Episodes

6d ago

Jason Christie hates losing. And in this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, he doesn’t sugarcoat a single thing. Jason sits down with Dave Mercer for a no-filter conversation about the mental obsession of competition, what losing really does to him, and why that edge has defined his career. He also breaks down his new YouTube series, what he’s trying to show fans what cameras usually miss, and how his mindset has evolved over time. The conversation dives into the Bassmaster Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) rule changes, Jason’s honest take on how they impact competition, and what adjustments anglers are really making behind the scenes. Along the way, Jason shares some of the weirdest things he’s experienced on the water, plus never-told stories from life on tour — including a prank gift from fellow pros This is Jason Christie unfiltered, honest, and exactly how he is away from the stage and spotlight. If you love real conversations about pro fishing, competition, and the mental side of the sport — this episode delivers. But that’s not all, then we are joined by legendary Bassmaster host Tommy Sanders for his annual reading of The Night Before Christmas. A holiday tradition like no other.

Dec 11

On this episode of Mercer : The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Dave Mercer sits down with the greatest angler of all time—Kevin VanDam—for one of his most open, honest, and wide-ranging conversations yet. KVD dives deep into the future of professional bass fishing, sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on where the sport is headed, the changes he believes are coming, and what pro fishing must do to keep growing. He also tackles the forward-facing sonar debate head-on, offering his true perspective on how the technology is shaping competition, influencing the next generation, and changing the way anglers think on the water. No politics, no sugarcoating—just Kevin’s authentic take. As always, KVD brings the stories. He reveals behind-the-scenes moments from decades on tour—funny, chaotic, surprising, and honest glimpses into life at the highest level of the sport. Kevin also weighs in on the youth invasion, discussing the hungry new talent shaking up the standings, whether the sport is harder or easier for young anglers today, and what separates the good from the great. And perhaps most revealing of all, he reflects on what it was really like when he was a rookie—the pressure, the learning curve, the mistakes, the moments that fueled him, and the early experiences that forged one of the most dominant careers in fishing history. This is Kevin VanDam unfiltered, real, thoughtful & Awkwardly Honest! A must-listen for every angler, fan, and follower of professional fishing.

Dec 3

Jacob Wheeler is the youngest angler ever to win the All American and the Forrest Wood Cup. He also won the first two Elite Series events he fished. But that was just the start. To date he has won 14 tour level events and he has won 4 out of the last 5 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year titles and he is only 35 years old. But it has not always been easy. At one point in his childhood his family literally lost their home. But through that adversity Wheeler learned his endless motivation and tireless work ethic. This week, he joins the podcast and talks about all that plus the future of pro fishing, confidence, career mistakes, building a brand, rookie scars, real life, raw emotion and turning haters into motivators by literally drinking your haters words for breakfast?

Nov 26

Who the heck are these rookies joining the elite series and could they actually be a dream team of anglers?? Well, prepare to get some answers because we have all 10 of them ram-jam packed into this episode. That’s right! We thought it was a good idea to book Fisher Anaya, Russ Lane, Aaron Jagdfeld, Austin Cranford, Sam Hanggi, Matt Messer, Caleb Hudson, Tristan McCormick, Pake South, and Brock Reinkemeyer all on one episode. So kick back, relax and enjoy because only a rookie would miss this episode!

Nov 19

We have an insane episode this week! First we are joined by an 8-time Classic qualifier, a 2-time Bassmaster winner, a 9-time FLW Tour winner, John Cox. Then we have 2-time Classic qualifier, Logan Parks who bring with him a whole cast of characters from his recent NSANE Tournament. The winners, college angler Dalton Head and highschool angler Jackson Watts join in and tell us about their win and fishing the NSANE tournament. Next Logan brings in the winner of his free boat from the same tournament, Jacob Jerrell! All these guests make this an insane episode as we all talk fishing, slurpies, strange pets, NSANE tournament trends, winners, and all the behind-the-scenes you want to know. And don't forget to vote MERCER for best podcast! https://bestontour.net/awards/

Nov 12

From the trailer park to the top of the pro fishing world, is the road Matt Robertson has traveled. He has qualified for 5 Bassmaster Classics and won a Bassmaster Open. But maybe more impressive is the loyal legion of fans he attracted along the way. This week he joins the podcast to talk about the frustration of not catching them, getting ripped off, how to catch 'em by not caring, breast milk for bodybuilders and the new Bassmaster rules. Plus, just about everything else because as he puts it “Ain’t nobody else gonna tell you the truth, so I may as well!”

Nov 5

In 1994 Bryan Kerchal became the only Bass Nation angler to ever win the Bassmaster Classic. Since then he has inspired countless Bass Nation anglers to try to do the same. This week we are joined by all three of the newest Bass Nation Classic qualifiers. Bass Nation National Champion Nick Trim, runner up Noah Winslow and 3rd place finisher Dylan Nutt will all fish the 2026 Bassmaster Classic but first they join the podcast to chat about who they are, how they qualified and how they plan to win the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing.

Oct 29

Tripp Berlinsky may just just be the perfect combination of Seth Feider, Shaggy from Scooby-Doo & Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The crazy part is Seth js most likely the only name on that list that Tripp has even heard of! The 20 year old Florida angler is a sophomore at The University of North Alabama. He recently won the Bassmaster Collage Classic bracket punching his ticket to the Super Bowl of bass fishing. This week he joins the podcast and you are not going to believe what this college angler just did!

Oct 22

It did not take Laker Howell, son of Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell long to make his own mark in pro fishing. In just his second year of Bassmaster Opens competition Laker doubled-down winning twice and double qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic. This week he joins the podcast to discuss his recent wins, growing up on tour, chasing his dreams and ultimately going from shooting squirrels to hoisting trophies.

Oct 15

At only 24 years old Tucker Smith has been successful at every level of fishing. He is a 3 time Bassmaster High School Champion, a former College Bass Champion, a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and the reigning Elite Series Rookie of the Year. Before even making the tour, Tucker won a million dollars in the Johnny Morris U.S Open Team tournament. But even with a resume like that, some people try to write off his skills and success to forward facing sonar. But that was before this past weekend when he won half a million dollars winning the Ultimate Angler World Championship on Lake Guntersville where forward facing sonar was not allowed. Now it’s got many folks wondering what the TUCK the haters are going to say about him now???

Oct 8

Todd Castledine does not call himself a professional angler, but with over 50 tournament wins he may be one of the most pure forms of a pro. When he is not competing, Castledine is a bait designer and a YouTuber that is never shy of sharing his opinion. So buckle up because this week he joins the podcast and proves he truly has something to say about EVERYTHING!

Oct 1

My friendship with Emil Wagner started at NASA. Sounds made up but it’s true. Emil is a former All-American Champion, a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and most recently, the winner of the first Bassmaster EQ event in history. But that’s not his only first. He is also the first and only pro born in Denmark, naturally making him the Great Dane. This week, he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so much more, including our history together at NASA.

Sep 24

Dakota Ebare just wrapped up his first season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and qualified for his first Bassmaster Classic. He is far from a rookie with 2 MLF wins and over a million dollars in earnings. But nobody is immune to challenges in pro angling and Dakota had his share in 2025. This week, the Texas pro joins the podcast for a very real and raw conversation about overcoming the struggles of his rookie season and a recent rules infraction that he self-reported and openly admits he broke the rule, but it leaves him wondering if the is the rule broken. Link to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Auction: https://one.bidpal.net/bfhof/browse/all

Sep 17

Some call him Gussy, some know him as the Great Canadian Snow Leopard but if you know him you love him. Jeff Gustafson is a 6-time Classic qualifier, an Elite Series Champion and the 2023 Bassmaster Classic Champion. This week he joins the podcast and talks about his toughest season on tour, the new Bassmaster rules, his future, on the water respect and even though he is widely regarded as one of the true good guys on tour, he still loves a good F-Bomb.

Sep 10

Don’t miss this one, it’s the final Clunn-Clusion & Jake’s Take of the season. 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn​⁠ returns to the show and shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series. But that’s not all! We are also joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take from the Mississippi River where he shared the boat with Trey McKinney & Tucker Smith.

Sep 3

Roland Martin, Guido Hibdon and Kevin VanDam were the only people in history to ever win back to back Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles until last week, when Chris Johnston joined the club. Chris Johnston took a break from winning tournaments to join the podcast and discuss his historic season, the stress of competition, team fishing, fans, haters and of course his thoughts on the new Bassmaster Forward Facing rules. Some love them, some hate them but either way Chris Johnston does not care, he just wants to fish!

Aug 27

Pat Schlapper is a 5 time classic qualifier, a former Bass Nation National champion and a 2 time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Hot off his second Elite Series victory in just a few months, Schlapper joins the podcast and talks about turning his season around by taking notes and kicking Bass!

Aug 20

4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn​⁠ returns to the show and shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions on the Angler of the Year race between Chris Johnston and Trey McKinney. But that’s not all! We are also joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take from Lake St Clair where he shared the boat with Takumi Ito, Easton Fothergill and Brandon Palaniuk. Wait! There is more - Australian Bassmaster Open pro Tommy Wood stops by to let us know Where in the World is Tommy Wood.

Aug 13

20 year old angling phenom, Trey McKinney just won his second Elite Series title in as many years. He is the reigning rookie of the year, he has ten top 10s, finished second at the Bassmaster Classic and is currently in a two-way tie for Angler of the Year. McKinney is one of the most scrutinized and polarizing pros on the water. He does nothing without eyeballs on him. The question is just how much does he have to win to Silence the haters?

Aug 6

Shaw Grigsby was the host of an award winning TV show, he has qualified for 16 Bassmaster Classics and has won 9 tour level events. Regardless if its television or tournaments, Shaw is truly one of the most entertaining pros on the water. This week Grigsby stops by the podcast to discuss his career and his recent retirement. But this is no tear-jerker because as Shaw says, when he looks at his career “it’s hard not to smile”.

Jul 30

Kyle Patrick is a 2-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a Bassmaster Open Champion and is currently sitting in 23rd in Angler of the Year points with just two events left in the 2025 season. However, Kyle’s season just came to a screeching halt all because of a tick bite that enlarged his heart, ended his season and left him happy that he is not dead. This week he joins the podcast to open up about the scary story and much more.

Jul 23

Tommy Wood is the only Australian to ever win a Bassmaster Open but his goals and dreams are a lot bigger than that. Tommy wants to become the second Aussie on the Bassmaster Elite Series and he is willing to chase his dreams to the other side of the world and live in a van to achieve them. Fueled by passion and his addiction to angling, no matter where Tommy is it’s clear he is Frothing to Fish!

Jul 16

Bernie Schultz is a 9-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and truly one of the most complete pros in fishing-not just on the water but off. Schultz’s resume includes success as a writer, an illustrator, lure designer and an angling educator. However, the most important lesson in his life may have come in his early 20’s when he asked a friend, “Are you Happy?”

Jul 9

Buddy Gross has had an incredible tour level career, amassing 4 FLW wins, 2 Bassmaster Elite Series wins and 3 trips across the Bassmaster Classic stage. However, for the first time in his career he is in a slump but Buddy is man enough to talk about it because in his words “he created his own slump”. But, the best thing about slumps is they don’t last forever and Buddy is working hard to put an end to his. This week he joins the podcast for a very real and revealing conversation where he addresses all that and much more!

