Ike Live Episode Recorded 2018-09-09

Mike Iaconelli estimates that 60% of top-level tournament pros are losing money in bass fishing tournament competition. Pete adds that the prize for qualifying for the top tours is a $75k bill. Ken Duke knows about as much as anyone about the sport of professional bass fishing, and how entry fees can lead to divorce and bankruptcy. Ken joins the show via phone to contrasts the current state of entry fees, payouts and other incentives with years gone by. If you're interested in the economics, growth and trends in bass fishing, this is great information for you.

Everyone talks about the possibility of a new MLF tour, whether it's likely to happen and the key players that may be involved in getting a new Major League Fishing tour started.

This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 82 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.