Deck Talk Podcast with Bass Pro Tour Angler Edwin Evers

Edwin Evers: A Bass Pro Tour Legend Joins Deck Talk

In this episode of Deck Talk, we sit down with Edwin Evers, one of the most decorated and resilient anglers in professional bass fishing history. Hailing from Talala, Oklahoma, Evers has built a 25-year career defined by sheer grit, versatility, and an unyielding passion for the sport that started in his seventh-grade tournament days—where he reeled in his first win and $500 prize with a five-bass limit weighing 10 pounds.

Evers rocketed to stardom with 13 professional victories, including the pinnacle of the sport: the 2016 Bassmaster Classic triumph on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, a dream-come-true moment aboard his Nitro boat that cemented his status as a millionaire earner—one of only five anglers to surpass $3 million in career winnings. Transitioning seamlessly to the high-stakes arena of Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour, Evers dominated in 2019, clinching Stage Two on Lake Conroe, Texas, the REDCREST Championship, and the coveted Angler of the Year title.

As we head into 2025, Evers reflects on the Tour's evolving landscape—from the return to every-fish-counts scoring and limited forward-facing sonar periods to a leaner 66-angler field—embracing it as a thrilling "back to basics" challenge that plays to his roots as a strategic, adaptable competitor. Whether zeroing in on smallmouth or largemouth pursuits, Evers shares insider tips on preparation, timing, and the mental edge that keeps him contending for REDCREST spots year after year.

Tune in as Evers opens up about his YouTube series PROJECT E, where he gives back with decades of hard-earned wisdom; the heart-pounding close calls that tested his faith and resolve; and why, after a quarter-century on the water, he's still learning every single day. From inflatable boat hustles to Elite Series glory, this is the unfiltered story of a fishing icon who's as much a storyteller as he is a champion. Don't miss it—Edwin Evers on Deck Talk, where the hooks are sharp and the tales run deep.