Jul 2

Ed Loughran is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & an Elite Series Champion. However “The Barrister” does not live the life of an average pro angler because he is far from average. Ed is a full time lawyer that grew up dreaming of being a pro angler. A dream he wanted so bad that he was willing to lay it all on the line not once but twice. This week he joins the podcast to share his incredible story and his unique outlook because as he says “Life Happens”.

Jun 25

4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn​⁠ returns to the show. But this time it’s with a very different outlook and approach than before. He has been following and studying the sport this year and he shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions from Lake Tenkiller.But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take.

Jun 18

Wes Logan is a two-time Classic Qualifier and now a two-time Elite Series Champion. Hot off his incredible 1 oz victory at Lake Tenkiller “the little ball of hate” joins the podcast for his first interview since winning one of the most compelling events this season. But that’s not all! We are then joined by former bachelor, Bassmaster Classic qualifier and 3-time Bassmaster winner, Byron Velvick, with this month’s Byron Bunker segment.

Jun 11

Tucker Smith is a 3 time Bassmaster High School Champion, a former College Bass Champion and now one of the newest Bassmaster Elite Series winners. The 23year old Alabama pro has been successful at every level he has competed, but he is not simply driven by trophies and accomplishments. In his words he is “Just here to fish and have Fun”.

Jun 4

Dakota Ebare is a Bassmaster Elite Series rookie but he is no rookie. He is a former bullfighter that has 2 MLF wins and over a million dollars in earnings. He decided to risk it all and fish the Opens in a quest to qualify for the Bassmaster Elites and chase his Classic dream. This week Dakota joins the podcast for a very real and raw conversation about the state of the industry, chasing his dream, fishing the way you want and so much more.

May 28

4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn finally returns to the show. But this time it’s with a very different outlook and approach than before. He has been following and studying the sport this year and he shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions and a big announcement.

May 21

Pat Schlapper is a 4 time classic qualifier, a bass nation national champion and the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Hot off his emotional wire-to-wire win on the Sabine River, Schlapper joins the podcast and as always he tells it like he sees it. But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take.

May 14

John Cox is a pro angling anomaly. At a time where competitive fishing is dominated by technology he does not even have forward facing sonar on his boat. Cox is widely considered one of the greatest natural anglers in the history of the sport. This week he joins the show to talk about why he sees technology as a distraction, fishing dreams, shooting Bigfoot, finding fish and so much more. But that’s not all, then we are joined by former bachelor, Bassmaster Classic qualifier and 3 time Bassmaster winner Byron Velvick, with his first Byron Bunker segment. For more Facts of Fishing visit http://factsoffishing.com/or listen on:Apple iTunes@ast/mercer/id1564172169Amazon Music/Audible@s/a2fffdf9-2538-4716-87c8-817655e5ee73Alexa/TuneIn@s/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/MERCER-p1422424/Boomplay@s/48822iHeartRadio@/269-mercer-81027990/Listen Notes@AZ_HPandora@/mercer-the-awkwardly-honest-fishing-podcast/PC:1000624172PlayerFM@mercer/mercer-episode-1PodBean@feed.xmlPodchaser@s/mercer-1871018Podcast Addict@/3303877Samsung:Available on Samsung DevicesSpotify@5i85dL7ZwEms1LlExY2cFacts of Fishing Social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveMercerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveMercersFactsofFishing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factsoffishing/#fishingpodcast #mercer #outdoors

May 7

Randy Howell is a 16 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Bassmaster winner and the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion. 2025 marks his return to the Elite Series and Lake Hartwell marked his return to the top 10. This week he joins the podcast to talk about why he returned to B.A.S.S., what drives him and how he caught 'em at Lake Hartwell. But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take.

Apr 30

This past weekend two elite series champions had an incredible head-to-head battle on Lake Hartwell. It was a Sight Fishing Master, Drew Cook versus a Herring Master, Paul Marks. This unbelievable battle played out blow-for-blow on BassLive for the fishing world to see. Less than 24 hours after the tournament we sat down with both Drew Cook and Paul Marks to have a very real and raw conversation. The result is this week’s Mercer Podcast.

Apr 23

Alabama pro angler Dustin Connell is a former Elite Series champion and Rookie of the Year. He has stacked up 5 MLF wins and has won 3 out of the last 4 Redcrest Championships. Clearly DC is a force to be reckoned with no matter where he is fishing. Hot off his most recent Redcrest win, he joins the podcast to catch up and share his take on today's tournament anglers, the need to work towards the good and using the haters as nothing more than motivation or as he calls it “tackling fuel”.

Apr 16

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a 3 time Classic Qualifier and a 2 time Angler of the Year. He joins the podcast hot off his record-breaking victory on the Pasquotank River where he shattered the all-time win margin record by winning his first Elite Series tournament by 45lb 7oz. But that’s not all! We are then joined by bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take.

Apr 9

Carl Jocumsen is a bassmaster elite series champion and a three time classic qualifier. His incredible power of positivity and confidence fuelled him to chase a dream that was literally on the other side of the world. But none of that comes without work. Even the ultra optimistic Jocumsen will tell you being positive is nearly impossible. But that’s why he chooses it.

Apr 2

Lee Livesay is a 4 time bassmaster winner and a 5 time classic qualifier with 2 bassmaster century belts. Lee is a Busch Light drinking, Whiskey Myers listening, bass catching bad ass from the red dirt of Lake Fork that prides himself on being a straight shooter that plays the game the right way. In his eyes, cheating is stealing!

Mar 26

Hot off his Historic Bassmaster Classic victory, Easton Fothergill joins the podcast. We discuss his incredible victory on Lake Ray Roberts. His inspiring story of overcoming horrific obstacles and a whole list of hot topics. But that’s not all! Then we are joined by bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show, Jake’s Take.

Mar 19

John Garrett is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. Not only is he a former College Bass Champion but he won an Elite Series title in only his 3rd event and finished his rookie season with a top 10 in Angler of the Year. Rookie luck? Not likely. This week he will compete in his second Bassmaster Classic and will do so as the current leader in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. But first he stops by the podcast to talk about leading AOY, seeing a UFO, interrupting a drug deal and the fact that all pro anglers lie a little.

Mar 12

Seth Feider is a 2-time Bassmaster winner and the 2021 Bassmaster Angler-of-the-Year. Feider has built a legion of loyal fans that connect with his open, honest and down-to-earth attitude. This week he once again returns to the podcast and as always “the lama” tells it like he sees it. Right down to the fact that he believes if you study the rule book you are looking to cheat. But that’s not all, we also have Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from shooting the Bassmaster Open on Kentucky Lake where he was on the boat with the newest Open champion, Yui Aoki.

Mar 5

Buckle up and get ready for a mega show this week. We have the first two Bassmaster Elite Series Champions of 2025. Both Lake Okeechobee Champion Brandon Palaniuk & St Johns River Champion Bill Lowen join the show to celebrate their incredible victories. Then BASS Live videographer Jake Latendresse gives his take on the first two events of the season with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-scenes segment, Jake’s Take.

Feb 26

Ish Monroe is a 5-time Bassmaster winner and a 10-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier. Throughout his career, he has definitely lived up to the moniker, B.S.S. (Big Bass Specialist). However, Ish is not only a top competitor on the water. It seems he is a big wheel in the board room as well. His incredible work ethic and tireless drive has made him one of the best promoters in pro fishing. Don't believe me? Ask yourself, how many pro anglers owned a Ferrari? Well, Ish did and he got it from fishing!

Feb 19

Bill Dance has won 7 Bassmaster events, he is a 3 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and he even has the honour of catching the first bass ever caught in a Bassmaster tournament! The crazy part is, he did all that before he was 40 years old. At 39 years old Bill Dance retired from competition and put his full time focus into TV. Since then, he has built an Outdoors empire, creating and producing, arguably, the most successful fishing shows in history. He is a member of every fishing Hall of Fame imaginable. He has a bridge named after him, he has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Tennessee and Luke Bryan has even wrote a hit song about him. His impact on fishing will be felt for generations. All of this was fuelled by a topwater fish he caught on a Jitterbug. Bill Dance went from a Jitterbug to a fishing industry Juggernaut! He joins the 200th episode of Mercer to talk about all that and so much more.

Feb 12

Cooper Gallant is a 3 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a Bassmaster Open winner, a YouTuber and a certified fishing addict. Some people choose pro angling and pro angling chooses some people. Coop is definitely the later. Without fishing he actually claims to go into withdrawal. He is obsessed with the sport and finally hoisting an Elite Series trophy. This week he joins the podcast and opens up about the topic that endlessly occupies his mind. Well at least 70% of the time.

Feb 5

Is Jason Christie really one of the most feared men in bass fishing? Not by fans of the sport but if you have to compete against him that’s a whole different story. Christie has 18 tour level wins, he has fished in 10 Bassmaster Classics and he won the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing in 2022. Not only is that resume scary, it gets even more intimidating when you realize he is going into the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series maybe even more motivated and driven than ever before. But first, he stops by this week’s Mercer Podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Jan 29

I get it. The last thing the world needs is another podcast but it needs this one. Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. Kyle Vandever is an outdoor videographer & producer that not only shoots the incredible BMP behind-the-scenes series but he is a world traveler. Vandy has literally walked with Silverback gorillas & swam with Humpback Whales. Together they are two of the most positive people on this planet. No matter what they are doing it’s obvious that they both believe in squeezing every ounce of joy out of life. This week they join the podcast to talk about life, struggles, success & their brand new podcast.

Jan 22

Denny Brauer has won 17 Bassmaster tournaments, 2 Angler of the Year titles and he is the 1998 Bassmaster Classic Champion. He was the first angler ever featured on the Wheeties Box, he made two appearances on the David Letterman Show and he actually taught Ozzy Osborne how to cast! Although this Bass Fishing Hall of Famer has been away from tour level competition for over a decade, make no mistakes - Denny Brauer Can Still Kick Your bASS! He joins this week’s podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Jan 15

Matt Herren is a 10-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 5-time FLW Cup qualifier and a former TTBC Champion. But over the last 2 years he has quickly become one of the loudest voices against FFS. However, as this podcast will reveal, Matt has become a conflicted man with a love hate relationship with the newest technology. This week he joins the podcast to discuss his new positive outlook in 2025 and he shares his raw and honest opinion on just about everything else!

Jan 8

Buckle up humpers because this week is another double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner. Then we are joined by 30 year industry veteran Rob Newell. Whether it’s been as a writer, a reporter or a photographer for over 3 decades Newell has had a front row seat to some of the most incredible moments in professional fishing. This week he joins the podcast to talk about his new book Egos, Logos & Fishing Prose. This must read tell-all memoir truly takes you behind the curtain as Rob reveals what he feels are the good, the bad and the ugly parts of pro fishing from his view point.

