Since 2014 BassinBigG.com has been the central source for Guntersville Lake bass tournament information. The Guntersville Grass Roots podcast is going a step further providing more detailed information about recent and upcoming bass tournaments, winning patterns & baits, current lake conditions, updates from local tackle stores, as well as occasional interviews with tournament winners, tournament directors, and other lake related organizations. Hosted by BassinBigG.com owner Pat Kennamer and ...
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Trey Swindle Podcasts
Low Budget Live is an honest inside look at the professional bass fishing world, the music industry, and the hunting industry with weekly guests who excel at their craft and have the stories to go with it.
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 329 With Trey Swindle!
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1:03:57On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the "Shaws" of the Tackle Warehouse Inviationals, losing LEGENDS, and talks with the LOB himself, Trey Swindle, about fishing for redemption on the Chesapeake Bay after his unfortunate DQ a couple pf years ago, looking at qualifying for the EQ's, crazy Basmaster rules, and …
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Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE Episode 328 With Matt "TATER HOG" McBee!
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1:35:20On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE, Luke runs his mouth about ICAST 2025, and is joined by the Hog Father himself, Matt "Tater Hog" McBee, to talk about building swimbaits for 20 years, collaborating with Strike King on the new Hog Father Jr., fishing the NPFL, swimbait company drama, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 327 With Drew Cook!!
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1:15:18On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about airline craziness, Japanese lure "gate keeping", Flogger craziness, ICAST week, and talks with NPFL St. Lawrence River champ, Drew Cook, on getting his first NPFL Shield after being so close so may times, what it's like running over 100 miles one way in a bass boat, the key…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 326!!
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43:01On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke run his mouth about a battle with THE fish of a lifetime, talks BPT on the Potomac, and asks the questions "Should the fans know is in jeopardy of being cut from the Elites and BPT?", and "Are smallmouth events pro fishing overrated?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 325 With Chad Marler!!
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1:02:30On the Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke is joined by the "Average Fisherman", and NPFL Stop 4 CHAMP, Chad Marler, to talk about getting his first pro level win against fishing legends, his love for teaching other anglers, jumping out of planes for your country, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 324!!
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43:50On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about life lessons, crazy reminders of loved ones that are gone, recaps the awesomeness that was the NPFL on flooded Eufaula in OK, and answers the question, "Can the "average angler" beat the pros?!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live Episode 323 With Zack Birge!!
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55:13On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about Father's Day, new boat time, BPT showcasing Kentucky Lake's comeback, NPFL about to play in the mud in Oklahoma for stop 4, and talks with BPT/NPFL, Zack Birge, on trying to win pro event number 2 on Lake Eufaula in his home state this week, what being a Dad means to him, g…
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Managing Guntersville’s Grass: Myths, Facts, and What’s Ahead
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42:34Send us a text TVA’s Stephen Turner returns to the podcast to discuss aquatic vegetation management on Lake Guntersville. We cover how TVA’s role has evolved, the partnership with My Lake Guntersville, new regulations around eelgrass removal, and the impact of different plant species on the lake’s health and fishery. If you’ve seen the social media…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 322 W/ Kristine Fischer!
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1:14:32On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming pro fishing events this week, June travel craziness, and is joined by recent Bassmaster Kayak CHAMP, Kristine Fischer, to talk about being Bassmaster's first ever female champion on an circuit, breaking down boundaries, falling out of boats, staying in kayaks, …
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Tagged Bass and Pecker Gnats: Summer Grass Fishing with MLF Pro Kyle Cortiana
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44:54Send us a text Pro angler Kyle Cortiana joins us from the front deck—literally—as he catches multiple fish live during the episode! We talk about his recent BassCashBash tag catches, his experience with early summer patterns on Guntersville, the challenges of fishing in floating grass, and yes… even pecker gnats. Plus, Trey checks in from the beach…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 321 With Nick Hatfield!
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1:01:10On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about a crazy June ahead, tourney organizations writing bad checks, Bassmaster joining the FFS limitation party, and talks with Heavy Hitters' champ, Nick Hatfield, about his East TN roots, his pro fishing journey, tackle addictions, having twins on the way and more! Learn more a…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 320 With Scott Canterbury!
