Bass Cast Radio

Welcome back to Before the 1st Cast Podcast! This week, Trever sits down with Marty Hughes — aka KayakJak — for one of the most loaded episodes of 2026.First, we dive into the 2026 Fishing Challenge: Is catching 2026 bass in a year actually possible? Marty breaks down how this challenge came to fruition, the evolution of the challenge, and how anyone can sign up to join the challenge. Then we go deep on the Neko rig — one of the most effective finesse techniques in bass fishing. From Neko rig setup to hook size, nail weights, and retrieve, we cover everything you need to know to start catching bass from your bass boat, kayak, or off the bank. Marty also discusses the unique nail weights that he custom makes.Marty's Custom Weights - https://kayakjak.com/Join KayakJak's Fishing for 2026 Challenge - https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/kayakjaks-fishing-for-2026Whether you fish from a bass boat, kayak or the bank, this episode is packed with tips you can use before your next cast.New episodes every week —