Jan 1

Kevin VanDam is the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. KVD is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins and a FLW Angler of the Year title. All of that adds up to over 7 million in earnings and countless records. However, competitive angling is in his rearview mirror and now KVD is focused on the transition from tournaments to television with the launch of his highly anticipated show The VanDam Experience. But first he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Dec 18, 2024

It’s the Mercer Podcast Festive Special and it’s a good one! What Pat Summerall and John Madden were to Football, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona are to Professional Bass Fishing. Both are individually members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. But together they have a unique chemistry and an engaging connection that not only educates but it entertains. This week T & Z join the podcast and reunite for a candid conversation and a couple of very JUICY announcements that will make every Bassmaster fan very HAPPY!!! #TnZ

Dec 11, 2024

Buckle up! This one gets extra SPICY! Byron Velvick is a 3 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic qualifier. He is a big bait pioneer from the west coast that has won 14 boats and a dang Rolex! He is truly one of the greatest promoters of the sport of fishing. He was once “The Bachelor” on ABC which resulted in him being a guest on every major talk show on TV. The whole time he was promoting the sport he loves….fishing. This week he returns to the podcast and shares some of the craziest real life tournament stories ever told on this show.

Dec 4, 2024

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a three-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Welcher, a former professional gambler, is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. His incredible mind and unique outlook on angling is truly remarkable. This week he joins the podcast to have a very open, honest and sometimes awkward conversation where we learn he would rather eat a snake than a tomato.

Nov 27, 2024

Jonathan VanDam is a 2 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic Qualifier. After several years competing on the Bass Pro Tour, JVD wants back to B.A.S.S. In 2025 he will voluntarily step away from MLF and he will roll the dice in the Bassmaster Opens with hopes of once again qualifying for the Elite Series. But first he joins the podcast to talk about his battle to get back to B.A.S.S. and so much more.

Nov 20, 2024

Brent Ehrler has 9 tour-level wins including the Forest Wood Cup victory equaling an incredible 3.2 million dollars in winnings. This week the west coast legend joins the podcast for the very first time. But don’t worry, Ehrler does not hold back. He dishes the dirt on tournaments, UFOs, Sasquatches and so, so much more.Like, Comment and Click here to enter the AFTCO Reaper Bundle Giveaway! https://www.aftco.com/pages/dave-mercer-reaper-giveaway

Nov 13, 2024

Clark Wendlandt has won an incredible 4 Angler of the Year titles. He has qualified for 6 Bassmaster Classics and 18 FLW Cups. By anyone’s standards Clark has had a Hall of Fame career. Just last week he shocked many by announcing his retirement, making him the first professional angler to step away from competition and openly admit he is leaving because he disagrees with Forward Facing Sonar. Was he Forward Forced into Retirement? This week he joins the podcast and talks about that and so, so much more on Mercer 187.

Nov 6, 2024

B.A.S.S. rocked the fishing world by announcing no entry fee events on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series. Some love it, some not so much. This week we are joined by Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite to dissect the good, the bad and the ugly of this monumental change in the sport.

Oct 30, 2024

The “Hack Attack” is back. Greg Hackney is a 6 time Bassmaster winner, an 18 time Classic qualifier and the 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Hackney has won almost every title there is to win in professional bass fishing. This week he once again joins the podcast for a very candid conversation that goes absolutely everywhere.

Oct 23, 2024

One show with 9 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers. That’s right, we pulled it off! We have all nine of the newest Elite Series qualifiers in one show! Buckle up and get ready for the Elite 9 - Easton Fothergill, Cody Meyer, Tucker Smith, Paul Marks, Emil Wagner, Andrew Loberg, Dakota Ebare, Beau Browning and Evan Kung all on one friggin' show!!!

Oct 16, 2024

This week we once again have a double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with Logan Parks hot off his Bassmaster Elite Series rookie season & just a week after his groundbreaking NSANE tournament for high school & college anglers. He even brings on the winners; Banks Shaw & Kieran Stephenson. Then we are joined by the man more slick than an Ugly Stik, the one and only Matt Robertson. As always the 5 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier brings the heat in a crazy conversation that you will not want to miss!

Oct 9, 2024

Byron Velvick is a 3 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic qualifier. He is a big bait pioneer from the west coast that has won 14 boats and a dang Rolex! He is truly one of the greatest promoters of the sport of fishing. He was once “The Bachelor” on ABC which resulted in him being a guest on every major talk show on TV. The whole time he was promoting the sport he loves….fishing. This week he joins the podcast and shares some of the absolute craziness that is his incredible life.

Oct 2, 2024

First we kick things off with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse with Jake’s Take. Just back from the recent Bassmaster College Classic Bracket on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee. Then we are joined by the Frog Father - Alfred Williams is a true tournament trailblazer. Not only was he the first black angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic but he is truly an angling pioneer. Ever wonder why a frog has skirted legs? Wonder no more - Alfred did that. Just a week after being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame the amazing Alfred Williams joins the show to talk about his life, his learnings and his legacy.

Sep 25, 2024

In honour of Bass Fishing Hall of Fame week we have a double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with Mike McKinnis, the visionary producer that created Bassmaster LIVE & limitless list of award winning outdoor programming. Then we are joined by Skeet Reese, one of the greatest competitors in bass fishing history. Reese has 12 tour level victories including the 2009 Bassmaster Classic & the 2007 Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Amassing over 4 million dollars in winnings making him one of the top 5 money winners in history. Both of them will be officially inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this week, but first they stop by this week’s Mercer Podcast.

Sep 18, 2024

If Captain America was a pro angler, his name might just be Davy Hite. Hite left a military career to chase his dream of pro angling and what a dream career it has been. Qualifying for 14 Bassmaster Classics, winning 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and 9 major tournament victories - including the 1998 Forrest Wood Cup and 1999 Bassmaster Classic. In 2017, after a Hall of Fame career, Davy Hite retired from competition to join the Bassmaster broadcast team. This week, Davy joins the podcast and talks about the 2024 Bassmaster series, rules, rookies and real talk.

Sep 11, 2024

You ever hear the joke about 3 Canadians walking into a bar? Us either but it sure makes for a great podcast. Cory Johnston doubled down in 2024 with 2 Elite Series victories. Not to be outdone, little bro Chris Johnston just became the first Canadian to EVER win the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. It was a huge year for both these hockey-playing brothers from north of the border. However it was not all highlights. There were some low lights including World War Gee at the St. Lawrance River. This week the Johnston brothers belly up to the bar to talk about all that and so, so much more on the Mercer podcast.

Sep 4, 2024

Just weeks before getting officially inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Mark Zona rocked the fishing world by signing off of BassLive for the final time. The incredible off the wall personality of Z has painted pictures with his words for a generation of Bassmaster fans. Why is he stepping away from a position that is seemingly perfect for him? He answers that and so much more on this week’s Mercer Podcast.

Aug 28, 2024

For the first time since his final walk across the Bassmaster Elite Series stage, 4 time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn finally speaks. After Clunn’s legendary 5 decade career, his incredible influence is seen in every single pro fishing today. Clunn is not only a driven competitor but his silent approach and down-to-earth outlook on life has almost turned him into a mystical character in the eyes of many. Rick Clunn is a unicorn. He has always marched to the beat of his own drum. This time is no different. He may be stepping away from the Elite Series but this is far from CLUNN-clusion.

Aug 21, 2024

Robert Gee racked up an impressive 4 top fives in 2024. On top of that he went second, third and second on his last 3 events. Gee what a start to an Elite Series career! But many recently know him more as part of an on-the-water dispute we are calling World War Gee. But first we have Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from the 2 New York Bassmaster Elite Series events.

Aug 14, 2024

Wes Logan is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and an Elite Series Champion. However, all those accolades seemed a long way off when he was riding in an ambulance after a scary boat wreck during last week’s Elite Series tournament on Lake Champlain. Many folks have talked about it but now you get to hear directly from Wes “What REALLY Happened”. Plus a whole lot more only on this week on Mercer Podcast.

Aug 7, 2024

Justin Hamner truly lets it ALL out on this week’s show - the good, the bad and some stuff that just makes him SICK. Hamner is the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion. With just two events left in the 2024 Bassmaster Elites he is the current leader in Progressive Bassmaster Angler Of The Year points. Can Justin Hamner make history and become only the 3rd angler to ever win the Classic and AOY in the same season? Proving that 2024 truly is Hamner Time!!!

Jul 31, 2024

Brett Hite is a 6 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier with 5 national tournament wins and almost 2 million dollars in tournament earnings. B Hite started his career as a west coast finesse angler but today you can’t talk about a bladed jig without mentioning his name. Brett Hite has arguably been more dominant with that technique than any other angler on earth. This week he joins the podcast to talk about that and a whole lot more. This is truly one of the most open and honest conversations we have ever had on this show.

Jul 24, 2024

You never know who will show up on this show. This week we kick things off with Pat Roach, AKA Randy from Trailer Park Boys. When Pat is not playing Randy the Assistant Trailer Park Supervisor at Sunnyvale Trailer Park he loves to fish. Pat joins the podcast to talk about his love for angling, the outdoors and life. But that’s not all. Then we are joined by YouTuber, social media super star and Bassmaster Pro Ben Milliken. As always Ben tells it like he sees it, including the good, the bad and the ugly of his first season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Pack a lunch because this one is a fun one!

Jul 17, 2024

Joey Cifuentes is the reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year. After winning two Elite Series tournaments and coming close to winning Angler of the Year in his first season. It looked like the Elites was child’s play for the cowboy. But that was last year, this year things are as different as a kaleidoscope. Call it a sophomore slump, call it what you want but Joey Cifuentes went from the top 5 in AOY standings to 102nd place. A year ago he literally had fish jumping in his boat, now they are jumping out of his livewell! How does that happen? The Cowboy joins us from the beach to answers that question as well as many more on this week’s Mercer Podcast.

Jul 10, 2024

Who in the heck are the Derby Boys? Well, if you take four of the most colourful characters on the Bassmaster Elite Series - Seth Feider, Matt Robertson, Cory and Chris Johnston, put them all together and you have The Derby Boys. Sure they are all at the top of their game on the water and a threat to win any tournament. But what’s life really like on the road. These four promise to take viewers behind the scenes like never before with their new YouTube series. From fights to farts and everything in between The Derby Boys will bare it all. This week they join the podcast to announce their new show and to talk about well…….EVERYTHING!

Jul 3, 2024

This is a jam-packed super show. First, we have Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse just back from covering of Takumi Ito’s 2nd Elite Series win. Then we are joined by Takumi himself with a first hand look at his many Japanese secrets. As if that’s not enough, finally we have an exclusive one-on-one sit down conversation with 19 year old fishing phenom Trey McKinney. The youngest Bassmaster Elite Series champion in history finally breaks his silence and shares his very raw and real thoughts on his Smith Lake disqualification.

Jun 26, 2024

It’s Clunn-Day! 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Mr. Rick Clunn stops by for his monthly visit with an eye-opening conversation that you truly won’t want to miss. But that’s not all - we are also joined by 4-time Classic Qualifier and Elite Series Champion, Takumi Ito. Taku brings his almost addictive child-like enthusiasm to the show and opens up about many things that he has never publicly spoken about before.

Jun 19, 2024

This week we have triple the podcast for you with 3 incredible guests. First, it’s Jake’s Take with all the behind-the-scenes dirt from the Wheeler Lake Bassmaster Elite. Then we are joined by the newest Elite Series champion, the Prince of Palatka himself - Cliff Prince. As if that’s not enough, finally, we hook up with Kevin VanDam to talk about recently being a topic on one of the biggest mainstream sports shows on the planet - The Pat McAfee Show.

