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MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.

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All Episodes

01:22:20

Chris & Cory Johnston - Lifetime Bans Are Not Forever...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/01/17

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

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01:36:09

Gerald Swindle ”It’s Not That Bad” on MERCER-143

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/01/10

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!

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01:51:46

Rick Clunn A 50 Year Pursuit of Happiness on MERCER-142

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/01/03

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

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01:51:06

Tommy Sanders and Aaron Yavorsky Festive Special on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/12/20

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!

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02:05:29

Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Roundup on MERCER-140

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/12/13

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.

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01:19:47

David Fritts ”I Recommend Winning The Classic To...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/12/06

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

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01:45:57

Everyone Has An Opinion About Randy Blaukat on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/11/29

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

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01:22:33

Jordan Lee: A Young Legend Returns to Bassmaster on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/11/22

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.

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01:29:03

Jacob Foutz-Real Talk or Ridiculous? on MERCER-136

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/11/15

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

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01:41:45

Chris and Trait Zaldain-Unapologetically Honest on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/11/08

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.

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01:38:47

Lee Livesay ”It’s Not All Popcorn, Piñata’s and...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/11/01

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.

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01:30:41

Ben Milliken From YouTube to the Bassmaster Elite...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/10/25

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.

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01:21:48

Clark Wendlandt - STILL DRIVEN on MERCER-132

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/10/18

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.

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01:18:08

Jacob Powroznik - The Fishing World Has Gone Bananas...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/10/11

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.

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01:54:10

Pat Schlapper - Hard Work Is Undefeated on MERCER-130

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/10/04

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.

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01:50:27

Bryant Smith & Jake’s Take on MERCER-129

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/09/27

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.

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02:01:37

Bryan New and Jake’s Take on MERCER-128

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/09/20

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

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01:56:19

Matty Wong and Logan Parks on MERCER-127

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/09/13

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.

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01:19:56

Kyle Welcher 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/09/06

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.

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02:31:03

Patrick Walters and Jake’s Take on MERCER-125

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2023/08/30

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.

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