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Ep. 193 | The Lie We’re Living in Bass Fishing

Ep. 193 | The Lie We’re Living in Bass Fishing

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Is bass fishing truly thriving—or have we just forgotten what “healthy” looks like?


In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Sammons, one of the most respected fisheries biologists in the game, to expose a hidden problem in the bass fishing world: shifting baseline syndrome.


We unpack the uncomfortable truth about how anglers—without even realizing it—have accepted degraded fisheries, smaller populations, and less biodiversity as the “new normal.” From tournament pressure and habitat loss to management blind spots, this is a brutally honest look at the future of bass fishing if we don’t start paying attention.


🔎 What we cover:


  • What “shifting baselines” means in fisheries

  • How anglers are unknowingly part of the problem

  • Why today’s bass fishing isn’t as good as it once was

  • The long-term dangers we’re facing if nothing changes



🎧 Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a hardcore tournament angler, this episode will challenge the way you see the lakes you love.

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