Jun 12, 2024

This week we have another double dose of goodness. First, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Gaston, who recently caught a 831 LB record Tuna. He tells the crazy, jaw-dropping story of the 11-hour fight aboard the 66ft Fat Chick. Then we hook up with The Homeless Fishermen - Marshall Arnwine. Who tells his incredibly inspiring story that just a few years ago, had him eating out of the garbage to today, being a rapidly growing content creator in search of the next world record bass. You don’t wanna miss this episode of the Mercer podcast!

Jun 5, 2024

He is a 6-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a 2-time Bassmaster winner, the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, the amazing Feider-Man, Seth Feider joins us this week as he talks about his start to the season, how White Castle once saved his life, tournament rumours, quitting smoking, the urge to pee in his front yard and so, so much more.

May 29, 2024

Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. But none of these incredible accomplishments were achieved without a lot of work. This week we get a unique look inside the marvellous mind of “The Prodigy” and how the words 'Liv 2 Fsh' started on his hard hat but have driven him to achieve his childhood dreams.

May 22, 2024

Patrick Walters has almost never struggled since joining the Bassmaster Elite Series. When you read his list of accomplishments, it almost sounds fake for an angler that has not even completed his 6th season - 5 Bassmaster Wins, 5 Classics Fished, 24 Top 10s, 3 Century Belts as well as the Record Biggest Win Margin and the Largest Smallmouth Winning Weight EVER! Hot off his last Elite Series win on Lake Murray, Patrick joins the podcast and talks about 1400 unanswered texts, how the Elite Series rookies affect him, his A.O.Y. chances, his biggest rivals and greatest goals. This and so, so much more on this week’s Mercer Podcast.

May 15, 2024

Australian Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Carl Jocumsen joins the show and really opens up about, well, EVERYTHING. One by one we break down all the spicy stories in bass fishing and try to figure out the rules that improve them in the future. But first we have another edition of Jake’s Take with Bassmaster Videographer Jake Latendresse. Warning - this episode is for entertainment purposes only. Please do not be offended by any of the stories or ideas shared in these conversations.

May 8, 2024

Some call him Z, some call him Z Train, some call him Zona but almost nobody calls him Mark. Friend of the show, Mark Zona returns to the podcast and he lets loose on just about every topic you can think of. Mark Zona, the over-the-top host of Bassmaster LIVE and Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show is being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this September. He is truly one of the biggest names in the sport of pro fishing but none of that came without an incredible amount of work all fuelled by his tremendous love for the sport of professional fishing.

May 1, 2024

Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner stops by the show to kick off his monthly podcast residency. We talk about the Florida Elite Series events, his name on a NASCAR and Roll Tide Willy. But that’s not all - next up friend of the show and Musky Master Pete Mania returns to the podcast and shares his thoughts on fishing technology and how he sees it changing musky angling, turkey hunting, prepping and much, much more.

Apr 24, 2024

Cory Johnston just won the 4 day St Johns River Bassmaster Elite Series event in only 3 days. Not only is this the first time in history that has happened, it’s also the first Elite Series win for Cory Johnston. Hot off his win he joins the podcast and talks about winning, chirping, retiring, hunting, snagging chatter, a lie detector test and the after party (including home videos). But that’s not all! Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns and we talk about everything that happened both on and off the water at the St Johns River tournament. His incredible two days with Rick Clunn during his 500th Bassmaster Tournament and two days with Greg Hackney. Yep! All that and more on this week's Mercer Podcast!

Apr 17, 2024

Another double dose of goodness this week. First we have Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from shooting John Garrett’s first Elite Series victory on the Harris Chain of Lakes. But that’s not all, then we are joined by trail blazing female angler Kristine Fischer. She has made an incredible impact in the competitive kayak fishing world but now she is making the move to fish the Bassmaster Opens. We talk about that transition, BassmastHER & so much more.

Apr 10, 2024

This week we kick things off with Clunn Day! The legendary Rick Clunn returns to the show as part of his monthly podcast residency to celebrate his 50th season of Bassmaster Competition. When Rick Clunn speaks, we all learn. But that’s not all, Bassmaster Elite Series rookie & Bassmaster Open winner “The Maine Event” Tyler Williams joins the show hot off his first Bassmaster Classic and his first escalator ride!

Apr 3, 2024

Kevin VanDam is the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. KVD is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins & a FLW Angler of the Year title. All of that adds up to over 7 million in earnings & countless records. However now he has officially retired from competitive angling so what’s next? Kevin joins this week’s Mercer podcast & he addresses that as well as many other topics he has on his mind.

Mar 27, 2024

Buckle up! It’s the Bassmaster Classic Mega Show. It’s episode 154 and we have Justin Hamner; the winner of the 54th Bassmaster Classic. Yep! We planned that from the start. Well, maybe not, but Justin Hamner did predict his win on this show two weeks ago. Hamner returns with some incredible behind-the-scenes stories. But first we have another edition of Jake’s Take with Bassmaster Videographer Jake Latendresse. This episode is like a good movie- we laugh, we cry and everything in between.

Mar 20, 2024

It’s Classic week and what a Bassmaster Classic show we have in store for you! The last two Classic champions join the show together. That’s right - both the 2023 Champion Jeff Gustafson and the 2022 Champion Jason Christie in one episode together. For a very real, raw and honest conversation with the last two anglers to win the Super Bowl of bass fishing!

Mar 13, 2024

This week’s Mega show has three guests with a combined 62 Classic appearances, 8 Classic wins, 9 AOYs and 241 Bassmaster Top 10’s. First, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Justin Hamner who recently caught the biggest bass ever caught on Bassmaster LIVE - an 11lb 7oz freak panda. Then it’s Clunn-Day, the legendary Mr. Rick Clunn stops by for his monthly visit with an eye-opening conversation that you won’t want to miss. But that’s not all! To finish out this Mega episode we have a quick visit with Kevin VanDam where he breaks the big news so many people have been waiting for. Check out KVD’s channel - https://youtube.com/@TheKevinVanDam?si=nzMhGgqT-BH2iyo5

Mar 6, 2024

Just imagine being a 19 year old kid & winning your first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in only your second event. Well, Trey McKinney did just that on Lake Fork this past weekend. He became the youngest Elite Series champion & took over the co-lead in Bassmaster Angler of the Year & Rookie of the Year race along with Ben Milliken. Now he joins the podcast to talk about it. But that’s not all. Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse returns & we talk about everything that happened both on and off the water at the Toledo Bend & Lake Fork tournaments. Including never before revealed info from the back deck of Kyoya Fujita , Lee Livesay, Takumi Ito, Kyle Welcher & Ben Milliken’s boat.

Feb 28, 2024

If Captain America was a pro angler his name might just be Davy Hite. Hite left a military career to chase his dream of pro angling and what a dream career it has been. Qualifying for 14 Bassmaster Classics, winning 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and 9 major tournament victories - including the 1998 Forrest Wood Cup and 1999 Bassmaster Classic. In 2017 after a Hall of Fame career Davy Hite retired from competition to join the Bassmaster broadcast team. This week, Davy joins the podcast and opens up like many have never seen. Sharing some never publicly told stories, secrets and tournament truths in an episode we call Red, White & True!

Feb 21, 2024

Greg Hackney is a 6 time Bassmaster winner, an 18 time Classic qualifier and the 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. “The Hack Attack” has won almost every title there is to win in professional bass fishing. This week he joins the podcast for a candid conversation that goes EVERYWHERE. Get ready because this one covers Sasquatch hunting, Mardi Gras, tournament tales & the future of forward facing sonar plus just about everything in between.

Feb 14, 2024

Matt Robertson is one of the most polarizing pro anglers in professional fishing. He is a 5- time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and a Bassmaster Open Champion. In a very short time he has built a legion of loyal fans. Known for his signature ON ‘EM hat, his cut-off shirts, fur coats and ferocious personality. His down home thinking and don’t-give-a-crap attitude has taken the fishing world by storm. He prides himself on always telling it like he sees it & this week’s Mercer podcast is no different there Ain’t No Telling” what will come out of his mouth next.

Feb 7, 2024

This week’s show is a reunion of friends. First we have the return of Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from shooting Scott Martin’s record breaking Lake Okeechobee victory, he breaks down what really happened on and off the water. As if that’s not enough, it’s also Clunn Day! The legendary Rick Clunn returns to the show to start his monthly podcast residency just weeks before kicking off his incredible 50th season of Bassmaster Competition. When Rick Clunn speaks, we all learn and this conversation will have you taking notes.

Jan 31, 2024

Jason Christie has 10 FLW wins and 8 Bassmaster wins. He is a 10 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Champion. Christie has accumulated an incredible 4 million dollars in winnings, making him one of the most feared names in professional bass fishing. But what scares him? That question, as well as many other awkwardly honest questions are answered on this week’s Mercer Podcast.

Jan 17, 2024

In just four years Cory and Chris Johnston have amassed an incredibly impressive Bassmaster resume. Between them they have 37 top 10’s, 2 wins, 8 Classics fished and over 1.5 million in winnings making them some of the most successful pros on tour. But these two Canadian hockey-playing brothers are exactly what you would expect. Lots of chirping, trash-talking and behind-the-scenes tales are told on this week’s podcast. Including the time they learned that a lifetime ban is not forever…..or is it?

Jan 10, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not that bad. Gerald Swindle is a 2-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and has qualified for 20 Bassmaster Classics. Beyond all of his accomplishments, he is loved by fishing fans worldwide because of his humour and his heart. Swindle's one-of-a-kind personality can have you howling with laughter or humbled by a hug. This week he joins the podcast and reminds us that regardless of all the click-chasing negativity, it’s not that bad!

Jan 3, 2024

Rick Clunn opens up about his 50 year pursuit of happiness. Sure he is a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, 16-time Bassmaster winner, 32-time Classic Qualifier & a former Bassmaster AOY. Beyond all of those trophies and accolades, Rick Clunn is an absolute anomaly. What he is doing in fishing is not happening in any other sport or competitive activity on earth. At 77 years old he will kick off his 50th season competing at the top level of the sport. At a time that may be more dominated by young anglers than ever before, Rick Clunn is 5 decades into his legendary career. His incredible influence is seen in every single pro fishing today. Clunn is not only a driven competitor but his silent approach and down-to-earth outlook on life has almost turned him into a mystical character in the eyes of many. Rick Clunn is a unicorn. When tournaments are over he disappears into the tranquility and beauty of the Ozark Mountains. But this week for our first episode of 2024 Rick joins us for a very rare, very open and very candid conversation.

Dec 20, 2023

It’s the Mercer Podcast Festive Special with a 17 year old kid that just became the youngest angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Classic and the voice of Bassmaster TV, the one and only Tommy Sanders. His smooth delivery and honest charm make him everyone’s friend. Just like Boxing had Howard Cosell, football had John Madden, golf has Jim Nantz, BASS Fishing has Tommy Sanders! This week he sits down for a very rare on-camera conversation that ends with a SURPRISE!

