in Illinois? IDNR Biologist Shawn Hurst visits the podcast and uses his 29 years of experience to offer his expert opinion. We talk largemouth bass, striped bass, musky, forage species, and the impact of catch, photo, release tournaments. He drops a ton of good information for all anglers. Be prepared to take notes! Cedar Lake, Newton Lake, Kincaid Lake, S...

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