From a $7,000 boat repair caused by a diaper to invasive mussels threatening Southern California lakes, this episode of **Bass Seekers Radio** mixes plenty of laughs with serious fishing talk. Scott Mayers, Sonny Trent, and Dave Stall cover the latest freshwater and saltwater fishing conditions, including bass reports from Lake Skinner, Diamond Valley, Lake O’Neill, and San Vicente, along with an update on barracuda activity around San Diego’s kelp beds.
The conversation takes a deeper look at the **quagga mussel problem** and how invasive species can spread between lakes on boats and through ballast water. The crew discusses falling water levels at San Vicente, the challenges facing San Diego’s recreational fisheries, and what anglers can do to help protect local lakes. There’s also some classic Bass Seekers humor when Richard gets roasted over a costly boat motor repair caused by a diaper blocking the water intake — prompting the suggestion that his boat should now carry a “This Boat Is Potty Trained” warning.
The episode also highlights opportunities for the next generation of anglers through the **Youth Anglers Association of Southern California**, including competitive fishing and college scholarship opportunities. Richard rounds out the show with a look at how fish-finding technology has evolved from early Lowrance electronics to today’s forward-facing sonar systems that allow anglers to watch fish react to bait in real time. **Listen to the full episode** for Southern California fishing reports, bass fishing tips, boating stories, conservation talk, fishing electronics, and plenty of laughs from the Bass Seekers crew.
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**BASS SEEKERS RADIO 08/23/26**
Dave StallHostRichardPanelist
Scott MaresHost
Sunny TrentHost