Dec 13, 2023

This week we got 'em all - All 9 Bassmaster EQ Elite Qualifiers join the show and what a crew of young guns they are. Making up the youngest rookie class in Elite Series history are; JT Thompkins, John Garrett, Trey McKinney, Robert Gee, Tyler Williams, Wesley Gore, Logan Parks, Ben Milliken & Kyle Patrick. Lots has been said about these young pros, but this week you get to hear directly from them in our Elite Series Rookie Round Up.

Dec 6, 2023

David Fritts has won just about everything there is to win in professional bass fishing. Including the Bassmaster Classic and the Forest Wood Cup. Fritts is already in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame as a professional angler. But he could also be in the HOF as a bait designer. Whether it’s fishing or designing David Fritts would definitely be on the Mount Rushmore of cranking, but who else would be there? Fritts answers that question and many more on this week’s podcast. A celebration of the career that created the Fritts Blitz.

Nov 29, 2023

Randy Blaukat has qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics and 9 FLW Cups but he may have more people watching him today than he ever did at the height of his tournament career. Some take his word as gospel, others dismiss it as nothing more than gossip and click chasing. But Randy Blaukat and his polarizing opinions has found himself on the right side of relevancy more than a decade after his last national tournament victory. Some see him as a fearless crusader, trying to single-handedly ban forward-facing sonar - others say his thoughts are outdated and antiquated. But one thing is for sure. EVERYONE has an opinion about Randy Blaukat. This week he joins the podcast and we talk about or debate, just about EVERYTHING. Humpers get your 🍿ready. This is a good one!

Nov 22, 2023

Jordon Lee is a fishing phenom that has succeeded at every level of competition. He is a former Bassmaster College Bass Champion, a two time Bassmaster Classic Champion, with multiple MLF wins including an Angler of the Year title. He has won over 2 million dollars and now this young legend has decided to return to the Bassmaster Elite Series. But before that, he joins this week’s podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Nov 15, 2023

Jacob Foutz is a former Bassmaster College Bass Champion, a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro. After two years on the Elite’s Foutz has had 4 top Tens including two back-to-back top Tens at the tail end of 2022 that literally saved his Elite career. From the outside it looks like he is living his childhood dream but that dream has felt like a nightmare at times when it comes to sponsor support. He is a quiet, unassuming guy, that has focused on fishing while widely ignored social media and marketing - up until now. Last week that all changed when he took to YouTube and told his truth. With his back against the wall he opened up about how he see’s his situation. Over 80,000 views later he has not only found a way to get noticed but he has left many folks debating whether his thoughts are Real Talk or Ridiculous?

Nov 8, 2023

He is an eight time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and she is the podcast host some folks fear the most. Together they host The Bilge, one of the fastest growing fishing podcasts in the world. Chris and Trait Zaldain join this week’s podcast and as always they tell it like they see it with their unapologetically honest approach to podcasting.

Nov 1, 2023

Lee Livesay is a 4 time bassmaster winner, 4 time classic qualifier with 2 bassmaster century belts. But before all of that he was one of the guys. This week we are joined by the Lake Fork legend and as always, he tells it like he sees it. He is loving life as a pro angler but he will remind you it’s not all popcorn, piñata’s & princesses in pro fishing.

Oct 25, 2023

Ben Milliken is one of the biggest YouTube anglers in the game. But that was not enough for him. He wanted more-he wanted to chase his childhood dream of fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series. In one year he did what many people predicted was impossible. Not only did he win a Bassmaster Open and qualify for the Bassmaster Classic but he qualified for the Bassmaster Elite Series. This week Ben joins the podcast to talk about all of that and so much more.

Oct 18, 2023

This week's guest is a 18-time FLW Cup Qualifier, a 6-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4-time Angler of the Year with over $3 million dollars in winnings, Clark Wendlandt joins me this week from somewhere deep in the heart of Texas.

Oct 11, 2023

Qualifier. This week he takes some time away from hunting to join the podcast. We chat about his early years traveling with Bassmaster Classic Champion Woo Daves, what drives him, what he would like to see changed in the tournament world and ultimately, his thoughts on the current fishing world going bananas.

Oct 4, 2023

The always open and always honest Pat Schlapper once again returns to the show. Hot off of qualifying for his 3rd Bassmaster Classic, the former Bass Nation National Champion opens up about everything and we mean EVERYTHING. Get your popcorn ready because Pat always tells it like he sees it and no topic is off limits this week. Warning - this episode is both awkward and honest.

Sep 27, 2023

This week we have another double dose of goodness. First we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Bryant Smith hot off setting the Bassmaster record for the biggest single day smallmouth bass limit in history (29lbs 5 ounces). Then we have Jake’s Take, Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that happened at the Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks.

Sep 20, 2023

This week we once again double down with two incredible guests. First, we are joined by two-time Bassmaster winner and three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bryan New, with a very open and honest look back on his toughest Elite Series season ever. Then it’s time for Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened at the Watts Bar Bassmaster Open that was just won by Tyler Williams.

Sep 13, 2023

This week we once again have a double dose of goodness. First, former Bass Nation National Champion Matty Wong joins the show hot off an amazing northern swing that literally saved his Bassmaster Elite Series career. Then, Bassmaster Opens EQ angler Logan Parks joins the show on MERCER-127.

Sep 6, 2023

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher just won one of the most coveted titles in pro fishing. He is the 2023 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Welcher, a former professional gambler, is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. His incredible mind and unique outlook on angling is truly remarkable. We can’t thank him enough for making this podcast his first stop only days after becoming the newest Bassmaster Angler of the Year.

Aug 30, 2023

This week we have a double dose of goodness. The newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Patrick Walters, hot off setting the record for the biggest winning weight of smallmouth bass joins the show and of course we have Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Champlain and the St Lawrence River.

Aug 23, 2023

Kevin VanDam is the most dominant professional angler in the history of the sport. For over 30 years he has been on the top of every single aspect of the Sportfishing, both on the water and off - KVD has simply set the standard. After recently retiring from tournament competition Kevin joins this week’s podcast to remind us all that he is “far from done”.

Aug 16, 2023

He is less than 24 hours away from kicking off the final two events of the 2023 Elite Series where he has a one point lead in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. Not bad for a guy that says he sucks at practice. What’s going though his mind as he attempts to seal the deal on one of the most coveted trophies in professional fishing. Well, we ask him that and so, so much more on this week’s podcast.

Aug 9, 2023

He grew up in Towamba, Australia - a part of the world that does not even have bass. So to say Carl Jocumsen is an underdog is an understatement. But what he lacks in experience, he replaces with heart, thus his motto, 'Fear My Heart'. This week, the only Australian to ever win a Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament, Carl Jocumsen joins the podcast in a very open, raw and honest conversation about the agony of angling along the way.

Aug 2, 2023

This week we double down on great guests. Just back from the 7th stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake St. Clair and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at Lake St. Clair. But that’s not all - we are also joined by the St. Clair Champion himself! Two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and Dakota Lithium Rookie of the Year leader, Joey Cifuentes.

Jul 26, 2023

Mark Zona is the the colourful off-the-wall host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Bassmaster TV and BassLIVE. This week he once again returns to the podcast but this time Z agrees to talk about everything going on recently in the crazy world of competitive bass fishing and so, so much more.

Jul 19, 2023

There are a lot of ways to make a living in sport fishing and Jay Siemens just may have done most of them. He started as a 16 year old fishing guide, turned photographer, videographer, YouTuber, influencer, lodge owner, fishing batter company co-owner, and ultimately, a very successful YouTuber and content creator. So successful in-fact that outside of his own channel (@JaySiemens) he actually hosts and produces fishing content for Steve Rinella’s ultra-popular MeatEater brand. Above all the success, Jay stays grounded in the fact that he is simply Cataloging Memories of a life well lived. This week he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Jul 12, 2023

Darold Gleason is a Bassmaster Open winner, a Classic Qualifier and a full-time Bassmaster Elite Series Pro. But it was not always that way. After spending 7 years as a school teacher, he decided to leave the security of that job behind, to chase his dreams and start living life because as he says “you can’t buy more time”. Gleason joins this week’s show with a very revealing & honest conversation about the highs and lows of pro fishing and life.

Jul 5, 2023

Cooper Gallant came into the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series as a highly hyped rookie, with a head full of confidence, hot off his first Bassmaster Open win. Now with just three events to go and all in his wheelhouse, Coop has once again put himself in contention to qualify for another Bassmaster Classic. But what’s it REALLY like to be an Elite Series rookie? This week he joins the Mercer podcast to share his thoughts on the season so far and so, so much more.

Jun 28, 2023

Sure Gerald Swindle is a 2 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and a walking weigh-in highlight reel. But he is also a starch defender of the rules and his way of playing the game. This week, he once again joins the podcast to talk about the recently acceptable grey area in rules, his trip to Jamaica and his belief in pro anglers defending the shield that they have earned the right to wear.

Jun 21, 2023

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a two-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the current leader in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. Welcher, a former professional gambler, is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. His incredible mind and unique outlook on angling is truly remarkable. This week he joins the podcast to have a very open and honest conversation about angling and so, so much more.

Jun 14, 2023

This week we are joined by two of the most naturally gifted bass anglers on the planet. John Cox and Keith Carson are both Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. However, they did not start on top. These two childhood friends have been turning heads at tournaments ever since they could legally tow their janky Jon Boat to the ramp. Forged from 15 years of skipping school and faking sick days to chase bass, their friendship has weathered the highs and lows of tournament fishing. This week they join the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Jun 7, 2023

This week we have a double dose of goodness. The newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Brock Mosley joins the show and of course. we have Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Sabine River Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in Orange, Texas.

May 31, 2023

He is an Elite Series rookie but he is already a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. It did not take “The Cowboy” Joey Cifuentes long to rope his first Elite title winning the second tournament he fished. Everyone knows that stuff but did you know Joey has been branded twice, rode a bull and once grew up dreaming of being a pro in another sport? This week Joey Cifuentes joins the podcast and we learn all that and so, so much more.

May 24, 2023

Seth Feider is truly one of the biggest names in sport fishing. Not only is he a 2-time Bassmaster winner, the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year and a 6-time Classic Qualifier but he has built a legion of loyal fans. Some call him the the Llama, some call him the Amazing FeiderMan, but his incredible fans connect with his open, honest and down-to-earth attitude. Seth Feider joins this week's podcast and opens up about life, his dreams and is hatred of cheaters.

May 17, 2023

Just back from the 5th stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series at Lay Lake and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Lay Lake Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in Alabama.

May 10, 2023

Shane Lehew is not just the Baby Shark- he is also a 4 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Forest Wood Cup Qualifier, a member of the Bassmaster Century Club and a former Junior World Champion. This week, the often quiet but always likeable Bassmaster Elite Series Pro joins the podcast and opens up about his past, the present and the challenge of being a naturally quiet person in this super-social time in pro angling on MERCER-109.

May 3, 2023

Just back from the third and fourth stop on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Lake Murray and Santee Cooper Lakes Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments in South Carolina.

Apr 26, 2023

The ultra likeable Chad Pipkens is a 6 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and a Bassmaster Open Winner. His incredibly positive outlook on life and professional angling is truly addictive. With 17 Bassmaster top 10's the friendly & charismatic Michigan pro feels this big win is coming. But first, he joins this week's podcast to talk about life on tour, being a hockey ref and his battle with Biffle. Plus so, so much more this week on The Mercer Podcast.