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54:45On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the amazing place that is East Tennessee, the loss of a LEGEND, The NPFL on Douglas Lake, and talks with Douglas Lake NPFL Champ, Scott Canterbury, about singing Rocky Top, flipping his way back to the winner's circle, getting a bass boat across the border and more! Learn m…
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Late Spring Fishing & Tournament Tales with Trey Swindle
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26:40Send us a text Trey is finally back and breaks down his recent tournament runs on Guntersville—including a near-win at Castin & Catchin and a tough Toyota Series showing. We talk about cold fronts, heavy currents, scattered fish, missed checks, and how the Big G keeps producing even under pressure. Plus, hear about a new wave of fish stocking led b…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 319 With NPFL's Brad Fuller!
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1:51:19On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about graduation days, the slimy Sabine River, and talks with NPFL President, Brad Fuller, on The League's future plans, staying true to their core beliefs, the 2025 season so far, and bringing "bass fishing back". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live (ACTUALLY LIVE) Episode 318 With Jake Lawrence!
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1:36:24On this episode of Low Budget Live (ACTUALLY LIVE), Luke runs his mouth about the 2025 BPT Season being a bright spot in bass fishing, the seemingly constant negativity around Bassmaster these days, and is joined by one of the hottest hand in all of bass fishing, Jake Lawrence, to discuss his incredible buzzer beater buzzbait catch to win over Jaco…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 317 With Justin Lucas!
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55:53On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), luke runs his mouth about fishing "ditches" on the side of the road in FL, the Hartwell Bassmaster Elite, Skeet Reese retires, and talks with BPT Pro, Justin Lucas, as he prepares for the top 10 round of the BPT event onk Nickajack! The duo discuss solutions to the co angler participation numbers, h…
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From Duck Hunts to Deep Bites: Jed Lamb on Guntersville
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24:04Send us a text Guntersville guide and longtime outdoorsman Jed Lamb joins the show to talk about the late spring bass bite, the offshore transition, and why he’d rather crank a ledge than fish shallow any day. We cover everything from jig selection and Live Scope tricks to duck hunting in Canada—and yes, Trey is still MIA. Support the show…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 316 With Wesley Strader!!
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1:13:24On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs is mouth about the ten year anniversary of tournament that changed so many things in life, how the fishing world leads to so many amazing people, and talks with BPT Tour Pro, Wesley Strader, on coming to terms with finishing second at Redcrest, being one of the sport's most consistent angl…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 315!
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57:18On this episode of Low Budget (Live Not So Live), Luke runs his moth about the last week in bass fishing, the boating accidents impacting the tournament world, shares a story of how a boating accident changed his world, talks Kyle Welcher being a BAD dude, and talks about the HACK ATTACK being back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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April on Guntersville: Spawns, Patterns, & a $500 Tag with Jacob Wall
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39:59Send us a text In this episode, MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Jacob Wall joins the Guntersville Grass Roots Podcast fresh off a strong Redcrest finish. We dive into the pressure of fishing a major event on your home lake, how wind and weather shaped outcomes, and the surprise win by Dustin Connell in the tail race. Jacob also talks forward-facing sonar …
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 314 With Dustin Connell!!
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1:04:44On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming NPFL event on Lake Norman, and is joined by three time REDCREST champion, Dustin Connell, to talk risking it all for the win, representing the amazing anglers of Alabama, fighting off buzzards, trying to bring positivity back to the sport he loves, and more! Lea…
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On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the fact that it seems we are living in a world where right is wrong and wrong is right to some fishing fans (buzzards)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Luke Dunkin
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 313 With Lee Livesay!
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1:20:59On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about Tennessee tornadoes, the Bassmaster Open weather woes, Scott Martin taking his ball and going back to Clewiston, 2025 Redcrest, and is joined by Bassmaster Elite Pro, Lee Livesay, to talk thinking pink, getting through pro fishing negativity, always being in the mix in big …
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Send us a text Back by popular demand - Mikeybalzz joins Pat and Trey to recap the Big Bass Splash on Guntersville, talk Big G bass genetics, and look ahead to Redcrest week. Grass, chatterbaits, and good ol’ fashioned grassroots fishing talk. A solid hang with laughs and local insight. Support the show…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 312 With JOHN COX!
