Ike Live From The Bar Ep24: 2027 Schedule, New FFS Rules & Crowded Okeechobee

We are back at the bar this week with a massive episode packed with real talk on the future of professional bass fishing. Becky and I dive deep into the newly released 2027 schedules for both the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Tour, break down the updated Forward Facing Sonar rules, and recap the future stars at the Bassmaster High School Combine. Plus, we address a major scheduling conflict on Lake Okeechobee.

In This Show:

• 2027 Schedule Breakdowns: Full coverage of the Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour slates, including stops at Lake Fork, Lake St. Clair, Kentucky Lake, and REDCREST on Logan Martin.
• FFS Rules Revealed: Unfiltered analysis on where Forward Facing Sonar regulations are headed for the 2027 season and what it means for the sport.
• The Lake Okeechobee Conflict: A look at the unprecedented overlap between the Elite Series opener and the Toyota Series Southern Division on the same lake at the same time.
• High School Combine Recap: Highlights from Wheeler Lake, where 100 top high school anglers showcased their skills for college coaches from 25 top programs.