Apr 19, 2023

Ben Milliken is only two events into his Bassmaster Open career and he has already made his mark in a giant way. He finished 5th in the first one and he won the second one, making him a Bassmaster Classic qualifier and he just may be the Next Big Thing in Bass fishing. Ben arguably has one of the biggest independent fishing channels on YouTube. Milliken Fishing has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers and over 120 million plays. This week he once again joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Apr 12, 2023

Mike Iaconelli is the 2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion, the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, an 8 time Bassmaster winner with almost 3 million dollars in tournament winnings. Ike was once referred to as the bad boy of bass fishing and he even made GQ’s list of the top 10 most hated athletes. Well, whoever made that list clearly never asked the actual fans because Ike has amassed one of the biggest followings in pro fishing. He is a best selling author, a TV host a philanthropist and the creator of the ground breaking podcast, Ike Live. To top that all off, Mike Iaconelli recently found out he will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in the fall of 2023. But first, he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Apr 5, 2023

Just back from the Record setting 2023 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, Tennessee and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic.

Mar 29, 2023

The ultra popular and always likeable Jeff Gustafson made history this past weekend by becoming the only Canadian to ever win the Bassmaster Classic. He also became the first Canadian with multiple Bassmaster wins. Ironically both wins coming from the same body of water - the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. The fact that Gussy lives roughly 22 hours from there in Kenora, Ontario did not stop him from feeling at home on a river he has dominated two events in a row. This week Gussy joins the podcast to talk about winning the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing and shares many behind-the-scenes stories about what it’s really like to be a Bassmaster Classic Champion. As if that’s not enough we also have a quick chat with Jamie Bruce (Gussy’s buddy, Podcast Host & Bassmaster Opens EQ angler) about the incredible party that it was.

Mar 22, 2023

Louisiana’s Tyler Rivet will kick off his 2nd Bassmaster Classic appearance in just a couple of days. He comes into this tournament riding an incredible wave of momentum after winning the first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season on Lake Okeechobee and backing it up with a 3rd place finish at Lake Seminole. He is the current leader in Bassmaster Angler of the Year points and he is truly a young gun on an incredible run. This week he joins the podcast to talk about what changed and so, so much more.

Mar 15, 2023

Kevin VanDam is the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. KVD is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins & a FLW Angler of the Year title. All of that adds up to over 7 million in earnings & countless records. Nothing about Kevin VanDam’s tournament career has ever been average including how he has chosen to walk away from it at 55 years old. Most pro anglers never retire but then again KVD is not most. This week he joins the podcast to talk about the past, the present & his amazing future as a retired tournament pro.

Mar 8, 2023

Rick Clunn is a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, 16-time Bassmaster winner, 32-time Classic Qualifier & a former Bassmaster AOY. Beyond all of those trophies and accolades, Rick Clunn is an absolute anomaly. What he is doing in fishing is not happening in any other sport or competitive activity on earth. At 76 years old he just kicked off his 49th season competing at the top level of the sport. At a time that may be more dominated by young anglers than ever before, Rick Clunn is almost 5 decades into his legendary career. His incredible influence is seen in every single pro fishing today. Clunn is not only a driven competitor but his silent approach and down-to-earth outlook on life has almost turned him into a mystical character in the eyes of many. Rick Clunn is a unicorn. When tournaments are over he disappears into the tranquility and beauty of the Ozark Mountains. But this week for our 100th episode Rick agreed to find WIFI and join us for a very rare, very open and very candid conversation. Thank you Rick.

Mar 1, 2023

Just back from the first 2 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of the 2023 season and so is Jake’s Take. Bassmaster Videographer and friend of the show Jake Latendresse returns with the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster break down of everything that REALLY happened on and off the water at the Lake Okeechobee and Lake Seminole Bassmaster Elite Series Tournaments.

Feb 22, 2023

Ben Milliken is no stranger to taking risks. In his mid 20’s he left a safe job to chase his dream of fishing full time. Just seven years later he arguably has one of the biggest independent fishing channels on YouTube. Milliken Fishing has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers and over 120 million plays. All of this fuelled by his life long angling addiction. Next week he embarks on another incredible angling adventure as he joins 175 other Bassmaster EQ Pros and competes in the Bassmaster Opens vying for one of the nine coveted Bassmaster Elite Series spots. But first, he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Feb 15, 2023

Bradley Hallman is a two-time FLW Tour winner and a two-time Elite Series qualifier with a rapidly growing YouTube following. But it has not always been this way. At one point in his life, Bradley walked away from the Bassmaster Elite Series believing that tournament fishing had stole his soul. But that was then, this is now. A rejuvenated and reenergized Hallman is just a few short hours away from kicking off his second stint on the Bassmaster Elite Series. But first he joins the podcast to talk about his past & the more prepared person it has made him today.

Feb 8, 2023

Over the last 3 years Lee Livesay is truly one of the hottest anglers on the planet. In that short time he has won 4 Bassmaster tournaments, collected 2 Bassmaster Century Belts & weighed in the 3rd biggest limit in Bassmaster History. He has qualified for 3 Bassmaster Classics & not only did he win on his home lake (Lake Fork) but he did it back-to-back. Along the way he has assembled one of the coolest sponsor line ups in professional fishing. Not only is he sponsored by Busch Beer but also the hit southern rock/country band Whiskey Myers. Livesay represents the same red dirt roots that they sing about as he continues his fast train to the top of the fishing game. But this year things feel a little different & Lee joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more. Please help support Chase and his amazing baitshttps://www.chaserhandpouredsoftbodybaits.com

Feb 1, 2023

Matt Robertson is one of the most polarizing pro anglers in professional fishing. He is a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and a Bassmaster Open Champion. In a very short time he has built a legion of loyal fans. Known for his signature ON ‘EM hat, his cut-off shirts, fur coats and ferocious personality. Matt proudly represents Kentucky and the trailer park he calls home. His down home thinking and don’t-give-a-crap attitude has taken the fishing world by storm. Along the way he has ruffled some feathers but ultimately Matt just wants to catch fish and have a good time.

Jan 25, 2023

John Cox is not your average pro angler. As a matter of fact nothing about John Cox is average. His incredible career includes 9 FLW Wins, 2 Bassmaster Wins, he is the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup Champion with close to 3 million dollars in tournament winnings. But what’s even more amazing than his accomplishments is how he has done it. At a time when people think it’s impossible to make your mark in pro fishing without Forward Facing Sonar, Cox still counts on the same natural fish-catching instinct he was born with. His incredible outlook on life & perpetual positive attitude proves he is clearly doing exactly what he was born to do. If you ask John Cox he Can’t Stop & Won’t Stop fishing anytime soon.

Jan 18, 2023

Jason Christie has 10 FLW wins and 8 Bassmaster wins. He is the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion! Christie has accumulated almost 3 million dollars in winnings, making him one of the most feared names in professional bass fishing. But why?? One reason - no matter how long his hall of fame resume gets, he still is and always will be “all about the chase”.This week a very real, raw and honest Jason Christie joins the podcast to talk about all that and so, so much more.

Jan 11, 2023

Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 12 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and he has won 2 Bassmaster AOY titles with the latest being in 2022 making him the reigning & defending Bassmaster Angler of the Year! Regardless of all those accomplishments, “The Prodigy” values his own personal growth above all else. This week’s show is a very deep dig into one of the marvellous young minds that is leading this sport. Buckle up and prepare to get inspired as Brandon Palaniuk opens up about motivation, meditation, fatherhood, fitness, fishing & the future.

Jan 4, 2023

Gerald Swindle is a 2-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and has qualified for 20 Bassmaster Classics. Beyond all of his accomplishments, he is loved by fishing fans worldwide because of his humour and his heart. Swindle's one-of-a-kind personality can have you howling with laughter or humbled by a hug. This week he joins the podcast and as always, he is unapologetically G!

Dec 21, 2022

Denny Brauer has won 17 Bassmaster tournaments, 2 Angler of the Year titles and he is 1998 Bassmaster Classic Champion. He was the first angler ever featured on the Wheeties Box & made two appearances on the David Letterman Show where he actually taught Ozzy Osborn how to cast. But Denny Brauer truly is the gift that keeps on giving. His unbelievable success and impact on the sport is still felt today through the innovation he brought to the sport and the inspiration he provided for many of today’s brightest stars.

Dec 14, 2022

Kevin VanDam is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins & FLW Angler of the Year title. All that adds up to over 7 million in earnings & makes him the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. How did he do it? If you ask KVD, he will tell you “it’s all about the attitude”. This week he joins the podcast for a very real, raw and honest conversation about some topics he very rarely talks about publicly.

Dec 7, 2022

Jeff Gustafson & Carl Jocumsen are both Elite Series Champions & Bassmaster Classic Qualifiers. On top of their incredible resumes they are both widely considered two of the nicest pros in the sport. This week they join the podcast to talk about their incredible experience at the ABT- Australian Barra Tour, the future of tournament fishing, chasing your dreams, the upcoming Bassmaster Classic & a WHOLE bunch of other stuff making this week's show not only the longest episode ever but maybe the Nicest Fishing Podcast EVER!

Nov 30, 2022

Larry Nixon’s incredible Hall of Fame career includes qualifying for 25 Bassmaster Classics & 15 FLW Cups; 2 Angler of the a Year Titles & 18 victories including the 1983 Bassmaster Classic. As if that’s not enough, he was also the first angler to ever become a Bassmaster Millionaire. For most, a resume like that is exhausting to read never mind actually accomplish it. But Larry is not most and he is not finished. At 72 years of age Larry Nixon will return to BASS and compete in the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series…but first he joins this week's podcast.

Nov 23, 2022

Big Fish Bobby Lane is a 12 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, an Elite Series Champion & the reigning RedCrest Champion. With almost 3 million dollars in earnings you would think his career would be on cruise control. However, Bobby Lane is walking away with his trophy & fishing the Bassmaster Opens in 2023 to try re-qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. This week he joins the podcast to talk about that and a whole bunch of other incredibly entertaining stories. Big Fish, Big Laughs & Big Dreams! on MERCER-86

Nov 16, 2022

Keith Combs is a three time Bassmaster winner & a three time Toyota Texas Bass Classic Champion. He has well over two million dollars in winnings & he will compete in his 9th Bassmaster Classic in 2023. But did you know he does a world class impersonation of a very famous pro angler? Learn that and oh so much more on this week's episode.

Nov 9, 2022

Bassmaster Videographer, Outdoor Extremist & Friend of the Show Jake Latendresse once again returns to the show with Jake’s Take. This week we discuss Redfish Cup, the 10lb record smallmouth bass and new anglers coming to the Bassmaster Elite Series. All this and more on MERCER 84.

Nov 2, 2022

Rut Daniels was destined for greatness. He was one simple shot from Olympic Gold………until he shot the wrong target. Regardless of his Olympic adversities many still consider Rut Daniels the greatest archer to ever walk this planet. A tail of overcoming adversity that everyone can benefit from. Rut Danials finally opens up on this week's podcast.