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1:24:15On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the fact that fishing should be about the individual angler experience, doing better in the fishing community as a whole, sheep that regurgitate everything they're told, and talks with the one and only John Cox about doing things his way in the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, his …
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Low Budget Live LIVE LIVE 2025 With James Watson And Gerald Swindle!!
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48:05On this episode of Low Budget Live LIVE LIVE 2025, Luke runs his mouth from Birdie's Social Club in Ft. Worth and is joined by James "Worldwide" Watson, Gerald Swindle, and Josh Butts in front of a rowdy Classic Saturday night crowd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Luke Dunkin
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 310
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31:42On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth in this annual post Classic ramble about the ridiculousness of the internet dwellers, the fantastic champion that is Easton Fothergill, and all things 2025 Bassmaster Classic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live FROM THE CLASSIC Episode 309 with Bill Lowen And Chris Cruze!
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36:56On this episode of Low Budget Live (Live From The Classic), Luke is joined in the Xpress Boats' booth at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic Expo by Xpress Boats' own, Rory Herndon, Bassmaster Elite CHAMP, Bill Lowen, and the one and only Chris Cruze from the viral social media platform Cruze Outdoors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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Gearing up for the Big Bass Splash with Mike Carter
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29:45Send us a text Spring is here, and the bass are biting on Guntersville! In this episode, long time Guntersville guide Mike Carter joins us to break down the current lake conditions, the best baits for the season, and what to expect for the upcoming Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash tournament. Whether you're looking for a winning strategy or just want…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 308 With Ben Ballou!
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1:29:06On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth in the LBL Bar and Grill with Fishing University's Ben Ballou about fishing podcasts, Classic week craziness, insuring monkeys, marrying into a fishing family, and going from farm pond fishing to hosting a fishing show on TV! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about what "Making it in fishing" means to him, asking Low Lifers what "making it" means to them, and talks about how a lot of the bass fishing kids get a bad wrap for all the wrong reasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 307 With Jason Christie!!
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1:15:05On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live). Luke runs his mouth about the upcoming LBL LIVE LIVE in Ft. Worth, the record breaking NPFL kickoff on Santee, confused fishing fans on DQ's, and talks with NPFL Stop 1 Champ, Jason Christie, about fishing your way out of a "slump", his first NPFL experience, fishing 31 days straight, why he's a bet…
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How Anglers from Wisconsin Dominated Guntersville – Angler’s Choice Winners Share All
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31:21Send us a text A father and son team from Wisconsin, Rob and Logan Kertscher, break down their winning game plan at Guntersville, including key bait choices, structure, and conditions that led them to victory in the over 250 boat Angler’s Choice tournament. Plus, Pat and Trey discuss upcoming tournaments and provide a BassCashBash update, which sta…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 306 With Josh Jones!!!
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1:36:13On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live) presented by Jenko Fishing, Luke runs his mouth about the NPFL season kickoff this week on Santee Cooper, the Bassmaster PR campaign on the Scott Martin DQ, and talks with the reigning king of giant bass, Josh Jones, on the transition from crappie tourneys to focusing on giant bass only, constantly c…
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Boat Loans, Big Bass, & Tournament Tactics: RecLending Joins the Podcast!
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42:53Send us a text Spring is almost here, and in this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we sit down with Todd Dreysse and the RecLending crew to talk about boat loans, tournament fishing, and their week on Guntersville. 🚤 Thinking about buying a boat? Todd shares how Rec Lending started, the best ways to finance, and whether refinancing your boat lo…
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On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the recent DQ's in the Bassmaster Elite Series, questions if the hammer is actually dropping in pro fishing, and talks some Alabama Bass Trail craziness that he finds himself in the middle of on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 305 with Terry "Big Show" Scroggins!
