BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a wildly popular first-season run, B.A.S.S. is proud to announce the return of The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops for a second season in 2025. The show will premiere Jan. 4 on FS1 and will continue to give viewers even more insight into the personalities and stories of the meteoric rise of B.A.S.S. as the biggest stage in fishing.
“We’re happy to see The CAST come back for a second season so anglers and fans can experience more of what the initial run delivered,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer Phillip Johnson. “The series features so much historical content about the sport and the legends who brought it to the forefront … it’s full of entertaining and nostalgic insight into how an idea transformed into what professional fishing is today.”
Episodes feature interviews and personal stories never heard before from some of fishing’s most iconic voices as well as episodes featuring the Bassmaster Classic as well as equipment and tackle of the pros.
“The season kicks off with a one-hour episode based around three special people … Johnny Morris, Forest Wood and Jerry McKinnis, who cut their teeth on the White River in North Arkansas and helped turn the bass fishing industry into what it is today,” said Mike McKinnis, VP media – content, JM Associates. “In addition, there will be superstar episodes highlighting Denny Brauer, Bryan Kerchal and Rick Clunn’s celebration of 50 years and 500 events with B.A.S.S.”
A longtime B.A.S.S. partner, Bass Pro Shops is also a premier sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail as well as title sponsor of the Bassmaster Team Championship and presenting sponsor of the Bassmaster College Series.
The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops will begin airing in January on FS1 and lead up to live Bassmaster Elite Series tournament coverage on FS1 and the FOX Sports platforms.
The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops
| Date | Time* | Network | |
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The CastRick Clunn: 500th EventUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sun, Jan 12 | 11:30 AM – 12 PM | FS1 | |
The CastB.A.S.S. Superstar: Denny BrauerUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sat, Jan 18 | 11:30 AM – 12 PM | FS1 | |
The CastB.A.S.S. Superstar: Bryan KerchalUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sun, Jan 26 | 12:30 – 1 PM | FS1 | |
The CastThe Bassmaster Classic: The Greatest Show in Bass FishingUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sat, Feb 01 | 11 AM – 12 PM | FS1 | |
The CastCasting Forward: EquipmentUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sun, Feb 16 | 12 – 12:30 PM | FS1 | |
The CastCasting Forward: TackleUntold stories from the Cast of Characters that built an industry on the back of Little Green Fish. B.A.S.S. began in 1967 and has become one of the most passionate-driven sports in history. |
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| Sun, Feb 16 | 12:30 – 1 PM | FS1 | |
*All times Eastern