Oct 26, 2022

If you flip through the pages of Bassmaster Magazine or visit Bassmaster.com you have seen James Overstreet’s work. Street, as many call him, is a world-renowned outdoor photographer that has covered many of the most iconic moments in Bassmaster history. This week he joins the podcast to share some behind-the-scenes stories and his incredible down-to-earth attitude about life.

Oct 19, 2022

His personal moto is “Don’t Suck” and Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bryan New truly lives up to that moto. In less than 3 years he has won 2 Bassmaster tournaments, including the very first Elite Series tournament he fished, qualified for 3 Bassmaster Classics and won an Angler of the Year title from the Bassmaster Opens. Never short of an opinion, Bryan New is 100% unapologetically himself. This week he joins the podcast and opens up about…well, pretty much everything. Trust me - this episode “Don’t Suck”.

Oct 12, 2022

Caleb Sumrall is a former Bass Nation National Champion, a 3-Time Bassmaster Classic qualifier & a full-time Elite Series Pro. However all of this may have never happened if it was not for some bad luck. After losing his job, Caleb had no choice but to take his shot at professional bass fishing & ultimately turned his nightmare into a dream.

Oct 5, 2022

Bassmaster Videographer, Outdoor Extremist & Friend of the Show Jake Latendresse once again returns to the show with Jake’s Take. This week we discuss Tournament Cheaters & Short Cut Seekers in life, business & competitive sports on MERCER 79.

Sep 28, 2022

Ol’ Bob Downey is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro hot off of his best Elite season ever. He is a two time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and a former Opens Champion but what about Bob? The often quiet but always friendly Minnesota pro joins this week's podcast to answer that very question on MERCER 78.

Sep 21, 2022

Brandon Palaniuk has won 6 Bassmaster tournaments, a Bass Nation National Championship and as of a few weeks ago, he is a 2-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year. For most people that would be enough but for Brandon he is just getting started. From Prodigy to the pinnacle of pro fishing. This week Brandon Palaniuk joins the podcast and opens up about EVERYTHING.

Sep 14, 2022

Brandon Lester is an 8-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier that is hot off his best Bassmaster season ever. This season included 2 wins and a 2nd place finish in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. But above all those accomplishments, Lester’s greatest trophy is his incredible family that drives him to compete and ultimately leaves him a Happy Man!

Sep 7, 2022

Mark Zona is the the colourful off-the-wall host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Bassmaster TV & BassLIVE. This week a very Real, Raw & Honest Z-Train joins the podcast in a Bassmaster end-of-the-season tell-all that ultimately ends up in us all agreeing that Moments Matter.

Aug 31, 2022

That’s a wrap! The 9th and final stop of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series just finished in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Like we do after every Elite, I am once again joined by friend of the show and Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse to deliver the ultimate behind-the-scenes info from the 2022 Mississippi River Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. But that’s not all. This week we talk about Jay Przekurat’s incredible Rookie of the Year season, Brandon Palaniuk's inspiring life and his second Angler of the Year win, plus so-so much more this week on MERCER 74.

Aug 24, 2022

Just home from the 8th stop on the Bassmaster Elite Series. So as always, friend of the show and Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse joins the show with the ultimate behind-the-scenes info from the 2022 Lake Oahe Bassmaster Elite Series tournament & so, so much more. Jake Latendresse with Jake’s Take this week on MERCER 73.

Aug 17, 2022

Lisa Talmadge is truly a trailblazing tournament director. As the tournament director for the Bassmaster Elite Series, Lisa arguably has the most public “official” position in pro fishing and she is the first female in history to do so. But outside of her friendly smile many Bassmaster fans don’t know much about her...until now. This week Lisa Talmadge finally joins the podcast.

Aug 10, 2022

Randy Blaukat is a lot of things. He is a pro angler who has qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics and 9 FLW Cups. He is a promoter, an angling pioneer and most recently, a YouTuber. Blaukat’s polarizing opinions have allowed his channel incredible growth. But does he really believe some of the stuff he says? On this week’s podcast Randy opens up about it all and helps us answer the question - Is Randy Blaukat Crazy or a Genius?

Aug 3, 2022

Gary Clouse is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro that has built a bass boat empire from the ground up. Whether it’s bass fishing or boat building, all Clouse’s dreams have been built on Belief.

Jul 27, 2022

He is the youngest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion ever. He holds the record for the biggest winning weight of smallmouth bass in history and he is leading the Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race with just two events left in the season. However some people are still asking Who the HECK is Jay Przekurat? This week he joins the podcast to answer that very question.

Jul 20, 2022

Once again friend of the show and Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse joins the show with the ultimate behind-the-scenes info from maybe the greatest smallmouth tournament in the history of EVER. This week on MERCER 68.

Jul 13, 2022

Bassmaster Open winner & Classic Qualifier Cooper Gallant joins this week’s show to discuss the upcoming Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. Lawrence River. His thoughts, his predictions & his BIG BASS LIVE announcement.

Jul 6, 2022

Bryan Schmitt is one of those quiet dudes that truly does his talking at the scales. He is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier that has won in both the Bassmaster Opens and the Elite Series. He actually holds the all time record for the most Toyota Series wins ever. But even with all those accomplishments, he may fly under the radar of some fishing fans. This week he joins the podcast to talk about that and so so much more on MERCER-66.

Jun 29, 2022

Matty Wong is the raining BASS Nation National Champion. But only a year ago he was fishing out of a bass boat almost as old as he is. That boat had only one black and white graph. But what he lacked in equipment he made up for with heart and additude. A year later he is a full time pro on the Bassmaster Elite Series fishing out of a brand new fully rigged Bass boat. Proving with his infectious attitude and positive outlook anything is possible.

Jun 22, 2022

Drew Benton is a five time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, he has two tour level victories and he won Rookie of the Year in both the Bassmaster Elite Series & the FLW tour. But today’s Drew Benton may just be the best Benton to ever fish. His happiness at home allows him to focus on fishing & focus he has. Currently sitting in 5th place in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standing; a calm, comfortable & complete Drew Benton joins this week’s show to talk about all that and spawning season both on and off the water. You don’t want to miss this one!

Jun 15, 2022

Everyone has thought it. But he actually did it. In his late thirties Pat Schlapper walked away from a secure job to chase his dream of becoming a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. He qualified for the Elite Series twice in one season. He is a former Bass Nation National Champion & Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. This week he joins the podcast & opens up in an incredibly HONEST conversation.

Jun 8, 2022

Bassmaster cameraman Jake Latendresse once again joins Dave on MERCER to break down the behind-the-scenes of the 6th stop of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series on Pickwick Lake.

Jun 1, 2022

Clay Dyer was born without any lower limbs; no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right. However, these limitations did not dampen his determination and positive spirit. In a world seemingly full of reasons to quit, Clay's unbelievable will and positive attitude not only drive him, but his story will drive you too. If Clay can, You Can!

May 25, 2022

The ultimate behind-the-scenes show from last week’s historic Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Lake Fork. We have the only two people that saw everything that really happened. 4-time Bassmaster Winner Lee Livesay & his cameraman from all 4 days, friend of the show, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Jake’s Take.

May 18, 2022

The fishing world truly lost one of its fore fathers this past week, when the great Ray Scott passed away at 88 years old. This week we welcome Bass Fishing Hall of Famer & Bassmaster Classic veteran Steve Bowman to pay tribute to the amazing man that was Ray Scott.

May 11, 2022

David Mullins is a 3-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and a BASS Open winner. Just 2 years after a 2nd place finish in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, Mullins is once again in contention for Angler of the Year. This week he joins the podcast from his farm in Mt. Carmel, Tennessee and let's us all inside the mind of Mullins.

May 4, 2022

Brandon Cobb fished his first tournament at 7 years old, he once won a colouring contest to fish with Bassmaster Classic Champion Davy Hite. But none of those stats are even close to the most shocking stuff we learn about the 2 time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion on this week’s Mercer podcast.

Apr 27, 2022

BIG GUS is a world- renowned tattoo artist. He was one of the stars in the hit tv series TATTOO NIGHTMARES. But he is also a hardcore west coast big bait specialist that is obsessed by the sport of fishing just like us.

Apr 20, 2022

John Crews has qualified for 13 bassmaster Classics. He has won 2 Elite series events but what may be even more impressive is the fact that he did that all while running one of the fastest growing tackle companies in the sport proving that John truly has life in Crews Control.

Apr 15, 2022

Friend of the show Bassmaster Cameraman Jake Latendresse is back with the ultimate Jake’s Take. It happens to all of us sooner or later but Jake actually agreed to talk about it.

Apr 13, 2022

Just back from the Chickamauga Lake Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament with an extra juicy Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show. First friend of the show, Bassmaster Cameraman Jake Latendresse kicks it off with another Jake’s Take. Then Dave sits down with 6 time Bassmaster Winner and former Bassmaster Angler of Year “The Hack Attack” Greg Hackney.

Apr 6, 2022

What’s it REALLY like to win the Bassmaster Classic? It’s so crazy that Jason Christie does not even remember the confetti. This week a very open & honest Christie once again joins the podcast to talk about the Classic, the luck of little people & so, so much more.

Mar 30, 2022

He is a two- time Bassmaster Champion, a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier that clearly does his talking at the scales. Just a week after weighing in what just may be the quietest 103lbs 1oz in bass fishing history, Caleb Kuphall joins the podcast in hopes that I can finally crack his crystal fortress of solitude and learn who he is.

Mar 23, 2022

Just back from the Santee Cooper Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament with an extra juicy Bassmaster behind-the-scenes show. Friend of the show, Bassmaster Cameraman Jake Latendresse kicks it off with Jake’s Take. Once again, Jake had the closest view of anyone on earth to everything Drew Cook did to win the 2022 Santee Cooper Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament with 105lbs 5oz. But just to make sure he is telling the truth, we bring in the Champion - Drew Cook himself, to talk about all the juicy details from an incredible weekend on Santee Cooper Lakes.

Mar 16, 2022

KJ Queen won his first bass tournament at 7 years old. On that day he knew exactly what he wanted to do when he grew up. After a stand out amateur career in both high school & college, he turned a lot of heads qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic in his first season on the Elite Series. But if you ask KJ, he is just getting started & if it takes living in a van to make it, he is all in!

Mar 9, 2022

Bassmaster Cameraman and friend of the show, Jake Latendresse had the closest view of anyone on earth to everything Jason Christie did to win the 2022 Bassmaster Classic. This week’s show is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at everything Bassmaster Classic with two dudes who get to see everything…& they share it all!!!

Mar 2, 2022

It’s Bassmaster Classic week & we have Tommy Sanders, the voice of Bass Live on this week’s show. Tommy's incredible broadcasting career has him in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame along with many other accolades. But more than that, Tommy’s voice lives in every Bassmaster Fan's head. His smooth sound has literally become the Bassmaster sound track of several generations.

Feb 23, 2022

John Cox has won close to 3 million dollars casting for bass. He has 9 FLW wins, 2 Bassmaster wins and is days away from fishing his 4th Bassmaster Classic. However, being one of the most successful pro anglers of his time has not changed John Cox one bit. He smiles, laughs & loves every single moment of the life he once dreamed of. But that’s not all. This week we also welcome back Bassmaster cameraman Jake Latendresse to break down the behind-the-scenes scoop from the first 2 Bassmaster Elite Series events in Florida.

