Bass, Kayak and Beers

Armando welcomes one of the top kayak bass anglers, Guillermo Gonzalez, to *Bass Kayak & Beers*. Guillermo talks about his first Bassmaster Kayak Series victory on Wisconsin’s Wolf and Fox Rivers, the differences between fishing his home waters in Texas and navigating Midwest rivers, and how kayak bass fishing continues to evolve through technology and innovation.He also shares what life is like as an outdoors content creator on the road—and the surprising parallels between chasing bass and pursuing whitetail deer during bow season.

Armando welcomes Florida Bass Nation Kayak Division’s Rookie of the Year, Cristopher Blanco, for an energetic livestream on reading lake contours, planning practice routes, and shifting tactics when weather turns. Gear tips, angling stories.

Join Armando and Texas standout kayak angler JR Mocaby for a live, no-fluff session on what actually catches bass in late summer. JR breaks down the best baits, retrieves, kayak presentation, and spot-selection strategies that win days on the water — plus tackle rigging tips and real-world tweaks for heat, cover, and low oxygen pockets.  Perfect for kayak anglers who want immediate, actionable changes: you’ll leave knowing which lures to grab, how to run them from a yak, and why timing and presentation matter now.

Armando hosts Texas Bass Nation State Champion Bryan Howell and Angler of the Year Matthew Scotch. Bryan breaks down his state-winning day; Matthew reveals the AOY strategy.

Armando Solá sits down with Dave Urke (The Whole Angler Podcast) for a wide‑ranging conversation about the state of kayak bass fishing. They dig into the newest products and design trends, why boat anglers are migrating to kayaks and how that demand is reshaping hulls and outfitting, plus the role of Chinese manufacturing and rapid tech change in accelerating — and straining — the industry.Expect insider perspectives from two long‑time anglers and podcasters: honest takes on which companies are adapting (and which are struggling), how innovation is changing on‑water behavior, and what anglers can expect next for gear, performance, and accessibility.