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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

01:51:38

Rick Clunn and Jake's Take on MERCER-218

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/06/25

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.

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01:55:03

Wes Logan and Byron Velvick on MERCER-217

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/06/18

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.

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01:01:05

Tucker Smith "I'm Just Here To Fish and Have Fun" on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/06/11

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”.

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01:25:29

Dakota Ebare "Fish The Way You Want To Fish" on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/06/04

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.

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00:59:56

Rick Clunn "You Can't Handicap Knowledge" on MERCER-214

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/05/28

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.

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02:42:13

Pat Schlapper & Jake's Take on MERCER-213

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/05/21

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.

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01:38:41

John Cox and Byron Velvick on MERCER-212

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/05/14

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

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01:52:12

Randy Howell and Jake's Take on MERCER-211

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/05/07

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

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02:12:20

Drew Cook and Paul Marks "Head To Head" on MERCER-210

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/04/30

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.

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01:15:57

Dustin Connell "Hate Is Tackling Fuel" on MERCER-209

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/04/23

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”.

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01:56:01

Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/04/16

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.

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01:58:35

Carl Jocumsen "Being Positive Is Nearly Impossible"...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/04/09

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.

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01:23:13

Lee Livesay "Cheating Is Stealing" on MERCER-206

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/04/02

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!

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02:17:24

Bassmaster Classic Champion Easton Fothergill -...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/03/26

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.

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01:28:40

John Garrett "All Pro Anglers Tell Lies" on MERCER-204

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/03/19

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

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01:49:50

Seth Feider and Jake's Take "Anglers Who Read the...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/03/12

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

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03:10:10

Brandon Palaniuk, Bill Lowen and Jake's Take on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/03/05

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.

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01:12:17

Ish Monroe Bought a Ferrari From Bass Fishing on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/02/26

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

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01:10:38

Bill Dance-A Jitterbug to a Juggernaut on MERCER-200

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/02/19

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

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01:28:30

Cooper Gallant "I'm So Focused I Forget I Am In A...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/02/12

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.

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