Kayak Bass Connection

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!Podcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC). Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfishing.com

llinois 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!Podcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC). Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.si

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. Full video on You Tube: https://youtu.be/X1xr6Zj_P8oPodcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC). Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfishing.com

2023 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!Watc

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, Kin

New kayak tournament angler? This episode is full of tips for success in your rookie year. Tournament Director Joshua Lincoln co-hosts a conversation with three anglers that completed their rookie tournament last year. From mental preparation to gear and planning, we have tips for it all! https://sikcfishing.com/The KBF standard rules mentioned can be found: @https://www.kayakbassf

The classic tube jig flat out catches fish! Tournament Angler Kevin Cox his figured out an effective way to rig tubes for consistent hook-ups and consistent paychecks. In this episode, he describes why the hook makes all the difference. Good stuff!Featured baits: https://baitandlures.com/product/salted-tubes-4Podcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC).

SIKC Championship Bass Angler Jonathan Michael Kessler returns to the podcast to present an amazing seminar on using a jig in water away from the bank. You do not want to miss this!Podcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC). Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfishing.com

Thankful anglers are highlighted in this special thanksgiving episode. We talk about supportive family, bass fishing in the mid-western winter, culture of a club, growth of the sport, and why YOU should be fishing from a kayak! Thanks to all my guests!Podcast graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC). Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfi

30 of the best kayak anglers in the Midwest faced off in the 2023 Crossroads Classic Kayak Bass Team Championship on September 30th. At the end of the 2 day event, the 5 team members from the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC) won the team trophy and SMASHED historic records. Join all 5 team members to discuss the techniques that led to their victory. Individual overall winner Dar