From Weekend Warrior to Oklahoma Champion: The Robert Bain Story

Crappie, Bass & the Heartland Way: A Conversation with Jeremy Stoddard

In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, JD sits down with Central Illinois guide Jeremy Stoddard of Heartland Guide Service. Jeremy shares how he got started fishing, why he guides for both crappie and bass, and the lessons he learned on Clinton Lake and Lake Shelbyville long before Livescope changed the game.

From Weekend Warrior to Oklahoma Champion: The Robert Bain Story

In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, we sit down with Robert Bain, the newly crowned Oklahoma Crappie Anglers Club Champion — a title he earned through grit, consistency, and one perfectly timed piece of advice from the person who knows him best. Robert didn’t start as a tournament hammer. He started like most of us: a weekend warrior with a passion for chasing crappie whenever life allowed. But this season, everything changed. Lake after lake, challenge after challenge, Robert kept finding a way to stay in the fight. And when the pressure peaked in the final two days of the championship race, it was his wife’s simple, steady advice that flipped the switch and carried him across the finish line.

Teaching the Craft: Crappie Fishing the Tommy Ezell Way

“Mastering Crappie with Tommy Ezell: Patterns, Livescope, and the Art of Artificial Only” In this episode, Jason sits down with Tommy Ezell of Yantis, Texas — one of the most respected artificial‑only crappie anglers in the country. Tommy has spent more than 15 years shaping the Texas crappie scene through education, seminars, product development, and tournament competition. He’s a four‑time Mr. Crappie Shootout qualifier, a longtime Lake Fork hammer, and a teacher at heart. This conversation goes deep into why Tommy fishes the way he does — not just the how. From his early days learning crappie behavior to the evolution of Livescope, seasonal patterns, and the mindset behind consistent success, Tommy brings clarity, honesty, and a ton of practical knowledge. Whether you’re a weekend angler or a tournament competitor, this episode will make you a better fisherman.

Dan Langston: The Three‑Peat on Lake Eufaula

In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, JD sits down with Dan Langston of the River Bottom Boys, fresh off a dominant win on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma. Dan breaks down how he and his right‑hand man, Brannon Shelby — the net guy, the second set of eyes, and the steady voice in the boat — worked together with absolute chemistry to out‑fish a stacked field. Dan shares the strategy behind their two‑day run, the adjustments that made the difference, and what it felt like to beat two of the toughest competitors on their home lake. His insight into crappie behavior, seasonal patterns, Livescope discipline, and decision‑making on the water is a masterclass for any angler. From the early days of learning the craft to the moment they realized they had the weight to win, Dan opens up about the journey, the grind, and the partnership that powers the River Bottom Boys. And of course — he brings stories, laughs, and a wealth of knowledge that every crappie fisherman will appreciate. If you love tournament talk, teamwork, and high‑level crappie strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Up‑and‑Coming Hammer: Bryce Acreman + Crappie Masters Tournament Recap

In this episode of the Black Speck Fishing Podcast, we sit down with one of the brightest young guns in the crappie world — Bryce Acreman. Fresh off his Big Fish win at Crappiefest, Bryce walks us through the moment he climbed into the hot seat and held on as angler after angler tried to knock him out. We break down his strategy, his mindset, and how he kept his composure while that winning fish held strong. We also dive into his faith, his family roots, and the influence of his grandfather — a pastor who closed out Crappiefest in prayer and shared in Bryce’s victory. From learning Livescope to mastering Power Brakes, Bryce talks about the tools, lessons, and growing pains that have shaped him into one of the most exciting up‑and‑coming anglers in the sport. Plus, we recap the latest Crappie Masters tournament weekend — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the storylines that defined the event. If you love hearing the rise of the next generation of crappie anglers, this is one you won’t want to miss.