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1:04:58On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth with the one and only, Terry "Big Show" Scroggins, on sneaky tackle tinkering, utilizing Home Depot's display tools on the road, the Florida local advantage, the legend of his 44lb Falcon Lake limit and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget LITE Episode 7 With Justin Sward!!
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53:42On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke talks more about the co angler life with former BFL All American Co Angler Champ, Justin Sward, to get his insight on the challenges of declining co angler numbers, the industry impact of the co angler, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Winter to Spring: Guntersville Fishing Report with Guide Jason Whitehead
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23:14Send us a text Spring is almost here, but cold temps and snow haven’t slowed down the fishing at Lake Guntersville! In this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we chat with Captain Jason Whitehead of Alabama Elite Fishing about current lake conditions, tournament results, and what’s working best on The Big G. Jason, fresh off an ABT 100 victory, b…
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Low Budget Live Episode 304 with Drew Gill!
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1:22:14On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the NWTF convention, Bass Pro Tour Poche/Avena drama, Never betting against a Lane in Florida, and talks with one of the sport's best rising stars, Drew Gill, about navigating the new BPT format, chasing Wheeler, do tournaments need UFC octagons to sort things out, and lear…
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On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the Low Lifers' final Valentines gift warning, Miami making a redneck feel some kind of way, new baits he just bought, and talks Co Angler issues, solutions, and tells a story about one of his most memorable co angling adventures with Gary Yamamoto and his dog! Learn more about your ad c…
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Low Budget Live ACTUALLY LIVE Episode 303 W/ MARK ZONA!
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1:25:27On this episode of Low Budget Live ACTUALLY Live, Luke runs his mouth with the one and only Mark Zona on his decision to step away from Bassmaster Live, his new podcast with Tommy Sanders, the sneakiest pros to cover, cheaters needing to be black balled in pro fishing and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Rat-L-Trap Victory: Grant Smith & Bryan Sharp Dominate Guntersville with 26+ lbs!
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20:21Send us a text In the first 2025 episode of the Guntersville Grass Roots podcast, we sit down with Grant Smith, one-half of the winning team from the Rat-L-Trap Tournament at Lake Guntersville. Grant and his partner, Bryan Sharp, topped a near 240-boat field with an impressive 26.68 lbs, edging out second place by just over a pound. Grant shares th…
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On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about the fact that tournament bass fishing is actually HARDER now than ever before. Contrary to popular belief! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Luke Dunkin
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 302 With Hank Cherry!
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1:40:05On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about how to avoid drama at a sobriety checkpoint, the new BPT format "turbo round", and is joined by 2 time back to back Bassmaster Classic Champ, Hank Cherry, to talk NPFL in 2025, feeling guilty over career choices, catching dreams, getting "approval" on business decisions and…
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Low Budget LITE Episode 4 With David Williams!
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36:52On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth with former FLW Tour champion and NPFL Pro, David Williams, about losing to the one and only Tony Christian not once, BUT twice, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Luke Dunkin
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 301 With Greg Hackney!
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1:14:03On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about all the tourney trail kickoffs, the Tony Christian saga, and talks with the one and only, Greg Hackney, about joining the NPFL, Louisiana Snow, "learning" from FFS, the golden era of the sport and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget LITE Episode 3 with Gary Brown!
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32:20On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke talks with runner up in the 2003 BFL All American, Gary Brown! Gary finished 2nd to cheater, Tony Christian. Gary help paint the picture of how it feels to lose $75k to a cheater, the aftermath, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Low Budget Live (Not So Live) Episode 300 With Ben Milliken!!
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1:27:53On this 300th episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about being grateful, overcoming the twists and turns life throws your way, the ABT 100 on Guntersville providing some redemption, and is joined by the one and only, Ben Milliken, to talk about his journey to fulfilling childhood dreams, where pro fishing needs to go, being…
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Low Budget LITE Episode 2 Cheaters Never Win... They Disappear!
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15:37.On this episode of Low Budget LITE, Luke runs his mouth about one of professional bass fishing's biggest mysteries... The Tony Christian cheating saga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Luke Dunkin
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