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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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01:26:26

Jason Christie-One of the Most Feared Men in Fishing...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/02/05

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

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01:51:32

Brandon Palaniuk and Kyle Vandever- Not Another...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/01/29

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

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01:05:34

Denny Brauer "Can Still Kick Your bASS!" on MERCER-196

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/01/22

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

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01:52:19

Matt Herren "Take That God Forsaken Thing Off The...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

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!

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03:13:54

Justin Hamner and Rob Newell on MERCER-194

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/01/08

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

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01:39:49

Kevin VanDam - From Tournaments to Television on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/01/01

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

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01:43:22

Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona - Guess Who's Back! on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/12/18

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

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02:08:07

Byron Velvick - It Takes Balls To Be A Pro Angler on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/12/11

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

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01:26:53

Kyle Welcher Would Rather Eat a Snake Than A Tomato...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/12/04

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.

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01:05:44

Jonathon VanDam-Battling To Get Back to Bassmaster on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/11/27

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.

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01:36:49

Brent Ehrler Really Wants to See a UFO! on MERCER-188

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/11/20

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

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01:26:30

Clark Wendlandt - Forward Forced Into Retirement on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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

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01:24:36

Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite - No Entry...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/11/06

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.

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01:52:36

Greg Hackney-Spooky Times We Are Living In on MERCER-185

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/10/30

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.

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02:29:59

The Elite 9 on MERCER-184

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/10/23

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!!!

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02:22:20

Matt Robertson and Logan Parks on MERCER-183

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/10/16

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

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01:52:37

Byron Velvick Finding Balls, Big Baits & The Bachelor...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/10/09

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.

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01:52:37

Alfred Williams & Jake's Take with Jake Latendresse...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/10/02

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

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03:21:37

Mike McKinnis and Skeet Reese on MERCER-180

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Mike McKinnis and Skeet Reese on MERCER-180

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01:34:48

Rules, Rookies and Real Talk with Davy Hite on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2024/09/18

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

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