Feb 16, 2022

In today's world of seemingly unlimited fishing podcasts and talk shows, its hard to imagine a time when there were just a few. From Mark Jeffreys' mind, Bass Talk Live was born. A fishing podcast before there were even podcasts.

Feb 9, 2022

Steve Kennedy is a 3 time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and a 10 time Classic qualifier. His outside-of-the-box thinking has helped him make over 60 tour level top 10's. This week, Kennedy joins the podcast and allows us all a very honest and open look into his marvelous mind.

Feb 2, 2022

Hunter Shryock grew up dreaming of motocross trophies but at the young age of 21 he quickly grew tired of broken bones and off season surgeries and retired from professional motocross. However, he was still addicted to competition. So addicted, that it fuelled him to do what many think is impossible - start over in a totally different sport and make it to the top level. Today he is a 3-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and a full time Bassmaster Elite Series Pro. This week we talk about all that and more.

Jan 26, 2022

Jason Christie has 16 tour level victories and well over 2 million dollars in earnings. He is introduced as one of the most feared names in professional fishing. In reality, he is calm, calculated and maybe a more content competitor than ever before. Which may make him even more scary to compete against.

Jan 19, 2022

Jake Latendresse is a Bassmaster cameraman and an all around outdoors bad ass. He has travelled half way around the world in quest of the next shot and spent over a decade on the back deck of Bassmaster boats. There is not much he has not seen or heard and this week, he joins the podcast to share a few stories you have never heard.

Jan 12, 2022

Randy Blaukat is a lot of things. He is a pro angler who has qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics and 9 FLW Cups. He is a promoter, an angling pioneer and most recently, a You-Tuber. Randy’s amazing mind has brought lots to the angling industry. Today he joins the podcast and once again pulls no punches and speaks his mind!

Jan 5, 2022

In a little over a decade Brandon Palaniuk has won 6 Bassmaster tournaments, a Bass Nation National Championship & the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. All of this amazing success has been fuelled by the prodigy’s powerful positivity. This week we talk about all that and a bunch of other stuff including Idaho's New Years Eve potato drop?!?

Dec 29, 2021

He is a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, a two-time Classic Qualifier, but before all that and above all of that Frank Talley is a father and a husband to his incredible family that fuels the fire inside Frank the Tank.

Dec 22, 2021

He grew up in Toowoomba, Australia - a part of the world that does not even have bass. So to say Carl Jocumsen is an underdog is an understatement. But what he lacks in experience, he replaces with heart, thus his motto, 'Fear My Heart'. This week, the only Australian to ever win a Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament, Carl Jocumsen joins the podcast.

Dec 15, 2021

He is a 3-time Bassmaster Champion and a 6-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. But above all that, he values the respect of his peers and is driven to leave this sport better than he found it. A very open, honest and sometimes emotional Mark Menendez talk about all that and more on this week’s podcast.

Dec 8, 2021

This young pro is truly fearless and focused on his future in fishing but his big dreams don't stop him from enjoying every single step of the journey. He cleared out a corner of his bedroom/tackle room to join this week's podcast to talk about the only thing that matter to him...Fishing.

Dec 1, 2021

Life hits us all with obstacles and road blocks. Recently, pro angler Chris Groh hit one of those when he was cut from the Bassmaster Elite Series field. After 4 years his life long dream was taken away. He may have been cut but this interview proves he is far from finished!

Nov 24, 2021

College anglers Logan Parks & Tucker Smith just won 1 million dollars in a bass tournament! Before they even get a chance to deposit the check they were kind enough to join this week's show to discuss their historical victory at the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship.

Nov 17, 2021

Just days after winning the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship in Port Aransas, Texas. Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Chris Zaldain & Redfish Pro Capt. Ryan Rickard join the show to explain how 2 total strangers, with 2 totally different target species came together to take the title.

Nov 10, 2021

Drew Cook was truly born to be a Bassmaster. His childhood dream that started at 5 years old is off to a great start. Three years into his Bassmaster Elite Series career he has already collected a Rookie of the Year title, he has never finished out of the top 18 in Angler of the Year points and 2 out of 3 years he has been in the top 10. This week he joins the podcast to talk about all that and so much more.

Nov 3, 2021

Hot off a 2nd place finish in the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year race Justin Hamner is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & this week’s guest on Mercer 30

Oct 27, 2021

Longtime Bassmaster Opens Series Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes was promoted to Vice President of Tournaments on the same day as this podcast was recorded and he never said a word about it. But we did learn he was once a trapper.

Oct 21, 2021

26 years old & Alabama’s Wes Logan is already a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. To win so young takes incredible commitment, drive & work ethic or maybe you just gotta HATE losing bad enough!

Oct 13, 2021

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley of Collinsville, Mississippi knows a thing or two about close calls. With four 2nd place finishes on the Bassmaster Elite Series, he finds himself more motivated to finally win than ever. This week, he talks about that and a bunch of other stuff on this week's MERCER podcast.

Oct 6, 2021

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro The Sleepy Assassin Austin Felix usually does his talking at the scales but this week he opens up about life on the Elite Series, Harry Potter, Social Media & a bunch of other stuff.

Sep 28, 2021

Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Takumi Ito returns to the show. But this time it is from his home in Japan, where he tells us how his life has changed since winning almost 3 months ago on the St. Lawrence River.

Sep 22, 2021

Tim Little & Matt Allen; the creators, hosts & master minds behind Tactical Bassin. These 2 incredible anglers with a passion for teaching have built up a cult-like following by simply telling the truth and helping people catch more fish. This week they join the podcast.

Sep 15, 2021

This week we get inside the amazing mind of Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Kyle Welcher. He may only be 2 years into his Bassmaster Elite Series career but his free & focused mind has always amazed me. To him, looking back is never an option; only a distraction from the goal ahead.

Sep 8, 2021

2 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gerald Swindle gets real, raw and honest. Talking about exactly what you would expect. Whatever pops into his amazing brain.

Sep 1, 2021

Bassmaster Pro Matt Robertson is a down-to-earth, working class hero that fishing fans can’t get enough of. He is a 2 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a Bassmaster winner, a heart throb to the ladies and he is this week’s guest….Giddyup!

Aug 25, 2021

Jacob Wheeler is the King of the Ding. He is a 5 time MLF Bass Pro Tour winner and 3 of those have come this season. This week he joins the show to discuss all things DING.

Aug 18, 2021

This week’s show kicks off with one of the hardest working Bassmaster Elite Series Pros there is - Luke Palmer from his family-run hardware store in Oklahoma. Then, WWE Hall of Famer Kane, as in Mayor Kane, as in Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs jumps on to talk about Choke Slamming Dave on the Bassmaster Classic Stage.

Aug 11, 2021

Mark Zona, host of Bassmaster TV and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show once again joins the podcast. Kick back and enjoy a candid, fun and unfiltered conversation between two true friends.

Aug 4, 2021

With 3 Bassmaster wins and 2 Bassmaster century belts, it’s hard to believe that Patrick Walters just finished his 3rd season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. This bright, young Bassmaster has been busy but not too busy to join this week's podcast.

Jul 28, 2021

The Amazing Feiderman, Seth Feider once again joins the show this week. We talk about childhood heroes, sucking at school, Shaw Grigsby's moustache, the Zona rub and oh ya - him being the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year!!!

Jul 21, 2021

Takumi Ito joins the show this week. Hot off his Bassmaster Elite Series win at the St Lawrence River. This amazing angler and his infectious excitement about angling and his life long dream of becoming a Bassmaster champion is truly incredible and inspiring.

Jul 7, 2021

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Chad Pipkens talks about his role in inventing the Flogger, Mega You Tuber Josh Jorgensen from BlackTipH gives us the details on catching the new world record tarpon and the Editor of Bassmaster Magazine James Hall fills us in on the 2021 Bassmaster Best Bass Lakes.

Jun 30, 2021

Pete Maina is an author, professional muskellunge angler, professional photographer, TV show host, professional speaker and former magazine owner, but even with all those incredible accomplishments, he still finds time to join us on this week's MERCER Podcast.

Jun 23, 2021

Jeff Gustafson, Gussy or the Great Canadian Snow Leopard. Call him what you want, he is one of only 2 Canadians to ever become a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. This week he joins the show from the comfort of his Marabou built Canadian Mansion in Kenora, Ontario.

Jun 16, 2021

Bassmaster Classic Champ-Champ Hank Cherry makes time for one of his first full interviews since winning his 2nd consecutive Bassmaster Classic. This raw and revealing interview gives a great look into the true champion and human Hank is both on and off the water.

Jun 9, 2021

Bassmaster Classic Champion, FLW Forest Wood Cup Champion and Hall of Famer, Davy Hite and 2 time NHL Stanley Cup winner Bryan Bickell together join Dave on this week's Mercer Podcast.

Jun 2, 2021

Tournament Champion, social media superstar & generational angling icon Scott Martin, breaks away from salt water seclusion to join Dave on this week’s MERCER podcast.

May 26, 2021

This week MERCER goes one-on-one with the loud one. Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli catches up with Dave and opens up about everything IKE. Plus some bonus behind-the-scenes stories for this past week’s Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Guntersville.

May 19, 2021

This week MERCER talks to 2 Bassmaster OG’s. First off it’s first ballot Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee & recently retired Bassmaster Tournament Director, Trip Weldon. As if that’s not enough, our final guest belongs on the Mt Rushmore of Bass Fishing. From the Bassmasters - the one and only, Mr Bob Cobb!

May 12, 2021

Mercer talks to Rob Terkla from Lunkers TV & the Googan Squad about his first 3 months competing in pro tournaments & Googan Squad world domination. Next up the MC calls 4-time Emmy award winner, podcaster, Hollywood reporter & hardcore angler Chris Van Vliet to talk Floyd Mayweather vs both Logan Paul and Jake Paul. But don’t worry it’s still a fishing podcast and to prove that we ask the only Australian to ever win a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament Carl Jocumsen to join us & talk about the most offensive swear word in North America.

May 5, 2021

Kinda like a fishing podcast minus a bit of slime and plus a lot of stupidity. This week, Mercer calls Bassmaster AOY leader Seth Feider, both Cory & Chris Johnston & finally a great Canadian Icon, Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys!!

Apr 28, 2021

This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes; Is betting on bass fishing ever going to happen? Ronnie Moore, the Stat-Rat from Bass Live and the Bassmaster photographer of the Angling Stars, James Overstreet join Dave to break down the Forkin' giant Elite Series event from Lake Fork.

Apr 21, 2021

This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes a shocking situation that leaves Dave Forked for Lake Fork. But don’t worry, the Z’s are here to save the day as in Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain & The Z Train from Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show Mark Zona!

Apr 14, 2021

This week’s awkwardly honest fishing podcast includes a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of the Record Breaking Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite on the Sabine River. Bassmaster Classic Champion, Ott Defoe jumps on to clear his name. Lee Livesay drinking beers, catching bass & cow jumping in a bass boat!!!

Apr 8, 2021

This week’s awkwardly honest conversation includes fish chat with Matt Pangrac from Bass Talk Live, Elite Series Pro Caleb Sumrall, Chad Hover from Kayak Bass Fishing, The Big Bass Specialist- MLF Pro Ish Monroe & finally Bassmaster Classic Champion Davy Hite!