The SiKC kayak bass tournament at Pyramid State Park was a test of skill, endurance, and strategy. With over 40 strip pits to choose from, triple-digit heat, and tough bites, only 10 anglers posted a limit. We talk to Darren Hem...

🔥 Bass Battle at Cedar Lake! 🔥Witness kayak fishing history as SIKC Angler of the Year Dalton Williams continues his unstoppable run on the 2025 kayak bass tournament trail! Meanwhile, Jerry and Nick Bryson make waves as the first father-so...

Can't fish on Saturday?  No problem. Mike Husar discusses plans to bring back flexible, low cost options for kayak bass tournaments in Illinois.

The Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation is expanding to include a kayak division!  Mike Husar and Susie Roloff provide an update on their efforts to get the B.A.S.S. Kayak Series launched in Illinois.  Very exciting news for all anglers!

Top finishers from the Kayak Bass Tournament at Sangchris Lake, Illinois discuss their success AND whether or not Darren should skip his brother's wedding to fish a tournament.  What do you think?

The top three anglers analyze a super tough kayak bass tournament and discuss how their pedal-drive kayaks offer them a competitive edge over those using motorized kayaks. We are the official podcast of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club Bass Tou...

The Southern Illinois Kayak Club kicked off their 2025 tournament trail with a bang!  Record attendance, record payouts, and big bass.  We welcome the top 3 kayak anglers from this kayak bass tournament to talk about their great perfo...

Susie Roloff out fished some the best kayak anglers in the midwest to win the 2025 SIKC Classic Championship on Cedar Lake.  Listen in as the the top 4 anglers in contest talk about the challenging conditions, life as a kayak bass angler, ...

 In this video, kayak anglers Scott Gyon, Jeff Shere, and Lee Van Hoose sit down with the Southern Illinois Kayak Club to talk about the upcoming fishing tournament season. Lee shares valuable tips on the most common catch, photo, and rele...

A travel-friendly fishing kayak is great for campers, travelers, and anyone pressed for space.  We interview representatives from experts from Wilderness Systems, Bonifide, Old Town, Native Watercraft, and Hobie in search of the perfect mo...

Join two new kayak tournament anglers as they learn tips on what to expect in their first season.  Keep a notebook handy for this one!  The Kayak Bass Connection is proud to be the official podcast of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club ...

A deep dive into using the soft jerk bait, also known as the fluke.  Find out why you should have this rigged and ready!  Oh ya, what is a donkey rig anyway?  Find out in this episode.

Over 40 tips in less than an hour! Former Angler Of The Year Dustin Siegle answers questions from 2 novice kayak tournament anglers.  A goldmine of good advice to get started fishing from a kayak.Full video at: https://youtube.com/...

We caught up with SIKC angler Kendall Mezo as he gave a beginners' tutorial on crafting custom jigs and chatted about the upcoming tournament season.  

The 2025 Tournament schedule for the Southern Illinois Kayak Club is announced first here!  Kayak Bass Anglers from Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana should mark their calendars now!

This episode has it all!  Topics include fishing in teams, harassing the angler of the year, crossroads classic recap, dinning recommendations, Kayak Bass League, and the 2025 SIKC season.  This episode features Dalton Williams, Dusti...

Rece Schneider recaps his impressive tournament win and 3 winning anglers discuss the importance of having fun on the water.  Find out how Nick Chabarria nearly won the tournament on a standup paddle board!  Tournament director Joshua...

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 le...

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 ...

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: 

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 st...

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 impac...

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 me...

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 differe...

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!